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[Windows] Easily save online videos with VideoCacheView
Have you ever watched a video online only to be unable to find it later? Don’t you wish there was a way that you could pull up all of the videos you have watched online automatically? Well, now you can thanks to VideoCacheView. This is a program that can [...]
[Windows] Quickly locate and delete duplicate music files on your computer with Similarity
If you are into collecting music on your computer, you probably know that maintaining your collection can be difficult. Sometimes you already have a song on your computer, but when you rip a CD you end up with another copy. If you have not been keeping track of your music [...]
[Windows] Burn CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays and create ISOs with CDBurnerXP
I have used a lot of CD burners in my time. However, it seems like the really good ones make you pay. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of decent free burners out there, but most seem lacking when it comes to “features.” At least this was the mindset [...]
[Windows] Convert popular audio and video formats on the go with Xmedia Recode Portable
When it comes to media converters, there are tons to choose from. Usually when I look for one, I want three things. First, I want it to be free. Second, I want it to convert tons of different formats, and last, I want it to actually work! That being said, [...]
[Windows] Check your computer for malware infections with Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Scanning your computer for malicious software is always a good idea. More than likely, if you are like me, you have more than one program that you use to scan your computer. Well I have another one for you: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. This is a portable [...]
[Windows] Compress videos, audios, and images with File Sizer
Is your computer almost full because of a ton of videos, audios and pictures? If so, File Sizer is perfect for you. This is a program designed to compress and convert pictures into smaller formats. After compressing all of your pictures and videos, you can be sure that you are [...]
[Windows] Check for viruses on your computer in less than a minute with 60 Second Virus Scanner
Checking for viruses on your computer is important. Even with the best anti-virus software, there is a chance that you can still become infected. However, a lot of people don’t run as many checks as they should because they take too long. Well, that is not the case with 60 [...]
[Windows] Download videos quickly and easily from tons of sites with aTube Catcher
Downloading videos off the internet is something that a lot of people want to do. Maybe they want to watch the video later or they liked it so much that they want to save it to their computer. Regardless of the reason, developers have made tons of video downloaders for [...]
[Windows] Save videos you find on the internet to your PC with Save2pc Lite
There are some video downloaders out there that try to do too much. They want to be more than just a downloader. What you are usually left with is a program that fails to do anything well. Refreshingly, that is not the problem with Save2pc Lite. This is a [...]
[Windows] Make windows click-through and transparent on-demand with a hotkey with Peek Through
Sometimes working in windows can be a real pain. This goes double if you have just way too many windows open at one time! Well, Peek Through is a program designed to help rid you of this problem. It does this by allowing you to make windows transparent and even [...]
[Windows] Make using laptop touchpads easier with TwoFingerScroll
Touchpads on laptops are supposed to be helpful. However, far too often do they become a pain to use. If you ask me, nothing beats a good old mouse. Of course, if you don’t have an option but to use your touchpad, why not make it easier on yourself. Well, [...]
[Windows] Backup browser settings and profiles (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Opera, and more) with Hekasoft Backup & Restore
Have you ever lost your profile settings for something like your internet browser? It can be a real pain, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be thanks to Hekasoft Backup & Restore. This is a free program that not only creates a backup file for your programs, but helps [...]
[Windows] Organize and manage your audio collection with TagScanner Portable
TagScanner Portable is an interesting program that allows you to organize and manage your collection of audio files (podcasts, music, lectures, speeches, etc.). The program is able to quickly edit tags, rename your files, and even rename your files based on tag information. The best feature may be the fact [...]
[Windows] Create custom ads for your blog or website with Banner Ad Creator
Banner Ad Creator is a program that works well enough once you get it running. Although it is just a simple program that helps you create ad codes you can easily embed on your website, the charm of the program is the fact that it is so simple to use.[...]
[Windows] Create reliable backups with Cobian Backup
If you’re looking for a backup program that has all of the “bells and whistles” of a paid program, but you don’t want to pay a dime, then you may want to consider Cobian Backup. This is a free program that has a shocking amount of features. Best of [...]
[Windows] Edit, view, and manage your pictures with Zoner Photo Studio Free
Zoner Photo Studio Free is a photo editor that can do all of the basic things you would expect an editor to do. However, it also takes it a step further by helping you create 3D versions of your pictures. It can even generate greeting cards and calendars. It’s like [...]
[Windows] Download your favorite anime shows with DomDomSoft Anime Downloader
DomDomSoft Anime Downloader is a program used to download your favorite anime episodes for free. For those of you who do not know, “anime” in English is used to define a style of animation, usually animation that has originated from Japan. This is the basic idea behind anime, but the [...]
[Windows] Speed up your downloads with Download Accelerator Plus
At first look, Download Accelerator Plus seems like your everyday, run-of-the-mill download accelerator. However, after using it for a while, I can say that it does go above and beyond many of the other accelerators I have used in the past. Not only because it works, but because some of [...]
[Windows] Tweak and fine-tune your photos with lightweight program PhotoPad Image Editor
PhotoPad Image Editor is a small program that gives you the ability to fine-tune some of your photos. It has a pretty easy-to-understand interface, and gives you access to a number of great tools. With this editor being so small, I was shocked to see what a good job it [...]
[Windows] Securely erase all data on hard drives, USB drives, or floppy disks with Active@ Killdisk
Do you want to delete things off your computer and external devices without any hope of it ever being recovered? Well now you can with Active@ Killdisk. This is a program that doesn’t just delete data off your hard disk; it destroys the data so that it can never [...]
[Windows] Change, add, and delete metadata from digital photos with Pro Photo Tools
Changing common metadata properties on your digital photographs is now super easy thanks to Pro Photo Tools from Microsoft. The program actually allows you to place your photos right on the Live Earth map and then drag them to the right location. After that, the GPS information will be stored [...]
[Windows] Quickly convert videos between popular formats and download Youtube videos with Ace Video Converter
There are a lot of different video converters out there. Although I have tried a number of converters, I found Ace Video Converter to be one of the easiest to use. Best of all, I did not notice many limitations in the free version. They do offer a pro version, [...]
[Windows] Free Studio is a collection of 48 DVDVideoSoft tools that allow you to convert videos, convert audios, burn CDs/DVDs/BDs, download Youtube videos, and more
If you have ever heard of DVDVideoSoft, you already know that they offer a ton of free video, audio and image tools. Downloading all of them not only takes a lot of time, but it is frustrating having to search for each program you want. It would be easier if [...]
[Windows] Listen and record internet radio and podcasts with RadioMaximus Portable
Looking for a great portable internet radio program? Well, you may want to give RadioMaximus Portable a try. This program allows you to listen to podcasting and the radio free, wherever you want. You can also choose to record what you are listening to so you can listen to it [...]
[Windows] Make your mouse wrap/loop around the edges of your screen with Mousinity (aka “infinity” effect)
Have you ever wished you could get your mouse to wrap around your screen? Like, if you take it off-screen on the right side it would pop up on the left, and vice versa? Alright, so maybe it is not a common request, but is a complaint that I have [...]
[Windows] Clean your PC after virus infection with Norman Malware Cleaner, a portable anti-malware tool
Finding a good malware remover is hard. However, finding a good one that you don’t have to install is nearly impossible. Norman Malware Cleaner promises to be that product. The download is rather large, but it is a small price to pay for a program that can get around viruses [...]
[Windows] Extract any type of archive or compressed file with Universal Extractor
Universal Extractor is a program that does just what it sounds like. It extracts stuff, and not just a little bit of stuff, a LOT of stuff. The program is not supposed to be a replacement for a general purpose archiving program (like 7-Zip), as it cannot create archives. However, [...]
[Windows] Organize your DVD collection and keep it up-to-date with EMDB
EMDB is a great program to help you keep your whole DVD collection up-to-date. Regardless if your videos are stored digitally or on a DVD, you can enter them into this database and see which movies you own quickly. Not only that, but information can be added about each movie [...]
[Windows] Be notified when you turn on Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, or Num Lock with Keyndicate
Does your keyboard tell you when your CapsLock is on? Some new keyboards do, but if you’re using an old one, it might not. What about your ScrollLock or NumLock? Well now with Keyndicate you can clearly see which keys are on by checking out your tray menu. This is [...]
[Windows] Download online streaming video and audio with VSO Downloader
There are tons of programs out there that can download audio and video off the internet. However, one of the best ones I have used in a long time is VSO Downloader. This program allows you to download audio and video streaming from thousands of different sites. What makes [...]
[Windows] Download manga to your computer easily with DomDomSoft Manga Downloader
If you are into reading manga, you know that keeping up with all your favorite books can be a chore. Well, DomDomSoft Manga Downloader is an easy way to help you keep up with it. This is a program that helps you easily download your favorite manga. Downloads are quick, [...]
[Windows] Convert your documents to various types with Universal Document Converter
Universal Document Converter is a great program for people who are looking to convert their documents to other formats easily. The program itself is easy to use and coverts things very quickly. Unfortunately, the “free” version is essentially a demo — it does not have any limitations or restrictions but [...]
[Windows] EditPad Lite could be the perfect free text editor to replace your aging Notepad (or Wordpad)
If you’re looking for a good alternative to Windows Notepad, then you will be happy you stumbled across this program. EditPad Lite is a great freeware text editor that has been developed as a replacement for Notepad. It is able to do everything that Notepad can do with some extra [...]
[Windows] Easily create labels for your CDs, cases, DVD booklets, etc. with EZ Label Xpress
Have you ever wanted to create labels for your CDs and DVDs? What about some nice cover art for your CD jewel cases or DVD cases? If you have, then you might want to check out EZ Label Xpress. Sure, this program may not be top of the line, [...]
[Windows] Quickly split large folders into smaller ones with Folder Axe
Do you have some large folders on your computer that you wish you could easily split up into smaller folders? Well now you can with Folder Axe. The program was made with this one propose in mind, and it allows you to accomplish this goal in many different ways.[...]