Computer Software sites

Cdcovers.cc
Large online archives for CD covers. Includes a covers search engine, bulletin board, and request section.

Decent Downloads
This site lists only the best reviewed freeware for download on the web. We award the Decent Download Award for the best freeware in each category. This is only awarded to freeware that stand out from alternatives in achieving a particular purpose. This is judged on criteria such as user friendliness, features and stability. There is also a forum for reviews and comments on freeware as well as general PC tech support.

Download.com
Find the software you're looking for at Download.com, the most comprehensive source for free-to-try software downloads on the Web. Includes audio programs, utilities, Internet and desktop software, applications for developers, downloads for small business users, and more.

Lifehacker
Lifehacker makes getting things done easy and fun. Delving deep into the technoweb, Lifehacker brings back simple and totally life-altering tips and tricks for managing your information and time. At this wild moment in the development of human-oriented technology, Lifehacker is your own personal early adopter, here to guide you through the onslaught of the new.

MajorGeeks
At the root of MajorGeeks are files for your computer that tweak, repair, back-up, enhance, protect and more. We like to think of MajorGeeks as a very large toolbox for your PC. Having the right tool for the job is all you need to make your PC behave the way you want it. Offering shareware and freeware downloads, drivers, with reviews, to improve your computers performance (for beginner to advanced users) as well a message forum.

Sourceforge
SourceForge.net is the world's largest Open Source software development web site, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, issues, communications, and code. SourceForge.net has the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet, and hosts more Open Source development products than any other site or network worldwide.

TweakXP
The worlds first and largest site dedicated to tweaking Microsoft Windows XP. Large searcheable database of Windows tweaks and Visual Styles.

Tucows
The original software download site, Tucows.com, earned its name early on for being the first to provide software on a "freeware" or "shareware" basis. We currently host more than 40,000 software titles (all tested, rated and reviewed by our own editorial staff of software experts.) through our international network of partner sites. These sites provide users with fast, local and safe virus and spyware free downloads.

Winguides Registry Guide
Provides an extensive range of registry tweaks, tricks & hacks for optimizing, enhancing and securing the Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95 and Windows Me operating systems.

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