Features

avast! Free Antivirus is loaded with tons of features. From the home tab you can gain quick access to your system status, virus scan, software updater, stats, and the market. Features like the firewall and SafeZone require a premium subscription.

The software updater that's included with avast! Free Antivirus alerts users about outdated applications that are installed but only offers a link to the program page to download the latest update. Paying for a premium subscription will allow you to update your apps within the application. There's even an option to update automatically in the paid versions of avast!

avast! Free Antivirus offers more than just virus protection. The application also includes "cloud services," which gathers information from other avast! users to compare the reputation of similar files. These updates are constantly streamed to and from avast! so users don't have to worry about downloading updates.

New to avast! Free Antivirus is the Market where you can purchase additional features and services. The app itself is very good at reminding users how many features are missing so the Market makes it even more tempting to upgrade. Purchases can be made directly inside the application.

Usability

Using avast! Free Antivirus is very straightforward. Features and sections of the application are clearly marked with short explanations about what each feature does.

Like with many other antivirus applications, the amount of options and features is a little overwhelming. There are icons in the Security tab that are clearly marked with a green status light indicating everything is working as it should. This makes it easy to see what parts of the application require user action.

For the most part, avast! Free Antivirus is an application that you can configure and forget about. The program will display a popup if anything needs your action.

Quality

avast! Free Antivirus is well designed with tons of features. While it's not as simple as it could be, it works well and is completely free. It's nice that avast! Free Antivirus doesn't include an annoying tool bar, but it does install a web extension to monitor malicious links while you're browsing.

While avast! Free Antivirus excels as an antivirus application, it doesn't do much in the way of being a one-stop-shop for all your computer maintenance needs. Other apps like IObit's Advanced Systemcare with Antivirus offer more features that will make sure your computer is running its fastest.

Scans were performed quickly but not the best we've seen. This really depends on your hardware and how many files you have on your computer.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, it's easy to see what avast! Free Antivirus remains at the top of our download charts. The amount of features that free users have access to is amazing. While it's annoying that the app nags you to upgrade to a paid subscription, it's a small price to pay for a well designed antivirus solution that's completely free. Now if only avast! could include some computer maintence features.

What's new

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There have been several improvements since Cricket Coach 2009, most notable of which is that Cricket Coach 2011 now fully simulates the 2011 World Cup. Cricket Coach 2009 users can update to Cricket Coach 2011 for free.

Cricket Coach 2011 features all 2011 tours including India v Australia, the Ashes, and of course, the 2011 World Cup. There's a customizable tour manager feature which allows you to jet-set around the world by arranging tours of other countries, arranging to host countries for Tests, One Day Internationals or T20 series.

There's a comprehensive historical players database which means you can even play with some of the all time greats such as Brian Lara. You can play as any of the 10 major Test Match playing nations or pick from over 100 domestic sides. Unusually, there are also minor teams available including Ireland, Afghanistan, USA and Scotland. The level of realism is high allowing you to manage your team both off and on the field, making all the critical decisions along the way.

Cricket Coach 2011 brings high realism to cricket on your PC and is one of the most up-to-date cricket sims out there.

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Compared to previous versions, International Cricket Captain 2011 includes some exciting new features and far more in depth performance stats. Indeed the level of realism now extends to giving you control over just about every conceivable tactic you can play.

You can pick sides from most major international nations including English, Australian and Indian domestic leagues. There are also international leagues, World Cups, domestic trophies and the possibility to set and break records across all three. In addition, International Cricket Captain 2011 has been given a "cloud save" feature which allows you to play your game and then resume and pick-up where you left off on another computer or even iPhone.

International Cricket Captain 2011 has been updated with one-day and twenty-over team stats with an improved one-day match engine, and refined player attributes. A new custom field mode allows you to replace every field in the game and quickly switch between them when changing tactics or bowlers. If you want to compete against a friend, you can can do either on iPhone, PC and Mac.

International Cricket Captain 2011 is one of the best cricket games available for PC and iPhone.

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Tournaments include The Ashes 2005, as well as historic ashes series: 1948, 1953, 1981 & 1986. Full international calendar of test matches and one-day internationals.

The World Cup including West Indies 2007. Full English Domestic Season including: county championship, national league, challenges, and 20 over cups.

Features:Player Database: comprehensive and up-to-date database* ( beg of 2005 season) featuring statistics for every first class cricketer in the test playing nations.

The Match Screen: play and watch individual matches. Allows the player to change tactics on an over by over basis whilst selecting the highlight level for watching the action.

Transfers: improve your squad by offering contracts to experienced or youth players. Team Selection: who's in form and who's not. Regret not including a spinner for the last match?

. Groundsman: instruct your groundsman to prepare a pitch tailor made for your attack. Playing Conditions: bounce, wear, weather and light vary from fixture to fixture, and change during individual matches.

Coach and physio: a key player injured or out of form? Book him in for a session with the coach or physio. Line and Length: set a line and length for your bowlers.

Select a full length or send a bouncer to rile the tail-enders. Two Player: captain any of the Test playing nations and compete against a friend in either a Test or one-day series.

World Rating System: featuring the top ten bowlers and batsman. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. Processor: 200Mhz. System Memory: 32Mb.

DirectX: All.

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This version of the game brings several improvements to EA SPORTS Cricket 2005, while still being compatible with Windows XP and Vista, not to mention Windows 7. Among those improvements are full control over foot choice, shot, direction, power and timing, meaning that your cricket is even more realistic than before. If you're confused as the keyboard controls for EA Sports Cricket, check out our guide about how to play EA Sports Cricket.

In addition to the extra control, players get to enjoy new camera angles, and realistic, brand-name equipment. When you add this to the improved game-play and professional-sounding commentary from Mark Nicholas and Richie Benaud, it’s clear that EA SPORTS Cricket 07 is a solid addition to the family.

Looking at the game in 2011, EA SPORTS Cricket 07 looks dated. Even so, it’s the latest offering in the EA SPORTS Cricket series, and a solid game nonetheless.

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While the actual game can be quite complex, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 is very accessible, with well thought out controls that make playing the game simple from the start. Reminiscent of golf game controls, here the game revolves around stopping a rising bar as near to the sweet stop as possible, to get the best possible catch, throw, or hit.

In terms of graphics, the presentation effectually copies how the game is viewed on TV, with all the camera angles you'd expect, replays and the 3rd umpire. Player models look very dated today, and are occasionally amusingly bad (I'm thinking of Flintoff). However, the gameplay is balanced, and easy to get into. You'll be able to get the hang of Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 in a couple of overs, meaning anyone can enjoy it.

What this game lacks is more game modes. It's far from the complete cricket experience, so if you want to play a range of full five day tests, this isn't the game for you.

Nevertheless, with Brian Lara International Cricket 2007, Codemasters here made a game that gives Cricket a surprisingly exciting arcade feel that makes it very accessible.

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If you're a huge fan of EA's other sports offerings, like FIFA and NHL, Cricket 2005 is another solid athletic offering. It's even got a great international aspect to it that any cricket lover is sure to appreciate.

Cricket 2005 offers you the option to compile and play on international teams, as well as bonus squads. In addition, this version lets you play domestic teams against one another. Users can now compete in England, India, New Zealand and South Africa.

The gameplay in Cricket 2005 centers around a presentation that looks like you're watching a televised broadcast of the game. This comes complete with a full action replay mode, as well as a third umpire, overlays in a TV-style format and a field position editor that lets users choose between auto or manual fielding. The full version also boasts more than 35 different stadium layouts, based on real stadiums in Melbourne, Auckland, Cape Town and various English cities.

Unfortunately, since Cricket 2005 is about six years old, the graphics aren't the most impressive, especially compared to other EA titles. If you're in it for solid cricket and excellent gameplay, however, it likely won't disappoint.

Cricket 2005's graphics may be a bit out of date, but this demo is still a fun experience for diehard cricket fans.

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