[July 06, 2011] Download of the day: Ninite updater keeps windows apps up to date with one click Tweet Jul 06, 2011 (Lifehacker.com - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- Windows only: Ninite, makers of supremely convenient one-click installation tools that you can easily share, have added a new tool: an update watcher that stays on top of Ninite's 92 supported apps. It provides the same no-hassle experience as their installer. If you were starting a system from scratch, especially for someone without a wealth of Windows knowledge, Ninite could be a smooth ride. Pick out apps to install, install them all with no prompts or questions, then use the Updater to watch the apps, ping only when updates need installing, and only click once more to update everything. Because Ninite covers some of the apps more prone to security risks, like Flash, browsers, Java, and others, it's especially nice to have an app watching your programs for you. Ninite's Updater isn't free, but at $10 per year (83 cents per month), it's certainly worth the meter money for a computer you don't want to see fall out of date. There's a discount for bulk licenses covering five or more machines, too. If you were dead set on getting update coverage out of Ninite, there's a Task Scheduler work-around, but it will lack finesse, and compatibility with certain apps' update protocols. Ninite Updater: https://ninite.com/updater/ ___ Lifehacker recommends downloads, Web sites and shortcuts that actually save time. For more tips and tricks, visit Lifehacker at lifehacker.com. ___ (c) 2011, Gawker Media Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. _____ TO SUBSCRIBE TO PLUGGED IN Items in the Plugged In package are not included in your MCT News Service subscription. You can subscribe to the Plugged In package or purchase the items a la carte on MCT Direct at www.mctdirect.com. To subscribe, please call Rick DeChantal at Tribune Media Services at (800) 245-6536 or [email protected]. Outside the United States, call Tribune Media Services International at +1-312-222-4444 or e-mail [email protected]. For reprints, email [email protected], call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]