Chris Wiles, , Tuesday 7 July 2009 at 00:00:00Versatile and free media playerThis is the software publisher's description.VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player forvarious audio and video formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, MP3,and OGG, as

Chris Wiles, , Tuesday 7 July 2009 at 00:00:00Complete archive managerThis is the software publisher's description.ZipGenius is compression software that can archive files withiin severalcompressed formats. It can create and handle several archive formats, includingZIP, RAR, CAB, ACE, 7-zip, ARC,

Tim Smith, , Monday 6 July 2009 at 00:00:00Replace Notepad with a more capable versionMany people use Notepad for editing simple text documents and program/webpagecode because it is small and fast. The disadvantage is that it lacks manyfeatures that would

Lee Collins, , Monday 6 July 2009 at 00:00:00Portable version of the text editorMany people use Notepad for editing simple text documents and program/webpagecode because it is small and fast. The disadvantage is that it lacks manyfeatures that would be

Now that email is the preferred way to transmit documents, fax machines are abulky relic of a less efficient and less environmentally friendly age. However,they're still in common use in many offices. Thankfully, if you need to send orreceive faxes,

The VX2433wm is a smart-looking display. Its 1,080p resolution and 16:9aspect ratio matches the shape of a widescreen TV and is ideal for displaying HDcontent. Finished in a glossy piano black, it has a single silver power buttonat the front.

Chris Wiles, , Monday 6 July 2009 at 00:00:00Comprehensive & powerful disc burning suiteThis is the software publisher's description.Major update to the popular and comprehensive burning suite that improvesalmost every aspect of the program, adding many new features and capabilities

An old man talks about his life in the Lebanese village of which he is the only remaining occupant.

A frustrated housewife decides to explore her wild side in this sexploitation spoof.

A expose of the Kenya's flower industry and its cruel human toll.

A cleaner reflects on life.

London To Brighton director begins principal photography on July 16.

Know your Enemies

1) NTTCom swoops for Integralis

The Germany-headquartered security integrator was pouncedon by NTT Com last week in a move which saw the firm offer €75m (£64m) incash. Integralis was the only remaining standalone security behemoth, followingthe recent sales of Netstore to 2e2 and Vistorm to

This has been an interesting experiment in social networking for CRN ­ and I think more channel players are beginning to share their thoughts thanever before, which is an encouraging sign.

The current model has changed very little in the last 20 years. It is simplytoo out of date and no longer provides any real margin for many parties.

According to a statement released by NCS, the acquisition combines 20 yearsof experience. The value of the acquisition was not disclosed.

Southampton-based Blue Rock is the first reseller for sales-i, which providessales organisations and sales teams with up to minute sales and gap analysis,alerting them with upselling and cross selling opportunities.

The Overland Storage Snap Server products are designed to store largequantities of high-quality images and video from digital CCTV cameras.