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Majority of the online users if not all are into downloading different things like software, shareware, freeware, videos, movies, music, and more. However, despite of the vast sources for downloadable items, many of us have experienced in downloading the wrong item.  In regard to this situation, listed below are some of the best and reliable download sites.

Download.com – this Cnet powered download site is one of the safest sites to source out. it offers a wide directory of downloadable shareware and freeware. In addition, it has unique features like dynamic user rating and download records to reveal the donwloadable’s popularity and usefulness the said item is. Ratings are shown in the form of stars, which can be the user’s basis of choosing a downloadable item.

Tucows – is another known download site that has already been around for quite some time already. Being the first to provide software on a freeware basis, Tucows has made a name for itself even during the early times of the internet. Today, Tucows already has over 30,000 software available for download and has over 1000 partner sites around the globe that provide each users the comfort of fast and local downloads.

Zdnet Downloads – this one of a kind download site offers a wide, comprehensive, and searchable directory of software that is made available for download. Another great feature about this site is its user ratings that will serve as the user’s guide in choosing for the right software for them. In addition, it also has reviews from the happy and satisfied users that serve as a big influence in choosing for a downloadable.

Softpedia – is download site with numerous benefits to offer. Today Linus software is already available. It also has an advanced program finder search for total comfort. News and reviews are now available as well for the user’s guide on the software or shareware they tend to download. Using this download site allows its users to enjoy the following:

• Downloadable software and freeware.
• Software for Windows, Mac and Linux.
• Games, drivers and scripts.
• Software for mobile and hand held devices.
• Software user reviews.
• Software news.
• Cell phones rated and reviewed by users.
• Topical discussion boards.
• Detailed description of software and computer requirements.
• Search feature that lets you narrow your search using 7 different filters.

The Movie Downloads – if you are one of those who loves watching movies and eventually downloads it online, the movie downloads is the best site for you, a P2P movie file sharing sit that has over 80 million of movies available for download. You will never get disappointed with its quality as this site offers movies of DVD quality from different categories you can think. Movie downloads is proud of their excellent download speed and a kind and supportive 24/7 technical support. Aside from movies, one can also download their favorite MP3 music files, WAV’s, music videos, full-length DVD-quality movies, CD and DVD covers, and even your favorite sports events. Enjoy all these benefits for only $34.95 lifetime joining fee.

Today, various web browsers are coming out in the market available for use by many of the internet enthusiast people.  With the numerous browsers available, many of us are having a hard time choosing for the right browser for us.

Before you choose for the right browser for you, it is important to know your requirements and need in a browser. Currently known browsers include the Google chrome 2.0, Internet Explorer 8, Opera 9.5, Apple’s Safari 4, and Firefox 3.5. Each of the mentioned browser have their own features and functions that is why, it is important to know your need for a browser before finally choosing the ones best for you. Let us know each browser’s performance so that we can choose correctly.

Firefox 3.5 – this browser is known for its sped. With this new version, Firefox has shown to the world its willingness to attain the top and champion performance according to the web standards, whilst continues to develop and improve its known speed. Today, Firefox 3.5 has added more features like the improved tab handling and incredible customizability. In addition, Firefox 3.5 also provides its users with a winning combination that many of the internet savvy people would surely love.

Google Chrome 2.0 – with the known speed of Firefox, Google Chrome has known to overpower the said speed and is now considered as the fastest web browser. With the latest version of Chrome, which is the version 2.0, chrome has become faster that made many of the fast browsing lover people loves chrome. In addition, chrome has also added more features for its users. However, when it comes to customizability and convenience, chrome is still is process of developing these qualities many of their competitors like Firefox are already offering.

Internet Explorer 8 – when talking about web browser, internet explorer can be considered as one of the pioneers joining Netscape during the early years of internet browsing. IE has continued to develop and is known to be the world’s leading web browser. This browser delivers category-leading security to its users. It latest version, which is the Explorer 8, it has added many unique browsing features like the very interesting WebSlices and Accelerators. IE’s default is compliant to many of the web standards and has a predictive address bar, which made it closer to Firefox. However, IE lacks download manager and many of the users consider this as a major drawback as well as its robust extension ecosystem.

Opera 9.5 – this browser has already been around for quite long. This new version, 9.5 is faster than the previous ones, has better standards and supports and includes various unique browsing helpers. One of the drawbacks for opera is its inability to display some websites correctly. Version 10 of Opera is now available in beta form.  Despite of the drawback, Opera also have a unique and remarkable feature that is called Unite. This feature turns your browser into a peer-to-peer server. One must note that Unite is still in Alpha.

Safari 4 – this one of a kind browser offer tons of eye-candy through its Cover Flow history display. It has speed near to chrome and upgrade is a no-brainer for Mac user. However, IE users will definitely prefer other browsers as alternatives.