Hi All - Under is a list of some new/different freeware products I have tripped over during the past few weeks. Please be aware that I have not tested any and am not necessarily making any recommendations.....it's merely a list of items I thought were interesting and which you may like to check out. Most of the product sites include a good deal of information and I suggest you read through that thoroughly before downloading:

[url=http://www.effectmatrix.com/PowerPoint-Video-Converter/Free-PowerPoint-Video-Converter.htm#difference:2cfqta0o]E.M Free PowerPoint Video Converter[/url:2cfqta0o] - Been searching for something like this for ages. I'm, as yet, unsure if it converts .PPS files to video as the info on the site just mentions 'PowerPoint', plus screenshots show .PPT files only. I will be installing this one and checking it out thoroughly very soon.

[url=http://www.phraseexpress.com/:2cfqta0o]PhraseExpress[/url:2cfqta0o] - Clipboard utility which allows you to set up text abbreviations for frequently used expressions, sentences, etc. and manage them. Features include; Organize frequently used text snippets, expand abbreviations as you type, launch programs with text shortcuts, auto-complete repetitive phrases, quick access to the Windows Clipboard History, correct spelling mistakes in any application.

[url=http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/installed_codec.html:2cfqta0o]InstalledCodec[/url:2cfqta0o] - Yet another useful, portable freeware from the terrific Nirsoft collection. Allows you to view all currently installed codecs and enable/disable any. Great aid for troubleshooting.

[url=http://personal.informer.com/:2cfqta0o]Personal Informer[/url:2cfqta0o] - Allows you to set up you own, customised home page within your favourite browser. This from the site: [i:2cfqta0o]"Personal Informer is all about comfort. Our service will help you to create and customize ideal home page for your favorite browser, so that any information you seek will be one-click away."[/i:2cfqta0o]

[url=http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/bbflashbackexpress/home.aspx:2cfqta0o]BB FlashBack Express[/url:2cfqta0o] - Highly regarded screen recorder; Record screen, sound and webcam. Share movies with one-click upload to Youtube and other video sharing sites. Save movies as Flash or AVI files.

[url=http://system-cleaner.comodo.com/download.html:2cfqta0o]Comodo (free) System Cleaner[/url:2cfqta0o] - I mentioned this one in the news letter but since then Comodo have released a portable version.

[url=http://www.tweaknow.com/powerPack.html:2cfqta0o]TweakNow PowerPack[/url:2cfqta0o] - Products from this publisher are normally very good...here's a part of what they say about this software; [i:2cfqta0o]"TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that let you fine-tune every aspect of your computer's operating system and Web browser."[/i:2cfqta0o]

[url=http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html:2cfqta0o]Iobit Game Booster[/url:2cfqta0o] - Love to play games? Maybe worthwhile checking this one out.

[url=http://dcunningham.net/encodehd/:2cfqta0o]EncodeHD[/url:2cfqta0o] - Re-encode all types of video files for use on home media player or on-the-go device. Aims to provide a simple interface with no fuss, and give the best speed possible without compromising on quality. Check out the list of currently supported devices on the site.

[url=http://polyedit.com/free.html:2cfqta0o]PolyEdit Lite[/url:2cfqta0o] - Free word processor which has recently been brought to my attention. Our lovely and knowledgeable Carol is currently having a closer look at this one....stand by for upcoming review in the DCT news letter.

Enjoy.........JIM