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Dec 26, 2013 16:00 GMT  ·  By

Another compression tool is listed in our 12-day giveaway spree after PowerArchiver Professional 2013, this time WinRAR. There's not a man, reindeer, Grinch, or Santa's minion out there that hasn't heard of it.

Version 5 of WinRAR brings new and exciting features to the table, such as a new archive format (RAR5) and new file hash algorithm (BLAKE2) for elite data security. Improvements have been made in the dictionary size and recovery mode departments as well. Basically, you'll be able to compress larger files in smaller sizes while keeping them safe from cracking attempts.

Version 5.01 includes an optional quick open information for RAR5 archives to open archive contents faster, along with general bug fixes.

We looked into WinRAR this fall, tested its speed and compression mode, and pointed out our pros, cons and conclusion. You can read all this information and more (along with the app's rating) at WinRAR's review page.

There are 10 free licenses (for 1 PC each) up for grabs if you have something interesting to say about WinRAR in the comment section below, whether it is a suggestion, observation or anything notable. Pair it with a valid email address and you're all set. That's right: you'll finally remove that 40-day trial nag screen!

Our lines remain open until tomorrow, December 27 at 16:00 UTC (8:00 PT), so start writing! Meanwhile, make sure to visit SUPERAntiSpyware's giveaway page too.

UPDATE: The campaign is over. Congratulations to the winners! All of them have been notified.