January 2007 Contents posted below. Feedback is appreciated!
Magazine Contents
Digital Passion
Cover Story
The High-Definition Itch
The marketing seems to have worked—HD this, HD that, go HD or die alone—but what is HD and how do you not get cheated by all this nonsense?
Take a Crack
Add “Restart In Safe Mode” To Your Start Menu
You know you want to say goodbye to all those “Whoops I forgot to hit F8” days!
Tomorrow
Battle For Tomorrow
A look at the changing face of warfare. The future of information exchange promises more precise and deadly battles
Lead Feature
Going With The Flow
Tell the air in your cabinet where to go, and you’ll see remarkable results! Here’s how to plan your rig’s innards on a budget
Digital Tools
Main Story
The More The Merrier
There are other reasons for you to have two GPUs—like hooking up a bunch of extra monitors to clear all that desktop clutter
Agent 001
Agent 001 Wants It On Paper
Which is the best inkjet printer of them all? The Agent wants a copy of his memories, and getting some work done wouldn’t hurt either
Tests
Dinky Data Vaults
CD? DVD? Bah! The best way to carry data is the USB Flash drive, and now you can use our opinions on 46 of them—ranging from a slim 512 MB to a ridiculous 8 GB!
POPping The Cork
With so many free e-mail providers giving you POP3 access, isn’t it wise to use a mail client to store and browse them on your PC? Here are the ones you should try out
Digital Business
Test
Clutterless Connectivity!
Nobody likes being tied down by a bunch of network cables, especially laptop-toting businessmen. We’ve tested a bunch of Wi-Fi devices to keep you from tripping over all that wired nonsense
Tech Careers
Enterprise in ERP
If terms like “efficient resource management” get your bonnet buzzing, read on!
Smart SoHo
To Simpler Times
Fear not Excel’s PivotTable, for it is your friend. Really. Say goodbye to complex code; making simple, professional reports will never be the same again!
Digital Leisure
Main Story
Art For The Asking
What are these mesmeric things called fractals? Presenting a look at mathematics gone trippy
Tabloid Tech
We promised not to mention her again, but She Who Must Not Be Named has topped another of Yahoo!’s lists. Somehow people can’t get enough!
Game On
Reviewed this month:
Neverwinter Nights 2 has finally released, and it was worth the wait! Also featuring IL-2 Sturmovik 1946—easily the best flight simulator you can buy today
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CD/DVD Contents
Please keep the feedback on our "Digit OS" interface coming!
DVD
Digital Passion
Highlights
Heroes of Annihilated Empires
This time it's not about units, it's about armies with thousands of soldiers that entrust their fate in your hands. It's about responsibility taken by great leaders and future of entire races. Survival or extinction? It's all up to you to decide
Microsoft Expression Web Beta 1
It gives you all the tools you'll need to produce high-quality, standards-based Web sites the way you want them
VMware Workstation 5.5 (For Linux)
This powerful desktop virtualization software for software developers /testers and enterprise IT professionals that runs multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC
Linux
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
Scribus
Gnumeric
Mp3Tools 1.5
Open Movie Editor 0.0.20061130
Quick Image Viewer 2.0
Squid version 2.6
Zimbra Collaboration Suite Open Source Edition
Developer Tools
FileMaker Server 8
HomeSite 5.5
JDK 5.0 Update 10 with NetBeans 5.5
Matrix Server Setup
Mobile Application Development Toolkit
Automated Build Studio v. 2.25
TestComplete v.4.28
UltraEdit v12.20a
Games
NTE: Strike and Retrieve
Medieval II Total War
Digital Tools
Highlights
Corel Painter IX.5
This software features a new set of advanced tools and features to help you create your digital masterpieces
Trend Micro Internet Security 2007
This internet security tool comprehensively safeguards your computers, your home networks and your personal identity
Canvas X
The single most cost-effective, integrated solution for the creation, enhancement, presentation, and sharing of technical illustrations and graphics
Multimedia
Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.0
SnagIt
ACDSee 9
FotoSlate 4
AV Voice Changer Software Diamond Edition 4.0
AVS Video Tools ver. 5.4
DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus
Internet
SurfControl E-mail Filter
DC++
FileZilla 2.2.2.9
Hylapex 2.0.9.1
Messenger Archive Viewer 3.9
Pando
Peer2Mail 1.61 build 6
ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition
System
CDBurnerXP Pro 3.0.116
Partition Magic 8.0
IObit SmartDefrag
Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 RU2
Driver Genius Professional Edition
DriveWasher
PC BackUp 7.3.1.3
Registry Repair
Spyware X-terminator 5.0.3.3
Digital Business
Highlights
Contribute 4
Contribute 4 enables anyone to quickly, easily, and safely update existing websites and blogs
Fishbowl Inventory 4.5.1
Businesses need advanced inventory control capabilities beyond ordinary inventory software currently provides and Fishbowl Inventory caters to those needs
AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 10.0
This adds organization and enjoyment to your daily life. Day Planner & Calendar:Schedule all your appointments, events, calls, and meetings and organize your busy schedule
TurboCASH Accounting v3751
TurboCASH .7 is an open source accounting package for small business
XAMPP Windows 1.5.5
XAMPP is an integrated server package of Apache, mySQL, PHP and Perl that all run from a removable drive
Productivity Tools
Achievo
Aethera
GanttPV v0.6.1
Grisbi 0.5.8
Nomad PIM
Mobile Applications
iPod AudioBook
FMA 2.1 Beta 3
Mobile GMaps v1.27.00
JabpLite v1.17
TaskSpy v0.96
BlueEyes 1.21
JADMaker 1.15
Digital Leisure
Highlights
Battles of Britain
This is a flight similutation game that recreates the historical Battle of Britian in World War II. Fly as the Germans or British in historically accurate planes
Travelogue 360: Paris
Locate items hidden in 3-Dimensional views of the Eiffel Tower, down the Champs Elysees, under the Arc d'Triomphe, and others of Paris’ most beloved landmarks
Crazy Nut (Free Full Game)
Ridiculous and funny game about fascinating travel of a nut! Jump higher and higher
Laxius Power II
A great sequel to one of the best freeware console-style RPGs, Laxius Power II is even larger and more polished than Laxius Power
Small Games
Babo Violent 2 v2.02
Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
Dominions 3
Movies Of The Month
Toonerville Trolley - Trolley Ahoy
Popeye - A Haul in One
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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CD
Digital Passion
Highlights
Flash Lite 2.1
Flash Lite is the Flash technology specifically developed for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. It dramatically accelerates the delivery of rich content and browsing, and customized user interfaces
XML Notepad 2007
It provides a simple intuitive user interface for browsing and editing XML documents
Xtreme Toolkit Professional Edition 10.3.1
Xtreme ToolkitPro for Visual C++ MFC provides Windows developers with a sophisticated set of components to give applications a professional, modern appearance
AXIGEN Mail Server Business Edition
It is a fast, reliable and secure mail server on Linux, with an open architecture. Providing ESMTP, IMAP, POP3, WEBMail services and an integrated List server
Developer Tools
Devel Package 1.5.5 - XAMPP
Microsoft Threat Analysis & Modeling
NeoPhoto
Syn Text Editor 2.1.0.46
BlueTools
EditPro 1.57
TextPad 4.7.3
Linux
Bluefish 1.0.6.
Zope
PageStream 5.0.3.4 beta
Bochs 2.3
GNU Parted 1.8.1
GPhoto2 2.3.0
GQview 2.1.5
UPX 2.03
Webmin 1.310
BRU Desktop 17.0
Digital Tools
Highlights
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007
New Internet Security Suite automatically cleans viruses, repels hackers with a secure firewall, blocks spyware when it tries to load, detects spam and credit-card phishing scams, warns of dangerous Web sites
Rohos Welcome
This program adds the convenience and additional security level to the standard Windows logon procedure
Multimedia
Alcohol 120% 1.9.5.3823
The Blaze Media Pro
ThumbsPlus version 7 SP1
1Click DVD to Divx xVid Avi
AVI TO MPEG Scout
AVS TV Box 1.3.5.52 beta
Fractal Forge v.2.8.2
FractalVision
Fractint version 20.0
Movies Extractor Scout Lite 2.31
TieraZon2
WinFract 18.21
Fractal eXtreme
PhotoAcute Studio
Ulead GIF Animator
Ultra Fractal 4.03
HyperSnap-DX
Internet
Gigaget 1.0.0.21
hMailServer 4.2 Build 195
Traces Viewer 1.20
Voice E-Mail Pilot
BlackWidow 5.21
WS-FTP Pro 2007
Ez4file Personal Edition
SecurWall 0.98
System
Registry Mechanic 6.0
Advanced WindowsCare Personal
FileBox eXtender
Mz Ultimate Tweaker 3.2
Smart Data Recovery
Advanced Archive Password Recovery
Aurora Password Manager 1.6.10
Super Utilities 6.6
AutoPlay Express 4.2
Virtual CD v8
Essentials
Avast Home Edition 4.7
Foxit Reader 2.0 Build 0930
Irfan View 3.99
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 1.61
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.4
Opera 9.02
VLC Media Player 0.8.5
Winamp 5.32
WinRAR 3.62
ZoneAlarm 6.5.737
Digit Software Archive 2006 Beta
Digital Business
Highlights
ConceptDraw MINDMAP Professional
This is a mind-mapping and team brainstorming tool with extended drawing capabilities
PiggyBob Premium 3
This powerful,Windows-based application will help you keep track of daily, weekly and monthly events - with an alarm clock and alert system included
copy2calendar
With a single keystroke you create calendar entries in Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes or Palm Desktop
Mind Pad
Mind or concept mapping is an excellent method to represent your opinion, ideas and projects
Productivity Tools
WinGate Proxy Server 6.2.0
HindiWriter 1.4a
ABC Amber iCalendar Converter 1.03
Cover Commander
FindGraph 1.72
Home Bookkeeping
VIP Task Manager (Client/Server) 1.01
Mobile Applications
ClamWin Portable
PhotoAcute Mobile
Yahoo Go Mobile v1.0
7-Zip Portable
Guardian 2.1
MMS Home Studio Version 1.1.283
Mobile Phone Monitor
SymTorrent v1.12
Theme Creator Pro Version 3.1
VLC Media Player Portable
Pstart Version 2.09
Digital Leisure
Highlights
Believe In Santa
Just before Christmas, Sandy visits her granny and learns that granny's bank loan on her gift shop is due in 10 days! How is she going to make $10,000 in such a short time?
Mystery Case Files: Huntsville
Crime spree baffles Huntsville police! Do you have a keen eye for details? See if you can locate enough hidden clues to solve the crimes and become a Master Detective!
Sudoku Portable
Sudoku Portable is the entertaining and addictive Sudoku puzzle game packaged as a portable app, so you can play on the go
Small Games
Halloween 2006 Free Full Game
Tobi On The Run 1.4
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe
Sheepish
Park a Lot 2
Videos
Code Name: The Cleaner
Arthur and The Invisibles
Night at the Museum
----------------------------
Fast Track = Google part 2!
Magazine Contents
Digital Passion
Cover Story
The High-Definition Itch
The marketing seems to have worked—HD this, HD that, go HD or die alone—but what is HD and how do you not get cheated by all this nonsense?
Take a Crack
Add “Restart In Safe Mode” To Your Start Menu
You know you want to say goodbye to all those “Whoops I forgot to hit F8” days!
Tomorrow
Battle For Tomorrow
A look at the changing face of warfare. The future of information exchange promises more precise and deadly battles
Lead Feature
Going With The Flow
Tell the air in your cabinet where to go, and you’ll see remarkable results! Here’s how to plan your rig’s innards on a budget
Digital Tools
Main Story
The More The Merrier
There are other reasons for you to have two GPUs—like hooking up a bunch of extra monitors to clear all that desktop clutter
Agent 001
Agent 001 Wants It On Paper
Which is the best inkjet printer of them all? The Agent wants a copy of his memories, and getting some work done wouldn’t hurt either
Tests
Dinky Data Vaults
CD? DVD? Bah! The best way to carry data is the USB Flash drive, and now you can use our opinions on 46 of them—ranging from a slim 512 MB to a ridiculous 8 GB!
POPping The Cork
With so many free e-mail providers giving you POP3 access, isn’t it wise to use a mail client to store and browse them on your PC? Here are the ones you should try out
Digital Business
Test
Clutterless Connectivity!
Nobody likes being tied down by a bunch of network cables, especially laptop-toting businessmen. We’ve tested a bunch of Wi-Fi devices to keep you from tripping over all that wired nonsense
Tech Careers
Enterprise in ERP
If terms like “efficient resource management” get your bonnet buzzing, read on!
Smart SoHo
To Simpler Times
Fear not Excel’s PivotTable, for it is your friend. Really. Say goodbye to complex code; making simple, professional reports will never be the same again!
Digital Leisure
Main Story
Art For The Asking
What are these mesmeric things called fractals? Presenting a look at mathematics gone trippy
Tabloid Tech
We promised not to mention her again, but She Who Must Not Be Named has topped another of Yahoo!’s lists. Somehow people can’t get enough!
Game On
Reviewed this month:
Neverwinter Nights 2 has finally released, and it was worth the wait! Also featuring IL-2 Sturmovik 1946—easily the best flight simulator you can buy today
____________________________________
CD/DVD Contents
Please keep the feedback on our "Digit OS" interface coming!
DVD
Digital Passion
Highlights
Heroes of Annihilated Empires
This time it's not about units, it's about armies with thousands of soldiers that entrust their fate in your hands. It's about responsibility taken by great leaders and future of entire races. Survival or extinction? It's all up to you to decide
Microsoft Expression Web Beta 1
It gives you all the tools you'll need to produce high-quality, standards-based Web sites the way you want them
VMware Workstation 5.5 (For Linux)
This powerful desktop virtualization software for software developers /testers and enterprise IT professionals that runs multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC
Linux
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
Scribus
Gnumeric
Mp3Tools 1.5
Open Movie Editor 0.0.20061130
Quick Image Viewer 2.0
Squid version 2.6
Zimbra Collaboration Suite Open Source Edition
Developer Tools
FileMaker Server 8
HomeSite 5.5
JDK 5.0 Update 10 with NetBeans 5.5
Matrix Server Setup
Mobile Application Development Toolkit
Automated Build Studio v. 2.25
TestComplete v.4.28
UltraEdit v12.20a
Games
NTE: Strike and Retrieve
Medieval II Total War
Digital Tools
Highlights
Corel Painter IX.5
This software features a new set of advanced tools and features to help you create your digital masterpieces
Trend Micro Internet Security 2007
This internet security tool comprehensively safeguards your computers, your home networks and your personal identity
Canvas X
The single most cost-effective, integrated solution for the creation, enhancement, presentation, and sharing of technical illustrations and graphics
Multimedia
Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.0
SnagIt
ACDSee 9
FotoSlate 4
AV Voice Changer Software Diamond Edition 4.0
AVS Video Tools ver. 5.4
DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus
Internet
SurfControl E-mail Filter
DC++
FileZilla 2.2.2.9
Hylapex 2.0.9.1
Messenger Archive Viewer 3.9
Pando
Peer2Mail 1.61 build 6
ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition
System
CDBurnerXP Pro 3.0.116
Partition Magic 8.0
IObit SmartDefrag
Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 RU2
Driver Genius Professional Edition
DriveWasher
PC BackUp 7.3.1.3
Registry Repair
Spyware X-terminator 5.0.3.3
Digital Business
Highlights
Contribute 4
Contribute 4 enables anyone to quickly, easily, and safely update existing websites and blogs
Fishbowl Inventory 4.5.1
Businesses need advanced inventory control capabilities beyond ordinary inventory software currently provides and Fishbowl Inventory caters to those needs
AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 10.0
This adds organization and enjoyment to your daily life. Day Planner & Calendar:Schedule all your appointments, events, calls, and meetings and organize your busy schedule
TurboCASH Accounting v3751
TurboCASH .7 is an open source accounting package for small business
XAMPP Windows 1.5.5
XAMPP is an integrated server package of Apache, mySQL, PHP and Perl that all run from a removable drive
Productivity Tools
Achievo
Aethera
GanttPV v0.6.1
Grisbi 0.5.8
Nomad PIM
Mobile Applications
iPod AudioBook
FMA 2.1 Beta 3
Mobile GMaps v1.27.00
JabpLite v1.17
TaskSpy v0.96
BlueEyes 1.21
JADMaker 1.15
Digital Leisure
Highlights
Battles of Britain
This is a flight similutation game that recreates the historical Battle of Britian in World War II. Fly as the Germans or British in historically accurate planes
Travelogue 360: Paris
Locate items hidden in 3-Dimensional views of the Eiffel Tower, down the Champs Elysees, under the Arc d'Triomphe, and others of Paris’ most beloved landmarks
Crazy Nut (Free Full Game)
Ridiculous and funny game about fascinating travel of a nut! Jump higher and higher
Laxius Power II
A great sequel to one of the best freeware console-style RPGs, Laxius Power II is even larger and more polished than Laxius Power
Small Games
Babo Violent 2 v2.02
Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects
Dominions 3
Movies Of The Month
Toonerville Trolley - Trolley Ahoy
Popeye - A Haul in One
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
____________________________________
CD
Digital Passion
Highlights
Flash Lite 2.1
Flash Lite is the Flash technology specifically developed for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. It dramatically accelerates the delivery of rich content and browsing, and customized user interfaces
XML Notepad 2007
It provides a simple intuitive user interface for browsing and editing XML documents
Xtreme Toolkit Professional Edition 10.3.1
Xtreme ToolkitPro for Visual C++ MFC provides Windows developers with a sophisticated set of components to give applications a professional, modern appearance
AXIGEN Mail Server Business Edition
It is a fast, reliable and secure mail server on Linux, with an open architecture. Providing ESMTP, IMAP, POP3, WEBMail services and an integrated List server
Developer Tools
Devel Package 1.5.5 - XAMPP
Microsoft Threat Analysis & Modeling
NeoPhoto
Syn Text Editor 2.1.0.46
BlueTools
EditPro 1.57
TextPad 4.7.3
Linux
Bluefish 1.0.6.
Zope
PageStream 5.0.3.4 beta
Bochs 2.3
GNU Parted 1.8.1
GPhoto2 2.3.0
GQview 2.1.5
UPX 2.03
Webmin 1.310
BRU Desktop 17.0
Digital Tools
Highlights
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007
New Internet Security Suite automatically cleans viruses, repels hackers with a secure firewall, blocks spyware when it tries to load, detects spam and credit-card phishing scams, warns of dangerous Web sites
Rohos Welcome
This program adds the convenience and additional security level to the standard Windows logon procedure
Multimedia
Alcohol 120% 1.9.5.3823
The Blaze Media Pro
ThumbsPlus version 7 SP1
1Click DVD to Divx xVid Avi
AVI TO MPEG Scout
AVS TV Box 1.3.5.52 beta
Fractal Forge v.2.8.2
FractalVision
Fractint version 20.0
Movies Extractor Scout Lite 2.31
TieraZon2
WinFract 18.21
Fractal eXtreme
PhotoAcute Studio
Ulead GIF Animator
Ultra Fractal 4.03
HyperSnap-DX
Internet
Gigaget 1.0.0.21
hMailServer 4.2 Build 195
Traces Viewer 1.20
Voice E-Mail Pilot
BlackWidow 5.21
WS-FTP Pro 2007
Ez4file Personal Edition
SecurWall 0.98
System
Registry Mechanic 6.0
Advanced WindowsCare Personal
FileBox eXtender
Mz Ultimate Tweaker 3.2
Smart Data Recovery
Advanced Archive Password Recovery
Aurora Password Manager 1.6.10
Super Utilities 6.6
AutoPlay Express 4.2
Virtual CD v8
Essentials
Avast Home Edition 4.7
Foxit Reader 2.0 Build 0930
Irfan View 3.99
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 1.61
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.4
Opera 9.02
VLC Media Player 0.8.5
Winamp 5.32
WinRAR 3.62
ZoneAlarm 6.5.737
Digit Software Archive 2006 Beta
Digital Business
Highlights
ConceptDraw MINDMAP Professional
This is a mind-mapping and team brainstorming tool with extended drawing capabilities
PiggyBob Premium 3
This powerful,Windows-based application will help you keep track of daily, weekly and monthly events - with an alarm clock and alert system included
copy2calendar
With a single keystroke you create calendar entries in Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes or Palm Desktop
Mind Pad
Mind or concept mapping is an excellent method to represent your opinion, ideas and projects
Productivity Tools
WinGate Proxy Server 6.2.0
HindiWriter 1.4a
ABC Amber iCalendar Converter 1.03
Cover Commander
FindGraph 1.72
Home Bookkeeping
VIP Task Manager (Client/Server) 1.01
Mobile Applications
ClamWin Portable
PhotoAcute Mobile
Yahoo Go Mobile v1.0
7-Zip Portable
Guardian 2.1
MMS Home Studio Version 1.1.283
Mobile Phone Monitor
SymTorrent v1.12
Theme Creator Pro Version 3.1
VLC Media Player Portable
Pstart Version 2.09
Digital Leisure
Highlights
Believe In Santa
Just before Christmas, Sandy visits her granny and learns that granny's bank loan on her gift shop is due in 10 days! How is she going to make $10,000 in such a short time?
Mystery Case Files: Huntsville
Crime spree baffles Huntsville police! Do you have a keen eye for details? See if you can locate enough hidden clues to solve the crimes and become a Master Detective!
Sudoku Portable
Sudoku Portable is the entertaining and addictive Sudoku puzzle game packaged as a portable app, so you can play on the go
Small Games
Halloween 2006 Free Full Game
Tobi On The Run 1.4
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe
Sheepish
Park a Lot 2
Videos
Code Name: The Cleaner
Arthur and The Invisibles
Night at the Museum
----------------------------
Fast Track = Google part 2!
