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WinZip has been one of the most popular file compression software over the years and it continues to be a successful program to this date due to a combination between an intuitive, easy to use interface and high performance. Another version of WinZip has been released recently and it seems like it went through some changes in terms of looks and functionality, reason why it caught the attention of many.

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There are many software alternatives for cutting mp3 files, some free like Audacity, some a little bit expensive, such as Sound Forge. However, there are some online tools that allow you to cut your mp3 files, free and fast. Want to create a ringtone fast? You can to trim your favorite song? mp3cut.net will allow you to cut any mp3 file with ease, in a matter of seconds.

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Hard Drive PowerwashHard Drive Powerwash is a nifty utility that will clean up any of your drives, network or local, from all the file clutter.  It features an extensive check-up on more than over 50 unnecessary file types, removing them from your virtual space, for good. Additionally, Hard Drive Powerwash also cleans up your internet trails, from every major web browser, with ease.

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Have you ever tried to restore a large database using phpMyAdmin or other tools and recieve an error message that the sql is too big? Well, if you are a webmaster, you encountered this problem at least once, I know I was. So, what’s the solution? Split the SQL database file in several smaller files, for a faster and more efficient db restore.

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auslogics_systeminfoWhen it comes to useful tools it’s not wonder that Auslogics comes into our minds. Auslogics spoiled us with some very useful tools and what can I say, we are still spoiled. Now, let’s get to today’s tool, Auslogics System Information. So what’s special about this tool? Well, for starters it tells you everything you know about the computer, then it tells you everything about your computer and lastly, i think it tells you everything about your computer.

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subdude_subtitle_renamerI think everybody knows that adding external subtitles to a movie can become boring and slow-ish, especially when you need to rename every subtitle to match the name of the movie file, so your player can pick it up automatically. Either that or add the external subtitle manually within your video player. Fortunately, there are some tools that can ease up our multimedia experience and one of those tools is SubDude.

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netstatsI think the title speaks for itself, but let’s get a bit more into detail. Simple Internet Tools are a bunch of freeware tools that can make your networking/internet life easier, either as an admin or just a wannabe poweruser. Simple Internet Tools has a little more than all the basic applications and I assure you, it’s everything you need under one flag, easy to use, free to take. Now, let’s get to the components..

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save_imagesLet’s say you like a avatar/screensaver/wallpaper website alot and you are into the funny pictures. That website has a funny category of course, with lots and lots of avatars or whatever images you can imagine. Now, you want to save all those images but you find it boring and frustrating to right click on every image and click “Save Image As”. Fortunately, Firefox comes with a add-on that can capture all the images from a given web page within 1 click. Still with me?

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