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27-Jun-2005, 10:24 AM #106
Wallpaper freeware for Space Cowboy
I haven't actually tried these programs, but everything I've gotten from snapfiles has always been pretty good.

Wallpaper Master http://www.snapfiles.com/get/WallpaperMaster.html

Wallpaper Master allows you to change your desktop wallpaper automatically every X minutes. You can create your own categories, using images on your computer, and cycle through one or multiple categories in random order, listed order or based on your personal ratings. The programs offers advanced auto-size options to make sure your images are displayed in with optimized size. You can also change the wallpaper instantly by simply clicking the tray icon. Additional features include customizable position and background color, directory monitoring and more.

WPChanger http://www.snapfiles.com/get/wpchanger.html

WPChanger is an easy to use tool to automatically cycle through your collection of desktop wallpapers. Just add the images to be included n the cycle, and it will show them in a list with thumbnail previews. If you prefer not to switch your wallpaper automatically, you can let the program run in the tray, and quickly change wallpapers manually by simply double-clicking on one. Some additional features include conversion to grayscale, image stretching and random cycle, and an option to create a screensaver from the selected images.

Webshots Desktop http://www.snapfiles.com/get/webshots.html

The Webshots Desktop is an advanced internet-enabled screen saver that combines high quality, easy-to-use software with stunning desktop images from around the world. The photos are automatically optimized and sized to fit your desktop perfectly, and the software boasts an impressive array of features including customizable photo collections with 14 display effects, new photos daily, automatic image changing by the hour, day, or week and more.
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27-Jun-2005, 02:14 PM #107
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Now that I have a computer that can handle the resources needed to play I'm thinkin I would like a wallpaper randomizer. Can anyone suggest a nice and small freeware one?
I must have bad luck, but I've downloaded WinWall (stopped working), so I downloaded Wallpaper Master (stopped working), so now I have downloaded WPChanger. Hopefully it works properly. But I recommend getting WallpaperMaster. It has the most options.
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27-Jun-2005, 02:34 PM #108
Here is what I'm using.. Haven't rebooted yet so don't know if it will work or not but it meets my criteria. Small, Free, No Resourses used since it only changes the wallpaper on bootup then closes. I just put a shortcut to it on my start menu and 2 clicks and I have a new wallpaper. Thats all I really need.

ACtually now I'm thinkin .. what about just one icon you can click on once when you want to change the wallpaper?

I'll keep lookin
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27-Jun-2005, 09:17 PM #109
Hm........

Trillian: www.trillian.cc
Konfabulator: www.konfabulator.com
WindowBlinds & ObjectDock: www.stardock.com
KNOPPIX: www.knopper.net
Firefox: mozilla.org/products/firefox/
PSP Video 9: www.pspvideo9.com
Microsoft AntiSpyware: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
SpyBot - S&D: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
IrfanView: www.irfanview.com
That's all I can think of now that I use almost everyday...

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28-Jun-2005, 01:11 AM #110
There's lots of free stuff that are good, just make sure it ain't know spyware tracker!
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28-Jun-2005, 12:13 PM #111
I can't vouch for all of the items mentioned in this thread, but I know the ones I listed have proven to be legit and spy/adware free. Hopefully (in keeping with the best interests of all users on these boards) all of the items mentioned have been tested, or at least verified to be in the clear.
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29-Jun-2005, 02:27 AM #112
Unhappy ad-aware
i just got optonline for my computer and the guy i spoke to on the phone suggested i download ad-aware to keep the spys out. when i ran it ....it came back with about 650 or so things that shouldn't be on my computer. should i delete all of these or is there something here i need to run my computer?
p.s. how often should i run it?
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29-Jun-2005, 02:44 AM #113
rlamm225,

Post in the Security forum.
http://forums.techguy.org/f54-s.html
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02-Jul-2005, 08:13 AM #114
more freeware
Here are a couple of small programs from ioisland.com that you may or may not find useful:

ClearTweak http://www.ioisland.com/cleartweak/

ClearTweak™ allows you to change the contrast setting of the ClearType® setting for Windows XP®. ClearType is designed to enhance LCD displays. It may appear slightly blurry on standard desktop monitors. It does not hurt to try ClearTweak™ on a CRT monitor. Even though ClearType™ is designed for LCD's, some people see an improvement on CRT's. ClearTweak™ Requires Windows XP® or later versions of Windows that support the Microsoft ClearType® Technology.

ClearType made a BIG difference on the readablity of text on my screen, but since I have a CRT monitor, ClearTweak only made a small difference.

However the next one, PlacesBar Tweaker, I find very useful.

http://www.ioisland.com/placesbar/

The Windows Common dialogs (Open and Save) have a PlacesBar that appears on the left side of the dialogs. PlacesBar Tweaker™ allows you to customize these locations in several ways:

1) Customize the location to a System Folder, such as Desktop, My Documents, My Pictures, etc. or to a specific folder or drive, such as c:\, c:\myfolder\.

2) Re-order the custom places.
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02-Jul-2005, 11:33 AM #115
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... The Windows Common dialogs (Open and Save) have a PlacesBar that appears on the left side of the ...
Haven't looked at this yet, but it sounds like the Windows built-in feature "Quick Desktop Bar menu". I just put the tip here.

If it is not similar, and I am sure the mentioned PlacesBar does have more features, then sorry.
But the built-in feature of Windows may be all a person really needs ... if only you knew of it.
Plus, there is no other software or spyware to worry about, since it is built into Windows already.
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02-Jul-2005, 01:47 PM #116
http://virtualdub.com/

Works really great for various different things having to do with video/audio, dubbing, subbing, etc. You don't have to install anything.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Records pretty clean, easy to use. Just plug the microphone into your computer, do a sound check, choose your preferences, and hit the record button.
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04-Jul-2005, 11:44 AM #117
Avant is the best and most configurqable browser I've tried to date.

Anyone have a freeware calendar maker?
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04-Jul-2005, 12:00 PM #118
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Avant is the best and most configurqable browser I've tried to date.
I agree 100% .. here it is .......... http://www.avantbrowser.com
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05-Jul-2005, 10:39 PM #119
Is Avant as fast as firefox? If so, does it require any tweaking after install?
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06-Jul-2005, 12:22 AM #120
Fax Program
Sorry, I have no freeware web sites to give. But I was wodering if any one had any freeware web sites for a good fax program?
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