Filed under: Utilities, Freeware
File Hippo releases Update Checker
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old versions of new programs.But who's got time to check File Hippo or any site every day to see if your software's outdated.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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