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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

TuneUp Utilities


             Going through an uninstallation process does not always get the job properly done. Most of the times files with no further use are left behind and registries can get broken or invalid. However, there are specially designed applications like TuneUp Utilities that help you clean the computer for a little extra boost in performance.

A quick and easy cleaning process

Right from the start, the application undergoes a “1-Click Maintenance” to scan several areas of your PC for errors. Your registries, broken shortcuts, programs, browsers, as well as the status of your hard disk drive are but a few of the areas put under the scope.

It is not mandatory to go through the process mentioned above, with the possibility to cancel it, but it is recommended that you don't, seeing how there's nothing to lose but junk files. Once issues are detected, you gain access to a list that points out the problem and what file is causing it. Depending on your system's health status, the scan and clean procedures can take a few seconds up to several minutes.


Cleverly organized interface

When finally reaching the main window, you find all available tools cleverly stored in tabs. The dashboard offers brief details on your PC performance, health and maintenance level, with the possibility to trigger actions or switch between economy, standard or turbo mode.

Tabs that follow give you the possibility to manage startup programs or uninstall them, fix registries, and even have your hard disk drive cleaned for a little extra free space, with the cleanup potential showing you how much you can gain back.

Have known issues fixed

What's more, you can fix known system issues by choosing from a list of available possibilities that include important icons no longer being displayed, desktop and taskbar not working, installer related issues and a lot more. In addition, you can bring back deleted files from nearly any storage device connected to your computer, given it is not strongly damaged.


Schedule cleaning processes

Advanced users will also feel at home using this applications, as there is a great number of highly configurable options. All available functions can be viewed and accessed from the “All Functions” tab. Furthermore, nearly all of them can further be customized from the settings menu. Here you can also set the application to automatically keep your computer clean while you're away, for instance.

In conclusion

On an ending note, TuneUp Utilities deserves, by far, to sit at the winners table, not only for the amount of tools it provides, but also for efficiency. Nearly all areas can be customized to suit various needs, and the way this is made available lets both beginners and experienced users quickly get accommodated. Don't hesitate to give it a try whether or not your PC shows signs of weakness.



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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Nitro PDF Reader


                       Nitro's new free PDF reader takes the key features that you want in a PDF reader, a familiar interface, and smooth functionality and combines them into an eminently usable program that doesn't get in between you and your documents. Nitro has turned the free PDF alternative business model on its ear by providing you with a smart selection of watermark-free editing, drag-and-drop PDF creation, and tabbed PDF reading.



Publisher's Description


Nitro PDF Reader allows you to create PDF files from over 300 different formats. Comment, review, and collaborate. Fill and save PDF forms. Extract text and images. Add a scanned image of your signature and use QuickSign to electronically sign and return documents in seconds. Nitro Reader utilizes the Microsoft Office-style Ribbon interface, The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) allows you to create an easily accessible group of shortcuts to the tools you use most frequently. Nitro Reader offers navigation panes, including Pages, Bookmarks, Comments, Output, Signatures, and Attachments, allowing for easy navigation of larger documents, and providing a central location for additional content.


Hotspot Shield


        Hotspot Shield is a free tool and service that lets you connect to the Internet via Virtual Private Network (VPN). Hotspot Shield is mainly geared toward those who want a more secure connection when accessing the Internet from public Wi-Fi hotspots.


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Pros

Value: Hotspot Shield is one of the largest free VPN services in the world. Though the free version is ad-supported, the paid Elite tier comes at an affordable price, with cross-platform support.
Customizable: Hotspot Shield allows you to connect from other countries. This not only helps to shield your connection origins, but it also potentially lets you access content that's available only from certain global regions.

Control: Hotspot Shield's dashboard gives you an overview of the protection status and data speeds for both uploads and downloads, allowing you to monitor your connection performance.

Cons

Ad disruptive: Hotspot Shield Free occasionally shows up as a pop-up or header on the top of your browser. While this window may be closed, it does become rather tedious to have to close it every time.