FREE COMPRESSION SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 7

FREE COMPRESSION SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 7

What are compression and decompression ? What is an archive of files? Who, using a computer, never had to do with an archive containing files to be decompressed, ie to extract to be open them. And when we had the need to send large files, we certainly tried to compress them. Compressing a file is through the use of appropriate programs, through compression algorithms, allow a significant reduction also of what we want to compress.

Who has not tried to open a file with ZIP or RAR extension ? Well, today I will list some of the best programs for compressing and decompressing files and create archives.

Why use the compression technique ? Why a set of files that has a total size of 200 Mega, can be reduced to 120-150. And save, upload to a network, Mega 50-80, it's serious.

Here are the best compression and decompression utility :

1. ALZIP
2. WINZIP
3. WINRAR
4. ZIP GENIUS
5. KGB ARCHIVIER

ALZIP :

1. A graphical user interface with well done.
2. Protecting files with passwords.
3. Support for many types of archives: RAR, ZIP.
4. Function for self-extracting files.

Using ALZIP, compressing our files will be easy to create an archive to be sent via email or ftp. Even if you download with file sharing software, you'll can easily open the files.

DOWNLOAD ALZIP HERE

WINZIP :

1. GUI easy to use.
2. Many functions to apply for expert users.
3. Different ways of compressing files.
4. Create a password for secure access to the archive created.
5. Files Supported : CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, tar.gz, BZ2, tar.bz2, ACE, UUE, JAR, ISO, 7Z, Z, ZIP, RAR.

Well, what about WINZIP. Together with WINRAR was the supporter of programs for compression and decompression. Obviously it's very useful and efficient even though competition has increased significantly. However, I recommend using it because its graphic is very nice and its functions are many. Not to mention that you can open many types of archives. I did not know archives as 7Z, Z, UUE.

DOWNLOAD WINZIP HERE

WINRAR :

1. GUI with ease of use.
2. Continuous software update.
3. Storage management: CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, tar.gz, BZ2, tar.bz2, ACE, UUE, JAR, ISO, 7Z, Z, ZIP, RAR.
4. Repair damaged archives. 
5. Function self-extracting files.

Those unfamiliar with WINRAR. Together with WINZIP is the most popular compression tool. Of course it is to be recommended though, at least for the version that I possess, because it is not completely freeware, we must bear the registration window that opens every so often.

DOWNLOAD WINRAR HERE

ZIP GENIUS :

1. User-friendly interface and nice graphics.
2. It Supports archives : ACE, RAR, ARJ, ISO, ZIP, CZIP, JAR, 7-ZIP, CAB, LZH, SQX, YZ1, RPM, CAB, XPI, TGZ, ISO images.
3. Multi-language support.
4. Updated for Windows 7. 

ZIP GENIUS is not out of hand because many files are supported and it can be considered as a valid competitor to WINZIP and WINRAR, which are not entirely free. Definitely download and try it if only to taste its graphics very well done. Remember to download, from the site, also "language packs" to use it in other languages.

DOWNLOAD ZIP GENIUS HERE

KGB ARCHIVIER :

1. Very quick and easy installation.
2. User interface easy to use.
3. Different ways to compress files.
4. Data encryption with AES-256.
5. Language packs for different languages.
6. Minimal resources used.

On the KGB site, there are tests for comparison with other compressors and the results are very good. We use the usual WINZIP and WINRAR but remember that with the advent of open source, the best software are also free. Moreover, the KGB, has a good feature of data encryption. Well worth a try. And you do not forget to download the "language packs" for use it in other languages.

DOWNLOAD KGB ARCHIVIER HERE

Well, these are the best tools to compress, decompress, create archives in a simple way, free and effective. There are many others around but these are definitely the best and freeware (for personal use). It's important to compress the files so they can be sent quickly and securely via email or FTP. Additionally, creating a password needed to access or encryption of data compressed using specific algorithms, making these applications required today.

For those who download through LIMEWIRE, E-MULE programs and other file-sharing or peer to peer softwares, I remember to scan any downloaded files with a good antivirus before opening them.

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VIDEO CONVERTER FREEWARE FULL VERSION

VIDEO CONVERTER FREEWARE FULL VERSION

Video conversion is a very important operation that has taken hold in recent years, especially with the advent of social networks like Facebook, which allow sharing of photos, pictures and video, exactly. Not to mention the video sharing portals like YouTube, Google Video, etc. ... It's obvious that for reasons related to the size of the video to be sent to the network, even if our ADSL can easily reach 3-4 Mega average speed, it is necessary that the files are first compressed properly using specific codecs . It's so that most of the videos on the web are FLV (Flash Video). This format allows a considerable reduction in file size, so that video can be sent faster in upload.

Unfortunately, this format greatly reduces the graphics quality. When we sent a video on YouTube, for example, it is converted to Flash video but also in a better format. In fact, we have, at times, some videos, can view it in HD, that is, a better resolution.

Understand which formats are the best conversion, which worsen as the graphics and make our video very large in size, is crucial. Not to mention that the audio, too, that can be converted to different formats.

Here the usefulness of audio-video conversion programs to convert between most popular formats such as AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, FLV, etc. ...

Here is a list of the best freeware programs to convert our videos in various formats. They are among the best around in 2010-2011 and each has specific characteristics :

1. SUPER 2010
2. FREE FLV CONVERTER
3. AVS VIDEO CONVERTER
4. ANY VIDEO CONVERTER
5. DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER

SUPER 2010 :

1. User interface with several functions.
2. Convert between image formats: JPG, PNG, PGM.
3. Convert between audio files like AAC, AC3, MP2, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA.
4. Convert between video files such as 3GP/3G2, ASF, AVI, FLC, FLV, MOV, MPG.
5. Creating video sequence using images.
6. Updated for Windows 7.

The characteristics of SUPER 2010 are many. For example, it also acts as a media player. Supported files, both audio and video are a lot and I listed them all. Although his name is SUPER 2010, I think the best audio video converter 2011. The software update is then continuous.

DOWNLOAD SUPER 2010 HERE

FREE FLV VIDEO CONVERTER :

1. Unique user interface and easy to use.
2. Search videos from the web through bar included in the player.
3. Settings such as height, width, frame rate, video quality.
4. Formats that can be converted into FLV : DIVX, XVID, MPG, AVI, DVD.
5. Conversion formats for iPod, iPhone, PSP.
6. Updated to WIN 7.

This software is Koyote Soft, a software leader in creating applications for audio and video. In particular, as you'll see, this conversion program allows us to properly convert, FLV video files, which are those that are easier on the web. Definitely among the best software to convert FLV videos.

DOWNLOAD FREE FLV VIDEO CONVERTER HERE

AVS VIDEO CONVERTER :

1. User-friendly interface. 
2. Supported video formats: AVI, DV AVI, MP4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, MOV, SWF DVD, VOB, VRO, MPG, MPEG 1,2,4, MOD, DAT, VCD, SVCD, ASF, ASX, MJPEG, H.263, H.264, RM, RMVB, DVR-MS, MKV, OGM, FLV, AV. 
3. Functions for video editing. 
4. Apply several effects to videos. 
5. Creation of videos such us SWF, Real Video, WMV. 
6. Updated for Windows 7.

What about AVS VIDEO CONVERTER. Surely it is the most used. You'll notice the enormity of file extensions supported. Definitely one of the best conversion software 2010 that allows, among other things to do video editing and applying effects in order to customize them. To prove definitely.

DOWNLOAD AVS VIDEO CONVERTER HERE

ANY VIDEO CONVERTER :

1. Simple user interface.
2. Conversions between formats such as DivX, XviD, MOV, RM, RMVB, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI.
3. Convert video to iPod, PSP, DVD players and mobile phones smartphones.
4. Conversion algorithm better than in previous editions.

ANY VIDEO CONVERTER is video conversion software between older but it is constantly updated with the release of new video and audio formats and new codecs. I remember, one video format needs to be compressed and decompressed by using the appropriate codecs. For AVI, for example using Xvid or DivX codecs. These codecs enable compression of the video that is coded appropriately, but also relief, that is, reading about audio-video player. Definitely recommended.

DOWNLOAD ANY VIDEO CONVERTER HERE

DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER :

1. Simple and intuitive graphic interface.
2. Supported audio and video files AVI, MPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD, SVCD, DVD, WMV, MOV, FLV, iPod, PSP, 3GP, WAV, MP3.
3. Continuous software update.
4. Choosing settings out: height, width, speed frames of video, audio and video compression quality.

Although this program, to convert audio and video, is excellent. Graphics very well maintained and easy to use.

DOWNLOAD DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER HERE

Well, I have listed the best freeware utility to convert any video format. Select the video format suitable to your needs, is crucial. If you want to upload a video on a website, it is better to turn it into FLV. If we view it off-line, however, we can convert it into AVI or WMV. All softwares listed offer the best conversion to preserve the best quality audio and video, maybe, if your graphic card enables, full-screen video for free. I remind you that these are tools for converting freeware and therefore free of charge. To use, however, for personal purpose.

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THE BEST FREE FIREWALL SOFTWARE

THE BEST FREE FIREWALL SOFTWARE

What is a firewall ? What is and especially what are the best free firewall in circulation in 2010 ? In this post I will describe what is a firewall, but follow me, because in the next few articles I describe, in detail, at the technical level, what they are.

A firewall is software (also hardware) that allows effective control of virtual gates through which, our PC communicates with the Internet. Through these gates the data are "packaged" and sent over the network. Here is an example of ports that are commonly used :

Gate 80 : used by browsers that we use to surf the web.

Gate 21 : used for FTP connections that programmers know well. Through this door we can connect, using a dedicated program, to the web space that contains the material of our website. (pages, photos, music, articles, etc ...).

Gate 119 : used to travel various news on the web.

Gate 25 : used for the transmission of email in our inbox.

Gate 110 : used for receive our e-mail.

But there are other virtual firewall gates.

But why protect these ports through a firewall ? Simple, because, through the gates, hackers can "creep" and install spyware and other malware trying to steal sensitive information and important data than groped to ruin our system and lock it. Be careful, though. Firewall is not an antivirus, whose task is to find and protect us from various malware, deleting them. Firewall protects our connections with the network.

Here is a list of the best free firewall software, for PC, among the best around. Your operating system firewall (included in it) is not as effective and powerful as these :

1. OUTPOST FIREWALL FREE
2. COMODO FIREWALL FREE
3. ASHAMPOO FIREWALL FREE
4. ZONE ALARM FIREWALL FREE
5. ONLINE ARMOR FIREWALL FREE

OUTPOST FIREWALL FREE :

1. Simple user interface with a graphic layout well done. 
2. Protection from hackers and data theft of identity. 
3. Continuous monitoring of incoming and outgoing connections. 
4. Easy installation with system resources and CPU minimized. 
5. Update function in real time.

It's definitely a firewall between the best and is freeware. Always constantly updated by the software company that created it. Very powerful and effective in attempts to block entry of hackers.

DOWNLOAD HERE

COMODO FIREWALL FREE :

1. Simple and efficient user interface.
2. Quick installation with minimum resources used.
3. Choice to install only the firewall, the antivirus or both.
4. Real-time control of invasion attempts.
5. Continuous monitoring of virtual gates.
6. Update program in real time.
7. Updated for Windows 7 to 32 and 64 bits.

A very good product, in addition, the characteristic of having FIREWALL + ANTIVIRUS including inside. A good protection for those who want to install two software in one.

DOWNLOAD HERE

ASHAMPOO FIREWALL FREE :

1. Quick and easy installation.
2. Intuitive user interface and easy navigation.
3. Various permissions to apply.
4. Effective protection on the LAN web.
5. Alert function in case of hacking attempt. 
6. Minimal use of system and CPU resources.
7. Complex settings for advanced users.

The software company that produced this firewall has created numerous other products for various utilities. His reputation is known and that is why, after I've tried, I recommend it to you because it's really the best.

DOWNLOAD HERE

ZONE ALARM FIREWALL FREE :

1. User-friendly interface.
2. Quick and easy installation.
3. Protection from various types of viruses.
4. Continuous monitoring of in and out web traffic.
5. Various settings for permissions.
6. System stability through its proper use.

Zone Alarm is used by many users for its efficiency, its continuous updating and its features settable for older and more experienced users. Do you want to choose a firewall with security ? Choose Zone Alarm. Aguarantee !

DOWNLOAD HERE

ONLINE ARMOR FIREWALL FREE :

1. Fast and very easy installation.
2. Effective protection during the use of prepaid cards on the Web.
3. Effective protection of important information that you possess on hard disk.
4. A few system resources used during operations.
5. Effective spyware control trying to install.
6. Network flow control.
7. Possibility of setting the Startup Programs.
8. Updated for the Windows 7 operating system to 32 bits and 64 bits.

This is also great. Less performance of others, but if your favorite will cause problems or be incompatible with the antivirus software you have installed, then you might try FREE ONLINE ARMOR FIREWALL.

DOWNLOAD HERE

There are many other firewalls, but these are among the best freeware. Do not forget that, even though some, like COMODO, allow a virus protection, a software of this kind must always be coupled with an excellent antivirus. Read my review on the best FREEWARE ANTIVIRUS 2010.

Remember though: the protection of our PC can never be 100% !

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SOFTWARE TO PROTECT CHILDREN ON THE INTERNET

SOFTWARE TO PROTECT CHILDREN ON THE INTERNET

Now in almost every family there is a computer and an Internet connection. The kids use them to do research, to connect and share photos, images, information on various social networks like Facebook and they love watching videos on YouTube and other portals. Moreover, they love to chat on MSN and download via peer to peer programs. So far no problem but a risk of infecting your computer with many viruses, malware, spyware, etc. ... But many parents do not know that, in the WEB, there are prohibited content for children, contained scenes, photos and videos glorifying racism, drugs, violence of all kinds. Not to mention the Web portals where you can easily see entire movies with adult content.

What can do, these parents, to monitor their children and prevent them from visiting "dangerous" sites ? Simple, install software to protect children from navigation, accidental or no, on these sites, on the internet.

Now I describe a series of free programs to protect, efficient and very simple to use. As a computer technician I have been called numerous times to install this free software to prevent children from opening certain sites. These software must be installed and configured simply to prevent access or control of email and chat for children. Here's one list, followed by a brief description and links to downloads :

1. NAOMI
2. PICBLOCK
3. PGSURFER
4. K9 WEB PROTECTION
5. PARENTAL CONTROL BAR

NAOMI :

1. User interface easy to use.
2. Minimum configuration by creating a unique password.
3. Automatic blocking of inappropriate content.
4.  Software icon in action, hide.
5. Block peer to peer programs sucu as E-Mule, LimeWire.

The software house does not seem to work more for its development but NAOMI works effectively on operating systems like ME, 2000, XP, Vista. Its strength is in ease of use and ability to hide the icon when the program is running.

DOWNLOAD HERE

PICBLOCK :

1. Quick installation and user-friendly interface.
2. Blur function or blackout of images for adults.
3. Filter function filter on keywords.
4. Detailed report on the activities carried out on the Internet.
5. Access through password administration.

This software is very special as it has, as you read a blur function on pictures with adult content. It has other useful functions to control the activities that our children play in the WEB.

DOWNLOAD HERE

PGSURFER :

1. User-friendly interface and layout well done.
2. Block of particular pages on the Internet.
3. Locks software downloads.
4. Enforcement action against viruses, malware, backdoors, spyware.
5. Function to determine hours to navigate.
6. Very detailed reports on open pages.

This child protection software has unique features such as checking for entering viruses and blocking the download of programs, which may contain viruses. Establish some hours to use internet is also an excellent feature.

DOWNLOAD HERE

K9 WEB PROTECTION :

1. User interface easier to use.
2. Administration password that prevents access to minors.
3. Block adult sites, phishing sites, sites for peer to peer, social networking sites.
4. Control keywords in the search.
5. Choice of block sites that talk about violence, racism, drugs, etc. ...
6. Database continuously updated with more sites to block.

What about K9 Web Protection, it is the best program to protect our children while surfing the Web. That's what I usually install and can block anything. We can also block YouTube. Definitely recommended !

DOWNLOAD HERE

PARENTAL CONTROL BAR :

1. User-friendly interface.
2. Navigation control bar applicable to Firefox and IE.
3. Protection using a password.
4. Many filters to use.
5. Updatable database of sites whose prevent opening.

Well, as you can see from the screenshot above, the software installs a toolbar at the top of the two most common browsers IE and Firefox. By a simple click on the toolbar you can insert the url of "dangerous"site into the list of those which prevent the opening. Easy to use and very effective.

DOWNLOAD HERE

I hope I have done something for all those parents who want to control their children. Do not trust them, as their curiosity leads them to visit and look around on the Web. In some of my professional experiences, I could check, by underage boys, sites with obscene content, who I do not even want to describe. It's awful !

Protect our children on the Internet, installing these valuable softwares to protect them. If necessary, we install two different (if there is no incompatibility). Follow me though, because if your boys will find solutions to circumvent security programs listed, then I'll show you how to act, at the level of operating system, in a right way.

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THE BEST SOFTWARE TO MAKE FAST DOWNLOAD FROM WEB

THE BEST SOFTWARE TO MAKE FAST DOWNLOAD FROM WEB

When we decide to download files from the Internet, whether small or big, we need a good program that speeds up the download. In fact, when we perform a download in a natural way, we can not control various parameters such as those relating to our ADSL. Optimize all parameters allows us to make downloads in a safe, rapid and effective way. Imagine if we were to download a 2 gig movie and there is a problem with ADSL. We lose file downloading. With Speed Downloading is not the case. Of course we do not talking about a download software mode PEER TO PEER. For that kind of downloading using special programs which I'll discuss later.

What are the factors that may cause us bad download ? These include :

1. ADSL speeds little performance that creates disconnections.
2. Network congestion.
3. Congestion on the Server to carry out the download.
4.  Size of file to download.
5. Various crashes and freezes of the browser we use.
6. Crash and different blocks of our computer.

The disconnection of our ADSL is one of the most dangerous, because once disconnected, the download is blocked and must start over. Here the utility of free software such as Speed Downloading, thanks to which the downloaded file will not be lost and, to a disconnection or crash of your PC, we start with the discharge from the point off.

Now describe its main features :

1. Quick and easy installation.
2. Automatic optimizing file download.
3. Scheduling the start of the download.
4. Setting ADSL parameters for better download performance.
5. Interruption and resumption download.
6. Compatibility with file sharing software like eMule, BitTorrent and RapidShare.
7. Download video from popular portals and conversion into various formats.
8. Few system resources and CPU used.
9. PC slowing down very low.
10. Multiuser language.

Its functions are many and we really should install it and use it to understand that it is undoubtedly the best freeware program to download from the Internet effectively and safely. Downloading videos, movies, music, documents, software, etc ... It will become much faster.

Download on the official website at this web address: http://www.speed-downloading.com/ and try it.

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