Firefox 16 FINAL tweaks performance, adds Developer Toolbar and OS X VoiceOver support

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Automate your software installs and updates with Chocolatey

Windows software management is a tedious business. If you want to download a particular program, you have to find the relevant website, then the download link, save the file locally, grab any other components the program might need, and install everything in the right order. You'll need to start again for every new program. And they'll all have their own procedures for updating, or uninstalling. What if you could automate all of this, though? Manage downloads, updates and everything else, just with a few keypresses? That's the aim of Chocolatey, a tool which brings Linux-like package management to the PC. The program comes in the form of a PowerShell-based command line tool. And yes, we know, that's less than ideal, but don't let it put you off just yet. Chocolately doesn't require any PowerShell knowledge to use; if you use the command line occasionally then you'll be able to try out. Getting started is simple, as there's nothing for you to download. Just paste the text below into a command prompt (copy it to the clipboard, launch cmd.exe, right-click in the window, select Paste) and press Enter. @powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy unrestricted -Command "iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('http://chocolatey.org/install.ps1′))" && SET PATH=%PATH%;%systemdrive%\chocolatey\bin The Chocolatey code should download automatically, while status messages keep you up-to-date with the installation process. And when it's done, close and reopen the command window and you're ready to go. Don't be put off by the command line approach - Chocolatey is still easy to use Installing programs is now as simple as using the "cinst" command. Would you like a copy of Skype, for instance? Type "cinst skype" (less the quotes), press Enter, and Chocolatey will handle the rest. Or try "cinst keepas" to install KeePass Password Manager, "cinst procexp" for Process Explorer, "cinst gimp" for the GIMP image editor, and more. (Enter "clist" at the command line for the full list of packages, or use "clist | clip" to copy the list to the clipboard). This isn't just a matter of downloading an installation file and leaving you to do the rest, either. If a program needs something else installing before it'll work, Chocolatey will grab that first. And as long as the application allows it, installation is silent - there's no working your way through some tedious setup program. Better still, Chocolatey can also handle updates for you. So if you need the latest version of Firefox, just enter "chocolatey update firefox" (or "cup firefox" for short) and it'll be downloaded and installed. Or, if you really want to save time, using "cup all" will check everything you've installed via Chocolatey and update it to the latest version. Plainly the command line approach here is still a hassle, but the key is that it's scriptable, and that brings some very interesting opportunities. If you want to set up a PC to your specifications, then you could create a batch file with the appropriate "cinst" commands (as you've seen, they're not exactly complicated). Once Chocolatey is installed on the target system, run the batch file and all the programs you need will be downloaded and installed. Add another shortcut to run updates - or maybe a batch file which you have Task Scheduler run once a day - and suddenly your software maintenance has become a whole lot easier.

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Tweak and pimp Windows using Ultimate Windows Customizer

The number of tools that can be used to tweak and customize Windows does nothing but increase, and the claims made by many of these utilities can be difficult to believe. So a program that claims to be the Ultimate Windows Customizer is giving itself a lot to live up to – but it turns out that the title is well-deserved as the tool perfectly balances the tweaks that make a difference to system performance with those that allow you to stamp your mark on the operating system. Tasks such as editing the context menu or tweaking the shortcuts that appear in the navigation pane of Explorer have long been possible by editing the registry, but this is not something that everyone is comfortable with. Ultimate Windows Customizer eliminates the need to delve into the darker recesses of your computer if you are uncomfortable in doing so, but this does not mean that you are compromising on features and options. The program makes it easy to add new entries to the context menu, change settings for libraries, skin Windows Media Player with your own custom background image and even hide individual items in the taskbar. If you like the idea of choosing a custom button for the Start Orb, you can do so with this application. A backup of system settings is made every time the program is launched so it’s easy to experiment with different settings and reverse them if you change your mind about them. Another great things about the tool is that it is an on-going project, and new features and options will be added over time. With this in mind, and to avoid the need to have to keep checking back to see when a new version has been released, the Ultimate Windows Customizer will automatically check for updates when you start it up. It is easy to dismiss programs like this as ‘just another tweaking tool’, but it is well worth downloading this one to see what it could do for you. You can find out more and download a free copy of the app by paying a visit to the Ultimate Windows Customizer review page.

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COMODO BackUp 4 Beta reveals a future that's no longer completely free

COMODO has made a third beta of the next version of its backup product, COMODO BackUp, available for download. The major change in COMODO BackUp 4 is the switch to a two-tier product, with a function-limited Free version now being joined by a fully functional Pro version, pricing details of which will be made available on the program’s final release. At the present time, the Pro beta version functions as a 30-day trial. This seems to be the major driver for version 4, with other improvements and changes being relatively minor, while the user interface itself remains largely unchanged from the current version 3 release. Minor changes of note in COMODO BackUp 4 include the default backup type changing to incremental, while differential backups can now also be used as a base for an incremental backup. Version 4 also claims improved performance when backing up files and folders, while there’s also an option to run scheduled backup jobs every few minutes as well as hours. The most visible option removed from the Free version is the simple Backup option, whereby a user simply ticks one of My Computer, Documents, Pictures, Music or Video to quickly back up that folder. There’s no instant scan when choosing what to back up, which slows the program’s performance when picking folders or files. Other features reserved for Pro users include password-protecting backup archives, running tasks before and after the backup and being able to back up to a file that’s subsequently emailed to the user. Scripting and command-line support, automatic disk image verification, the ability to export backup and restore jobs to script files and email notification of completed backups are also now exclusive to the paid-for version. COMODO BackUp 4.0 Beta is available now in both Free and Pro versions of PCs running Windows XP or later. Those wishing to enjoy all of functionality at no cost can still download and use COMODO Backup 3.0.

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Lunascape 6.8.0 gives you the best of IE, Firefox and Chrome in one program

Are you forced to run two or more web browsers on your PC for compatibility reasons? Perhaps your online banking doesn’t work properly unless you access it in Internet Explorer, while for day-to-day browsing you prefer Firefox. Switching between browsers can be a real pain, which is where Lunascape 6.8.0 comes in. This freeware browser takes the browser engines from Internet Explorer, Chrome/Safari and Firefox, and wraps them up in a single program, letting you switch effortlessly between them. Lunascape works with the Trident engine used by Internet Explorer, Gecko engine used by Firefox and the WebKit Plugin engine utilised by Google Chrome and Safari, enabling it to cover most bases (you can even use Firefox plugins and Internet Explorer add-ons). Set specific engines for specific websites with Lunascape 6.8.0. Users can switch manually between browser engines from the main Address bar to see how a website looks in different engines. Lunascape also makes it possible to always open specific pages in a specific engine – to do this, click and hold on the browser engine displayed in the Address Bar and choose Associate Page with Engine. Latest release notes Version 6.8.0 has just been released, and comes with a number of improvements. The first promises significantly faster loading times of video, photos and other media when using the default Trident engine thanks to its GPU rendering features. The new Trident engine also allows an increased maximum number of connections, which can boost loading times of content-heavy sites. Lunascape is now also compatible with Internet Explorer 10, although its HTML5/CSS3 framework support is limited. The program should also be more stable thanks to the fixing of a compatibility issue between IE9 and Active X controls. Other minor bug fixes include one that saw the browser UI being displayed incorrectly after being started from a minimised state. Lunascape 6.8.0 is a freeware download for PCs running Windows XP SP3 or later. Both Gecko and WebKit Plugins are downloaded and installed separately as part of the install process.

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VirtualBox 4.0.6 released with a raft of bug fixes

Virtualisation has become so popular that it is even available as an integrated option in Windows 7. Most people prefer to turn to a dedicated virtualisation tool, however, and VirtualBox has proved to be one of the most popular and impressively powerful programs available. Version 4.0.6 of the app has just been released, bringing with it a sizeable list of bug fixes. There have been major improvements in the stability of the app, helping to provide a far more user-friendly virtualisation experience. Memory leaks have also been plugged and the option to store snapshots in the same directory as virtual machines has been added. A number of networking issues have been addressed in VirtualBox 4.0.6 and problems with sleep mode and system resumption have also been fixed. Linux users can now take full advantage of more recent kernels thanks to improved support, while Mac and Windows users will find that interface quirks and unexpected hangs have also been eliminated. VirtualBox is available for Windows, Linux and Mac, and can be used to run virtualised copies of Windows , DOS, Linux, Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD. To find out more and to download a free copy of the application, pay a visit to the VirtualBox review page.

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Music loving Spotify users finally gets a dedicated iPad app

Fans of Spotify need no longer endure a blown up app designed for the smaller screen of the iPhone, thanks to the release of a dedicate iPad version of the app. Spotify 0.5.0 has been a long time coming and, as you would expect, there is support for the Retina display of the new iPad. There has been a shift in focus with this release, as the app now makes it easy to discover new music rather than simply enabling you to listen to things you have already found. The interface has been given a gesture-friendly overhaul and the screen is divided into two sections that allow for easy navigation of playlists, friends and news, while providing a clear display of the information you are looking for. The newly released app is comparable to its desktop counterpart, providing access to almost the same set of features, although there is no support for the likes of last.fm and other apps at the moment; this is likely to be something that is added in the future. Spotify for iPad New features in this version include gapless playback – which is ideal if you are using Spotify to provide a party soundtrack – as well as crossfading for seamless transitions between tracks. There’s also AirPlay functionality so you can stream music to other devices. There are lots of nice touches throughout the app such as the way searching works. As you start to type the name of an artist or song, there is live updating with results shown from both your existing library and tracks you are yet to discover. As you would expect, there are also a number of fixes to address problems that have been discovered, and this is by far the most impressive version of Spotify for iOS to date. As with previous versions of the software, it can only be used in conjunction with a Spotify Premium account and you have the option of signing up for a free 48 hour trial if you do not already have one. You can find out more and download a free copy of the app by paying a visit to the Spotify 0.5.0 review page.

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