Alternative to those junkware-doling download sites

The same site referenced in the last post ran an interesting article about how ALL the major freeware download sites are bundling crapware in with their downloads. One still-clean option is a site called NINITE.COM that folks can select from a list and download a junk-less installer. Otherwise, I recommend folks go right to the…
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Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps

Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps
Here's a beautiful example of why one needs to be very careful when downloading and installing software nowadays. (And avoid Download.com like the plague) I used to recommend Filehippo.com for most common downloads but even they've started adding an optional "download manager" on some pages. (If you're careful about that, it's still a good source).…
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Online Anonymity

Online Anonymity
New internet laws concerning downloading materials went into effect January 1st () The short form is that it will be easier to be caught but the flipside is the maximum fine is $5000. I value my privacy so have found an alternative. I'm liking the security so much that I've signed up as an affiliate:…
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