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[Windows] Retouch and restore old photos with Retouch Pilot
There is no shortage of photo editing tools on the internet today. Every time you turn around it seems like someone else has a new one for you to try. So when I first came across Retouch Pilot, I was not expecting much, just more of the same. However, [...]
[Windows] Monitor the health of your hard drive (see when it will fail) with HDDScan
Is your hard drive running the way it’s supposed to be running? Find out with HDDScan. This is a free hard drive diagnostics program. This program will test your hard drive for errors so you will know before your hard drive fails for good.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Convert scanned PDF books and documents into electronic text files with PDF OCR
As you all know, converting scanned documents into electronic files is not the easiest process in the world. There are a few programs out there that claim to do this, but most of them fall well short of completing this goal. PDF OCR promises to be different from the others. [...]
[Windows] Get safe and/or direct download links for your downloads with DDownloads
Downloading things off the internet never feels completely safe. This goes double when you download from sites like CNET that make a great deal of money off sneaking in spyware and adware to their installers. Well, now there is a way around it with DDownloads.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Keep your computer running clean with the all-in-one utility Wise Care 365
When you do as much work on the PC as I do, you worry about keeping it clean and running right. That is why I love to find new cleaning utilities. Of course, all-in-one cleaning utilities are about a dime a dozen these days, so I didn’t have much hope [...]
[Windows] Manage all of the fonts stored on your computer with FontFrenzy
Do you have a lot of different fonts on your computer? I know I do! I have way more than what originally came with my system. After all, adding new fonts to your system is fairly simple and painless. However, keeping up with all of these fonts is a different [...]
[Windows] Ashampoo Burning Studio is an all-in-one CD/DVD burning program
I am always on the lookout for great disc burning programs, and Ashampoo is a pretty well-known name when it comes to such software. So when I heard that Ashampoo Burning Studio was out, I couldn’t wait to give it a try. Now let’s see if the wait was worth [...]
[Windows] Best free image editing program — Paint.NET vs GIMP vs Chasys Draw IES vs Photobie
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Digital photos are undoubtedly a huge part of life today. Just last week I was servicing someone’s computer who had already built up a library of literally thousands of photos in just one year. I know many other people who have similar amounts and even more photos on their computers [...]
Read More »[Windows] Manipulate large text files with SWEAT
Do you find yourself needing a way to quickly edit and explore text? For example, have you ever needed a way to extract keywords from large amounts of text? If so, SWEAT may be your new best friend. This is a text manipulation utility that makes editing text quick and [...]
[Windows] Automatically change your wallpaper with Wallpaper Change Scheduler
If you’re like me, you like a fresh background every once in a while. Looking at the same one day in and day out gets kind of boring. That being said, if you’re like me you are also too lazy to go in and change it daily. Well, now you [...]
[Windows] Easily move and copy files to your Dropbox with Click2Public
Do You want an easy way to share files with Dropbox? Would you like to be able to right-click on something and share it publicly with just the click of a button? Well Click2Public is for you. This is a program that actually adds context menus to Windows Explorer. This [...]
More info leaks on the next version of Windows, ‘Windows Blue’
Even if Windows 8 was only just officially released 2 months ago, whispers about its successor are already being heard. The project is being called “Windows Blue” and is expected to be launched in the summer of next year.
Microsoft appears to be moving away from its usual release cycle [...]
Read More »[Windows] Readefine is an excellent program for reading RSS feeds and syncing with Google Reader
Google Reader is pretty popular. When it comes to RSS readers, most people like using it. However, the interface can sometimes leave a bit to be desired. What if you could use your Google Reader on your desktop and make it look better too? Well, this is possible if you [...]
[Windows] Easily resize multiple images at once using drag + drop with VarieDrop
Do you store a lot of pictures on your computer? Better yet, do you need to resize a bunch of pictures to the exact same dimensions? If so, VarieDrop is the perfect tool for you. This is a program that actually lets you batch resize and convert your images. However, [...]
[Windows] Edit your pictures for free with PixelSwapper
There is no lack of picture editors on the internet; that is for sure. Since there are so many to choose from, I typically only pay attention to the ones that are free. After all, why should I pay top dollar for a program that I can get for free [...]
[Windows] Rip DVDs and Blu-rays to MKV with Leawo Blu-ray to MKV Converter
Have you ever wanted to convert your Blu-ray and DVD discs in MKV videos? Well now you can with Leawo Blu-ray to MKV Converter. The program gives you the ability to rip and convert all of your Blu-ray and DVD discs into MKV videos for playback on other devices. [...]
[Windows] Rip DVDs and Blu-Rays, and bypass DRM protection with DVDFab HD Decrypter
There are various reasons that one would want to rip their DVD, Blu-Ray, or HD-DVD. Whatever your reasons may be, you will be happy to know there are programs out there that allow you to rip DVDs, Blu-Rays, and HD-DVDs. DVDFab HD Decrypter is a freeware program that does just [...]
[Windows] Convert video files between popular formats with Eusing Free Video Converter
Video converters are extremely useful in this day and age. After all, we all have about 100 devices that can play videos, and about 99 of those all play videos in a different format. So the videos you have on your computer probably won’t work on another device…unless you convert [...]
[Windows] Create beautiful collages and digital scrapbooks with PearlMountain Picture Collage Maker
There is definitely no lack of collage makers for you to choose from on the internet. Some are free, and others you have to pay for. It has always been my experience, in terms of collage makers, that the paid versions tend to work better. Today, we are reviewing just [...]
[Windows] Display and customize the date and time right on your desktop with DS Clock
Keeping up with the date and time on your PC is nothing new. I mean, you can easily view this kind of information in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. On top of that, there is no shortage of digital display clocks that you can download for your desktop [...]
[Windows] Makeover your photos with just the click of a button with Arcsoft Perfect365
Have you ever wanted to add makeup to your photos with the click of a button? Can’t say I have…but I guess there is a market out there for this kind of software. In truth, Arcsoft Perfect365 Standard is kind of like a photo editor. However, instead of “editing” the [...]
[Windows] Cut or split your audio files with My Audio Cutter
Finding good audio editing software can be hard. I mean, there are a lot of them out there, but they don’t always do what you want them to. This goes double if you are trying to use a free version. Although My Audio Cutter is not free, it looks to [...]
[Windows] Read, create, and edit PDFs with Nitro PDF Reader
Trying to locate a good PDF reader is more difficult than it really should be. Every time I think I have come across a good one, I am hit with limitations and watermarks. Well, Nitro PDF Reader promises that it is different. The program says that you can create, edit [...]
[Windows] Scan your computer for leftover, invalid, and junk registries with Advanced Registry Clear
If you install a lot of programs to your computer (like me), then you need a simple way to manage your registry files. Every program that you install on your computer will create a registry file, and even after you delete a program it will usually leave something behind. That [...]
[Windows] Foto2Avi is a video editor and converter in one program; it can not only convert videos but also turn photos into videos
There are a ton of different video editors and video converters on the market today. With so many to choose from, it is hard to find the right one. Every time I turn around, there is another one released. This time, I came across Foto2Avi. I have heard of [...]
Dell warned Microsoft that Windows 8 and Windows RT naming scheme is confusing
I’d like to start with a short breakdown of the current Windows 8 offerings: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, and Windows RT. The first three are compatible with Intel chipsets while RT is only available on ARM-based devices. Windows RT can run a basic version of Office [...]
Read More »Microsoft: It can take up to 2 weeks to understand Windows 8
When Windows 8 first released, many problems with it stemmed from the simple fact that people were just not used to it. It’s hard to blame them when so much has changed. Even usability experts agree that it’s a mess. But according to data that Microsoft has been automatically collecting, [...]
Read More »[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] Convert PDFs to PowerPoints (PPT, PPTX) with Simpo PDF to PowerPoint Converter
There are a lot of programs out there that can turn things into PDF files? What about changing PDF files into something else? For example, what if you want to convert your PDF files into PowerPoints? Well, now you can with Simpo PDF to PowerPoint Converter.[...]
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Read More »[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] Make photo collages with the help of Artensoft Photo Collage Maker
Have you ever wanted to turn one of your pictures into a collage of other pictures you own? Well wish no more! Now with Artensoft Photo Collage Maker you can turn any of your pictures into completely different works of art made up of…well…other pictures.[...]
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Read More »[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] RecordMax Burning Studio is a fully featured CD/DVD burning program
Creating CDs is something that a lot of people use their computers for. Maybe you are trying to back up your pictures, documents and important information on a disc. Perhaps you are trying to make your own music CDs or create a DVD. Regardless of what you are trying to [...]