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JiWire Hotspot Helper for Firefox

Freeware

Extension for Firefox that gives you all the benefits of the regular JiWire Hotspot Helper, without the need for installation. It acts as a plugin for Firefox, which you could run from your USB drive. YouÆll be able to search for local hotspots, examine the supplied hotspot database, quickly see the strength of your wireless connection and benefit from the security provided by JiWire.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP & Firefox 1.5+

MAME 0.108

Freeware

Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. When used in conjunction with an arcade game's data files (ROMs), MAME will more or less faithfully reproduce that game on a PC. MAME can currently emulate over 3000 unique (and over 5400 in total) classic arcade video games from the three decades of video games - '70s, '80s and '90s, and even some from the current millennium.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Microsoft Max 1.0.60831

Freeware

Manage and share your digital photos. With just a few clicks, you can create lists of your favourite photos, arrange them in the layout of your choice, and express them in beautiful views. You can even use our super hot 3D Mantle View to really show off your work! Max makes it easy to share your memories with friends and family around the world.

Requires: Windows XP with Service Pack 2

JWire Hotspot Helper 1.08

Freeware

Small tool that resides in your Taskbar that will look for and highlight a number of important wireless hotspots in your area. You can use the tool to find hotspots and, if they are available, connect. Once youÆre connected, Hotspot Helper will manage your wireless link to your chosen hotspot, so you can be reassured that your data is sent securely.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 23.0

Freeware

Good way to sort the good from the bad online. Once installed it appears as small area of text in the bottom right hand corner of the browser window. This changes colour depending on the website. Green signifies a website that can be trusted, yellow a site that might send lots of emails or red for sites that are known to send spam or bundle adware into downloads.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

MozBackup 1.4.5

Freeware

Simple tool to use which safely backs up your profile in any Mozilla application û Firefox, Thunderbird, Mozilla Suite and Netscape. Once installed, simply run the application and follow the on-screen instructions. You'll be given the opportunity to select the individual elements of a profile that you want to save. These elements include bookmarks, history, passwords and more.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

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