Here are some programs I found; I hope you like them. See you at the January meeting.

1. EXact Search Bar

Download the eXact Search Bar and unleash the power of the web's most popular search sites. Once installed, the eXact Search Bar appears directly in your IE Browser and gives you one click access to the web's leading search engines. Don't waste time navigating to search engine's sites, with the click of a button you can compare search results from each engine by using the simple More Results button. In addition, you can easily look into the Top Searches other users are conducting. Access local Weather conditions and forecasts, locate businesses and people with Yellow Pages and find the definition of any word - all with one simple click. Other great features include the ability to Highlight your search terms on a page, access to the web's leading merchants. The eXact Search Bar is easy to use and only takes seconds to install. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 5.0,
Free

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2378-10173194.html?tag=lst-2-25


2. BlasterBall 2 Revolution

Break your way though mesmerizing patterns of bricks, collecting items along the way - some helpful, some not. Packed with colorful animated graphics, level guardians, varying backgrounds, great music, and over 100 levels of play. Note: The BlasterBall 2 demo includes the first 10 levels of gameplay and a smaller set of power-ups, creatures, music, and backgrounds than the full version. The free demo version includes 10 levels, while the full version includes over 100. Full version also has more power-ups, creatures, music, and backgrounds." Intel Pentium II 300 Mhz, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, 64MB RAM, Internet Explorer 5.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7. Free to try; $19.99 to buy.

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2099-10172052.html?tag=lst-2-18

3. Hardwood Hearts

Hardwood Hearts is a classic card game teamed with gorgeous graphics and intriguing gameplay. Played on a rustic hardwood table, this revamped classic lures you in with a colorful medieval theme featuring enchanting music and imagery. The playing cards are 3D, so they flip and turn as you play. Choose from different fantasy card sets that come with the game or build your own decks. Test your hearts-playing resolve against Smoot the dragon or Glitter the fairy. There are 31 different opponents in all. Customize your own player by selecting different character images and backgrounds and thousands of color possibilities. Play as a sweet little puppy or a demon dog from hell, all by simply editing your character. Hardwood Hearts can be played over the Internet, so you can meet opponents from all across the realm. Rated games allow you to see how other players compare to your skills. Express yourself while playing by using actions, thought balloons, or chat balloons. This updated version adds improved features and enhancements. Note: This trial version will allow a player to play only one game a day after expiration. Windows 95/98/NT/2000,
Free to try; $24.95 to buy

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2647-10172753.html?tag=lst-2-11

4. PhotoPulse

PhotoPulse software is a new fun and convenient way to share your digital photos. In just a few minutes you can take your favorite photos and MP3 audio track and convert them into a slide show that looks like it was professionally produced. The slideshow created is compatible with the Macromedia Flash player making this photo viewer software Internet friendly. You can treat each show as an entire photo album and share them with friends and family via CD-ROM and the Internet. "PhotoPulse now supports skins has new sophisticated buffering capabilities - it automatically detects the connection speed and pauses the show to buffer data so that the show can play through to the end. The program also has improved importing of MP3 files." Note: The PhotoPulse software trial version has the following limitations: a show is limited to 5 photos; only up to 5 transitions and 3 effects can be used in a show; shows contain a splash image at the beginning and end and a PhotoPulse logo throughout. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Free to try; $34.95 to buy

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2192-10173308.html?tag=lst-2-25

5. SplashID Password Safe

SplashID Password Safe is a personal identification organizer that safely and securely stores all of your personal identification information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards, bank accounts, PINs, and more. Information is stored in a secure, encrypted format and is easily customized and quickly accessible. There are an unlimited number of customizable categories for storing all kinds of personal information. Customizable List View. Assign icons to Items. Password protection, using Blowfish encryption, keeps your data safe and secure. Import/Export secure encrypted virtual ID (vID) files containing selected records to share with other SplashID Password Safe users or as a backup. Copy a single field to the clipboard to paste into another app (e.g., web browser)." Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Free to try; $10.00 to buy

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2092-10171022.html

If there is anything I can help you find, e-mail me at
c.stieb@iconusersgroup.org