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Post New Requests Here / Re: PlayDead

« Last post by Curt on April 15, 2011, 09:37 AM »

I may have a more efficient solution, if you have the lungs and the attitude to do it...

Imagine that you are in an extremely noisy environment but you very life is depending on the computer, and then...
"tell" her to keep off that machine!

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Living Room / Re: Downloadsquad shutting down - Another one bites the dust

« Last post by Curt on April 15, 2011, 09:19 AM »

DownloadSquad (the popular tech blog with an emphasis on software) is closing down, as a consequence of the AOL/Huffington Post merge.

-paulobrabo (April 12, 2011, 01:04 PM)

This is one of those situations where my little square brains are getting confused. I have visited DownloadSquad every week for maybe 3 or even 4 years, so in my imagination every software lover in the world will be familiar with DownloadSquad. But I have never ever even heard of this huffington thing.

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General Software Discussion / easy control firewall

« Last post by Curt on April 15, 2011, 01:46 AM »

From The Windows Club:

>>>while Windows 7 now allows you to access the advanced settings,..., many would wish for a simple interface from where they could manage the firewall. (...).

Windows Firewall Control fromBiniSoft.org (http://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php) is a small, intuitive and easy to use program that runs in taskbar, next to the system clock, and provides quick access to the most frequent options used from Windows Firewall. This is the best tool to manage the native firewall in Windows Vista and 7.<<<

Windows Firewall Control is a nifty little application developed to provide quick access to the most frequent options used from Windows Firewall. It sits in the system tray and allows user to control the Windows Firewall easily without having to waste time by navigating to the specific part of the Firewall. Options to enable or disable firewall, access Windows Firewall and it’s Advanced Security are all given in the system tray right-click context menu. Users can also add or delete a new rule quickly, allow all traffic, block unknown traffic or even all traffic with a single mouse click.

BiniSoft
We are a small independent studio that is meticulous about our award-winning products, and pride ourselves on building ridiculously easy-to-use software.

If this program is useful to you, please donate $10 and become a registered user.

http://binisoft.org

-BiniSoft

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 14, 2011, 12:51 PM »

I forgot, and so forgot to tell, that with/on the few normal recorded tracks (from CD) where I have had to normalize the volume, I still use Code-it, but then it is named MP3 Volume Normalizer. No re-encoding, it is derived from mp3gain version 1.4.6* = ReplayGain.
 
(*= my version is from August 2010; I have not cared to update it as it works flawlessly)
 

Lossless Gain Adjustment

The bad news: This software can only adjust the volume of your mp3 files in steps of 1.5 dB.
The good news: 1.5 dB is a small enough step for most practical purposes. Most humans can just barely hear a volume change of 1 dB.

Some other good news is that this volume adjustment is completely lossless. In other words, if you adjust an mp3 by -6 dB and then if you change your mind, you can adjust it again by +6 dB and it will be exactly the same as it was before you made the first adjustment.

-Code-it MP3 Volume Normalizer

http://www.code-it.com/
http://www.softwaregizmos.com/

Software Gizmos & Jewels

Here - you're being offered a large array of software applications, from "one trick ponies" to "advanced": all time tested and proven to be useful as well as stable code.

For a one time registration fee, of just $29.95, you get freedom to download, install and freely use any/ all of the 50+ software apps - a realistic value of over $500. License to use on as many personal systems as desired, updates free of charge and personal support directly from the developer. Backed by a full 30 day satisfaction guarantee.

http://www.code-it.com/
http://www.softwaregizmos.com/

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 14, 2011, 07:29 AM »

Curt, this is a big if, but: if you're currently de- and re-encoding MP3s "just" for the purpose of normalizing, may I suggest you look into Replay Gain^w? The idea is to simple scan the MP3s, and add tags with information of track and album volume levels, so a supporting player can do the normalization instead of destroying audio by re-encoding

-f0dder (April 14, 2011, 01:45 AM)

-thanks, f0dder, but the files I am 'destroying' (cut/clean beginning and end, and normalize volume) are either extracted from video files, YouTube etcetera, or from radio streams. Not much quality to lose in the first place.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Unlocker 1.8.7 released - 01/05/2008

« Last post by Curt on April 14, 2011, 07:13 AM »

... try it - If I can remember).

-Stoic Joker (April 14, 2011, 06:38 AM)

ehh... I would have been just as fast installing it as posting about installing it 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 14, 2011, 01:31 AM »

... I mistakenly tried MP3Cutter ...

-ewemoa (April 13, 2011, 06:15 PM)

-can not entirely have been a mistake. MP3Cutter gives this insight:

... cut out pieces of a MP3 without having to decode that MP3 to a non-encoded PCM (wave)-file.
MP3Cutter cuts the MP3 at the frame level so it doesn't degrade the quality of your MP3.

This way of editing has one major downside:
special effects like: normalizing, fading and adding things like a flanger or an echo are not possible.

If you want these kind of "effects" you'll need to decode the MP3 stream into an un-encoded PCM format which can then be processed

So I'll keep on using Code-it, because I use these features.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Unlocker 1.8.7 released - 01/05/2008

« Last post by Curt on April 14, 2011, 01:19 AM »

http://unlocker.emptyloop.com/

or

http://www.filehippo...m/download_unlocker/
http://majorgeeks.co.../Unlocker_d4660.html

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 05:21 PM »

... guessing (*not at all sure*) it was ... MP3 Cutter Plus

-sajman99 (April 13, 2011, 03:54 PM)

-made by A Software Plus, who is linking to Brothersoft. However, the author's name is Vishal Gupta - a name I believe I have seen in many other freeware programs of simple but absolutely fair quality. Beside a link to his own all-in-one program, Media Cope, this installer comes with default option for both comScore RelevantKnowledge and Facemoods:

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 02:15 PM »

... it can do the cutting without re-encoding the file. Not only is this a lot faster than re-encoding, but it also doesn't destroy quality, which re-encoding does. If there's other programs that can do this direct cutting, let me know - does Code-it do that, Curt?

-f0dder (April 13, 2011, 12:44 PM)

No, it doesn't. Thanks for informing about this feature. I have been using Code-it because it is easier to use. I will try D'Cut again.

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General Software Discussion / WinPE

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 07:39 AM »

http://www.partition...ool.com/personal.htm

Early editions of EASEUS Partition Master can build a Linux based bootable CD to do some limited partition managements without OS. The latest 8.0.1 version comes up with the built-in WinPE Bootalbe CD, the most powerful bootable CD ever, enables you to manage partitions under a pre-OS or no-OS environment that is just the same as running the software within the OS.

http://www.partition...ool.com/personal.htm

EASEUS Partition Master enables you to create bootable CD/DVD to manage partitions when Operating System crashes. With it, you can resize the primary drive to reinstall other Operating Systems or even manage partitions on a computer without Operating System. Apart from high hardware compatibility and software stability, functions provided by WinPE bootable disk are the same as that under the Windows, like extending (system) partition or settling low disk space and managing disk space on MBR and GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk. What's more, RAID can be perfectly supported under WinPE bootable disk.

Read the rest of the article.

http://www.partition...ool.com/personal.htm

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 07:19 AM »

I'm not a huge fan or anything, FWIW...

-ewemoa (April 13, 2011, 06:20 AM)

Laughing Out Loud, until I realized...
it did not say "I'm not a huge fan of anything, FWIW..."

------
I also have mp3DirectCut, but I use Code-it Wave Mp3 Editor Pro 2011
If there is anything missing in the program, write the author. He will listen.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mp3 split program that allows for multiple cut-points before execution?

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 03:42 AM »

Visit http://www.code-it.com/wave_editor.htm

Shortened snippet from another thread:

Code-it Software  ... "Wave MP3 Editor PRO",...
...
The reason I am posting about Code-it right now is, that I have realized that these weird low priced applications right now are offered at an even more ridiculous low price. Read what you get for $10, it is of another planet:

Wave MP3 Editor PRO tools...
http://www.code-it.com/wave_editor.htm

The following is a list of most all the specialized tools you get with PRO: some are "one trick ponies" and others have complex functions...
.....
-----------
I don't bother to copy and paste more for now, but there is much more!!!: http://www.code-it.com/PRO_Tools.html

http://www.code-it.com/

-Curt (July 27, 2010, 07:49 PM)

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Living Room / Re: Who else is sick of difficult word verifications on the web?

« Last post by Curt on April 13, 2011, 12:33 AM »

-before you explode, gpetrant, try registering, using another browser!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Online Armor 5

« Last post by Curt on April 12, 2011, 04:10 PM »

I stopped reading Matousec some years ago when he accused ehh... ESET NOD32 or Agnitum Outpost, for something. I was using both.

I have had a key for Online Armor 4++, but following a couple of updates, OA began to be slow. I guess this must have been fixed by now. Today I have a lifetime key for Outpost Security Suite (I have been using Outpost since version 2.5, now at version 7), otherwise I would be very tempted to upgrade to OA version 5.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox: Why is svchost.exe and sqlite at war?

« Last post by Curt on April 12, 2011, 11:27 AM »

-you're of course right, f0dder. But I now see hat Mozilla is one of the companies behind sqlite, so they have been aware of this situation all of the way, and didn't care to change it - so what can one man do in this situation, other than eat it.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox: Why is svchost.exe and sqlite at war?

« Last post by Curt on April 12, 2011, 09:23 AM »

Thank you for your message.

We will take your suggestions into consideration, thank you for sharing them with us.

SVCHOST.EXE scans all files from time to time. Application Guard silently prevents
attempts to access the protected files. This situation is normal.

--
All the best,
Polina Komarova
Agnitum Support

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Official Announcements / Re: 2011 Fundraiser Giveaway Extravaganza - WINNERS POSTED

« Last post by Curt on April 12, 2011, 07:48 AM »

-wait and see if it is all in one piece when (if!) you get it 

What a modest request, simakuutio! Congratulations on your winning! 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Alternatives to AnVir Task Manager

« Last post by Curt on April 12, 2011, 02:52 AM »

Today's giveawayoftheday is Fotis SysResources Manager 11.1, and as I was testing it, I was thinking it pretty much can do everything that AnVir Pro can do  and then some!  It even has a rare but potential useful collection of shortcuts to Windows' system folders. In fact I was thinking about replacing AnVir Pro with Fotis when my AnVir license becomes outdated!

Today, Tuesday 12'th April 2011: http://www.giveawayo...resources-manager-2/

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox: Why is svchost.exe and sqlite at war?

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 06:31 PM »

I have had a lot of problems with Firefox 3.5 and 3.6 hesitating to open pages. Normally it goes to the pages okay, but when it comes to actually opening the page, something is not happening, and I need to mark the address and hit Enter again. This is especially true when a lot of flashy things are on the page, but I am not sure it is a security related thing. It also happens on a site that is added to trusted in Outpost. (Why can't I black- or white- list sites in Firefox, like in IE ?)

I have not had any problems with the password manager.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: TELL me how many objects I am deleting!

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 04:45 PM »

(only, "E" in English is "R" in Danish.
Plus, I have to keep pressing the Alt-button, while shifting from "R" to "I")

-Curt (April 11, 2011, 08:22 AM)

Hm... Shouldn't, I only press and hold Alt once while then hitting E, then I, then release. I should think the Danish R should behave much the same.

-Stoic Joker (April 11, 2011, 11:39 AM)

I think we were trying to say the same thing

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox: Why is svchost.exe and sqlite at war?

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 04:43 PM »

-you may dislike Agnitum as much as you may want to, but no one except you has called it a bug.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox: Why is svchost.exe and sqlite at war?

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 02:23 PM »

... in the Outpost forum. See post #4

-sajman99 (April 11, 2011, 12:58 PM)

hmm... my Firefox 3.6 is unable to reach the site at all. Opera had no problems opening the page.

Thanks a lot for this link, sajman99 
It is clear that I am not the only one having problems with signons.sqlite. But it is a little strange to me that there have been no follow-up for almost a year - the problem has not been solved.

I wrote Agnitum and suggested they make Application Guard also tell the PID number for blocked programs. But as one of the poster said, if we want to know the answer to the problem, we should contact Mozilla and Microsoft. As if I would expect them to ever answer! Maybe there is a better chance to get an answer, if I ask the company behind sqlite? I have not yet any idea who that is.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: TELL me how many objects I am deleting!

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 10:04 AM »

I don't know why some people want to decide if I should use Shift+Delete or not  [beep!][/beep!]. 

-Curt (April 11, 2011, 01:32 AM)

Sorry...

-wraith808 (April 11, 2011, 08:50 AM)

-sorry, I wasn't really polite at all; but your reply is polite.

-Curt (April 11, 2011, 02:13 AM)

---------------
Apart from the huge video file, also the two files that I wanted to delete were BIG:

If you Delete a 10GB file, Windows will use a really long time to delete it. If you Shift+Delete the same file, it will be gone within a second.

-Curt (April 11, 2011, 01:32 AM)

I simply Shift+Delete big files to save time.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: TELL me how many objects I am deleting!

« Last post by Curt on April 11, 2011, 08:22 AM »

Alt + E (Edit menu)
Alt + I (Invert selection)
Shift + Delete

-Stoic Joker (April 11, 2011, 07:03 AM)

-thanks for the reminder; I clearly had forgotten this feature!

(only, "E" in English is "R" in Danish.
Plus, I have to keep pressing the Alt-button, while shifting from "R" to "I")