2023/10/24

Opera, a Chromium-based web browser, was rebooted in June 2013. While some old features were abandoned, it focused on the user interface after shifting from Presto to Google's Chromium engine. The redesigned Start page offers Speed Dial for favorites and Discover for customizable news. It now features restored bookmarks displayed as a list or grid with thumbnail previews. Other features include Opera Turbo for faster browsing and Tab Previews for quick content previews. Although still evolving, Opera has made significant progress in becoming a credible alternative to more prominent browsers.

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Version: 104.0
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: Opera

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Opera portable, a Chromium-based web browser, underwent a reboot in 2013. It initially lacked some features but now offers a redesigned Start page with Speed Dial for favorites, Discover for news, and customizable bookmarks. Additional features include Opera Turbo for faster browsing and Tab Previews for quick content previews. While still a work in progress, Opera is becoming a worthy alternative to other browsers. Note that this is the portable version of Opera 90.

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Version: 104.0.4944.23
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: Opera

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Bulk Image Downloader is a powerful tool for batch downloading images, eliminating the need for manual saving. It works on various image hosting sites and can download entire albums from social networks. The program is intelligent, mostly fetching full-sized images. It can also download videos from platforms like YouTube and offers multi-threaded downloading for up to 50 images at once. Resuming interrupted downloads is possible, and extensive configuration options allow customization to your preferences.

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Version: 6.35.0.0
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English, Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Slovak, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish, Ukrainian
Author: Antibody Software

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Mozilla Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) is a more stable version of Firefox, with major updates every 54 weeks to prevent extension compatibility issues. It regularly receives security updates, ensuring it remains safe to use. While not ideal for home users seeking the latest features, Firefox ESR is a good choice for businesses and large-scale deployments prioritizing stability over frequent updates.

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Version: 115.4.0
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: Mozilla

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Firefox Beta provides a sneak peek at the upcoming Firefox version, offering a relatively stable build for adventurous users. Unlike Firefox Developer, it replaces your existing Firefox installation. To revert to the stable version, you'll need to manually install it over the beta. Check your build by selecting "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu or button.

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Version: 120 Beta 1
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 7 (32 bit)(64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: Mozilla

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2023/10/18

Online advertising sparks two debates: one argues it's intrusive and should be blocked, the other sees it as a fair trade for free internet content. AdBlock aligns with the first argument; by default, it removes ads from web pages. You can configure settings like displaying the icon in your taskbar and allowing Google text ads. For further adjustments or supporting specific websites with ads, access the extended configuration options via the spanner icon. The debate over ad-blocking's morality and financial impact continues.

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Version: 5.12.0
Requirements: macOS
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: Michael Gundlach

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Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful open-source virtualization tool for creating virtual machines (VMs) on your PC. It's handy for testing new operating systems, running old apps, and isolating malware from your main system. It supports various OS versions, including Google Chrome OS, Linux variants, Windows, and more. VirtualBox 6 introduced an improved interface, scaling for VM displays, and performance enhancements to reduce system resource usage.

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Version: 7.0.12
Requirements: macOS
License: Free
Languages: English, French, German
Author: Oracle

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TeamViewer 15 is a popular remote access/control program. It's valuable for assisting computer novices with software installation and troubleshooting. It allows remote guidance, making support faster and more effective. You can use it to access your own computer from a distance or help friends troubleshoot their PCs.

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Version: 15.46.8
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: TeamViewer GmbH

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When you want to uninstall a program, it's not always completely removed. Avast Clear (Uninstall Utility) is a specific tool for thoroughly uninstalling avast! Antivirus Free, Professional, or avast! Internet Security. It removes any remaining files or registry entries. Run the standard uninstaller first, and note that some antivirus software may flag Avast Clear as suspicious, but it's safe to use.

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Version: 23.10
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
License: Free
Languages: English
Author: RejZoR

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Avast Premium Security 2022 is the company's top-tier security suite, featuring antivirus, firewall, browsing protection, and a data shredder. It includes an automated software update tool and a password manager. The interface is user-friendly, with a "Smart Scan" option to check for malware, software updates, network vulnerabilities, weak passwords, and junk files. It provides solutions for the issues found. The suite also enhances network security scanning and improves HTTPS scanning compatibility with browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.

Technical

Version: 23.10.8563
Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License: Free
Languages: English, Arabic, Belarussian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish
Author: Avast Software

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