Update Your Applications with FileHippo
You installed countless programs on your PC, but are you running the latest version of each program? There are several benefits of running the latest version, most notably new features, performance enhancements, and plugging of security vulnerabilities, just to name a few. So how do you check whether a new version of the program on your PC is available? It’s easy with FileHippo, and there’s no installation required.
First, head over to http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/ and download the standalone version which requires no installation. Here’s a quick rundown of what the updatechecker does:
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases. These are then neatly displayed in your browser for you to download.
Once download finishes, double click the icon.
You will see this dialogue box, just wait.
It will then open up your default browser, presenting to you a list of programs which is newer than what you’re running on your PC.
Yes, its as simple as that. Clicking on the individual link will download the application and you will have to run through the standard installation process one by one ( I know its tedious, but it beats checking the individual site ).
This solution is definitely not Synaptic ( If you’re got no idea, think WIndows Update that includes all installed applications and drivers on your PC), but it does the basic function well, in a manner which is simple and unobtrusive. Now, even my wife can tell me what needs to be updated.
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November 15th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Just want to say i love your theme!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Thanks Ice. You can follow future updates of the theme here.