The Microsoft Security Essentials application provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure - when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple.

Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want - without interruptions or long computer wait times. 

Key features of "Microsoft Security Essentials":

• Comprehensive malware protection
• Simple, free download
• Automatic updates
• Easy to use

Requirements:

• For XP - CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher
• For XP - Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher
• For Vista / W7 - CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher
• For Vista / W7 - Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher
• VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher
• Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space
• An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Microsoft Security Essentials
• Internet Browser (IE or Firefox)

What's New in This Release:

• Enhanced protection through automatic malware remediation: The Beta program will clean highly impacting malware infections automatically, with no required user interaction.
• Enhanced performance: The Beta includes many performance improvements to make sure your PC performance isn’t compromised.
• Simplified UI – Simplified UI makes Microsoft Security Essentials Beta easier to use.
• New and improved protection engine: The updated engine offers enhanced detection with cleanup capabilities and better performance.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1.522.0  -  x86
Download Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1.522.0  -  x64

Fast, free and incredibly easy to use, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktop PCs, laptops and servers around the world. Ubuntu will work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras, music players and smartphones - and it comes with thousands of free apps.

Ubuntu is a widely used Linux operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more. Based on Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu concentrates on usability, regular releases, ease of installation, and freedom from legal restrictions.

• Ubuntu will always be free of charge, along with its regular enterprise releases and security updates
• Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies from across the world
• Ubuntu provides the best translations and accessibility features that the free software community has to offer
• Ubuntu core applications are all free and open source. We want you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on.

Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office. There are two images available, each for a different type of computer:

For almost all PCs. This includes most machines with Intel/AMD/etc type processors and almost all computers that run Microsoft Windows, as well as newer Apple Macintosh systems based on Intel processors. Choose this if you are at all unsure.

Choose this to take full advantage of computers based on the AMD64 or EM64T architecture (e.g., Athlon64, Opteron, EM64T Xeon). If you have a non-64-bit processor made by AMD, or if you need full support for 32-bit code, use the Intel x86 images instead.

Burn your Ubuntu CD

After the ISO file has finished downloading, you will have to burn the file to CD. The ISO file will usually require a special application to burn. Click the link below to find detailed instructions.

Install Ubuntu

When the CD is ready, simply put it in your CD drive, restart your computer and follow the instructions that will appear on your screen. Don't forget that you can create more copies and pass the CD to as many people as you like.

Download Ubuntu 12.10 Desktop Edition

Whatever version of Windows you're running, enjoy that good as new speed usually only experienced on a brand new PC. Advanced SystemCare Free has a one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 50 MILLION downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free PC repair software is a “must-have” tool for your computer. 100% safe with no adware, spyware, or viruses; a PC maintenance program that's incredibly easy to use.

Slow down, freeze, crash and security threats are over.

Advanced SystemCare Free is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. Scanning and finding what other utilities miss, it can keep your PC error-free and smooth than ever. This fantastic program is available free of charge.

Features:

• Enjoy That New PC Feeling Again - Designed for the latest Windows system environment. Gives your PC better speed and reliability.
• Powerful Hard Drive Defragmentation - High-speed Disk Defrag function to defragment hard drives up to 10 times faster than other defragmentation tools.
• Next-generation Registry Clean and Optimization - Safely cleans registry junk, compacts registry bloats and defragment the whole registry for maximum performance.
• Defends PC Security with Extra Protection - Detect and analyze Windows security environment. Scans and removes spyware and adware using up-to-date definition files. Prevents spyware, hackers and hijackers from installing malicious items on your computer. Erases and updates your PC’s activity history.
• Quick and Extensive Clean-up for Hard Drives - Boosts your system’s performance by cleaning missing files, destroying unwanted files, deleting obsolete files, and removing junk files. Supports clean-up of over 50 different types of junk files.
• Speeds Up PC Performance and Internet Access - Tunes up Windows by unleashing the built-in power of your system. Dramatically improves both system and Internet performance up to 400%.

• Fixes Multiple System Errors - Does more than a registry cleaner, keeping your PC stable and running at peak efficiency. Repairs PC configurations by eliminating system bottlenecks and preventing crashes.
• Extremely Easy to Use - Completes its work with just one click. Scans, repairs and gives personal care to your PC in one minute.
• Safe and Free - 100% free with no spyware or adware!

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Before you install Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition for your computer, download the latest version of Ubuntu HERE.
Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition 32 bit
Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition 64 bit
Source : http://www.ubuntu.com

You will need to create a CD or USB stick to install Ubuntu.

How to Install Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition

1. If you're using a CD: Put the Ubuntu CD into the CD/DVD-drive and restart your computer. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.

If you don't get this menu, read the booting From the CD guide for more information.

2. If you're using a USB drive: Most newer computers can boot from USB. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.

If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to edit the BIOS settings. Restart your computer, and watch for a message telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS setup. It will usually be one of F1, F2, DEL, ESC or F10. Press this key while your computer is booting to edit your BIOS settings.

You need to edit the Boot Order. Depending on your computer, and how your USB key was formatted, you should see an entry for 'removable drive' or 'USB media'. Move this to the top of the list to force the computer to attempt to boot from USB before booting from the hard disk. Save your changes and continue.

3. Prepare to install Ubuntu: We recommend you plug your computer into a power source for this stage. You should also make sure you have enough space on your computer to install Ubuntu. We advise you to stay connected to the Internet so you can get the latest updates while you install Ubuntu. If you're having problems connecting to the Internet, use the menu in the top-right hand corner to select a network.


4. Allocate drive space: Use the checkboxes to choose whether you'd like to Install Ubuntu alongside another operating system, delete your existing operating system and replace it with Ubuntu, or – if you're an advanced user – choose the amount of space you would like to allocate to Ubuntu.


5. Begin the installation: Depending on your previous selections, you can now verify that you have chosen the way in which you would like to install Ubuntu. The installation process will begin when you click the 'Install Now' button.


6.Select your location and click 'Forward' to proceed. If you're unsure of your time zone, type the name of the town you're in and we'll help you find it.


7. Select your preferred keyboard layout.


8.Enter your login and password details.


9. Learn more about Ubuntu while the system installs... Or make a cup of tea!


10. Restart and enjoy Ubuntu!

RegGenie™ registry cleaner is a tools that optimize the speed of your PC and fix your computer errors in minutes!. RegGenie™ scans your PC for problems, details potential issues to you, and allows you fix them automatically. RegGenie repairs your PC using exclusive 'Safe Scan' technology ensuring no harm comes to your PC.

RegGenie™ will scan and fix your PC in three quick and easy steps:

1. First, it scans your registry and hard drive for invalid file and system entries.
2. Next, it will detect any invalid references on your machine that may cause computer errors, system instability, frequent crashes, overall system slowdowns and other PC problems.
3. Third, it will repair all the invalid references found on your machine, improving its functionality and sometimes even increasing PC speed.

Features

In addition to fixing, repairing, and potentially speeding up your PC RegGenie™ offers the following features:

• Registry Backup – Easily create a backup of your registry at any time, before allowing RegGenie™ to scan and fix your computer or making manual registry edits.
• Registry Defrag – Registry defragmentation re-organizes the internal structure of your registry resulting in better system performance. The Registry Defrag can also analyze your computer to determine if your registry needs defragmentation.
• Statistics – RegGenie™ tracks your scan history and totals the numbers of errors that have been found on your PC.
• Windows Startup Manager –Save valuable computer memory, decrease the time it takes to start your computer, and increase processing power by choosing what programs you want to run when Windows starts.
• Update – Easily check for the latest version of RegGenie™ with the single click of your mouse by using the built-in Update button.
• Auto Scan – Automatically scan and cleanup the registry on system startup or any scheduled time and date you choose. Auto Scan is recommended for ‘non-technical’ users.
• Ignore Keys – Advanced users can choose to ignore cleaning and fixing specific registry keys based on keywords.
• Ignore Registry Objects – After a scan you can easily select what keys you want to repair and which ones you do not.  Store your ignored registry keys for future scans. Recommended for advanced users.
• Safe Scan - Using our built-in Safe Scan process RegGenie™ safely and effectively scans and backs up your registry ensuring that any changes you make can easily be reversed at any time.

What problems can RegGenie™ fix?

RegGenie™ works to eliminate computer problems instantly by repairing invalid registry entries that cause computer errors, system instability, frequent crashes, overall system slowdowns and other PC problems, including but not limited to:

Performance issues:

• Missing file associations
• Missing startup programs
• Invalid device drivers
• Invalid application paths
• Missing help files
• Corrupt registry files
• And much more!

Common Errors:

• EXE Errors
• Application Errors
• DLL Errors
• Runtime Errors
• ActiveX Errors
• Windows Installer Errors
• Internet Browser Errors
• Blue Screen Errors
• Windows Explorer Errors

What files does RegGenie™ scan?

RegGenie™ scans your PC searching for invalid registry entries that cause computer errors, system instability, frequent crashes, overall system slowdowns and other PC problems. Specifically, RegGenie™ scans the following entries in your Windows registry…

• COM/ActiveX/OLE entries
• Application Uninstall entries
• Font entries
• Shared DLL entries
• Application Paths entries
• Sound & Audio entries
• Help Files
• Windows Startup Items
• File/Folder/Path References
• Program Shortcuts References
• Empty Registry Keys
• File Associations

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CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it´s fast (normally taking less that a second to run) and FREE! :

Cleans the following:

• Internet Explorer: Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.
• Firefox: Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.
• Opera: Temporary files, URL history, cookies.
• Windows: Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.
• Registry cleaner: Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.
• Third-party applications: Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero,  Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...
• 100% Spyware FREE: This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.

What's New in version 2.33.1184

• Added support for Flock 3.0.
• Improved database compacting to only run when needed.
• Improved Index.dat files cleaning for IE8 to include IECompatCache, IETldCache, PrivacIE folders.
• Improved accuracy of cleaning status messages.
• Improved localization and language support.
• Improved UI text formatting for Cleaner screen.
• Fixed Startup Tool double-clicking behavior on Win9x.
• Minor improvements to Registry Cleaner on Windows 7.
• Added Kurdish translation.

OS: Win 9x/ME/NT/2K/XP/2K3/Vista/7

CCleaner 2.33.1184 Slim (No Toolbar) - 1.10MB

With Vista Codec Package installed, you won´t need to install any other codec or filter. Many user suggested default settings are implemented. It does not contain a media player. It does not associates filetypes.

The codec packs contains a Settings Application to use in conjunction with your windows media center setup which will enable each user to choose different splitters and decoders for specific filetypes. The application will also allow you to choose from 10 different speaker configurations from 'same as input' and all the way up to full 7.1 channel output.

To setup FLAC audio playback in Windows Media Center you must initially select the x64 WMP as the default player. For Windows 7 Media Center users, this can be set back to the 32bit afterwards.

2 versions of Windows Media Player exist on x64 systems. There is a 32bit version stored in \Program Files (x86)\ and a 64bit version stored in \Program Files\

The 32bit player has better codec support at this time provided by the Vista Codec Package.

The x64 Components package is a fully functional standalone installation that can be included in an unattended environment using the switch -ai.

With this package installed you will be able to use any media player (limited only by the players capabilities) to play DVD´s, movies and video clips of any format. Streaming video (real and quicktime) is supported in web browsers. Visit the homepage to get a 64bit Addon which enables xvid, divx and DVD playback in Vista MediaCenter.

Do you want to watch your favorite video in MediaCenter? These components are tested on Vista Ultimate x64. This release is fully compatible with the 32bit codecs installed by the Vista Codec Package. t is fully uninstallable through the Windows interface. This release will not install on a x86 systems.

Requires x64 Systems.

What's New in version 2.5.7:

• update gabests filters 1889
• update ffdshow 3444
• update Haali 1.10.175.0 

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Download software and drivers or check to see if you have the latest ones installed. The following software and drivers are compatible with your product and the operating system Microsoft Windows XP.

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows XP:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46630.exe

IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver :
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46981.exe

Intel Chipset Installation Utility:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46982.exe

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver 
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46983.exe

NVIDIA GeForce G 103M Graphics Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46985.exe

ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46986.exe

JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller Driver :
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46980.exe

HP Quick Launch Buttons :
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46731.exe

LSI High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows 
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45229.exe

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver :
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46001-46500/sp46171.exe

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45501-46000/sp45837.exe

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46001-46500/sp46183.exe

LAN driver:
Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38329.exe
or Download
or: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp28501-29000/sp28817.exe

Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Download

Intel lan: http://www.icare.hp.com.cn/TechCenter_StaticArticle/45904/59731.zip

To meet the demands of readers about the software for a webcam, for instance YouCam actually a lot that can be downloaded here

Source: http://eyeos.org/ and http://www.myoutsourcedbrain.com/


Open Source Technology
eyeOS is released under the AGPLv3 license and only needs Apache + PHP5 + MySQL to run. With eyeOS you can build your private Cloud Desktop today.


Powerful Applications Bundled
eyeOS includes 5 powerful applications out of the box thought to be simple and easy to use: Word Processor, Calendar, Mail Client, Spreadsheets and Files Manager

Cloud Computing
There has been a lot of fuzz about cloud computing. This IT service concept involves hosting of data and applications on remote servers. However, the concept "cloud computing" is very fuzzy and has been stretched a lot. In this post I will take a look at eyeOS, an open-source cloud operating system, developed by a small team mainly situated in Barcelona, Spain. The company makes money on technical support.

Many people are unsure what cloud computing is really for except paying monthly fees to service providers and loosing control of data and applications. You might want to hear and see Google's Eric Schmidt, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, and Oracle's Larry Ellison try to explain and give their opinions about cloud computing.

Maddog Hall, a well-known programmer with near mythical status in open-source circles, explains his opinion about cloud computing in this video and he emphasizes the importance of open-source for cloud operating in order to keep in control. He explains that he likes about eyeOS that you can stay in control.

There are two options to start using eyeOS right now: eyeOS 1.x stable and 2.x beta. The 1.9 branch is a stable base to be used in a production environment. It has more than 200 developed apps from the eyeOS community and 35 base applications bundled in the system. It has been the stable branch for more than 2 years now. The 2.x beta is the new series of eyeOS which is in active development and will replace 1.x as stable in a few months. It includes live collaboration and many more social capabilities than eyeOS 1.x.


1.x - Stable base
* More than 250 applications from eyeOS community
* 35 available languages
* To be used in production environments

Click image below to launch EyeOS 1.x

2.x - Beta status
* More than 20 applications
* Live collaboration
* Social capabilities
* 20 available languages

Click image below to launch EyeOS 2.x Beta

Many conclusions from this review article of eyeOS, are still valid after two years and the big question remains: what does eyeOS provide that you cannot find in online services, such as google docs and other services? Anyways, see eyeOS maintainers answer "what can eyeOS do for me?". I am not completely sure what it can do for me, however i think i will use it for storage of some documents.