We update all installed programs, with a click
One of the most boring things, which fall in the operations… maintenance of your computer, is definitely update after a few months all the software installed.
Now especially the freeware software have a frequency of update release very high, and keep up with all of it can become quite complicated!
That's why, both in Windows and in Mac, There are some utilities to control ALL the software installed, and check for the latest versions.
We analyze the solution for Windows:
FILEHIPPO UPDATE CHECKER
downloadable this address, Filehippo is a utility from a few kb noninvasive, which can be launched automatically at startup, and periodically checks (via registry keys, Creed) for updates of the software installed on your computer.
They will be detected, it will automatically open a new window in your default browser, with direct links for downloading, and version.
Regarding OSX, There is a similar program, but more complete, in the sense that they are controlled not only updates the software installed, but also those of system, avoiding the need to also use the Apple Software Update.
His name is APPFRESH and can be downloaded at this address.
Analogamente to Filehippo, simply launch AppFresh, that is compatible with Tiger with Leopard, and wait to be monitored and downloaded all the update, which installation files are deleted, at the end of the update.