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DC Gamer Club / Lord of the Rings Online going free..

« on: June 06, 2010, 10:08 PM »

i don't play much MMORPG but there are always temptations abound such as this maximumpc report.

Sauron, you might want to grow another gigantic, flaming eyeball to watch your back, because you're about to make a bunch of brand new enemies. Why? Because this fall, anyone and everyone – graphics cards willing – will be able to play Lord of the Rings Online for the same price as developer Turbine's other wildly successful MMO, Dungeons & Dragons Online. Which is to say: absolutely nothing.

-website

• http://www.maximumpc...oing_freetoplay_fall

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DC Gamer Club / Xenon2000 :: Xenon redux

« on: June 05, 2010, 12:08 AM »

remember this game? it has been resuscitated and adapted for modern computers by the authors and they're giving it away for free!

Blast from the past

Xenon 2000: Project PCF

We have put the Xenon 2000: Project PCF game on our site for download. Please go here to download the 12Mb file. Once downloaded, run the file and the game will be installed onto your computer. Hope you enjoy.

• http://www.bitmap-br.../xenon2000/index.htm

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General Software Discussion / Automatic Printer Switcher

« on: June 04, 2010, 08:01 AM »

just saw this app and had not tested it yet but it looks like a good program to have, especially in a multiple printer environment. furthermore, it is mentioned that Automatic Printer Switcher works in WinXP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit as well as 64-bit).

Let’s assume I want to set the color laser printer as default for my Adobe Photoshop application and the black and white laser printer as default for my Microsoft Word application. Automatic Printer Switcher is a freeware application which does this job very easily.

-website

• http://www.technize....ic-printer-switcher/

P.S. to all hand-wringers out there, yes this tool uses .NET framework 3.5

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General Software Discussion / Facebook exploit Fail!

« on: May 30, 2010, 08:34 AM »

this was pointed out to me by a friend with Facebook. apparently there is an FB group that posts exploits regarding user login but to report a group in general, you are presented a selection of choices but none that says 'exploits/hack'. they don't even have 'Others' as a reason, maybe they think of themselves as infallible..

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Found Deals and Discounts / Sins of a Solar Empire - 80% off

« on: May 29, 2010, 10:39 AM »

Sins of a Solar Empire is now only $3.99, a whopping 80% off!


• Sins of a Solar Empire

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DC Gamer Club / Valve: "Mac is 5 times more stable than windows running games"

« on: May 26, 2010, 10:31 PM »

Gabe Newell the boss-man of Valve claimed in a recent interview that "the Mac is 5 times more stable than windows running games." you can listen to the podcast here. it also has video and text-transcript at the same location. Valve/Steam must be trying to win over the Mac crowd.



Source: http://www.bit-tech....on-mac-than-windows/

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General Software Discussion / a copy of Motherboard Monitor?

« on: May 24, 2010, 08:06 AM »

i need a simple no-frills tool to monitor my mainboard's and gpu's temperatures. i remember Motherboard Monitor being the de-facto tool in this category but i couldn't find the webpage anymore. so if anyone has a clue to its whereabouts or have a copy of it, please share it here. tia..

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Found Deals and Discounts / Alcohol 120% 5.0 Blu-ray - free by CHIP Online

« on: May 23, 2010, 10:45 PM »

with a little help from Google translate, i came to know about this offer by CHIP.de magazine for its online readers. The full version of Alcohol 120% 5.0 Blu-ray is available for free. if you have the need for it, go to the link below and grab this offer!

Note: The website also mentions that this version of Alcohol 120% 5.0 Blu-ray is exclusively only for Windows XP and Vista but not for Windows 7.


• http://www.chip.de/a...lu-ray_42948772.html

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Found Deals and Discounts / Process Lasso Pro at GAOTD (May 21, 2010)

« on: May 21, 2010, 03:47 AM »

today's giveaway is a commercial app similar to mouser's Process Tamer.


• http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

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DC Gamer Club / Portal is FREE! (Until May 24th)

« on: May 12, 2010, 07:45 PM »

if you have never played Portal, from now on to May 24th is the best time to play it because it's FREE!


• http://store.steampo...ered.com/freeportal/

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DC Gamer Club / Humble Indie Bundle (pay what you want sale)

« on: May 05, 2010, 11:15 PM »

The Humble Indie Bundle offers 5 indie games at a price you get to choose! the games are World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru, and Penumbra: Overture. the amount is split equally 7 ways with the games' devs plus Child's Play charity and Electronic Frontier Foundation but you can tweak the split any way you'd like. watch the video for more info.

• http://www.wolfire.com/humble

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DC Gamer Club / Mechwarrior 4 is now FREE!

« on: May 03, 2010, 01:26 AM »

the free release of Mechwarrior 4 is available since Friday (April 30th). the game's immense popularity has caused a server melt-down by gamers eager to get their hands on the free edition. so you may have to wait for a while.

"Studio MekTek, in association with Smith and Tinker, INC., Virtual World Entertainment, LLC, Catalyst Game Labs, and Microsoft Games, is happy to announce the release of Mechwarrior4 Free.

Getting started is easy. Just download and install MTX, MekTek's free content delivery and updating system. Once installed, simply click the Games Available tab, select Mechwarrior4: Mercenaries and click install. The game will download and install, all within MTX, and as updates become available, MTX will help you keep your game up to date.

Once again, a big thanks to Microsoft Games and all of our partners for making this free release possible, and a special thanks to all of you in the community. Without our community, MekTek wouldn't be what it is today. Your continued support and financial contributions have made all of this possible. "

-website

MW4 Page: http://www.mektek.net/projects/mw4/
Source: http://www.neoseeker...ree-release-out-now/

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Skrommel's Software / PasteBinPost not working with the new PasteBin.com changes

« on: April 16, 2010, 11:58 PM »

as per title, PasteBin.com had made some changes to their website. therefore PasteBinPost is not working with the new design. i know this is a long shot but i post this here in case Skrommel turns up at DoCo forums.



• https://www.donation...rommel/#PasteBinPost

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Found Deals and Discounts / Tidy Start Menu 3.4 at GAOTD (April 5, 2010)

« on: April 05, 2010, 05:45 AM »

today's giveaway looks quite good. Tidy Start Menu is a start menu manager/organiser. This app was on discount here at DoCo some time back.



• http://www.giveawayo...tidy-start-menu-3-4/

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Found Deals and Discounts / O&O DiskStat 2 Pro (Easter promo)

« on: April 04, 2010, 12:27 AM »

just saw this promo for O&O DiskStat 2 Pro in the mail, not sure when it ends.

O&O DiskStat is a high-power tool for analyzing the used disk space on your storage volumes. With an easy-to-use interface based on the design of the Windows Explorer, you can take a closer look at the file and folder structure of your internal and external drives. Through intuitive and beautiful graphical representations you will find out which files, file types and folders are taking up the most space.

Registration for your FREE license of O&O DiskStat 2 Professional Edition
Please simply fill out the registration form and send it to O&O Software. As soon as we receive it we will send your free license code for O&O DiskStat 2 Professional Edition direct to your e-mail address. Please click on "Submit Form" to get your free license.

• http://www.oo-softwa...index.html?id=h0298e

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Found Deals and Discounts / Sagelight Image Editor - pay what you want promo (Apil 2010)

« on: April 03, 2010, 09:14 PM »

In association with Gizmo's Freeware, the devs of Sagelight Image Editor are offering their V3.0 in a 'pay what you want' sale! this offer is valid through April, 2010. more info can be at Gizmo's site.



• http://www.techsuppo...ght-Photo-Editor.htm

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DC Gamer Club / TowerDefense Game: Sol Survivor

« on: March 15, 2010, 08:39 PM »

saw this game on Steam and seeing how DoCo members love a TD game, i thought that i'd post about it. currently Sol Survivor is available at Steam for $9.99 but soon will be available at Impulse as well.

About the game:

Jump in to intense turret defense action with Sol Survivor! Build turrets to defend your colony and the innocent colonists within. Smash enemies with volleys of actively-controlled orbital support. Play with friends in co-operative and competitive multiplayer matches or test your mettle against our new Survival mode!

    * Support abilities, allowing more direct influence in the battle.
    * Select from one of 10 load-outs to fit your play style.
    * Up to 8 player multiplayer with 4 different modes, featuring both competitive and co-operative play.
    * Immersive control and camera design, giving a better view of the battle.
    * Survival mode, testing even the most well constructed defenses.
    * In-game encyclopedia, providing deep statistics and strategies.
    * Achievements, Leaderboards and Steam Cloud support.

• http://store.steampowered.com/app/45000

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DC Gamer Club / Portal 2 Announced!

« on: March 08, 2010, 09:46 PM »

Valve announces Portal 2, check out the underlined characters.



• http://store.steampowered.com/news/3559/

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Found Deals and Discounts / VIPRE Antivirus Twitter Giveaway (March 2, 2010 only)

« on: March 01, 2010, 08:56 PM »

Send a shout out to all your followers Tuesday March 2, 2010 and inform them of VIPRE 4.0 and earn yourself a free license!

To get your free VIPRE Antivirus Premium subscription, all you have to do is follow these 4 easy steps:

   1. Be a Twitter user
   2. Follow Sunbelt Software on Twitter
   3. Post the below announcement on your Twitter page the day VIPRE Antivirus Premium is released to the public, Tuesday March 2, 2010
   4. Email your Twitter username after you post the announcement and we will email you your free VIPRE Premium subscription (please allow 24 hours for VIPRE Premium licenses to be distributed via email). Send emails to: [email protected]

-website

• http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Twitter/

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Found Deals and Discounts / Get Peggle Nights for free

« on: February 22, 2010, 08:30 PM »

Get Peggle Nights for free from Popcap by signing up for their 'passport' service. not sure when it expires, though.


• https://store.popcap.../passport_signup.php

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Found Deals and Discounts / Sam and Max season 1 complete for $4.95 (until Jan 31, 2010)

« on: January 28, 2010, 10:15 PM »

Sam and Max season 1 for $4.95..

Full first Sam & Max season on sale for $4.95 through Jan. 31

First up, we've got an amazing offer for folks eager to dive into the world of Sam & Max. For $4.95--less than the cost of one episode, people!--you can get the full first season of Sam & Max! That's six games, from Culture Shock to Bright Side of the Moon, which makes for a great introduction into the baffling, excellent world of the Freelance Police, and all for under a buck an episode.

This offer's valid now through midnight Pacific Time on January 31st (this Sunday), so don't miss out on this frankly insane deal.

There are more Sam & Max games coming in 2010, so if you have yet to play any, there won't be a better time than now to check them out. Got the games already? Tell a friend, or better yet, give someone a gift!

-newsletter

• http://www.telltaleg...es.com/samandmax2010

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DC Gamer Club / Gog.com countdown (7 hours left)

« on: January 27, 2010, 10:09 PM »

Gog.com has started a countdown on their main page which ends in about 7 hours. this mysterious countdown has generated a lot of response from gamers and has spawned a giant thread here.. whatever it is, be there in 7 hours (approx) to see if there is a cool promo or a damp squib is waiting for you.

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General Software Discussion / Best Twitter client?

« on: January 24, 2010, 12:26 AM »

thanks to its features like "Trending Topics", Twitter is becoming a quite good propagating tool. though susceptible to spams, it has the means to keep us informed with the news we want to know and not the other way around.

however, as the number of one's acquaintances grow, what is the best way to keep track of incoming tweets? or find out what is the breaking news, globally, regionally or across town?

i've been thinking that what is the best Twitter client out there to manage all this? or maybe it takes a couple of tools plus some tricks.. so for all twitter users from DoCo, do post here with your favourite tools or tricks regarding Twitter. they can be either desktop clients, online-based or even hardware devices such as mobile phones, pda, etc.

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Found Deals and Discounts / EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard - Free for a limited time only (Jan 13, 2010)

« on: January 13, 2010, 08:17 AM »

i noticed this promotion at Gizmo's site. i haven't tried this before so can't say much about the reliability of the recovery method. if you feel you may need this, now is the time to get it. go here to download.



• Source: http://www.techsuppo...ard-48-free-beta.htm

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Screenshot Captor / Req: more info in the status bar

« on: January 08, 2010, 12:53 AM »

most of the time SC also functions as an image management app for me. in view of this, i would like to request that more image info be shown in the status bar. for example, something like what IrfanView displays in its statusbar (see pic) would be very helpful.