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Clean your Mac For Free with CCleaner For Mac OS X

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There are various utilities that we can find online that can help us keep our Mac clean but the result is that most companies want us to pay for the cleanup tools. A very popular and free utility across Windows platform called “CCleaner” has now been released for Mac. The utility is absolutely free and involves no cost at all helping users getting better performance and tune-up for their systems. The application is still under Beta Mode, a few days back  the company released the Beta V6, which indicates that the application is close to its actual release. The user interface lies simple and easy to use. The program would not go ahead and ask you to delete unused language files that are a part of the Mac OS to free up some space, this is done by major paid cleaning systems for the Mac. The software allows uninstalling applications easily without any hassle, this is useful for applications that have not been downloaded from the App Store and for users who find it cumbersome to delete the application manually. As a part of the latest release the major additions include the option to repair and verify disk permissions, wipe free space and more. An overview to all major benefits and improvements in found below.

CCleaner For Mac (Version 1.00.093 Beta 6)

  • Cookie Management
  • Repair and Verify Disk Permissions
  • Wipe Free Space
  • Crash Reporting
  • Cleanup for Safari Binary Cookies
  • Uninstall features automatically removes shortcuts from the dock
  • Improve Internet Cache Cleaning
  • Stability Fixes
  • Improved Detection of Application Versions

You can download a copy of the software from here : CCleaner of Mac

System Requirements include Mac OS X 10.5 or Higher.

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Need For Speed : The Run

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Calling Out all Racing Fans back, your favorite gaming sequel is all back with loads of action and entertainment.

A prohibited race across the country to gamble over big money. The only way to get your life back is to be win the race.

Playing this game needs brilliant driving skills to battle world’s best drivers on the most treacherous roads. A game with no speed limits, rules or allies.

Need for Speed The Run, makes you experience the dense urban centers, icy mountains and the narrow canyons at intoxicated speeds, while trying to evade the persistent cops on fire.

NFS: TR Developed by EA Black Box and Published by Electronic Arts, was released in US on 15th Nov, 2011. The game has been rated “Teen” for PC Download, PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 whereas rated “Everyone 10+” for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii.

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Firefox Aurora

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We’ve heard about Beta and Alpha Testing , an initiative by The Mozilla.org community is now taking Web Browser Development a step ahead to enhance user experience such the end user gets the best out of their Firefox Web Browser.

Although this posts seems to be a bit late but yet it seemed quite informative for people who would like to experiment, test, and provide feedback on your favorite web browser. Firefox Aurora an interesting platform involving the core user himself to help deliver the best version of Firefox ever made.

For folks who are interested to contribute to both Firefox and The Mozilla Community, download Firefox Aurora to get a pre release of the upcoming newer version of the browser version being developed. Major benefits that one draws is an experimental environment where one can see, feel, and provide feedback on bugs, likes, dislikes and overall improvements, also getting an access to a vast range of developer tools which are planning to be implemented.  Focus on newer and distinguished web technologies i.e. HTML 5 are a few to name of.

This Initiative is also keeping in view the developmental cycle for Firefox, the cycle for a new release stands still with a 6 week developmental process and 12 week stabilization process rather than an yearly release as it used to happen, keeping in view competitors like Chrome and IE.

So Are You In?  For Peeps With a “Yes”

Checkout: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/aurora/

 

Updates and Information of current implementations and activities  on pre test versions can also be found on the Mozilla’s Future Release Blog : http://blog.mozilla.com/futurereleases/

Users also have an option to subscribe by email for updates, pre-releases (Aurora Releases) , Beta Releases, Final Version.

Laptops, Reviews

Toshiba Satellite C Series C600-P4012 Laptop (With HD LED Display)

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Toshiba-C600-P4012

 

PROS :

The Windows Experience Index (WEI) for this Notebook is given below. The Windows Experience Index is a broad benchmark to check how well Hardware Components run Windows 7 :
*Processor : 5.8 out of 7.9
*RAM : 5.8 out of 7.9 (almost standard on all 4GB configurations)
*Graphics with Aero : 3.6 out of 7.9
*Gaming/3D Graphics : 3.3 out of 7.9
*Disk Transfer Rate : 5.8 out of 7.9 (almost standard on all current HDD configurations)

The Windows Experience Index of this Toshiba Notebook puts to shame the performance of any Netbook on the Market, considering this Unit is priced at a level equivalent to a Netbook with an External DVD Writer. Its Processor Performance WEI is also just 10% lower than that of a Second Generation i3 Processor based Notebook.

Overall performance for day-to-day and office productivity applications is Excellent.

The Battery Run-Time after 3 Charge/Discharge Cycles for DVD Playback is 2.5 Hours. Will be slightly higher for standard non-multimedia applications.

The On-Screen Quick-Launch Keys and Synaptics Touchpad are very convenient.

Storage Capacity is Huge at 500GB.

The Intel GL40 chipset is approx. 4 years old but is very stable.

CONS :

1. The Notebook has only 2 USB Ports which is 1 short of competing models. You have to connect a USB Hub if you need more USB Ports. You also have to pay ~Rs.10,000/- more to get a single USB 3 – Superspeed Port based Notebook.

2. The inbuilt Webcam has a VGA resolution whereas other expensive Competitors offer a 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam.

3. The onboard LAN Port is 10/100 Mbps, some of the more expensive Notebooks offer a Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbps Port instead.

4. There is no HDMI output Port for connectivity to LCD TVs.

5. More Expensive Notebooks also come with Windows 7 and Device Drivers pre-installed, which is highly recommended.

CONCLUSION :

A Notebook with Outstanding Value and Performance. Will recommend this Model to anyone wanting to purchase a Notebook/ Netbook in a budget of Rs.20,000/- for running Day-to-Day and Office Productivity Applications.

Also strongly recommend upgrading the System RAM to 4GB from 2GB for faster performance(will cost under Rs.1000/-), purchasing a Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic/Premium 64 Bit Operating System with Media (~Rs.4000/- and ~Rs.5000/- respectively) and an Internet Security Application (Kaspersky Internet Security 2011/2012 ~500/-).