last updated February 12, 2005
CD Trustee If you want to catalog your CDs and you dread the thought of having to type in all the info, GET THIS PROGRAM!

CD Trustee automatically catalogs your music collection. All you have to do is insert a CD into your computer and the program will search for a match in the free online CD Database (CDDB).  Little or no typing required! In the rare occassion that a match isn't found, you can always add it manually.

With CD Trustee, you can keep track of loaned or borrowed albums, rate the music, and even add lyrics and notes.  You can also include your Cassettes, Vinyl LPs, or other media formats. Save and print album cover images and jewel case inserts.  Print reports to show friends the CDs you can trade. There's even a built-in browser, so you can quickly go to websites about the album or artist and download cover art to store in your database.

CompuPic This is the most full featured digital content manager available! You can catalog and view all of your multimedia files including Pictures, Movies, Sounds, and even Fonts! Add text comments to any file to allow keyword searches. Print picture indexes in any format you choose. Create a slideshow. Edit and enhance your pictures with features like red-eye removal, text and cartoon thought bubbles.

There are too many features to list them all here, but you can download a FREE trial version for the PC, MAC, UNIX, or LINUX.

Movie Collector

Collectorz Movie Collector is a movie database for your DVDs and video tapes. It can automatically add movie information and cover photos from online sources such as the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), Amazon, All Movie Guide, etc.

If you own more than two movies and want to keep track of everything, get this program. Download the FREE trial version and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed!
RealPlayer This FREE player handles many Audio and Video formats (including streaming files) and allows you to tune into live Internet radio stations and video feeds.
Winamp This is the Ultimate FREE Audio player. Plays just about every audio format in existence, plus you can tune into Internet radio and video stations or create your own using Shoutcast! It includes an equalizer with many presets for different musical styles, playlist support, skins (allows you to change the look of the player), and plug-ins for cool audio and visual effects!
ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm is a FREE Personal Firewall that protects your computer when you connect to the Internet. This is especially important if you have an always on connection, such as a cable modem. ZoneAlarm will notify you whenever an attempt is made to connect to or from your computer. It also allows you to set Internet access permissions for specific programs.

A Virus Scanner only gives you half the protection you need. Get this program to make sure your PC doesn't get hacked! If you need additional features, check out ZoneAlarm Plus or ZoneAlarm Pro.

Great Software (some of it FREE!)

 
 
Other Worthwhile Sites
Microsoft

Download updates and bug fixes for your Windows OS, as well as other useful goodies like DirectX (required for most games) and the Windows Media Player.

You can also search Microsoft's extensive knowledgebase and hopefully find a solution to the latest bugs.

Be sure to download these FREE utilities to view Microsoft Office files when you don't have Office installed on your system:
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Obsolete Computer Museum Visit this Virtual Museum and learn what the computers of the last century where like. You can even send them pictures and descriptions of your own obsolete computer to include it in the museum. There's also a Help section where you can post questions or answer those from other users.

 

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