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If you've just installed Windows (XP/Vista/7) and you're thinking, "now I have to install all my programs one by one... If only I had a way to do it automatically!"

Of course, I'm not talking about major software such as Office, Photoshop, etc. which you have to patiently install from scratch. I mean smaller freeware stuff that you must have on your brand new system (AVG, Messenger, Skype, 7Zip, etc, etc)

Well, the answer is Ninite (formerly Volery). Basically, all you need to do is choose the apps you want, create an installer and go drink some coffee. When you come back, everything is installed and ready to run. It even answers those "Do you also want to install a fancy toolbar?" questions by saying "No" for you.

The installer downloads all the software and install is one by one. It's that simple and a big time saver!

Best of all: it's free for personal use!

The only glitch: You might not find every piece of software you want but acording to Ninite, the list will continue to grow (you can even leave app suggestions to be considered in the future)

If your answer is yes to both questions, then check out this app: Worldmate

With it you can easily keep track of all your flight itineraries, whether you're on vacation or travelling in business. It's so easy. Just create a Worldmate account and as soon as you have your travel itinerary sent to you either by your travel agency or the airline just forward it to trips@worldmate.com. As soon as you start Worldmate, you're minutes away of having your complete travel itinerary on your iPhone. You'll then be reminded of your flight times, terminal, airport address (through Google maps). It'll even show you your hotel address and booking reference, all in one place, so you can stop worrying of having to print all those e-mails, from the airline, travel agency, etc.

But that's not all: you also get weather forecasts, flight alternatives, hotel search, currency converter and a handy tip calculator.

As soon as you get to your destination, you'll be asked to switch over to your new base and the time will be adjusted accordingly.

All this comes for free... it's great! (if you don't mind the occasional adds!)

If you want additional features like automatic flight delay alerts, flight status, gate info, no adds, etc. then you have to go for the Gold version which is € 7,99 or $ 9,99

I've tried some other travel apps for the iPhone but this one ranks high on my list.

This app is also available for other handheld devices such as blackberries or windows mobile devices.