MPCSTAR - Play All Your Movies!

MPCSTAR is a setup package of a Video Player and many Codecs. It contains a user-friendly Player and carefully seletected Codecs to support lots of different video formats. With MPCSTAR, you should be able to play all your movies downloaded from the internet.

MPCSTAR has a couple of major advantages compared to other packs:

• It is very user-friendly and easy-to-use, especially suitable for novice users.
• It always block pop-ups or ads in the movie files.
• It is a complete package and has been very well tested.
• It it always up-to-date with the newest or best versions of the components.
• It is completely free and does not contain any spyware or adware.
• Uninstallation removes all files and registry entries created by the pack.

• Supports .avi video file
• Supports .mkv video file
• Supports .ogm video file
• Supports MPEG file: .mpg, .mpeg, .mpv
• Supports Windows Media video formats: .wmv, .asf
• Supports Real video formats: .rmvb, .rm
• Supports QuickTime video formats: .mov, .qt
• Supports Mobile video formats: .mp4, .m4v
• Supports Mobile video formats: .3gp, .3gpp, .3g2
• Supports Mobile video formats: .pmp
• Supports Flash and Flash Video: .flv and .swf
• Supports DVD playback and DVD Video: .vob

MPCSTAR is a setup package and contains the following components:

1. [PLAYER] Tiger Player

2. [CODEC] ffdshow Codec Pack

3. [CODEC] RealPlayer Codecs & ActiveX controls

4. [CODEC] QuickTime Codecs

5. [CODEC] DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter)

6. [CODEC] VGM2 Codecs

7. [CODEC] Ogg Vorbis Codecs

8. [CODEC] PMP Codecs

9. [CODEC] Windows Media 9 Series Codecs

Get it for free here

GMAIL GOOGLE TALK

If you signed up for Google's email service, you can use its Google Talk network to send instant messages to people on your Gmail address book. You can write messages to people in your contacts list right there in the browser and even save your transcripts to your Gmail account.

Windows user can also download stand-alone Google Talk instant-message software, which lets you transfer larger files between computer, make free PC-to-PC voice calls over the Internet and even leave voice mail for friends on your contacts list.

Google has a page devoted to getting started with Google Talk at www.google.com/talk/about.html

Because Google Talk uses the Jabber network, your instant messages don't go through the same network and servers used by chat sessions in the Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! or other instant messaging services but it is possible to chat with people on other IM networks, usually by using IM software that links the different systems such as Psi, Adium and Trillion Pro.

FrostWire

FrostWire is an peer-to-peer file sharing program for the Gnutella and BitTorrent protocols and is written in Java, and is a fork of LimeWire, another popular Gnutella client. FrostWire was released under the GNU General Public License and is free software.

As with Limewire, FrostWire is written in Java, and so is capable of supporting multiple platforms. LimeWire is available in both free and paid versions, while FrostWire is released only as a free version. The FrostWire program includes all of the free LimeWire version's functionality, plus a few features of LimeWire Pro's fee based upgrade. FrostWire also provides a chatroom which is absent in LimeWire and its interface is nearly identical to that of LimeWire's since it's based on the same code base, however, the color scheme is slightly different as is shown in the picture above. As in LimeWire, the FrostWire skin may also be changed to a variety of different colors.

You can download FrostWire for free at: http://www.frostwire.com/

BitLord

It's a great p2p software that I use to download my favourite stuff from the internet. BitLord is a BitTorrent client written in C++ for Microsoft Windows. BitLord Pro is a recent "commercial" release of BitLord and appears to come bundled with UseNeXT's Usenet service.

BitLord has over 19 languages supported and also for eDonkey (Beta version only). BitLord can find peers from more than one source and automatically checks for new versions. It also has an automatic optimization for different connections and uploads to achieve the maximum possible download rate.

BitLord also contains these features:

• Eliminates the wait for disk allocation, while also reducing fragmentation on the drive.
  
• Eliminates the time-consuming hashing when seeding/resume.
  
• Allows some firewalled or "NAT'd" users to connect to each other.
• Compliant with Windows XP's restrictions on the TCP stack imposed by Service Pack 2.
  
• Block IP's temporarily or permanently and fully compatible with eMule's ipfilter.dat.
  
• All downloads are received through a single port.
  
• No manual ICS or ICF configuration required. (Windows XP Required)
  
• Automatically configures UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) compatible routers for optimal performance (Windows XP Required)
  
• Supports the UTF-8 character set.
  

You can download BitLord for free at:

http://www.bitlord.com/

DVDX - Try This Player

DVDx is a free software developed by the labDV team, the DVDx open-source project is hosted at Source-Forge. I'm using did DVD player most of the time rather than other type of players because of DVDX simplicity and somehow I liked the output quality of DVDX.

You can download DVDX at http://www.labdv.com/dvdx/ Here's some informations about DVDX. You can purchase the Ultra version if you like Dvdx player or just stick to the free version.

DVDx copies DVD movie to VCD, SVCD, DivX, AVI or WMV in one step.

DVDx has been designed as a simple and intuitive program especially for unexperimented users.

DVDx produces high quality MPEG and AVI movies and advanced features provides smart settings for experimented users.

What version is right for me ?

DVDx Ultra Edition can copy protected movies while standard version can't.

If you're allowed to copy commercial or protected movies, we strongly recommend you the Ultra Edition.

DVDx is freeware, shall I buy a VIP Pass !?

Sure! . Freeware has two acceptions: gratis software or free access of source code. DVDx accepts both: free access to source code and gratis.

While labDV team and other nice coders work for free to make DVDx a great software, we can't give our own money (got from our regular job) to distribute DVDx and to make it accessible to the most. So buying a VIP Pass helps to pay for web hosting and internet bandwidth and strongly encourages further developments.

However you can get standard version binaries for free from Source-Forge servers and you can get Ultra Edition binaries for free from magazine CD-ROMs or any other web sites providing free software download. The source code includes Ultra Edition as well, so you can compile your own ultra Edition gratis.

Why DVDx is the fastest DVD backup solution out there ?

DVDx is likely the fastest solution ever to copy a DVD into a DivX file because the DVD reading (and decrypting) is done while encoding to DivX.

Alternative solutions require to copy the DVD to the hard drive with DVD Decrypter (or SmartRipper or any other DVD ripping software) which takes about 30 minutes, and then the encoding time is added. So with a 75FPS encoding speed for a 1:30 PAL (25FPS) movie, the total ripping time of alternative software is 1 hour. While DVDx will take less than 32 minutes (at 72FPS).

We encourage you to upgrade your DivX codec to latest version which takes benefit from latest compiler enhancement for new Intel/AMD processors. On a $1,000 consumer HP Pavilion with a Intel Pentium 830D, the encoding DVDx frame rate is 72FPS with DivX Pro 6.1.1 and later.

To encode to MPEG VCD/SVCD with the internal encoder or to encode to Windows Media, DVDx is also the fastest solution for the same reason.If you like this post please consider subscribe to my full feed RSS or subscribe by e-mail , Thank You .

VLC PLAYER - SIMPLE AND POWERFUL

One of the best player you can have for your computer is VLC Player.It's very portable and can be use for many type of application.The part that I like the most about VLC Player is it can playback or preview a file like movie , mp3 and some other type of files when during downloading stage provided the coding of the file is not breaking at beginning.This is good because sometimes the files can be wrongly named or titled.Clearly this is to prevent wasting of time for keep on downloading and you can decide to delete the file straight away.

I use VLC Player a lot by using it to watch WWE Raw and Smackdown files that I downloaded on weekly basis from some of the torrent sites ( Check my earlier post of How To Download Movie From Internet ) and another great thing about VLC Player is it can playback DVD too.Sometimes I do use it to playback Mp3's because the audio quality this player can produce is good. You can download VLC Player at http://www.videolan.org/ Here's some additional informations about VLC Player.

VLC media player 0.8.6c

• It is a free cross-platform media player
• It supports a large number of multimedia formats, without the need for additional codecs
• It can also be used as a streaming server, with extended features (video on demand, on the fly transcoding, ...)

Streaming

Overview of the VideoLAN streaming solution

The VideoLAN streaming solution includes two programs:

• VLC media player which can be used as a server and as a client to stream and receive network streams. VLC is able to stream all that it can read.
• VLS (VideoLAN Server), which can stream MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 files, DVDs, digital satellite channels, digital terrestial television channels and live videos on the network in unicast or multicast. Most of the VLS functionality can now be found VLC. Usage of VLC instead of VLS is advised.

Some of The Screenshots available for skins

A Great Media Player - ZOOM PLAYER

The special part about Zoom Player is its capability to play my favourite Internet download movies or external media in total fullscreen unlike most other player which gives you a CinemaScope like viewing. I think to watch a media in fullscreen is a better choice and the quality that Zoom Player can produce is also great.

This player is my No. 1 recommendation to you all. You can download this player for free ( Zoom Player Standard) and don't forget to download the player's associate softwares which is also available in the same website. Here's some detailed review of Zoom Player.

www.inmatrix.com

Zoom Player is the most Powerful, Flexible and Customizable DVD and Media Player for the Windows PC platform. Using our powerful Smart Play technology, more image, audio and video media formats play with less hassle, increased stability and better performance.

Home Theater PC made Simple
Zoom Player's fullscreen navigation interface is based on a simple 5-Key system (up/down/left/right/select). The 5-key system allows easy access and navigation to such interfaces as Media Library, File Browsing, Playlist, Color Control, Audio Equalizer, Chaptering, Play History and many more. The system's simplicity makes it ideal for users with no previous computer experience.

With Zoom Player, you can instantly Convert any PC into a Home Entertainment Center or Home Theater PC (HTPC) with no requirement for specialized hardware or operating system (Zoom Player runs on every version of Windows).

Utilizing Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility, you can easily design a safe viewing environment, limiting or extending functionality, making it ideal for both children and to the consummate professional.

Forward Thinking Zoom Player's Install Center will scan your system for missing or outdated components and automatically present you with a list of recommended updates and patches. Using Zoom Player's Install Center technology, you can be sure your system is up to date with the most recent technological innovations without compromising security (all updates are digitally signed) while gaining access to a centralized location, removing the burden of manually searching for the latest updates yourself.

Technology meets Sophistication
Zoom Player installs easily, learning your computer's hardware and software setup. Using the innovative Smart Play technology, Zoom Player employs the ideal "play profile" for every session. This profile comprises the most suitable Audio and Video decoders matched with compatible components - a combination that guarantees a perfect viewing experience, time after time.

A tool for every need
Zoom Player addresses every aspect of DVD and Media control. Zoom Player plays media in every conceivable color composition, display type, playback speed and more. With Zoom Player you can create and manage personalized Media Libraries, virtual Chaptering and Bookmarks, cut and edit scenes with the Scene Cut Editor. Zoom Player employs customizable display characteristics and user defined presets, allows to Remote-Control all menu, navigation and playback functions via wireless (RF) or Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control units, and comes ready with a set of TCP/IP Commands to allow control of Zoom Player via the internet (or any TCP/IP based connection).

Customize, Modify, Reshape as you like
Use Zoom Player's flexible customization options to match your taste. Modify the Graphical User Interface, menus and splash screens. Change operation modes, control options, codec compatibility and many other features. Don't compromise. Make the system meet your EXACT needs.

Shape your desired viewing environment with ease using Zoom Player's modular design and flexibility. Extend or limit functionality as you wish. Personalize the interface, functions and viewing parameters to suit any type of use, any viewer - from a simple, safely monitored, children-friendly viewing tool to a sophisticated, no-limits powerhouse for professionals.

Flavors for All
Zoom Player comes in three flavors: Zoom Player Standard, the entry level but feature-rich version. Zoom Player Professional, which includes all the most powerful and flexible features plus DVD playback. And Zoom Player WMV Professional, which handles playback of rights-protected media (DRM).