When it comes to P2P file sharing, eMule usually wins hands down but UseNeXT is an interesting, slightly more sophisticated offering which has a lot to offer.

For starters, depending on your connection, it can be remarkably quick. You can download at speeds of up to 25 Mbps with DSL/Cable and it¡s pretty constant rather than the fluctuations you often get with such services. The network also prides itself on security over it's rivals such as Limewire and eMule - with ISPs continually cracking down on users, UseNeXT promises users far more anonymity than most.

The Usenet archives are supposedly some of the biggest in the world - more than 300 Terabytes of data available at all times and they claim that around 2,000 Gigabytes of new files are added daily. The problem in the past was that UseNeXT used to be a very complicated affair that only tech geeks can handle. However, nowadays, it's been simplified to such an extent that eMule, Limewire and other P2P users will feel more than comfortable with it.

While it can't possibly hope to compete with the reach and depth of the major P2P networks, UseNeXT offers an impressive selection with some super fast downloads.

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Lots of videos these days (e.g. those you'll find on Google Video or YouTube) are encoded in Flash Video format. The problem is that not all media players support the format, so you'll need to get yourself a third-party app to convert it for you.

Pazera Free FLV to AVI Converter is one such utility and as the name suggest it allows you to transform a Flash Video file into an AVI. The program also lets you convert your FLV video to an MPEG if you so desire.

The program's user interface isn't exactly a visual delight and despite the fact that there isn't an icon in sight, it's pretty functional and you should be able to find your way around pretty easily. All you really need to do is load the FLV file or files that you need to convert using the 'Add Files' button, then click convert. The conversion process seems to be reliable and quick (though obviously this depends on the size of the file).

There are plenty of advanced options to tinker around with if you know what you're doing. For instance, you can adjust the audio and video codecs used, set the resolution or change the bitrate (only for AVI). You can even crop the video on all sides if you want.

If you want a no-frills solution for converting FLV files, the Pazera software is an able piece of software.

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Photo slideshows are probably the best way to share photos with family and friends, but the software tools to create them are often difficult to use. Extra Photo to Video Converter makes a difference here by offering you a very easy-to-use app with which you can create attractive photo compositions in no time.

The program features an intuitive interface divided into three categories: one to choose images, another one to choose background and the last one to select the format of your slideshow. Advanced options enable you to add text captions (referred to as "subtitles" in the program), synchronize the soundtrack's length to that of the photos and also choose among a wide variety of transition options. There's also the possibility of letting the program choose the transitions randomly.

Extra Photo to Video Converter allows you to preview the slideshow before finally exporting it to the selected format. Though the process of creation was very fast in itself, the program sometimes seems to freeze, especially when working with many photos. The final quality of your slideshow depends on the original images as well as the chosen format.

With Extra Photo to Video Converter, creating photo slideshows with music is a cinch: select the images, add the music, choose transition effects and you're done! Basic, but effective.

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