PC-Freebies

Customizing your Windows logon or login screen is extremely kluge doing it manually.  Now you no longer have to with this excellent free software from Stardock.  LogonStudio provides you with a simple user interface that does basically one thing, let you change the default Windows logon screen that you are prompted with every time you boot your computer or logoff your system.

Some key features of LogonStudio are:

• Includes several pre-made logon screens inside the package.
• Windows XP users can use the built-in editor to create their own.
• Windows Vista users can make a logon screen from their own images.
• Applying a new logon screen is as simple as a mouse click.
• Upload and showoff your own creations to other users.

Also there are several thousands of LogonStudio screens available for download via many websites throughout the Internet.  To learn more about LogonStudio or Stardock’s other products you can visit this LINK.

Current Version: 1.0          Installer Size: 3.12MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

A common application that is needed in today’s times is a Feed Reader, also known as a News Reader or News Aggregator.  With this type of software you can subscribe to RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds from a myriad of websites and blogs on a huge assortment of categories.  Snarfer is a piece of software that allows you to read, search and manage RSS feeds.  This application focuses on speed and efficiency.

Some of the many features included with Snarfer are:

• Tabbed windows to allow for multiple feed reading.
• Drag and drop feeds, folders and messages.
• Three pane user interface for easy navigation.
• Built-in toolbar for quick access to Internet Searches.
• Email and export articles and feeds to others.

Snarfer sets itself apart from other Readers in a variety of ways, it is very simple to use with the ability to check for updated feeds on a schedule from every hour to once a day.  Manage feeds in one convenient place with Snarfer.

Current Version: 1.0.2          Installer Size: 0.38MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

One of the best Instant Messenger clients is no doubt from Yahoo!  This product is very graphical with tons of customizable options.  Color themes and IM Environments come standard on Yahoo! Messenger with also an ability to use a wide range of Plug-ins including games, news, weather, calendar, music and radio.  Not only can you chat with your friends on the Yahoo! network, but you can also contact Windows Live people.

Yahoo! Messenger includes a wide range of features including:

• Conferencing with multiple people.
• Send SMS text messages to mobile phones.
• Chat rooms to meet new people and discuss your favorite topics.
• Send files to your buddies up to 2GB in size.
• A barrage of emoticons and avatars are available.

Due to the extensive Plug-in library that is offered, Yahoo! Messenger is by far one of the best free IM clients.  The vast tweaking ability of this software makes all users happy.  To see a complete feature set visit this LINK.

Current Version: 9.0          Snub Installer Size: 0.41MB          DOWNLOAD LINK