10 software releases you may have missed this week

From CCleaner to Pale Moon, here"s a list of 10  excellent free software updates from the last week.

If you like the idea of trying out different operating systems VirtualBox 4.1.16-78094 may be what you’re looking for (still no drag-and-drop feature in the new version). All music lovers would definitely want to try a relatively new audio player. Here comes AIMP 3.10.1045 RC1,  a complete and versatile music player that allows you to listen to your favorite music with an outstanding sound quality.

AVZ Antiviral Toolkit 4.39 is a set of advanced tools capable of removing adware and spyware, network worms, trojan horses and Dialers. AVZ was developed as an independent, stand alone antiviral tool but the developer recently went to work for Kaspersky so now AVZ is a semi-official product of Kaspersky Labs.

If you’re in need of a word processor, spreadsheet, database or presentation tool, look no further than the update of Kingsoft Office Suite Free 2012 v8.1.0.3032. Compared with the previous version, the upgraded version has removed the ‘help file’ within the software; thereby further reducing the size of the installation package. However, this does not mean Kingsoft Office Free version no longer supports a help function. Instead, a detailed user manual has been published on the official website, which includes introductions to all functions within the three programs --- Writer, Spreadsheets and Presentation.

Looking for an alternative to Windows? Linux Mint 13 “Maya” has been released. Available in two editions, Linux Mint 13 features the choice between a productive, stable and mature MATE 1.2 desktop and the brand new modern-looking and exciting Cinnamon 1.4.

Nitro PDF Reader 2.4.1.1 is a fast, efficient PDF creator/viewer. Nitro PDF Reader was never just a reader. Nitro PDF Reader enables you to view, edit and create PDF files from over 300 different formats. Nitro Reader is the only free PDF reader that offers the ability to type text directly onto the page, meaning you can fill out a form that"s a PDF — even if it isn"t a "PDF form." s. Nitro has turned the free PDF alternative business model on its ear by providing you with a smart selection of watermark-free editing, drag-and-drop PDF creation, and tabbed PDF reading.

On the browser front, Pale Moon 12.1 is a major update, implementing a number of visual and under-the-hood changes. Pale Moon is a custom-built and optimized Firefox-based browser for Windows operating systems with current, high performance processors. Learn 3D Modeling using Google SketchUp! Google SketchUp 8.0.14346 is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D modeling software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design.

If there’s something every computer needs, CCleaner 3.19.1721 comes to help. CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. This version comes with improved Google Chrome saved passwords cleaning, improved scheduled tasks detection, and Improved detection for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, VLC Media Player and Avast! Antivirus 6.

Last but not least Daum PotPlayer 1.5.33573 is the prefect tool when it comes to video playback on Windows. PotPlayer is an extremely light-weight multimedia player in active development. Distinctive features of the player is a high quality playback, support for all modern video and audio formats and a built DXVA video codecs.

There is so much excellent free software available to download these days that it is easy to take it for granted at times. Join us again the same time next week for another round up of software releases and updates.

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