Publisher's Description
From CBS Interactive:
CNET TechTracker is a free application from CNET that helps keep the software on your computer up-to-date and secure. TechTracker works by scanning the software installed on your computer and alerting you when updates are available. Keeping software up-to-date is important because updates often contain patches that make your computer more secure and new features that make your software better.
TechTracker leverages the CNET Download.com software catalog -- the largest catalog of software in the world -- to provide secure, spyware-free software updates. TechTracker makes it easy to keep track of all your software updates in one place and ensure you are running the latest versions.
Features:
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Receive notifications and easily install your latest software updates
- Choose how often TechTracker scans for updates
- Customize your applications list by hiding or skipping notifications
- See product information, including ratings and software data
What's new in this version:
- Enhanced performance with new installer
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All versions:
2.9 starsout of 1,155 votes
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Current version:
2.7 starsout of 57 votes
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My rating:
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"Easy to Use"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
works well 98% of the time
Cons
Fails to pickup updates and or misreads current version of software installed giving false results 2% of the time
Summary
For those who don't regularly check for program updates a very helpful tool
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"CNET TechTracker"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
Keeps me in touch with developments.
Cons
Keeps telling me of software that I don't have and reminds me long after I've updated.
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"Not all updates work."
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
The scan is very convenient.
Cons
One often has to go to an individual web site for a particular program to successfully update.
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"quick and decisive"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
I've no problems with this program
Cons
None that I've detected.
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"Like, huh?????"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
I'm sorry but I don't have like 1,000 Pro characters. My list is like topped by Ariel and Mickey Mouse
Cons
Like all the bad dudes are my Con characters. Like I don't have a 1,000 of them but, like, I was a pen-pal to a couple of cons one time when I was like, younger.
Summary
So like Winstonebook, MEDKINS, like disagrees completely and now I'm so confused I don't know if I'm Pro or Con, Like or Dislike?!?!?!?!?!???? Like, thanks for all the desention you've brought to my perfectly great day
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"Very Beneficial, when used with caution."
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
Very useful as an update monitor for all the programs installed on my computer. It has, on occasion, alerted me to updates that the application itself was as yet unaware.
Cons
Not as user-friendly as I'd like. Must be vigilant when using CNET for downloads, in order to prevent the installation of toolbars and other unwanted programs from my computer.
Summary
For me, TechTracker is a very useful tool in regard to keeping programs up to date (Especially those I rarely use). Personally, I avoid the "Smart Install" feature altogether. Preferring, instead, to use the update feature of the program itself, when possible.
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"Disappointing"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
Alerts you to updates in your software and allows you to sometimes download directly through CNET. If not, it links you to the download.
Cons
Tells me I have several updates needed, even though those programs are current..
Summary
Would be amazing if it actually works.
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"TT doesn't work"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
nothing I like.
Cons
always tries to download Radiosure for everything. My numerous complaints fall on deaf ears. I now go to the software site to get a clean download that doesn't have all kinds of CNET add ons.
Too often the download I click on is for another, unwanted product which was not identified as such.
I am using Orbit to get a a list of out of date SW. -
"Works problem free for me."
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
Pros
When I go too sites that require updated versions of a program to be able to use the site, I don't have a problem. TechTracker has already advised me on updates so I am generally current and surfing is a breeze.
Cons
No cons with this software
Summary
I gather from some of the reviews that some people have problems with it. I don't. I have a wide variety of applications that CNET advises me on in terms of updates and so far it has never ever made me think twice about downloading current or new release software. It always works great and my PC runs smooth. What more could you ask ....for free ?
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"efficient & convenient"
Version: CNET TechTracker 2.1
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