Permanently erase Windows files in two clicks with RightDelete
Filed under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Freeware
Windows is a nice foundation, but there are some simple functions that have long been missing from the OS - like secure file deletion. RightDelete is just about the simplest app you'll find for adding that functionality. It's a free 156kb download for Windows 98 or better.
Extract and launch the executable and you'll be asked to confirm adding an entry to your context menu. You'll need the executable on your system to actually perform erasures, so don't just run it from inside the zip.
Once the menu entry has been added, just right click on any file and choose securely delete. You'll be prompted again to make sure you want to proceed with the deletion. The program utilizes the seven pass method, which is more than enough to prevent recovery with any normal applications.
It's fairly fast as well, wiping a 32mb file in just over two seconds.
[ via Freeware Files ]
Extract and launch the executable and you'll be asked to confirm adding an entry to your context menu. You'll need the executable on your system to actually perform erasures, so don't just run it from inside the zip.
Once the menu entry has been added, just right click on any file and choose securely delete. You'll be prompted again to make sure you want to proceed with the deletion. The program utilizes the seven pass method, which is more than enough to prevent recovery with any normal applications.
It's fairly fast as well, wiping a 32mb file in just over two seconds.
[ via Freeware Files ]
Permanently erase Windows files in two clicks with RightDelete originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsBlackBerry OS running as an application on Windows Mobile phones
Filed under: Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Beta, Mobile
The application weighs in at about 32MB which is pretty large for a Windows Mobile application. But it will allow employees at companies that are currently tied to BlackBerry software the option of picking up Windows Mobile phones that can support BlackBerry's push email and other services.
The first release is still pretty limited. GPS, Blu-Tooth, WiFi, and video playback don't work. Neither does the ability to make phone calls. So the software clearly isn't ready for prime time yet.
[via MobileTopSoft]
BlackBerry OS running as an application on Windows Mobile phones originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsKnock the Monster is 16 tons of physics fun - Time Waster
Filed under: Fun, Games, Windows, Freeware
I've got good news and bad news. First, the bad: your girlfriend is dead. Now the good: the gods are giving you a chance to bring her back to life.
To win their favor, all you've got to do is knock over several horrid monsters with a sixteen ton weight. Ok, so it's the same monster over and over, and it's really just his head. The Python-esque visuals took me back to the day I bought my copy of "Complete Waste of Time."
You've got two additional tools at your disposal: a limitless supply of chain and a knife which is either magical or insanely sharp, as it can be used to cut the chains.
Draw a chain to snag the weight as it falls, causing it to smash into the monster to pass a level. As is the case with all our favorite Time Wasters the early stages are fairly easy, but things get more difficult rather quickly.
Knock the Monster is a free download and requires the .Net 2.0 framework. It's a novel concept. After all, it's not every day you get to attack things with a 16-ton weight - unless, of course, you're teaching a self defense class.
If you're having trouble finding the download link, just search for knock.zip on the page.
To win their favor, all you've got to do is knock over several horrid monsters with a sixteen ton weight. Ok, so it's the same monster over and over, and it's really just his head. The Python-esque visuals took me back to the day I bought my copy of "Complete Waste of Time."
You've got two additional tools at your disposal: a limitless supply of chain and a knife which is either magical or insanely sharp, as it can be used to cut the chains.
Draw a chain to snag the weight as it falls, causing it to smash into the monster to pass a level. As is the case with all our favorite Time Wasters the early stages are fairly easy, but things get more difficult rather quickly.
Knock the Monster is a free download and requires the .Net 2.0 framework. It's a novel concept. After all, it's not every day you get to attack things with a 16-ton weight - unless, of course, you're teaching a self defense class.
If you're having trouble finding the download link, just search for knock.zip on the page.
Knock the Monster is 16 tons of physics fun - Time Waster originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsAdobe AIR 1.5 for Linux released
Filed under: Linux, Web services, Adobe, web 2.0
Adobe AIR, by the way, is a platform for running certain web applications as if they were desktop apps, no browser required. A few popular AIR apps are Twhirl, a desktop Twitter and micro-blogging client, and ReadAIR, a desktop client for Google Reader.
Adobe officially supports Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, and Fedora Linux distributions, although the software may work with other distros.
Installation can be a bit tricky. You can't just click on the installer file in most cases. Rather, you need to open a terminal window, locate the installer, and type "sudoo ./AdobeAIRInstaller.bin." If that doesn't do the trick, try typing "sudo chmod 755 AdobeAIRInstaller.bin" first.
[via CNET]
Adobe AIR 1.5 for Linux released originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsRun Mac's Flurry screensaver on your Windows PC
Filed under: Fun, Windows, Macintosh, Freeware
We've covered plenty of software that brings Mac OSX features to Windows systems, like stacks and expose. Suppose you'd like some Apple ambiance while your system is idling.
DeviantArt user Ausrif has created a Windows version of the stunning Flurry screensaver. To install it, extract the .scr file from the zipped archive, right click it, and choose install. You can then configure it from the display properties screen.
Five different flurries are available: classic, RGB, fire, water, and psychedelic. It also supports multiple monitor configirations and can display one massive flurry across both or a different one on each monitor. The visuals are fantastic, especially considering the download is only 54kb.
The .scr file scanned clean with ESET Smart Security v4 beta and on novirusthanks.com.
DeviantArt user Ausrif has created a Windows version of the stunning Flurry screensaver. To install it, extract the .scr file from the zipped archive, right click it, and choose install. You can then configure it from the display properties screen.
Five different flurries are available: classic, RGB, fire, water, and psychedelic. It also supports multiple monitor configirations and can display one massive flurry across both or a different one on each monitor. The visuals are fantastic, especially considering the download is only 54kb.
The .scr file scanned clean with ESET Smart Security v4 beta and on novirusthanks.com.
Run Mac's Flurry screensaver on your Windows PC originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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