This version of this must-have plug-in offers a number of new features. These include the ability to save copies of files downloaded in browsers, drag-and-drop toolbar icons, dynamic thumbnail generation, support for Adobe Illustrator 9.0 graphics that contain transparency, and support for screen readers (Windows only). In addition, Asian font packs are also available, enabling users to view .pdf...

This latest edition of the All in One Secretmaker combines several features that will make it a valuable addition for users seeking to maintain their privacy online. Secretmaker's features include a built-in spam fighter, a pop-up ad blocker, a banner blocker, a cookie eraser, and a worm hunter, which helps aid in the fight against email viruses. Along with these features, the Secretmaker Web site...

Many good things have come out of Oregon, and this latest application from a group of computer programmers from that fine state is one of those good things that users will want to take a look at in detail. Ampache is a web-based MP3 manager that allows users to view, edit, and play MP3s via HTTP. The program contains support for playlists, artist and album view, album art, random play, as well as...

The tireless public servants at c|net have served up a new informational area, focusing on the ceaseless march of web browser applications. Reviews and tips are organized by browser version, and cover features, comparisons, and even opinions on the development of HTML. A constantly updated selection of browser-focused headlines from News.com appears on the page. The browser survival guide offers...

Associated previously with Internet video piracy, DivX Networks released DivX Version 5.0 this week in its bid to challenge the supremacy of Internet video formats like Windows Media, RealPlayer, and Apple Quicktime. Self-dubbed the "Mp3 of Video," DivX offers additional functionality from previous versions, including image quality improvement, MPEG-4 compatibility, and faster performance. Three...

The latest version of Download Accelerator Manager will be of great interest to those seeking to resume and manage their Internet downloads as quickly as possible. The application supports cookies, proxy protocols, and firewalls. It also integrates seamlessly with a number of commonly-used browsers, including Firefox and Opera. The program also features a rather nice user interface, something that...

FontAgent (formerly known as Font Box) can help eliminate font problems by repairing corrupt, duplicate, and unmatched fonts and creating an organized font library to eliminate font headaches. Published by Insider Software, Inc., this product can build a new organized font library and provide complete font repairs. Click on the above URL to download the free Macintosh demo. The demo will test...

Go!Zilla is a popular download manager with a number of handy features. These include the ability to stop downloads and then resume them at any time and the option to queue multiple files and then download them in succession so as not to freeze up your bandwidth. Go!Zilla will also begin downloading automatically at specified times and even turn off your computer once the job is done. An...

A previously reviewed nettool recently announced the release of its final version. Google (see the June 4, 1999 Scout Report), a search engine originally developed at the Stanford University Computer Science Department, rates the relevance of a Webpage to a particular search query in part by examining how many other Webpages link to it. While maintaining the valuable feature Uncle Sam, an index...

While it is getting easier to find free wireless Internet access around the country, there are still some areas in which it is still difficult to obtain such an amenity. For those who need to work or browse on websites while offline, HTTrack Website Copier 3.40 will be a most welcome find. With this application, users can download a site straight from the Internet to a local directory. The...