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FreeRapid Downloader is an open source application written in Java.

Is a download manager for all major online storage services like Rapidshare, Megaupload, Hotfile and many others.

This application has plugins for this services and they are constantly updated. You copy a link (it has clipboard monitoring), select where to save the files and it takes care of the rest, including waiting times for each service.

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Current Version: 1.2 Released on: 2009.06.18

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Launch is an application designed to run or execute any type of file. It can pass parameters to the file being executed.

Think of it as a replacement for the Windows Run box in the Start Menu.

It provides support for running new file types such as *.MSU, *.MSP, among others. Launch uses its own process to run files, which means that the file type is not important anymore as long as you have an associated program that can open the files you want to run.

It comes with U3 installer, MSI installer for people who want to put Launch in the context menu and the normal portable exe file.

Some of its characteristics:

• Small file size
• Simple but effective interface
• Can run any type of files
• Accepts Drag & Drop
• Developed in Visual Basic 2008

Has been tested in Windows 7 (x86), Windows Vista (x86) and Windows XP (x86).

Feedreader is, like its name says, a RSS news reader. It has basic capabilities and its great for quick viewing you newsfeed. There is also support for Podcasts.

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This handy utility list all available usb devices that has been installed on the system.

With it, you can disable or uninstall them as well as see important information such as last connected, safe to unplug and more.

The main reason i use it is to uninstall usb devices that won’t be plugged again in my computers, because windows looks for this devices when starting up. Many of you may have tons of devices listed, which can add some seconds to the time it takes Windows to boot.

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This past monday, Microsoft released the upcoming 2008 version of its Development IDE.

I will migrate to it as soon as the professional version is available. Right now, there are only two versions availables. Express editions which are free and the Team Suite trial version.

If you are interested in learning to program, the free Express editions are great and they include averything to get you started in program development.

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