Software Friends
The software on this page has been evaluated by one or more members of The Informer Newsletter staff. We evaluate full versions of the software only, so that our conclusions are made on the exact same software you may be purchasing.
When you are looking for a file on your PC, don't you just hate having to wait for the thing to load the program that opens that type of document or file only to see it isn't what you were looking for? I know it annoys me to tears some days. Explorer view gives you a preview of over 30 file types, without that annoying wait for it to open! Documents, pictures, audio/video files. Your time is valuable, why waste it by not using Explorer View?
Having an anti-virus program on your PC is good. Using a firewall on your PC is great. But unfortunately, those are no longer enough to keep your precious PC investment safe from all of the internet nasties that are out there trying to get in to your PC. Computer Security Tool closes the holes left vulnerable by firewalls and anti-virus software. From the network administrators, to the home user...protect your computer from those who want to hack in and make your life miserable.
Accidental deletions, internet nasties, sudden crashes. It's happened to all of us and we have all lost data to them. Recover My Files can save your files and data and help you recover what you have lost. Backups are priceless, but when it's too late to back up, then Recover My Files can be just as priceless.
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You know you have a bunch of photos around that are so good....except for the lighting could be better, the focus was a little off or something there that keeps the photo from being great. Paint Shop Pro version 9 can fix it! Paint Shop Pro V9 is packed with so many features, your photo's potential is only limited by your own imagination!
Acoustica Audio Converter Pro converts your audio formats into what you need, whether you are an audio pro or a home hobbyist! Rip your CDs, turn those huge .wav files into compressed MP3s and Audio Converter Pro's batch conversion feature lets you convert entire folders with one click! A must have for anyone who uses audio files!
System Suite is the one utility your PC needs to run smoothly and safely. With VCOM SystemSuite you can improve system performance, protect your system against viruses and from hackers, diagnose computer problems, recover lost data, protect against email spam, and much, much more without having to learn how to use several different software packages!
Video Studio has gotten even better with the introduction of version 8! With the number of people buying into digital video cameras, only to find that doing anything with them other than transferring them to VHS is painstaking work, Video Studio 8 now makes editing your videos just about as much fun as it was to shoot them! Wizards to help you and more than 700 effects to add zing to your home videos! Optional plugins for sharing your video on enabled mobile phones, in MPEG 4 format and even in Dolby® Digital AC-3 audio!!
Whether you live in a hurricane prone area or just enjoy tracking nature's fury, Eye Of The Storm is the way to keep track of and prepare for the worst Mother Nature can dish out! Interactive maps, automatically downloaded active storm information, and tons of info on 2,000 historical storms!
Magic Media gives you the power to tackle your media files with speed and ease. Use Media Magic to organize your files with its thumbnail explorer and edit your images with the many, many editing features including advanced features like feathering and antialias...and many more!
Zoom Magic is the tool you need for magnifying portions of your screen for more precise editing or for those who have difficulty with small print. No more squinting at your screen or nose prints from getting too close! Need a screen capture fast? Zoom Magic can do that too!
Checklist v 2.0.3 is a powerful time and task management tool. Instead of straining YOUR brain trying to remember everything that you need to accomplish, let Checklist remember it for you!
1 Click DVD Copy lets you simply and quickly copy your DVD movies to a backup disc! No complicated jumping through hoops to get a clean, high quality DVD movie. The perfect companion for your DVD burner.
Firetrust Email Security' Benign stops malicious emails in their tracks! Before you open your mail, Benign is there stripping out malicious codes and stopping other internet nasties from possibly infecting your computer, best of all, without affecting your email a bit! Benign also has the ability to neutralize "web bugs" which give the sender a notification that its email has reached a valid email box, resulting in more junk mail to you.
Firetrust Email Security's MailWasher Pro now supports AOL, IMAP, POP3 and Hotmail/MSN mail! Be rid of SPAM in whatever kind of email program you use in just a few minutes! Setting up MailWasher Pro is a snap. And best of all, you don't have to change from your familiar email client to be SPAM free!
DreamQuest Software Discover our most popular card game! Suitable for novices or card sharks, our award-winning favorite will give you a real challenge. Use various practice options and tutorials to learn complex strategies or take on Master-level computer players right away. Choose from Partnership, Cutthroat, Mirror, or Navy variations.
Carolina Road Software Living Scenes Jigsaw Puzzle gives you hours of pleasure as you solve puzzles of scenes that come alive as you put them together. You can even use your own pictures to create puzzles!
Skerryvore Software, Ltd. Create your own customizable calendars with Simply Calendars. Add your own pictures into one of 6 styles to make a calendar for any year after 1582! Ideal for making personalized gifts for family and friends!
Mystik Media Blaze Media Pro 5.01 is an all in one audio/video editor, playlist, conversion tool, with many features to support your audio and video editing, construction and processing needs! Blaze Media Pro can even let you finally convert all of your vinyl records and cassettes into digital formats for editing! You can even convert still images into a video presentation, and much much more. This is your multimedia dream program.
SpamButcher If you hate spam in your inbox, then you will love Spam Butcher. Filter out between 95 and 98% of the spam arriving in your inbox. You always have the option to restore an email and read it to ensure nothing important gets filtered out. Let Spam Butcher take care of your inbox for you!
Unlimited Interactive Desktops, Inc. Voice Studio is more than a voice typing program, Voice Studio actually takes your commands, finds files and activates programs! Oh, sure, it works as a voice recognition typing program, but it does so much more! Voice Studio can make computing easier for the beginner and it can simplify and save time for the more advanced users.
CocoHolo Software Keep-O-Key makes managing your passwords a snap. Avoid the use of one password for everything by keeping them all stored in one place. Keep-O-Key can also generate totally random passwords for even better security. No more easy to guess passwords.
Custom Solutions Text Cleanup 2.0 lets you easily and quickly clean up badly formatted text, such as that in many times forwarded emails. You want to pass something along to your friends but hate spending hours backspacing over the << bullets? No more of that, just paste the entire text into Text Cleanup and it will remove all of that instantly!
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