DJ Java Decompiler
Name: DJ Java Decompiler
Rating: 3/5
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: Decompiles Java classes with ease
DJ Java Decompiler offers what it advertises correctly. There are many Java decompilers out there in the world however DJ Java Decompiler holds it's award as one of the best. Although, every decompiler should successfully decompile compiled Java classes, this one does it with easy to use interfaces and a quick outcome. Basically, all you have to do is open the program up, browse through the file manager and select the compiled Java class that you wish to be decompiled. In a matter of moments, the compiled class will be displayed as decompiled thus editing and changing things would work. The interfaces for this program are easy to use, and pretty much anyone could decompile Java classes. I haven't experienced any glitches with this program rendering this program almost perfect. One downside however is the limitations of the built in editor program and the visuals of the GUI itself. Although, that's overshadowed by the speed of which this decompiles.
You can download here: http://www.brothersoft.com/dj-java-deco … 42541.html
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Tomtom GPS
Rating: 3.5/5
Usage: A portable GPS
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
For those who don't know or have never heard of the product, TomTom is basically a state of the art GPS. It's pretty easy to use and contains some extra little features that make it even more cool. For instance, at night time it changes the colors. You can select which pointer you want that determines your position. There are also many modifications that can be found online. Since it's pretty popular, many people update the maps and continue to find and fix many bugs. The only problem from the outside can be that the stick thing that mounts the GPS to the windshield, doesn't hold very well during cold weather. There is also a version of TomTom for the iPhone. To find out more about this product, go to their official site at:
TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems
One more thing. It isn't extremely expensive either to purchase considering it's features.
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Avast Antivirus
Name: Avast Antivirus
Rating: 4/5
Usage: A state-of-the-art Antivirus protection program
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
This antivirus program is truly state-of-the-art. Not only does it stay on until you want it to turn off, it can find viruses when they initialize. That means you don't always have to scan things when you download it; if your lazy and somehow forget, it'll catch the virus when it's initializing - very useful. Also, on webpage’s it'll block any mal-ware or viruses that try and get installed and it'll notify you with a helpful voice. Although, the voice isn't what we'd call pleasant. This anti-virus program auto updates and scans when you’re away from keyboard. All of these can either be turned on and off. I haven't noticed a big difference while gaming when the anti-virus system is running and it seems to be very memory efficient. I can almost assure you that most of the nasty viruses out there won't be getting into your computer anytime soon while running this program. To add a bit of extra information, there is a nifty password feature built in. Some problems that are known is the layout of the menus which can be a pain and as already stated, the voice when the program itself is updated or a virus or what not is found which gives this program a less than perfect rating. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this.
You can download here: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
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Havenworld Private Tool V2
Rating: 2/5
Program Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: Helps you design recolored items for 317 protocol clients
This helpful little program is designed to make your life easier while recoloring items in the 317 protocol for Runescape emulators. Although it's not all fun and games with a GUI, it does do what it's suppose to do, well. Infact, it was one of it's first of it's kind when it came out in late 2008, however while time passed it become outdatted. Although, being outdatted doesn't mean it still doesn't work, this program offers over 50 colors including: Gilded, Runite, Stone, Graphite, Lava, Bronze and many more! All you basically have to do is just type in the color name you wish to get the ID of, and it'll tell you it. There's also a nifty feature that if you don't type in the correct color name, it'll send out a message saying such to prevent freezing of the initial program. Once you've obtained the color ID from the recolor generator, then you can use it's other features such as: Platebody Creator, the Platelegs Creator, Party Hat creator and many more useful little programs within a program. All of these contains little programming as all you basically have to do is fill some information in and it'll create a new text file with your code snippet. Once you've done that, all you have to do is paste the code snippet into your class8 class and your off with your items. It literally takes under two minutes per item to create a new recolored one making this program easy to use and fast.
You can download here: http://uppit.com/FBXQ6U
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Notepad++
Name: Notepad++
Rating: 4/5
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: An all around IDE
Notepad++ has only been tested by myself with Java however I'll have to be perfectly honest about this one, it's simply great. This program offers many useful text editor built in features such as it fixes the conventions and many various other things. This program is completely free and has a nifty tool that automatically updates it when you have an outdated version. Many other helpful features include multiple tabs that you can open, supports a vast amount of programming languages and supports macros and file transfer protocols. The runtime is also quite fast verses the other bigger IDE's such as Eclipse or Netbeans and this color codes certain application programming interfaces. For novice to advanced programmers, I highly recommended this however if you’re a professional this may not be all that you want as there are some extended limitations. There hasn't been many glitches found however there are some problems with the hotkeys. Other then that, it's overall an awsome IDE.
You can download here: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
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Name: Miranda IM
Rating: 5/5
Usage: A light-weight instant messaging program
Review Author: Ludwig (Freezer7Pro)
Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messenger client for those tired of the bloat that comes with other clients, such as MSN Messenger, AIM and Xfire. In its basic form, it can do text-based instant messaging and not much more, but a rich gallery of usable add-ons allow users to use it for almost anything that the stock clients can, something that makes it a very versatile replacement. One of the main pros for Miranda IM is its low resource usage; usually under 3 megabytes of RAM is used for full functionality.
You can download here: http://Miranda-IM.org
Name: DJ Java Decompiler
Rating: 3/5
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: Decompiles Java classes with ease
DJ Java Decompiler offers what it advertises correctly. There are many Java decompilers out there in the world however DJ Java Decompiler holds it's award as one of the best. Although, every decompiler should successfully decompile compiled Java classes, this one does it with easy to use interfaces and a quick outcome. Basically, all you have to do is open the program up, browse through the file manager and select the compiled Java class that you wish to be decompiled. In a matter of moments, the compiled class will be displayed as decompiled thus editing and changing things would work. The interfaces for this program are easy to use, and pretty much anyone could decompile Java classes. I haven't experienced any glitches with this program rendering this program almost perfect. One downside however is the limitations of the built in editor program and the visuals of the GUI itself. Although, that's overshadowed by the speed of which this decompiles.
You can download here: http://www.brothersoft.com/dj-java-deco … 42541.html
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Tomtom GPS
Rating: 3.5/5
Usage: A portable GPS
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
For those who don't know or have never heard of the product, TomTom is basically a state of the art GPS. It's pretty easy to use and contains some extra little features that make it even more cool. For instance, at night time it changes the colors. You can select which pointer you want that determines your position. There are also many modifications that can be found online. Since it's pretty popular, many people update the maps and continue to find and fix many bugs. The only problem from the outside can be that the stick thing that mounts the GPS to the windshield, doesn't hold very well during cold weather. There is also a version of TomTom for the iPhone. To find out more about this product, go to their official site at:
TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems
One more thing. It isn't extremely expensive either to purchase considering it's features.
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Avast Antivirus
Name: Avast Antivirus
Rating: 4/5
Usage: A state-of-the-art Antivirus protection program
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
This antivirus program is truly state-of-the-art. Not only does it stay on until you want it to turn off, it can find viruses when they initialize. That means you don't always have to scan things when you download it; if your lazy and somehow forget, it'll catch the virus when it's initializing - very useful. Also, on webpage’s it'll block any mal-ware or viruses that try and get installed and it'll notify you with a helpful voice. Although, the voice isn't what we'd call pleasant. This anti-virus program auto updates and scans when you’re away from keyboard. All of these can either be turned on and off. I haven't noticed a big difference while gaming when the anti-virus system is running and it seems to be very memory efficient. I can almost assure you that most of the nasty viruses out there won't be getting into your computer anytime soon while running this program. To add a bit of extra information, there is a nifty password feature built in. Some problems that are known is the layout of the menus which can be a pain and as already stated, the voice when the program itself is updated or a virus or what not is found which gives this program a less than perfect rating. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this.
You can download here: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
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Havenworld Private Tool V2
Rating: 2/5
Program Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: Helps you design recolored items for 317 protocol clients
This helpful little program is designed to make your life easier while recoloring items in the 317 protocol for Runescape emulators. Although it's not all fun and games with a GUI, it does do what it's suppose to do, well. Infact, it was one of it's first of it's kind when it came out in late 2008, however while time passed it become outdatted. Although, being outdatted doesn't mean it still doesn't work, this program offers over 50 colors including: Gilded, Runite, Stone, Graphite, Lava, Bronze and many more! All you basically have to do is just type in the color name you wish to get the ID of, and it'll tell you it. There's also a nifty feature that if you don't type in the correct color name, it'll send out a message saying such to prevent freezing of the initial program. Once you've obtained the color ID from the recolor generator, then you can use it's other features such as: Platebody Creator, the Platelegs Creator, Party Hat creator and many more useful little programs within a program. All of these contains little programming as all you basically have to do is fill some information in and it'll create a new text file with your code snippet. Once you've done that, all you have to do is paste the code snippet into your class8 class and your off with your items. It literally takes under two minutes per item to create a new recolored one making this program easy to use and fast.
You can download here: http://uppit.com/FBXQ6U
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Notepad++
Name: Notepad++
Rating: 4/5
Review Author: Rog3r (Mazeingmazerules)
Usage: An all around IDE
Notepad++ has only been tested by myself with Java however I'll have to be perfectly honest about this one, it's simply great. This program offers many useful text editor built in features such as it fixes the conventions and many various other things. This program is completely free and has a nifty tool that automatically updates it when you have an outdated version. Many other helpful features include multiple tabs that you can open, supports a vast amount of programming languages and supports macros and file transfer protocols. The runtime is also quite fast verses the other bigger IDE's such as Eclipse or Netbeans and this color codes certain application programming interfaces. For novice to advanced programmers, I highly recommended this however if you’re a professional this may not be all that you want as there are some extended limitations. There hasn't been many glitches found however there are some problems with the hotkeys. Other then that, it's overall an awsome IDE.
You can download here: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
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Name: Miranda IM
Rating: 5/5
Usage: A light-weight instant messaging program
Review Author: Ludwig (Freezer7Pro)
Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messenger client for those tired of the bloat that comes with other clients, such as MSN Messenger, AIM and Xfire. In its basic form, it can do text-based instant messaging and not much more, but a rich gallery of usable add-ons allow users to use it for almost anything that the stock clients can, something that makes it a very versatile replacement. One of the main pros for Miranda IM is its low resource usage; usually under 3 megabytes of RAM is used for full functionality.
You can download here: http://Miranda-IM.org
Last edited by mazeingmazerules (2009-07-08 11:47:41)