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Windows users never get tired of finding new ways to improve the appearance of the operating system or of tweaking for increased usability. Among the most popular tuning jobs is changing the log on screen, which is the same with the log off one and the system lock wallpaper. There are dozens of applications fit for ... |
22 May 2013
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Empty folders are bound to appear on the computer at one point or another, especially when you create a temporary space to hold your work. Getting rid of these items for better managing said space can be pretty tedious when done manually. But there are easier solutions, such as Sub4Del, which can complete eliminate ... |
21 May 2013
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Even if Windows 8 adoption rate could use some boosting, third-party developers continue to capitalize on the operating system’s lack of a start button for the desktop part. Start Menu Reviver is one of the latest additions to the category and promises to deliver a fresh experience, in tune with the modern UI ... |
20 May 2013
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Asking for a second opinion is always a good idea when scanning suspicious files. With more than 40 antivirus engines available, Google’s VirusTotal online service makes for a great choice for checking a file for viruses.
Submitting an item for verification can be done easily either through the online interfac... |
17 May 2013
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Having a single monitor can be a difficult task if you’re used to working with more than several windows at once. Windows OS makes available a few shortcuts for switching between applications and organizing them on the desktop, but for some users this is not enough, and extra desktops are required for better ef... |
16 May 2013
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Logon Screen Rotator is a simple application built specifically to help users change the original screen loaded by Windows when booting up. This image is also displayed when locking the computer, so you don’t get to see it only when rebooting the system. The application is free of charge and it does not requi... |
11 May 2013
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There is no need to emphasize the need for a password manager, since almost every online activity is secured through a username and a countersign. Solutions for storing this sensitive information are many, and most of them are very easy to use. PassBox is not far from this description but, unlike the popular soluti... |
9 May 2013
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They say that every problem has its solution. For users that want to monitor changes made to files in a folder, there is definitely more than one solution available. But one of them is File Watcher Simple, a freebie that can be easily handled even by beginner users.
The application is portable, which eliminates the ... |
3 May 2013
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For many Windows 8 users one of the problems with the modern apps is that they function in the modern screen and cannot transgress to the classic desktop. Stardock fixed this by releasing ModernMix, a nifty solution that allows you to treat Windows 8 apps as if they were regular applications.
Although it is not as p... |
1 May 2013
16:01 GMT |
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Ashampoo Photo Commander 11 comes with a slightly changed interface that increases ease of use by better highlighting the functions for each module available and the utility currently accessed. The newly released Ashampoo Photo Commander 11 went through improvements that touch on both functionality and usability. N... |
26 April 2013
12:41 GMT |
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X-Mouse Button Control allows contextual mapping of the mouse buttons. This means that the mouse can initiate different actions depending on a given context (an active application, specific area on the screen). Obviously, this tool is not intended for users that view the computer mouse as a simple three-button point... |
23 April 2013
14:31 GMT |
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From square one, Google built the Chrome browser around strong concepts that would ensure the product’s success among all types of users. They designed it to be simple, more stable and faster than what the competition had to offer and secure. Although in the eyes of the regular user Chrome does not seem to hav... |
20 April 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Most weather applications focus only on relaying information about the meteorological conditions, but YoWindow proposes a more lively approach that shows the weather in real-time, with animated landscapes. At the moment the developer makes it available in two editions, one free and one paid ($19.98/€16.60). Obv... |
13 April 2013
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Ripping music from Audio CDs is far from being a difficult task these days. With more and more users relying on cloud storage to keep their files, this type of application is closer to becoming obsolete.
However, before uploading your music collection, you still have to convert it to a standard format and FreeRIP mi... |
12 April 2013
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As useful as Windows Task Manager is on a fresh system, power-users know that third-party developers make available far more flexible solutions in terms of options. System Explorer is one of the alternatives that pack additional functionality compared to the utility provided by Microsoft. It is free of charge and th... |
10 April 2013
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Although Microsoft strives to infuse increased usability in the new operating systems they launch, there is always room for improvements. In Windows 8 the context menu remains fairly the same, but third-party tools such as Right Click Enhancer can help you shape it for your own needs. The application is portable and ... |
6 April 2013
09:11 GMT |
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Extracting text from a PDF file is a pretty simple operation that relies on copy/paste actions if the document is not protected against copying. But things are getting a little more complicated if you want to preserve the formatting, because simply pasting into a text processor does not save such information. With P... |
3 April 2013
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It is always good to know what files or folders take the most space on your computer. This sort of detail is not difficult to find out, since all respectable file managers offer the possibility to sort the items in a location according to their size. However, for a detailed perspective that involves learning the exa... |
30 March 2013
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As the name clearly suggests, VSEncryptor is an encryption application. Its purpose is to help you protect files and text strings from prying eyes by scrambling the content up and making it available in its original form only if the right password is provided.
The program is free of charge and the version we review ... |
29 March 2013
17:01 GMT |
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Although Calibre has been designed as an ebook library management tool, its abilities stretch beyond neatly organizing digital books so you can easily find any of them. The application can also convert between different ebook formats, send them to your reading device or read them on the computer.
It is free of charg... |
28 March 2013
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