Cool Tools

Many of you are aware of Ninite which is a great way to one-click install software on a new rig.
The maker of Ninite also has another program called Ninite Updater.
It’s a fantastic program that updates software without any need for intervention on your part.
I find it particularly useful after restoring a computer from backup, just one click and virtually all my program are updated.
I don’t often recommend pay-for software but this is an exceptional program.
It is priced at $9.99 per year.
I liked it so much I purchased the 5-machine option at $29.99 per year.
You can check out Ed Bott’s – If your PC picks up a virus, whose fault is it? for one reason why keeping your software up to date is important.

When we designed Ninite Updater we thought about the ideal software update process:

• Update checking happens in the background.
• No need to launch a checker app again and again.
• Apps should be detected automatically. No need to select them or install software a special way.
• You can install all your updates at once. Fully automatic.
• No websites to visit.
• No downloads to manage or organize.
• No clicking Next Next Next in installers.
• Updates come without browser toolbars or other annoying junkware.
• Your desktop shortcuts are not changed.
• If you don’t want to update one app, you can skip it and update the rest.