May 20, 2005
They could be a computer user's biggest annoyance outside of spam.
That's right--we're talking about pop-up ads. Check out our collection
of dedicated blockers; they'll have you jumping for joy. This week's
New Releases features updates from SpywareBlaster, Paltalk, and
others. Happy downloading!
Title Date Added
Paltalk 8.0
The latest release of this chat client sports an updated interface
and unlimited video chat capabilities.
License: Free to try May 16, 2005
SpywareBlaster 3.4
Bug fixes and enhancements improve this popular adware-removal tool.
License: Free May 18, 2005
BitComet 0.58
Improved stability bolsters this P2P client.
License: Free May 16, 2005
Internet Download Manager 4.04
Get your downloads faster and easier with a revised IDM for IE and
download-link capturing through antileech plug-ins.
License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy May 17, 2005
Here are some of the fastest-rising downloads on our Most Popular list:
Top Movers The Rundown
1. Winamp Full All amped up on the recent security release, this
legendary multimedia player gets a boost of five spots to No. 21.
2. IrfanView A gain of two spots pushes this tidy image editor to No. 27.
3. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free protection from Internet pests
earns this antivirus tool a rise of three positions.
4. SCAR - Squadra Corse Alpha Romeo demo With the pedal to the metal,
this entertaining racing game debuts in the top 50 at No. 39.
5. WindowBlinds Dress up your stale old desktop with this interface
modifier as it gains five spots to land at No. 42.
Want more? See our top 50 downloads.
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Paltalk 8.0
See, hear, and chat one-on-one or in thousands of video rooms.
Verity Ultraseek
Retrieve information with this comprehensive delivery tool.
Google Desktop Search 1.0
Search your hard drive for e-mail and files and for Web and IM histories.
LimeWire continues to press Ad-Aware for the top spot. With both apps
tallying more than a million downloads each week, this is becoming a
clash of the titans. Can Ad-Aware hold on?
Most Popular Titles
Week ending May 22 Last
Week Weeks
on Chart Downloads
This Week
1. Ad-Aware 1 130 1,244,131
2. LimeWire 2 95 1,193,900
3. ICQ 5 3 136 695,986
4. Spybot - Search & Destroy 4 116 524,093
5. WinZip 5 448 445,630
6. iMesh 6 264 372,639
7. Morpheus 7 211 237,265
8. DivX Player 8 187 208,853
9. All-in-One Secretmaker 9 47 191,198
10. Spyware Doctor 10 49 174,824
Pop-up blockers
Here are the most popular pop-up blockers for the week of May 16:
Title Total Downloads
1. All-in-One Secretmaker 4.1.8
This multipurpose utility features tools for blocking pop-up ads,
Flash animations, and other forms of intrusive advertising.
License: Free 191,198
2. Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition 3.1.101
In addition to blocking Web-based ads in your browser, this program
puts the brakes on instant-message and desktop ads.
License: Free 11,859
3. SafeGuard Pop-up Blocker Pro Free Edition 8.0e
Without slowing your browser or requiring a lenghty registration
process, this pop-up blocker works its magic without the need for any
complex configuration.
License: Free 4,213
4. Super Ad Blocker 2.0.1048
Priding itself on blocking every type of advertisement, this
comprehensive utility also includes advanced privacy tools and updated
functionality.
License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy 3,129
5. Stopzilla 4.0.15
In addition to blocking a wide variety of pop-up ads, this tool
prevents adware from attaching itself to your system and boasts
privacy-protection tools.
License: Free to try; $29.95 to buy 2,456
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