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Some good free apps listed here.

I like the EarTrumpet for controlling volume on an individual per-app basis. Pretty neat.

From browser windows to social apps, from local audio to online, EarTrumpet gives you fine-tuned control over your PC’s audio output.
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My fave is InternetOff, one click to turn off/on the net connect, as well as password protection, scheduling, etc. I can turn the net off when I'm gone for a while & turn it back on when I get back. I don't have to shut the router off. That's just me, hate to leave the connection on if I'm not using it,

www.pcworld.com

20 free Windows apps that fix the most annoying parts of your PC

So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com


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Borg 386 said:
Some good free apps listed here.

I like the EarTrumpet for controlling volume on an individual per-app basis. Pretty neat.



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My fave is InternetOff, one click to turn off/on the net connect, as well as password protection, scheduling, etc. I can turn the net off when I'm gone for a while & turn it back on when I get back. I don't have to shut the router off. That's just me, hate to leave the connection on if I'm not using it,

www.pcworld.com

20 free Windows apps that fix the most annoying parts of your PC

So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com


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Some great apps there thank you.:-)
 

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Borg 386 said:
My fave is InternetOff, one click to turn off/on the net connect, as well as password protection, scheduling, etc. I can turn the net off when I'm gone for a while & turn it back on when I get back. I don't have to shut the router off. That's just me, hate to leave the connection on if I'm not using it,
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Yeah, I also like that one. I've was looking for something like that a couple of months ago without having to plug & unplug the ethernet cable all the time.

The file looks clean, too.

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This is all I get when I visit that site. Prior to this static picture, there is a lot of fake scanning activity shown. It is an obvious fake, and can be easily thrown away. So I did. But it can make some users panic. So much for good free apps. And no, I don't have a current subscription to any virus scanner. I only use the built in MS security.


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K7MEM said:
This is all I get when I visit that site. Prior to this static picture, there is a lot of fake scanning activity shown. It is an obvious fake, and can be easily thrown away. So I did. But it can make some users panic. So much for good free apps. And no, I don't have a current subscription to any virus scanner. I only use the built in MS security.


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What site is that?
 

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K7MEM said:
The site that is linked in the first post of this thread.
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That pcworld.com link, I get no such alerts.

I also haven't used Norton in about 20 years.
 

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That's PCWorld, nuthin wrong with that site.

Now, virushunterx.xyz looks real suspicious!
 

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cheaterslick said:
That pcworld.com link, I get no such alerts.

I also haven't used Norton in about 20 years.
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I'm just showing you what I get. I have never had Norton installed on any of my computers. I have been working on computers since the late 60's. Norton is just very invasive. They will try anything to make a sale. I have seen similar intrusions on Facebook.
Edwin said:
That's PCWorld, nuthin wrong with that site.

Now, virushunterx.xyz looks real suspicious!
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Yes it does, doesn't it. The image I posted is where I get transferred, after about 10 seconds of the site pretending to scan my PC and showing me a list of virus's on my computer. Just more fake razzle dazzle. I am not worried about it. I just thought you might like to see what I see. If they have to resort to this fakery, to sell their product, they are definitely not worth it. I wonder if PCWorld knows that Norton is spamming people trying to access their site.
 

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K7MEM said:
This is all I get when I visit that site. Prior to this static picture, there is a lot of fake scanning activity shown. It is an obvious fake, and can be easily thrown away. So I did. But it can make some users panic. So much for good free apps. And no, I don't have a current subscription to any virus scanner. I only use the built in MS security.
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You have a triggered "redirect scam" in your browser. Not really a virus and AV programs do not stop these. If you continue seeing this, it may be related to a browser extension you have installed. In some cases, it can be removed by a browser reset and if that doesn't remove the redirect scam, uninstalling the browser and reinstalling may be necessary. Be sure your Bookmarks/Favorites and saved passwords are backed up before doing a reset or uninstall/reinstall.
 

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K7MEM said:
This is all I get when I visit that site. Prior to this static picture, there is a lot of fake scanning activity shown.
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Not the site, definitely your computer/settings/browser

What fake scanning? By what program?
 

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idgat said:
Not the site, definitely your computer/settings/browser

What fake scanning? By what program?
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He's describing animated images showing scanning bars pretending to be virus scanners so he will click the link or call the number. I've seen this plenty of times. Nothing malicious unless you click and get phished or call and let someone in. If you know what it is, it's just a nuisance until it is removed. Until then, don't let anyone use the computer. They will think they messed it up, call the number and let someone "fix" it so the owner doesn't find out.
 

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    Aux: HP Color LaserJet MFP M281fdw (color laser, fax, hardwired, networked)

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No problem with the site for me, it's a well known site, PC World.
 

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    Home Brew
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    Intel Core i5 14500
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    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
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    64GB DDR4
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    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
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    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Nimo N171 17" Laptop, (Intel i3-1215U, 16GB RAM, 2TB NVMe, Win11 Pro)
    Acemagic Vista Mini PC V1 (Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, Win11 Pro)
    HP ENVY h8-1540t, (24GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 2TB HDD, Win11 Pro)
Paint.NET will always be by hidden gem!
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx8.00 GBAMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Laptop 15-cw1xxx
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
    Memory
    8.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    LITEON CV8-8E128-HP (SSD)
    WDC WD10SPZX-60Z10T0 (Hard Drive)
    PSU
    Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
    Case
    Proprietary HP Pavilion Laptop 15 shell
    Cooling
    Active Fan Cooling
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    ELAN Clickpad
    Internet Speed
    35.50 Mbps download 23.44 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 24h2Intel® Core™ i5-3330S Processor8.00 GB DDR3 1600 MHzNVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
    Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple iMac "Core i5" 2.7 21.5" (Late 2012)
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-3330S Processor
    Motherboard
    Ivy Bridge (LGA 1155)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
    Sound Card
    Cirrus Logic CS4206B (AB 90)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic Monitor (iMac)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    APPLE HDD HTS541010A9E662 (Hard Drive 1TB)
    PSU
    Integrated
    Case
    iMac Aluminum Body
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    HP SK-2085
    Mouse
    Lenovo
    Internet Speed
    90.8 Mbps download 23.4 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
cheaterslick said:
Yeah, I also like that one. I've was looking for something like that a couple of months ago without having to plug & unplug the ethernet cable all the time.

The file looks clean, too.

VirusTotal

VirusTotal
www.virustotal.com www.virustotal.com
Click to expand...
This is normally called Airplane mode. My first choice is Autoruns to turn off the third party rubbish you don't need to run often installed by apps of dubious utility.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProCore i7-13700K64 GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC 8G
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self build
CPU
Core i7-13700K
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming Plus WiFi Z790
Memory
64 GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC 8G
Sound Card
Realtek S1200A
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic VP2770 & Dell (secondary)
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440
Hard Drives
Kingston KC3000 2TB NVME SSD & SATA HDDs & SSD
PSU
EVGA SuperNova G2 850W
Case
Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Microsoft Digital Media Pro
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed
80 Mb / s
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Defender, Malwarebytes Free & AdwCleaner
Edwin said:
, MPC-BE
Click to expand...
For efficient decoding of high resolution video on low-powered hardware like a (silent) HTPC/laptop, MPC-HC still outshines MPC-BE, rather heavily IME. Unlike MPC-HC, MPC-BE lacks integrated LAV Filters. It's one of those reasons why MPC-BE is on my 20 free 'hopelessly overrated' apps. lol
Edwin said:
That's PCWorld, nuthin wrong with that site.
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They do publish a lot of useless web content IMO. I mean, who still recommends Mouse Without Borders instead of Input Director. THAT stupid.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    11 Homei7 13650HX16GB DDR5GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?

  • At a glance

    11 Homei5 1135G716GB DDR4Intel Iris Xe
    Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
No re-directs for me. I got to PC World safe and sound.

And Paint.NET is awesome!! It's not on the list, but I do suggest it.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Pro 25H2Intel i7 13700KF32 GB Team Group DDR5 - 6000 CL 30ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 3070 Ti
OS
Win 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self build
CPU
Intel i7 13700KF
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z790 UD AC
Memory
32 GB Team Group DDR5 - 6000 CL 30
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 3070 Ti
Sound Card
On board Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 34 inch
Screen Resolution
4K
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 980 Pro Nvme, 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Nvme, 2 x Samsung 970 2TB SSD SATA
PSU
EVGA 1000Q
Case
Rosewill something or other
Cooling
Noctua NH-D15. A whole schwak of Noctua case fans. $$$
Keyboard
Logitech G815
Mouse
Logitech G502 Hero
Internet Speed
700 up, 600 down
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
MalwareBytes
Steve C said:
This is normally called Airplane mode.
Click to expand...

Yeah, but that's for wi-fi and I don't normally use wi-fi

Steve C said:
My first choice is Autoruns to turn off the third party rubbish you don't need to run often installed by apps of dubious utility.
Click to expand...

Agree, but I don't think that's the case here.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build: (26200.7623)32GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build: (26200.7623)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro
    Memory
    32GB

  • At a glance

    Microsoft 25H2 ProIntel Core Ultra 764GBIntel Integrated Graphics
    Operating System
    Microsoft 25H2 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Pro 14 - PC14250
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Integrated Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Micron 1TB SSD
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