Archive for June, 2009

Top 100 Downloads

Program Name Downloads
1. AVG AntiVirus Free 8.5.374a1564
Use the AVG Anti-Virus System to reliably protect your computer.
744647
2. Nexus Radio 3.22
Search and download over 15 million songs directly to your PC.
555577
3. Youtube Video Downloader 2.1.7
Download videos from YouTube or any website with .flv videos.
545888
4. DirectX 9.0c Redistributable March 2009
Advanced suite of multimedia APIs built into Microsoft Windows operating systems.
481346
5. Knight Online Version 1.708
Knight Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
437461
6. Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.7
Most Popular Download Manager, 160 million users.
402081
7. Super 2009 Build 36
Simplified Universal Player Encoder and Renderer is a GUI to ffmpeg, mencoder, mplayer.
392007
8. AK-Player 5.1.5
Play audio/video files, play multiple videos simultaneously, view images, more.
365457
9. Risingware Exp+ Free Edition 2.0.a
Integrate a Dual-panel File Manager, a Browser Based on IE, and Utilities.
364582
10. Continuum 0.40
Massively Multiplayer Spaceship Game.
350428
11. Little Fighter 2
A fighting game which features adolescents fighting on the street.
348608
12. Spybot – Search and Destroy 1.6.3.51 Beta
Search your hard disk and Registry for threats to your security and privacy.
348408
13. avast! 4 Home Edition 4.8.1335
Free antivirus for home noncommercial use – scans for viruses, worms and Trojans.
339592
14. Stress Relief 2.0
Virtually pound your computer into submission with multiple weapons.
319935
15. PaintStar v2.70
PaintStar is a versatile digital image processing software.
310205
16. MediaCoder 0.7.1 Build 4433
A free audio/video batch transcoder.
296527
17. CDBurnerXP Pro 4.2.4.1351
CD/DVD burning solution. Includes ISO burning/creation, and a lot more.
266669
18. FormatFactory 1.90
A multifunctional media converter. Supports video/audio/picture converting.
248556
19. Real Alternative 1.9.0
Play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer.
244049
20. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.9.5
Includes codecs and related tools needed to play your audio and video files.
239169
21. CheatBook-DataBase 2009 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles.
237823
22. Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2.1a
Contains OS updates for Windows 98 SE.
232658
23. YouTube Downloader 2.1.7
Software to download and convert YouTube videos.
228090
24. MPlayer for Windows (2009-06-12)
The award-winning OpenSource player available for Windows now.
224216
25. CheatBook-DataBase 2008 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles.
223741
26. CCleaner 2.21.940
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.
206518
27. Folder Protector 5.39
A powerful and easy-to-use program for encrypting and protecting your data.
205688
28. Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Windows All) 06-24-2009
Latest virus definition set for Norton Antivirus Products.
203921
29. Ad-Aware 2007 Free 7.0.2.7 (Updated)
Provides you with advanced protection against spyware.
197815
30. Winamp Full 5.552
Fast, flexible, high-fidelity, skinnable audio/video player for Windows.
192646
31. Sonic Games 1.0
A nice collection of Sonic games.
191615
32. BitComet 1.13
A powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client.
161799
33. NTFS4DOS 1.8 (read/write NTFS from DOS)
Allows full read/write access to NTFS volumes from DOS for AV or backup.
159552
34. CheatBook-DataBase 2007 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC, 17 different Consoles.
158243
35. LimeWire 5.1.4
Search for and share all kinds of files using the Gnutella network.
150774
36. IrfanView 4.25
A fast free image viewer/converter for Windows.
147080
37. McAfee SuperDAT Update 5656
Update your McAfee based scan engine and virus pattern.
145413
38. Windows Media Player 9
Fast, flexible, audio and video player.
142231
39. Street Challenge 1.352
An authentic, free, online multiplayer drag racing simulator.
139538
40. Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition
A no-cost, streamlined, easy-to-use development tool for hobbyists, students, and novices.
137863
41. Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.3
A One-Click Free System Utility for PC Maintenance and Protection.
134936
42. Zip Password Finder
ZIP password finder is a completely free tool to recover zip archive passwords.
132171
43. KMPlayer 2.9.4.1435
A movie and audio player that supports a wide range of codecs and file formats.
129632
44. RipIt4Me 1.7.1.0
A freeware utility that helps you backup your copy protected DVDs.
128437
45. WolfenStein Enemy Territory
Wage war as Axis or Allies in team-based combat.
128174
46. Pop-up Stopper v3.1.1014
Block Netscape and Internet Explorer pop-up windows for free!
127605
47. Gunbound 7.85
Worms-like game that is played with tanks.
126795
48. Vista Sidebar 2.5
Has gadgets like media players, google, yahoo and more search engines, weather, system uptime, more.
123909
49. Highway Pursuit v1.1
An action-packed 3d blast through roads filled with enemy agents.
116839
50. BricoPack Vista Inspirat 1.1
Modifies Windows XP to change its appearance and make it look like Windows Vista.
115298
51. Image Forge v3.38
Freeware image editing, paint, animation, more.
111255
52. Daemon Tools Lite 4.30.4
Run Backup Copies of SafeDisc (C-Dilla), Securom or Laserlock protected games.
111029
53. FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2
A WM/DRM removal program.
107710
54. DVD Shrink v3.2.0.15
DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD discs.
106520
55. Internet Explorer for Windows XP 7.0
The latest release of Microsoft´s popular Internet Explorer Web browser.
102823
56. Fat32Formatter 1.0
Format drives larger than 32GB to FAT32.
100670
57. Uxtheme Multi-patcher 6.0
Use any 3rd party msstyle theme on Windows XP/SP1/SP2 or Windows Server 2003.
96693
58. DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0
Decrypt and copy a DVD to your hard disk.
96430
59. Windows Media Player XP 11.0.5721.5145
Discover, download, organize, and play your digital media.
94738
60. Fighter Factory
A program for creation of characters for the game engine of the 2D Mugen fight games.
94506
61. XnView 1.96.1
Xnview is an easy to use graphics viewer/converter.
93547
62. Free Download Manager – FreewareFiles Edition 2.5.848
Pure free download manager and accelerator.
92581
63. ActivIcons 3.37
Change default icons/cursors, animate, restore positions, more.
90455
64. AIMP 2.60 Build 480 Beta 2
An advanced multimedia player that includes an audio converter, recorder, and tag editor.
87233
65. Diagram Designer 1.21
Vector graphics editor for creating flowchart and diagrams.
85663
66. SkyCar 3D Desktop Toy
Take full control of a 3D interactive M400 Skycar that flies on your desktop.
83392
67. SuperMemo 98 9.3
Software for remembering things better.
83331
68. OBEX Commander v1.9.2
Transfer files between computers and other OBEX capable devices.
81915
69. ZoneAlarm 8.0.065.0
Keep hackers and data thieves out of your computer.
80364
70. Eraser 6.0.5.1114 RC 5
Erase data permanently.
79909
71. avast! Virus Cleaner 1.0.211
A free tool that removes the most common viruses and worms from your computer.
79394
72. Youtube Grabber 1.0.0.1
Download FLV files from youtube.
79145
73. Mz Vista Force 2.4
Mz Vista Force is a free system tweaker that will boost your PC performance.
79009
74. Wink 2.0 build 1060
Tutorial and Presentation creation software aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software.
78697
75. Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Administrators) 06-24-2009
Latest virus definition set for all of the newer Norton AntiVirus products.
78685
76. DVD43Free 4.40
DVD43 removes most copy protection found on movie DVDs.
77678
77. Vista Codec Package 5.3.1
All the popular codecs compiled into a single pack.
77618
78. Microsoft Windows Defender 1593
Remove spyware from your PC and prevent unwanted software from being installed.
77289
79. K-3D 0.7.11.0 Dev
K-3D is a free 3d modeling, animation, and rendering system.
76879
80. Image Analyzer 1.30
Advanced image editing, enhancement and analysis software.
76754
81. FictionSoftware EasyShutDown 1.0.2
Easy instant or delayed restarting, powering down and suspension of your PC.
76725
82. Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.75 FREE
Choose your files. Burn your disc. Supports CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
76491
83. Arcade Classic Arcade Pack v5.10
Play Asteroids, PacMan, Frogger, Hexxagon, Pong, Snake, Space Invaders, Tetris, and TicTacToe on your PC.
76412
84. WWK – WorldWide Karts 1
3D full arcade kart game for Windows.
76370
85. RogueRemover Free 1.24
Remove various rogue antispyware and antivirus utilities.
75621
86. Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.20
A fast browser that includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, plugins, skins, more.
75138
87. K-Lite Codec Pack Full 4.9.5
Play all the popular audio and video formats.
74475
88. SUPERAntiSpyware Free 4.26.1006
Detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, more.
74361
89. Don´t Touch My Computer Episode 2 v1.22
Put a cyber dog to work on your monitor and keep those pesky people away.
73968
90. 8start Launcher 1.8
An innovative Application Launcher and Tree Notes to make your desktop clean.
71804
91. ZipGenius v6.0.3.1150
File compression utility that supports several archive formats as well as CD/DVD.
71600
92. America´s Army: SF (Overmatch) v2.8.4
First-person 3D game where you enter into virtual service to the United States.
71032
93. Free OCR 2.6
Free OCR is a scan and Optical Character Recognition program.
69591
94. Amok CD/DVD Burning 1.03
A very small and easy to use free CD/DVD burner.
69314
95. YS Flight Simulation System 2000 20080220
A fully featured flight simulator. Includes network support, more.
69246
96. Free Download Manager 3.0.848
Pure free download manager and accelerator.
69183
97. Google Earth 5.0 Beta
Point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
68738
98. Adobe Reader 9.1
Easily view, print, and collaborate on PDF files from your desktop or on the Web.
67677
99. WiFi SiStr – v1.0.2678.17860
A small tool to keep your Wi-Fi signal strength always visible.
67448
100. Fast Defrag Freeware v2.31
PC Optimizer. A tool that can free and optimize RAM.
67272
Program Name Downloads
1. AVG AntiVirus Free 8.5.374a1564
Use the AVG Anti-Virus System to reliably protect your computer.
744647
2. Nexus Radio 3.22
Search and download over 15 million songs directly to your PC.
555577
3. Youtube Video Downloader 2.1.7
Download videos from YouTube or any website with .flv videos.
545888
4. DirectX 9.0c Redistributable March 2009
Advanced suite of multimedia APIs built into Microsoft Windows operating systems.
481346
5. Knight Online Version 1.708
Knight Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
437461
6. Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.7
Most Popular Download Manager, 160 million users.
402081
7. Super 2009 Build 36
Simplified Universal Player Encoder and Renderer is a GUI to ffmpeg, mencoder, mplayer.
392007
8. AK-Player 5.1.5
Play audio/video files, play multiple videos simultaneously, view images, more.
365457
9. Risingware Exp+ Free Edition 2.0.a
Integrate a Dual-panel File Manager, a Browser Based on IE, and Utilities.
364582
10. Continuum 0.40
Massively Multiplayer Spaceship Game.
350428
11. Little Fighter 2
A fighting game which features adolescents fighting on the street.
348608
12. Spybot – Search and Destroy 1.6.3.51 Beta
Search your hard disk and Registry for threats to your security and privacy.
348408
13. avast! 4 Home Edition 4.8.1335
Free antivirus for home noncommercial use – scans for viruses, worms and Trojans.
339592
14. Stress Relief 2.0
Virtually pound your computer into submission with multiple weapons.
319935
15. PaintStar v2.70
PaintStar is a versatile digital image processing software.
310205
16. MediaCoder 0.7.1 Build 4433
A free audio/video batch transcoder.
296527
17. CDBurnerXP Pro 4.2.4.1351
CD/DVD burning solution. Includes ISO burning/creation, and a lot more.
266669
18. FormatFactory 1.90
A multifunctional media converter. Supports video/audio/picture converting.
248556
19. Real Alternative 1.9.0
Play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer.
244049
20. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.9.5
Includes codecs and related tools needed to play your audio and video files.
239169
21. CheatBook-DataBase 2009 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles.
237823
22. Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2.1a
Contains OS updates for Windows 98 SE.
232658
23. YouTube Downloader 2.1.7
Software to download and convert YouTube videos.
228090
24. MPlayer for Windows (2009-06-12)
The award-winning OpenSource player available for Windows now.
224216
25. CheatBook-DataBase 2008 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles.
223741
26. CCleaner 2.21.940
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.
206518
27. Folder Protector 5.39
A powerful and easy-to-use program for encrypting and protecting your data.
205688
28. Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Windows All) 06-24-2009
Latest virus definition set for Norton Antivirus Products.
203921
29. Ad-Aware 2007 Free 7.0.2.7 (Updated)
Provides you with advanced protection against spyware.
197815
30. Winamp Full 5.552
Fast, flexible, high-fidelity, skinnable audio/video player for Windows.
192646
31. Sonic Games 1.0
A nice collection of Sonic games.
191615
32. BitComet 1.13
A powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client.
161799
33. NTFS4DOS 1.8 (read/write NTFS from DOS)
Allows full read/write access to NTFS volumes from DOS for AV or backup.
159552
34. CheatBook-DataBase 2007 v1.0
Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC, 17 different Consoles.
158243
35. LimeWire 5.1.4
Search for and share all kinds of files using the Gnutella network.
150774
36. IrfanView 4.25
A fast free image viewer/converter for Windows.
147080
37. McAfee SuperDAT Update 5656
Update your McAfee based scan engine and virus pattern.
145413
38. Windows Media Player 9
Fast, flexible, audio and video player.
142231
39. Street Challenge 1.352
An authentic, free, online multiplayer drag racing simulator.
139538
40. Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition
A no-cost, streamlined, easy-to-use development tool for hobbyists, students, and novices.
137863
41. Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.3
A One-Click Free System Utility for PC Maintenance and Protection.
134936
42. Zip Password Finder
ZIP password finder is a completely free tool to recover zip archive passwords.
132171
43. KMPlayer 2.9.4.1435
A movie and audio player that supports a wide range of codecs and file formats.
129632
44. RipIt4Me 1.7.1.0
A freeware utility that helps you backup your copy protected DVDs.
128437
45. WolfenStein Enemy Territory
Wage war as Axis or Allies in team-based combat.
128174
46. Pop-up Stopper v3.1.1014
Block Netscape and Internet Explorer pop-up windows for free!
127605
47. Gunbound 7.85
Worms-like game that is played with tanks.
126795
48. Vista Sidebar 2.5
Has gadgets like media players, google, yahoo and more search engines, weather, system uptime, more.
123909
49. Highway Pursuit v1.1
An action-packed 3d blast through roads filled with enemy agents.
116839
50. BricoPack Vista Inspirat 1.1
Modifies Windows XP to change its appearance and make it look like Windows Vista.
115298
51. Image Forge v3.38
Freeware image editing, paint, animation, more.
111255
52. Daemon Tools Lite 4.30.4
Run Backup Copies of SafeDisc (C-Dilla), Securom or Laserlock protected games.
111029
53. FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2
A WM/DRM removal program.
107710
54. DVD Shrink v3.2.0.15
DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD discs.
106520
55. Internet Explorer for Windows XP 7.0
The latest release of Microsoft´s popular Internet Explorer Web browser.
102823
56. Fat32Formatter 1.0
Format drives larger than 32GB to FAT32.
100670
57. Uxtheme Multi-patcher 6.0
Use any 3rd party msstyle theme on Windows XP/SP1/SP2 or Windows Server 2003.
96693
58. DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0
Decrypt and copy a DVD to your hard disk.
96430
59. Windows Media Player XP 11.0.5721.5145
Discover, download, organize, and play your digital media.
94738
60. Fighter Factory
A program for creation of characters for the game engine of the 2D Mugen fight games.
94506
61. XnView 1.96.1
Xnview is an easy to use graphics viewer/converter.
93547
62. Free Download Manager – FreewareFiles Edition 2.5.848
Pure free download manager and accelerator.
92581
63. ActivIcons 3.37
Change default icons/cursors, animate, restore positions, more.
90455
64. AIMP 2.60 Build 480 Beta 2
An advanced multimedia player that includes an audio converter, recorder, and tag editor.
87233
65. Diagram Designer 1.21
Vector graphics editor for creating flowchart and diagrams.
85663
66. SkyCar 3D Desktop Toy
Take full control of a 3D interactive M400 Skycar that flies on your desktop.
83392
67. SuperMemo 98 9.3
Software for remembering things better.
83331
68. OBEX Commander v1.9.2
Transfer files between computers and other OBEX capable devices.
81915
69. ZoneAlarm 8.0.065.0
Keep hackers and data thieves out of your computer.
80364
70. Eraser 6.0.5.1114 RC 5
Erase data permanently.
79909
71. avast! Virus Cleaner 1.0.211
A free tool that removes the most common viruses and worms from your computer.
79394
72. Youtube Grabber 1.0.0.1
Download FLV files from youtube.
79145
73. Mz Vista Force 2.4
Mz Vista Force is a free system tweaker that will boost your PC performance.
79009
74. Wink 2.0 build 1060
Tutorial and Presentation creation software aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software.
78697
75. Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Administrators) 06-24-2009
Latest virus definition set for all of the newer Norton AntiVirus products.
78685
76. DVD43Free 4.40
DVD43 removes most copy protection found on movie DVDs.
77678
77. Vista Codec Package 5.3.1
All the popular codecs compiled into a single pack.
77618
78. Microsoft Windows Defender 1593
Remove spyware from your PC and prevent unwanted software from being installed.
77289
79. K-3D 0.7.11.0 Dev
K-3D is a free 3d modeling, animation, and rendering system.
76879
80. Image Analyzer 1.30
Advanced image editing, enhancement and analysis software.
76754
81. FictionSoftware EasyShutDown 1.0.2
Easy instant or delayed restarting, powering down and suspension of your PC.
76725
82. Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.75 FREE
Choose your files. Burn your disc. Supports CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
76491
83. Arcade Classic Arcade Pack v5.10
Play Asteroids, PacMan, Frogger, Hexxagon, Pong, Snake, Space Invaders, Tetris, and TicTacToe on your PC.
76412
84. WWK – WorldWide Karts 1
3D full arcade kart game for Windows.
76370
85. RogueRemover Free 1.24
Remove various rogue antispyware and antivirus utilities.
75621
86. Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.20
A fast browser that includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, plugins, skins, more.
75138
87. K-Lite Codec Pack Full 4.9.5
Play all the popular audio and video formats.
74475
88. SUPERAntiSpyware Free 4.26.1006
Detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, more.
74361
89. Don´t Touch My Computer Episode 2 v1.22
Put a cyber dog to work on your monitor and keep those pesky people away.
73968
90. 8start Launcher 1.8
An innovative Application Launcher and Tree Notes to make your desktop clean.
71804
91. ZipGenius v6.0.3.1150
File compression utility that supports several archive formats as well as CD/DVD.
71600
92. America´s Army: SF (Overmatch) v2.8.4
First-person 3D game where you enter into virtual service to the United States.
71032
93. Free OCR 2.6
Free OCR is a scan and Optical Character Recognition program.
69591
94. Amok CD/DVD Burning 1.03
A very small and easy to use free CD/DVD burner.
69314
95. YS Flight Simulation System 2000 20080220
A fully featured flight simulator. Includes network support, more.
69246
96. Free Download Manager 3.0.848
Pure free download manager and accelerator.
69183
97. Google Earth 5.0 Beta
Point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
68738
98. Adobe Reader 9.1
Easily view, print, and collaborate on PDF files from your desktop or on the Web.
67677
99. WiFi SiStr – v1.0.2678.17860
A small tool to keep your Wi-Fi signal strength always visible.
67448
100. Fast Defrag Freeware v2.31
PC Optimizer. A tool that can free and optimize RAM.
67272

In The Tech News

Posted: June 22, 2009 in General, In The News

Forget “Speed,” the S Stands for “Sales”…

Tracking Thieves with ‘Find my iPhone’…

IBM rides the high-speed rail…

Viliv, the future of Intel handhelds?…

Two clues Microsoft is losing its way…

‘Viliv,’ the future of Intel handhelds?…

Mass Arrests of Journalists Follow Iran Elections…

Popcorn Hour C-200: OMG! Now with Blu-ray…

Blu-ray Adoption Soft, More Still Own HD DVD…

Siemens, Nokia Helped Provide Iran’s Censoring Tech…

Ultra-Thin Laptops To Be Next Intel-AMD Battleground…

Security software market bucks the recession…

Apple iPhone 3G S


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Windows/Mac/Linux: The early adopters at weblog gHacks note that Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 2 has already been distributed to Mozilla’s mirror servers and is available for download from third-party sites like Major Geeks. As gHacks points out, “Cautious users are encouraged to wait for the official announcement before they start downloading, installing and using Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 2,” but if you’re eager to update to the latest and greatest, it’s ready. Mozilla hasn’t yet posted an official changelog, but we’re clearly getting very close to the official 3.5 release. [MajorGeeks via gHacks]

Mozilla Firefox 3 optimization speedup

If you are not very happy with the speed of  Mozilla’s browser then this is  what you need! We are going to set up some options inside the configuration file, to do so the first thing you should do is typing “about:config” in the address bar… You will able to see the Firefox control panel.

Now we need to modify some entries: if you can’t find one of these entries then you have to create it (just right click anywhere in the control panel then choose “New” using the proper desired value, remember to use Boolean when it needs to be “True or False”!):


  • network.dns.disableIPv6: true
  • network.http.max-connections: 48
  • network.http.max-connections-per-server: 24
  • network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy: 12
  • network.http.pipelining.firstrequest: true
  • network.http.pipelining: true
  • network.http.pipelining.maxrequests: 32
  • network.http.proxy.pipelining: true
  • nglayout.initialpaint.delay: 0
  • network.http.request.max-start-delay: 5
  • extensions.checkCompatibility: false

Now your browser should be faster but if you want to “go over” then you should try this little extension that speed up Firefox startup: Chrome Cleaner.
Thanks to the previus changes you will be able to install this extension in Firefox 3 even if it’s not officially supported: after downloading the file you just have to open it using Firefox and follow the instructions.

Restart your browser and go to (actually I’m not using the English version so I’m sorry if the following path it’s not 100% exactly!) “Tools” > “Add-Ons” > “Chrome Cleaner” > “Options” and then click on the “Clean!” button. Done!

Happy surfing

In The Tech News

Posted: June 16, 2009 in In The News

Google cloud told to encrypt itself

Updated Thirty-seven privacy and security researchers – including the R in RSA – have urged Google to auto-encrypt its so-called cloud-based applications

Ryanair requires web check-in, shuts down website

The 10 hour budget airline farce

Apple releases Java patches (finally)

Better six months late than never

Ofcom gets power to punish pirates

Regulator will throttle, cap, block filesharing

So in my search of the ever increasing Internet for something to look at, I found this site (www.findermind.com) and an article called ’25 Free People Search Engines to find Anyone in the World’ caught my eye. Of course after a few seconds I checked out my own name and some of my friends and some of the sites were very accurate. I am sure that if you are reading this and live outside the UK you will get a much more in-depth result but as the UK laws on personal information is quite tight you will only get an accumulation of information you have put in on differant sites. It can be quite interesting to see what is out there.

So here are the ‘Top 25 Free People Search Engines to find Anyone in the World’

Find People Online – Search if a Person is present on the Internet

1. MyLife

mylife

What does it do: MyLife is in my top 3 list for best people search engines. It searches over 800 million social network profiles via name, age, email address and so on. You can keep the contacts in one place via their interface.

2. 123 People

What does it do: 123People searches through many social networks (like Facebook, Hi5, MySpace, Bebo, Friendster) forums, Wikipedia and other communities to see if the person you’re looking for is a registered member there. You can also enter additional details to narrow your search by city, zip code, country and so on.

3. TinEye

What does it do: With TinyEye you can search by PICTURE. Yeah, I’m serious. If you have a picture of a person and you want to see where that picture appears elsewhere on the web this is a great tool. They currently index 1 billion images…and this is a very small proportion of the web but the index grows rapidly every month.

4. Tweepz

What does it do: Search for people on Twitter by name, profession, religious background and many other criteria. Twitter grows every day and so the number of people registered there.

5. Spokeo

What does it do: If you have your friends’ email address and you want to see if they’re on Facebook, MySpace or any other social networking site Spokeo is the perfect site for you. It currently supports searching over 40 huge social networking websites.

6. Wink

What does it do: With this free people search engine you can search by name, phone and email. It does something similar to MyLife and 123 People.

7. Spock

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What does it do: Its primary purpose is people search. But I found Spock to be EXCELLENT if you’re searching by profession. For example, you can type: professor “University of Sydney” and get lists of professors of that university! Very neat.

8. Username Check

What does it do: If you know that the person you’re searching for has an unique username you can use this tool to search by that criteria and see where he is registered.

9. Pipl

What does it do: Pipl is also one of my favorites free people search engines. They get their data from various sources and display them on one page where you can see online profiles, blog posts that person made, archives and other valuable information.

10. Yasni

What does it do: Yasni is a mind-blowing resource that you can use to find people by name.

11. PeekYou

What does it do: PeekYou will search by first, last name or user name and deliver you all-in-one results on one page.

Find Classmates & Workplace and Military Friends

12. Alumni.net

What does it do: Alumni provides a list of alumni websites all over the world to help find your classmates. It is the biggest website on the internet of its kind.

13. Classmates

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What does it do: Classmates is a big people search engine to help you find your friends from college, workplace and military.

14. ZoomInfo

What does it do: Zoominfo will search for large range of employees for different companies. Use this site to find professionals and workplace friends.

Find People using White Pages Directories

15. White Pages

What does it do: White Pages is the most popular directory to search for a person’s addresses and phone numbers. You can also do a reverse phone and address search so if you know the address or the phone, you can easily find the name.

16. AnyWho

What does it do: I’ve found AnyWho, although it has a smaller database than WhitePages, it containts some information about people that White Pages does not currently have. So I recommend you use them in a combination.

17. ZabaSearch

What does it do: This is a quite different website than the previous two. Here you can also find addresses and phone numbers like in Anywho and Whitepages. Sometimes they display different data than White Pages, but that is not often.

Find Maiden Names and Relatives

18. US Search

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What does it do: This is a website for background check and it is not free. However there are some free functions they provide and that’s why I put it in the list. If you type a person’s name, in the results you’ll see previous names of the person. Often if you’re looking for a married female you can find her maiden name this way (or if you don’t know her married but know the maiden name.) You will also see previous locations where that person lived.

19. Private Eye

What does it do: If you go here and click the first “Search” button then you’ll get to a website where you can see possible relatives and room mates of the person you’re trying to find. You will also see the ages of the relatives and the room mates so you can determine more accurately if that information is true.

Find People using Public Records

20. Public Records Finder

What does it do: If you scroll down below you’ll see a list of public records by state. There you have thousands of websites that provide free public records.

21. Infobel

What does it do: Infobel is by far the world’s largest directory of white pages resources. Use it for international people search.

22. Ancestry – Social Security Death Index

What does it do: Search people by their social security number and see if they’re still alive. Or you can use this search engine to find deceased people and do further research.

23. Criminal Searches

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What does it do: This is the only free criminal records engine. You can search for a person and see if he has a criminal record.

Find People Using General Search Engines

24. Google People Search

What does it do: You can use Google to enter a phone number (this is only for United States) and it will give you the owner of that number. You can also search for a person using Google. Just make sure you surround the first and last name in quotes. So, write “John Smith” instead of John Smith.

25. Yahoo People Search

What does it do: Yahoo uses their search engine to find people for you. It is a great resource.

So those are the top 25 free people search engines to find anyone no matter where they’re from. Which is the best? There’s no best engine here. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. So the more you use, the bigger the chances are you’re going to find the person you’re looking for. Good luck!

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Posted: June 13, 2009 in In The News

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