Nous - game

GAME
Nous
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Min requirements: Windows XP / Vista / 7
File size: 35.9MB

In this top-down game, Nous is a rather unhinged artificial intelligence with a penchant for setting tests. In thinks it's a psyho-reactive computer program, but isn't sure and wants you to define yourself, in order to define itself. It sounds complicated but what this actually means is you have to destroy the enemies it sets against you, or transform them into energy by pulling them through converters. It's fast, crazy and beautifully presented with plenty of neat tricks.

Leaf - photo tool

PHOTO TOOL
Leaf
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Min requirements: Windows XP / Vista / 7
File size: 6.6MB

Colour popping involves adding spot-coloured elements to a greyscale picture. Leaf simply files the process to produce eye-catching images in minutes. Simply drag a photo to the interface and make it greyscale, sepia or night-time. Adjust the size of the brush and paint the original colour back into the parts of the image you want to stand out. Finished pictures can be saved in the their original format or exported as PDFs.

Avira Free Antivirus - anti-virus program

ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM
Avira Free Antivirus
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Min requirements: Windows XP / Vista / 7
File size: 79MB

The latest version of Avira's anti-malware scanner has had a name change. And as is generally the case with new releases the software features an improved interface and is both lighter and faster. During set-up the program will check for incompatible security tools on your system and give you the chance to remove them before proceeding. You'll then be asked if you want to activate AHeAD protection and can choose which additional threats you want Avira to safeguard you from. The list includes adware and spyware and phishing attacks. Hovering your mouse over a category will tell you more about it. You can select all options or accept the default choices if you-re not sure which ones to tick. Finally, you can choose between Normal and Secure start. The latter loads Avira as early as possible during Windows start-up, so you'll be protected from the moment you turn on your PC. The downside is you'll have to wait a little longer before you can use your computer. The software offers real-time, scheduled and on-demand protection, and has a comprehensive selection of manual scans to choose from. You can perform quick or complete system sweeps, focus on particular drives and target specific areas, such as the Windows System folder. Avira can also scan active processes an find and remove rootkits.