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A few years back Apple introduced Spaces with OS X 10.5 (Leopard). These were, in essence, virtual desktops. Spaces allows you to create multiple desktops, so basically it’s like having multiple monitors, but without the monitors. Some people knock Apple for their OS and say that it is gimmicky etc.... Read more
Windows 7 is relatively old now. After all, the next iteration of Microsoft’s operating system will be Windows 10. Although Microsoft skipped on the Windows 9 name, Windows 10 will apparently be an amalgam of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Well, from a GUI perspective anyway. Personally, I do... Read more
If you love Windows and just can’t wait for the final public release of Windows 10 then don’t worry Windows 10 Technical Preview is here and available to download and install at your leisure. Microsoft made the OS available for download recently and it’s available free of charge. If... Read more
If you need an archive manager, then PeaZip is the open source file and archive manager for you. PeaZip can extract most archive formats both from Windows and Unix systems, ranging from mainstream 7Z, RAR, TAR and ZIP files to new formats such as PAQ/LPAQ. PeaZip supports a varied... Read more
Need System Information? Check Out CPU-Z
DesktopSoftware ReviewsWindows October 16, 2014
CPU-Z is a free utility, which gathers information on some of the main devices of your computer system. Information about your CPU, Mainboard, Memory and System can all be gleaned from this lightweight and useful utility. CPU Name and number. Core stepping and process. Core voltage. Internal and external... Read more
Have you ever inadvertently deleted a file or folder that you really needed and just couldn’t figure out a way to recover it? Everyone should have at least one form of backup utility on their Mac, whether that be a Time Machine connected to a NAS drive or a... Read more
Download The Latest Version Of Powerarchiver
DesktopSoftware Reviews September 26, 2014
PowerArchiver is a handy tool that offers hundreds of different features, yet the application remains easy to use, lightweight and fast. Novice users will find a common interface complete with a tutorial and detailed help; while more experienced users can take advantage of full Explorer integration, multiple encryption methods... Read more
Download The Latest Version Of Wireshark
DesktopSoftware Reviews September 21, 2014
Wireshark is the foremost network protocol analyzer that is available and is the de facto standard across many industries and educational institutions. With Wireshark you can undertake deep inspection of hundreds of protocols, with more being added all the time. Wireshark has a Live capture and offline analysis feature. Wireshark... Read more
Worried About Data Loss? Get Lazesoft Mac Data Recovery 2.0
Back Up and RecoveryMacSoftware Reviews September 9, 2014
No matter what computer you own, no doubt you are worried about your data. Whether it is the precious photographs of your entire life or the novel that you have been working on for the last ten years. You want to make sure that your data is safe. But,... Read more
Beyond Compare 4.0.0 Is Now Available!
DesktopSoftware Reviews September 4, 2014
Beyond Compare 4 is the ideal tool for comparing files and folders on your Windows system. The software also allow you to visualize changes in your code and then carefully reconcile them. Beyond Compare Key Features Include: Coampare Files, Folders Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare... Read more
Need To Backup? Get Alcohol 120%
Back Up and RecoverySoftware ReviewsWindows September 2, 2014
Alcohol 120%, is a powerful CD and DVD burning software for Windows, which makes it simple to create backups of DVDs* and CDs. Additionally, the program lets you store your most used CDs as images on your computer, so you can call them up at the click of a button.... Read more
How To Scan Specific Folders For Duplicate Files Using Gemini
DesktopHow ToMacSystem Tuning August 27, 2014
The one thing that I don’t like about using my Mac is the amount of duplicate files I accumulate. I suppose the very same thing happens to me when I use my Windows machine, but because I use my Mac more often, I end up with more duplicates. And... Read more
Data recovery engineers at Kroll Ontrack now do not require physical access to a damaged drive to commence a data recovery operation. Kroll Ontrack has recently released a new version of their Ontrack Remote Data Recovery (RDR) software. The new software comes with an added security bonus for customers.... Read more
I admit that it took me a while to switch over from Windows XP to Vista and then it took me pretty much no time at all to switch back, may I add. But when Windows 7 was released, I was all over it. I don’t really like using... Read more
When you accidentally delete a file on your computer, it can be really frustrating and you feel like a fool. But all is not lost when you accidentally delete an important file that you have been working on. You can recover it with Recuva. This great application is a... Read more
How To Defragment Your Hard Disk Using Defraggler
DesktopHow ToSoftware ReviewsSystem Tuning August 3, 2014
When you make changes on your PC, the data is stored on your hard disk. Anything you are likely to do on your PC, such as using copy, paste, delete and even saving files will result in disk fragmentation. The files that you modify are stored in a separate segment on the hard... Read more
uTorrent is what is known as a BitTorrent client. The client is a piece of software that communicates with other computers via a server. In order to download torrent files, you need a BitTorrent client. There are many different BitTorrent clients available, one of which is uTorrent. This is... Read more
If you need to compare files and folders on your system, then Beyond Compare is the ideal tool for the job. You can compare filesa dn folders, use specialized viewers and a 3-way Merge view. You can even synchronize folders. Beyond Compare lets you quickly and easily compare your files... Read more