File Hippo is a great site for downloading the latest versions of programs. Heck, it's even good for downloading old versions of new programs.But who's got time to check File Hippo or any site every day to see if your software's outdated. That's where the new File Hippo Update Checker (beta) comes in.
This 100kb program scans your computer for installed software, and then contacts a server to determine if your software is up to date. File Hippo does not store any personal data regarding your computer. When it's finished, a window pops up in your web browser showing you a list of programs that you could choose to update with the latest version number along with the version you're running.
Of course, in most cases, if it ain't broke, you don't need to fix it. Sometimes upgrading programs can cause more problems than it solves. Yet we keep on doing it every time there's a new release. Come to think of it, this program could be dangerous.
[via Carol's Vault]
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4-04-2007 @ 8:35PM
olibird said...
CNET used to have a similar service about 10 years ago but as with everything good CNET did it disappeared.
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4-05-2007 @ 8:14AM
Nosh said...
This little para on their download page was nice to read...
Privacy Policy
The Update Checker will not send any personal information back to filehippo.com. The only information collected is a list of programs and their versions, along with the operating system details to help with processing. Additionally none of this is linked to your IP address and the logs are deleted after processing.
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4-05-2007 @ 8:14AM
ipodman715 said...
#1- It was called CNET Catchup. It was very easy to use. This looks like a good replacement.
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