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Build, destroy, and explore with Minecraft, the blocky building game

Locutus April 10, 2011 13

If you’ve been around the web for a while, chances are you’ve at least seen the word Minecraft somewhere.  But what is it? Minecraft is a game where you run around a giant, cubic world and build.  In Minecraft, which costs €14.95 (approximately $20), you look for resources while evading [...]

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[Review] Tidy Start Menu Pro

Ashraf January 24, 2011 38

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Tidy Start Menu Pro

Version reviewed:

v3.4

Supported OS:

Windows 98 and higher

Price:

$19.95 (USD)

Software description as per the developer:

As time goes by, the list of the programs in the Start Menu becomes too long. As a result, each time you want

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[Review] Folder Marker Home

Ashraf January 21, 2011 17

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Folder Marker Home

Version reviewed:

v3.1.0.0

Software description as per the developer:

Folder Marker Home lets you mark your folders with color-coded and image-coded icons with one mouse click, which makes them easy to find and retrieve. Simply select the folder you want to mark,

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[Review] Pixo

Ashraf January 18, 2011 25

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Pixo by Bendigo Design

Version reviewed:

v3.5.6

Software description as per the developer:

Pixo was designed to act as an “Interface” between plugins and the user. Rather than traditional method of applying effects to an image, Pixo removes all the barriers and makes it a

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[Rapid Review] VueMinder Calendar Pro

Ashraf January 17, 2011 3

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

VueMinder Calendar Pro

Version reviewed:

v8.0.1

Software description as per the developer:

Take control of your schedule and get reminded wherever and however you want. Instantly access your appointments, tasks, and notes with a simple glance at a transparent calendar that sits right on your

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[Rapid Review] Process Lasso Pro

Ashraf January 13, 2011 46

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Process Lasso Pro

Version reviewed:

4.00.29

Software description as per the developer:

Process Lasso is a unique new technology that will improve your PC’s responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load. Windows, by design, allows programs to monopolize your CPU without restraint —

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[Review] InPaint

Ashraf January 11, 2011 40

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

InPaint

Version reviewed:

v3.0

Supported OS:

Windows 2000 and higher

Price:

$39.99 (USD) for a personal license, and $99.99 (USD) for a business license

Software description as per the developer:

Do you have a photo that would look just right if you could only remove

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[Review] WinUtilities Professional Edition

Ashraf January 10, 2011 28

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

WinUtilities Professional Edition

Version reviewed:

v9.96

System Requirements:

Windows 7/Vista/XP/2003 Server/2000/NT/98

Price:

$49.99 (USD)

The developer has been running a 40% off sale for a while now. So you can get WinUtilities Professional Edition for $29.99 if you use the coupon code YLCO-G9W3.

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[Review] iCare Data Recovery Software

Ashraf January 8, 2011 11

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

iCare Data Recovery Software

Version reviewed:

v4.1

Software description as per the developer:

Working with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 professional and Windows Server 2008, 2003, 2000 all versions, iCare Data Recovery Software is able to recover files from formatted drive, RAW file system, drive

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[Review] Daniusoft DVD Creator

Ashraf January 6, 2011 22

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Daniusoft DVD Creator

Version reviewed:

v1.5.0

Supported OS:

Windows XP/Vista/Win7

Price:

$25 (USD)

Download size:

35.6 MB

Software description as per the developer:

Want to watch videos from internet, camcorder or your own excellent movies and concert videos on big TV screen with a DVD

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[Review] Paragon Drive Copy 10 Personal

Ashraf January 5, 2011 21

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Paragon Drive Copy 10 Personal

Version reviewed:

v10 Build 9409 (22.01.10) Personal

Software description as per the developer:

Create a virtual clone of your PC, including operating system, drivers and settings, all your applications and files. Save it to the USB hard drive and use

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[Rapid Review] PCHand Screen Capture Recorder Suite

Ashraf January 3, 2011 12

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

PCHand Screen Capture Recorder Suite

Version reviewed:

PCHand Screen Recorder – v1.8.5.4

PCHand Screen Capture – v1.8.0.2

Software description as per the developer:

PCHand Screen Capture Recorder Suite, which is your best partner for desktop screen capturing and recording, includes PCHand Screen Capture and PCHand

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[Review] PDFZilla

Ashraf January 2, 2011 9

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

PDFZilla

Version reviewed:

v1.2.9

Software description as per the developer:

PDFZilla is a desktop application that quickly and accurately convert PDF files into editable MS Word Documents, Rich Text Documents, Plain Text Files, Images, HTML Files, and Shockwave Flash SWF Files. PDFZilla supports most of

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[Review] Boxoft Screen OCR

Ashraf December 31, 2010 18
[Review] Boxoft Screen OCR

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Boxoft Screen OCR

Version reviewed:

v1.3.0

Software description as per the developer:

Boxoft Screen OCR is fast and easy-to-use software which helps to extract any area on your screen, recognize every character and then save as TXT file. The smart tool enables you to select

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[Review] AyRecovery Lite

Ashraf December 29, 2010 19

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

AyRecovery Lite

Version reviewed:

v1.2.0.0

Software description as per the developer:

AyRecovery Lite is a HDD instant recovery program and also a must-have toolkit for every PC owner. It is the easiest solution to restore and recover your system and precious data to working status

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[Review] Simpo PDF to PowerPoint

Ashraf December 28, 2010 7

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Simpo PDF to PowerPoint

Version reviewed:

v1.1.0.0

Software description as per the developer:

Simpo PDF to PowerPoint Converter is a professional PDF converter helps to convert PDF documents to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003/2007/2010 (.ppt/.pptx). It can convert PDF to PowerPoint presentations accurately, with original text layouts,

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[Rapid Review] Foxreal Youtube FLV Downloader Pro

Ashraf December 27, 2010 17

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Foxreal Youtube FLV Downloader Pro

Version reviewed:

v1.0.1.1

Software description as per the developer:

Foxreal YouTube FLV Downloader Pro is an all-in-one YouTube downloader and FLV converter software, which is powerful to download and convert YouTube FLV video or other Internet videos from YouTube, Google,

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[Rapid Review] Aneesoft HD Video Converter

Ashraf December 26, 2010 10

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Aneesoft HD Video Converter

Version reviewed:

v2.9.1.0

Software description as per the developer:

Aneesoft HD Video Converter is the best HD video converter that converts among HD video formats, such as HD AVI, AVCHD M2TS, MTS, TS, HD MOV, HD WMV, HD MP4, HD FLV.

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[Rapid Review] OrgScheduler

Ashraf December 24, 2010 6

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

OrgScheduler

Version reviewed:

v6.6

Software description as per the developer:

OrgScheduler is a universal scheduling system for your individual, offices, business events with unrivaled features and flexibility. Building upon the interface options introduced in Microsoft Outlook, OrgScheduler includes importing from Outlook, exporting to Outlook, Text,

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Rainlendar: Brilliant multi-platform task management application

Ashraf December 23, 2010 22

You have a bazillion things going on in your life. You think you can manage them all using just your hippocampus. In reality, you can’t. That is why there is Rainlendar.

Rainlendar Overview

Rainlendar is a terrific multi-platform task management tool that allows users to easily and efficiently manage their [...]

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[Review] Recordzilla Screen Recorder

Ashraf December 23, 2010 26

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Recordzilla Screen Recorder

Version reviewed:

v1.0

Software description as per the developer:

Recordzilla is screen recorder software that lets you capture video, audio and pictures of anything you see on your computer screen and save it as video AVI, WMV, Flash SWF, or Flash FLV.

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[Review] PDF To Excel Converter

Ashraf December 21, 2010 8

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

PDF To Excel Converter

Version reviewed:

v3.0

Software description as per the developer:

PDF To Excel Converter is a windows application to convert PDF document to Excel XLS format fast and easily. With PDF To Excel Converter, users will be able to edit their PDF

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[Review] Aimersoft Video Converter

Ashraf December 20, 2010 31

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Aimersoft Video Converter

Version reviewed:

v4.0.2 (“Std” Edition)

Software description as per the developer:

Aimersoft Video Converter Std is the best video converter which helps to convert videos between media formats. As a featured video file converter, it is expert at converting HD videos like

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[Review] Mosaico

Ashraf December 19, 2010 3

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Mosaico

Version reviewed:

v1.3.0

Software description as per the developer:

Mosaico is a virtual desktop manager that can help you save time and optimize your work at PC.

Mosaico saves the position of the windows on your desktop so that you can restore them anytime

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[Review] True Time Tracker

Ashraf December 16, 2010 7

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

True Time Tracker

Version reviewed:

v1.6

Software description as per the developer:

Have you ever wondered how you spend your time when you work on a computer? What programs do you commonly use, what sites consume most of your time? How frequently you make a

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[Rapid Review] mediAvatar HD Video Converter

Ashraf December 14, 2010 9

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

mediAvatar HD Video Converter

Version reviewed:

v6.0.14 Build 1104

Software description as per the developer:

Seamlessly convert ordinary videos to HD-formats to share with your family and friends! mediAvatar HD Video Converter can easily convert between various HD video formats such as Full-HD 1080p, HD

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[Review] CollageIt

Ashraf December 13, 2010 7

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

CollageIt

Version reviewed:

v1.2.2

Software description as per the developer:

CollageIt is an easy-to-use and automatic collage maker, which makes photo collage automatically. There are only three steps to make your stunning collage: add photo, set parameters and generate collage preview, save collage as image

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[Review] BatchMarker

Ashraf December 12, 2010 10

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

EasySector’s BatchMarker

Version reviewed:

v3.3

Software description as per the developer:

BatchMarker is an image watermarking software. This program helps you to add copyright sign, trademark sign, text watermark, image watermarks, add logo watermark and date to multiple photos in a batch mode. Protect your

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[Review] Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu

Ashraf December 9, 2010 12

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu

Version reviewed:

v1.0.3.94

Software description as per the developer:

When you insert a commercial program disc it will often start automatically with a graphical menu that lets you make choices like installing a program, displaying a web page, viewing documentation or information

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[Review] EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition

Ashraf December 7, 2010 68
[Review] EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition

Version reviewed:

v6.5.1

System Requirements:

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 (x32 and x64)

Price:

$39.95 (USD)

Software description as per the developer:

As Partition Magic alternative, EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition is an ALL-IN-ONE partition solution and disk management utility. It allows

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[Review] Easy Macro Recorder

Ashraf December 7, 2010 11

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Easy Macro Recorder by GoldSolution Software

Version reviewed:

v3.85

Supported OS:

Windows 98, SE, ME, NT, 2000,  XP, 2003, Vista and 7

Price:

$29.95 (USD)

Software description as per the developer:

Easy Macro Recorder is a handy utility that automates repetitive and tedious tasks on

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[Review] SuperUtils Audiobook Downloader Pro

Ashraf December 5, 2010 2

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

SuperUtils Software’s Audiobook Downloader Pro

Version reviewed:

v1.0.0.0

Software description as per the developer:

Audiobook Downloader Pro is a fast and convenient download manager of free audio books from the LibriVox and Internet Archive catalogs. It enables you to effectively find an audiobook that you

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[Review] mediAvatar PowerPoint to DVD Personal

Ashraf December 4, 2010 27

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

mediAvatar PowerPoint to DVD Personal

Version reviewed:

v1.0.1 Build 0920 (Personal Edition)

Software description as per the developer:

Want to preserve your PowerPoint presentations in a DVD disc and protect them from modifying? Or share them with others for whatever purposes like product promotion or

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[Review] ClipboardCC

Ashraf December 2, 2010 14

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

ClipboardCC

Version reviewed:

v5.2.0.0

Software description as per the developer:

ClipboardCC is a clipboard manager with some additional functions.

ClipboardCC will help you keep your clipboard history , automatically save your clipboard content as files in any desired format.

Additionally ClipboardCC can upload clips from

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[Rapid Review] Aston

Ashraf December 1, 2010 17

{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:

Aston

Version reviewed:

v2.0.3

Software description as per the developer:

Aston is an original shell replacement for Windows – you can use it as a whole and customize every desktop element the way you like.

This surprisingly smart, considered, at once sophisticated and simple shell

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