More people appear to be getting hooked to using messengers these days; the awareness is so great that the number of users might just continue to increase as time goes by. AOL Instant Messenger for Windows 7.3.3.6 Beta 1 is just another addition to other versions the publishers have released in the past. There is nothing really too interesting about it, but the whole thing lies in the name.

No matter how you view it, AOL Instant messenger is an add-on that brings you closer to your online friends; giving more meaning to your online activities. It helps you to send messages instantly, making it and other messengers great resources to have on a computer.

Users can communicate one-one, or if they like, they can have a group communications. AOL also assists people to find their friends and business associates wherever they are on the internet instantly; users should just go straight to the member’s directory to locate or trace their friends by name or by e-mail address. AOL Instant messenger is an adware program, and this version is a little bit heavy, but at least still in its Beta stage.

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For a program to be tagged a freeware does not mean it should be very low in standard and quality. Gom Player 2.1.24.5013 Beta may still be in Beta stage, but much the publishers must realize how significant it is to make it a hit right from this stage. Like I mentioned earlier, Gom player is a freeware and has support for many features the publishers claim to be for advanced users. According to the publishers, it is meant for those who have their eyes set on high video quality. I might just agree with the publishers on some other issues, but not on the video quality.

At least you can still use it to play a lot of files on your system in spite of the quality, which a lot of people might not consider that bad. At least the publishers have taken their time in fixing some errors and noticeable bugs in recent editions. Such bugs are; encoder minor updates fixed, fixing of distorted logos, addition of filters and the upgrade of PSP compatibility among others.

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BleachBit 0.7.4 is getting better by each new updates and the publishers should please keep this up for the interest of the users. BleachBit helps you to free some disk space, protects your privacy and remove unwanted junks and programs from your system. Users can also use it to erase cache, delete cookies, shred logs, and delete temporary files and clear internet history.

BleachBit is good for Linux and Windows systems, helping you to wipe and clean at the same time over seventy different applications which include; Flash, Safari, Adobe Reader, APT, Firefox, Internet Explorer and many more. BleachBit 0.7.4 is an opensource program for all to use, and without any limitation.

The program comes with some new additions and changes which include the following: new privacy features; use of EIC binary fixes rather than SI binary prefixes; translation contexts for accurate translations and finally the fixing of some minor bugs.

There is still more rooms for improvement, but I think it is far better than what it was the first time it came out.

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Microsoft Silverlight is a cross browser, as well as a cross-platform plug-in capable of delivering the up-to-the-recent generation of media experiences and rich applications for the web. If you are a developer or designer who is interested in acquiring more knowledge and skill on how to build experiences with Microsoft Silverlight, then you have what you need in this program.

This is definitely a freeware application, but the problem I have with it is the fact that it could open up your program for possible virus attack. The problem I have with this program is also not different from what I have with most plug-in applications. If one must download and make use of this program, then there is a need to have a good antivirus program installed on the system.

Taking a closer look at the features, users can begin to look forward to enjoying things like: IIS smooth streaming; out of browser experience; new controls; deep zoom; sketch flow and the rest.

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If you want a quick conversion of your DVD, you could give CloneDVD Mobile 1.6.2.0 Beta a try. Clone DVD Mobile 1.6.2.0 helps users to convert their DVD movies quickly into the precise format their mobile equipment can easily play. Some of the mobile devices that CloneDVD Mobile easily converts to include: Apple Ipod; Creative Labs Zen Vision and Sony PSP among others.

Users can watch their favourite movies or TV series on their mobile video equipment and even watch them any time or any where they wish to. Some of the rich features of CloneDVD Mobile include the following: support for chapter trimming; available of window logging; adjustable target size; conversion of movie DVDs to other file formats among others.

CloneDVD Mobile 1.6.2.0 Beta is still in Beta stage, but is not a freeware program because users need to pay for it. However, users can try it for a Twenty One days period after which they may either choose to buy a full version for $39.00 per copy or decide not to buy.

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WildBit Viewer is a program that is a little bit fast, with an interface that is a cool and attractive to watch. The viewer includes: Thumbview that has changeable views, sorting and thumbnail sizes that are predefined for quick and easy size setting; hell toolbar that enables users to drop their favourite folder there and use it as organizer.

Some of the features of WildBit Viewer 5.7 Beta 2.0 are as follow viewer that allows users to rotate images, rotate by EXIF orientation, image geo info and show in Google maps; slide show for image marking, full screen view, rotate by EXIF orientation, automonitor switch; editor that enables users to edge detection, convert to gray scale, soft shadows and red eye removal; search name and location; profile switcher and other minor supported features.

WildBit Viewer is only recommended for those who have some basic professional skills when it comes to handling a program like this. Perhaps I might just add that if you know next to nothing about how to handle it, do not go near it even if it is free for download and use.

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This highly functional desktop application works even beyond my expectations; users who want something that will enable them change their folder icons and restore them back to their original stage. That is exactly what Folderico 4.0 RC1 brings to your system. The only thing you need is to make a single click and enjoy all the benefits of the all-in-one program.

Some of the features of this small, but useful application include the following: changing the icon of any folder; change colours; easy to use; retain colours and even icons and so many more. The program is versatile program can enable users to denote their entire work folder with a particular colour to visually differentiate them from other colours. Users can also change the icons of their download folder from a simple and plain folder to another with much ease.

To change an icon of any particular folder, users can use any methods convenient for them. These methods include: context menu and the dialog. Folderico 4.0 RC1 is a freeware and can be used for free by anyone who downloads it from the publisher’s site.

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This is program is a powerful application useful when it comes to keeping your computer up and running. The speed of your computer definitely becomes slower as the days turn into weeks and weeks into months because of use. Jv16 Power tools 2010 2.0.0 785 Beta contains majority of the tools required for both monitoring and cleaning of your computer registry. It also assists you to clean your file your computer file system, and gives you hands the control of the computers in the Local Area Network (LAN).

At $29.95 per download, users have in the hands a program that is not too expensive, but still good at getting the job done. I do not have any problem with this version yet even though it is still in its Beta stage. For 30 days, you can try all the features contained in Jv16 Power Tools and after this period, the choice whether or not to buy it depends on you.

Jv16 Power Tools 2010 2.0.0 785 Beta is only recommended for those who have some computer knowledge and not just for the amateur. Please do not use this program except you have a little bit of skill and know the right thing to do with it.

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Even though this version has been tagged a commercial demo, the fact remains that this program is going places. Nero Multimedia suite excels your multimedia power with three bundled products rolled into a single, but powerful suite. Nero Multimedia Suite 10.0.13100 comes with some very powerful features that are advanced and useful when it comes to video editing, media organizer, reliable backup technology, special multimedia tools (to enhance your music), and superior burning software among others.

Suite 10 is far more superior to Nero 9 in terms of features and functionality; I believe that users are going to find it easier to get used to this version. Perhaps the major problem the publishers have to look into is the size, which in my opinion is a bit too bloated.

Users who want to have a feel of what this version works like can try it out for a limited period or pay the sum of $69.99 for a full version.

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If you are looking to add something extra to your desktop to bring it back to life, you could give Rainmeter 1.2 Rev 369 Beta a quick try; after all, it does not cost you anything. Rainmaker is an application that sits on your desktop and helps it to customize it, enhancing your Windows system either at home or at your place of work.

Rainmaker is just like your normal Windows sidebar gadgets and floats freely on your desktop. This program also has some very colorful skins which you can use at any time you so desire to. For instance, if you need to have some quick knowledge of what is in your computer, you can do that at a glance. The problem a lot of people encounter on their computer is mostly battery related, and with Rainmaker, you can have quick information on that.

Though Rainmaker 1.2 Rev 369 Beta is freeware, and that probably may be the reason the publishers have not given it their best shot yet. Users have to manually edit the INI for each of the item in order to adjust the size.

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