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BitComet

BitComet

3 (788)

BitComet is a multi-protocol downloads manager that lets you share and download files on the Internet, no matter whether it's an HTML link, remote FTP connections, or a P2P download platform with BitTorrent protocol, which is its main feature. As a downloads manager, it makes a queue of files. You can download them one at a time or simultaneously, play multimedia files before the download is finished, download files by sections, and set up automatic restarts so downloads continue where they left off. As a torrent manager, its features are wide-ranging. It can open Magnet Links automatically and launch trackers for your own uploads, besides many other optimizing characteristics, to download many files at the same time using different protocols and maximum efficiency.

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FlashGet

AamazeSoft

4 (507)

Are you tired of trying to download any file and when it's nearly finished, it crashes? FlashGet is a download manager that's here to help you. FlashGet was created to speed up your downloads by optimizing your bandwidth (just be careful if you share your connection). How does it work? FlashGet creates a multiconnection on your PC and it joins them, so the download process is much faster (up to 300%). It also includes other options that are commonly found in other download managers such as categories, drag&drop, etc. It even supports customizable skins and settings. The program is totally free although it does display a banner in its main window.

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Krita

The Krita Team

4 (1011)

Krita is a program focused mainly on digital painting, although you can also use it to retouch photos or even edit vector images. Initially made for Linux as part of the KDE and included in Calligra Suite, the first stable version for Windows was launched in May 2014 and offers all the power of the previous versions in a Windows environment. The interface is influenced both by Adobe products and by digital drawing applications like Corel, so any Photoshop user can quickly familiarize him or herself with the program. It includes a wide array of brushes and strokes, the ability to work with layers, support for the majority of the most common image formats, cropping, vector modification, color palette management, and various retouching assistants. The best thing about Krita is that it's a free program under the GNU license. A more than worthy alternative to GIMP, the free image editor par excellence.

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TeamViewer

TeamViewer

2 (1049)

TeamViewer is a comprehensive and advanced software solution that enables remote access, support and real-time collaboration between users on different devices and operating systems. This tool has established itself as a market leader in remote control apps, being used by millions around the world to solve technical problems, provide support and work efficiently, regardless of distance. TeamViewer enables secure, encrypted connections between computers and other devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Users can control and manage the remote device as if they were sitting in front of it, enabling tasks such as software setup, problem diagnosis, file transfer and project collaboration. Moreover, TeamViewer includes chat, videoconferencing and voice call features, easing remote communication and teamwork. One of TeamViewer's highlights is its support of a wide range of operating systems and devices. The program is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, enabling connections between devices with different platforms and ensuring optimal operation. In addition, TeamViewer has a portable version that does not require any installation, facilitating its use in emergency situations or external equipment. Security is a fundamental aspect in TeamViewer, since it guarantees the protection of the data and privacy of its users. To that end, the software uses end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication, which prevents unauthorized access and ensures the integrity of connections. Finally, TeamViewer offers several customization and configuration options, so users can adapt its functions and features according to their needs and preferences.

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SlimBrowser

FlashPeak

4 (690)

SlimBrowser is a lite web browser that makes surfing the Internet an interesting and refreshing task. This application is based on Internet Explorer, although it adds many more options and features. Furthermore it works really well and it doesn't consume a lot of resources, what makes it a good choice if your computer is not very powerful. Tab browsing, fast search, web groups, pop-up blocker,... In short, a good and free web browser that suits your needs.

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EagleGet

EagleGet

3 (1098)

EagleGet is a download manager that can be fully integrated with all of the major browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. The program improves upon the default browser managers by speeding up downloads with its multitasking technology. It also supports HTTPS, FTP, MMS and RTSP. It integrates with your browser, so you just have to click on a link for the download to be added to the EagleGet download list. You can also download YouTube videos by clicking on an icon that automatically appears on all the videos. This feature can be used to download as many videos as you wish simultaneously. You can easily keep up to date with the progress of your downloads thanks to the programme's information bar, which is always visible in the upper left corner of your screen and shows the speed of all your current downloads. EagleGet is an interesting download accelerator that allows you to download your favorite videos from YouTube and is compatible with all the major browsers.

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PeaZip

PeaZip

3 (995)

PeaZip is a file compression and decompression tool that supports a number of different formats and introduces a new one: a pea file. This extension is an acronym for pack, encrypt, authenticate. Pea is an open-source format that is able to archive, compress, and divide any document into volumes in just one click. What's more, it supports integrity checks and encryption with authentication. The tool can work with more than 150 file formats including ACE, ARJ, CAB, DMG, ISO, LHA, RAR, UDF and ZIPX. In addition, it can convert files to 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, *PAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ, TAR, UPX, WIM, XZ, and ZIP. PeaZip is a free open-source tool with a drag and drop interface, a robust encryption system, a password generate, a duplicate identifier, and a file deletion system, as well as a number of different characteristics that make it one of the best options for working with compressed files.

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Vuze

Azureus Software, Inc.

3 (908)

From the creators of azureus, we receive Vuze, a piece of software which put in our hands a huge amount of High Definition Videos and other kind of media. Taking advantage of the power of the Azureus community, Vuze lets us use azureus as we used to do until now, but we will find more and exciting features. From now on, we will be able to enjoy a huge catalog of High Definition downloads, well organized just clicking the 'home' tab. We will be able to see in a different way the download process, at the same time we see latest releases sent by other users. Furthermore, Some companies are now launching their releases throughout this P2P net, so we will be the first who see them. Download and watch the trailers of the coming games and movies, and continue sharing files as you used to do with Azureus. A great idea, a great program. Don't hesitate, join the Vuze community.

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GIMP

GIMP

4 (1090)

GIMP is an open source image- and photo-editing app, thanks to which you can edit anything you want with a range of high-quality tools. In addition to retouching photos, this program also offers all the tools you need to create your own professional-quality illustrations from scratch. When it comes to creating unique illustrations, GIMP offers a range of tools that will probably be familiar to most users: brush, pencil, clone, marker, smudge, airbrush, and so on. In addition, users can customize their brush set to suit their needs and preferences. Photo-retouching also offers a lot of tools. From the menus at the top, you can quickly access color, brightness, and saturation adjustments, white balance, exposure, and much more. All these features can be used to give a more professional and polished touch to any photograph. The general features offered by GIMP are similar to other popular image editors: layers, alpha channels, document history, selection and transformation tools, masks, gradients, and so on. Thanks to this and the fact that the program's interface is very intuitive, it's easy to get the hang of things. There are also tons of tutorials available on GIMP's official website. Some interesting tools on GIMP worth highlighting include the ability to convert images between different formats, process batches of files, compose vector images, and edit animated graphic formats. In addition, all these features can be extended by installing plugins; there are more than 100 to choose from, and they're all completely free. GIMP can work with virtually all current image formats, such as BMP, GIF, JPEG, MNG, PCX, PNG, PSD, PS, PDF, TIFF, TGA, SVG, and XPM. In addition, its fragmented interface is particularly useful, since you can move the floating windows at any time to adapt the layout to your preferences. Or, if you prefer, you can return to the classic layout, which makes the interface as similar as possible to other programs with which you're more familiar.

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PuTTY

Simon Tatham

3 (1068)

PuTTY is the most widely used Telnet and SSH client in the world. With it, you can remotely control a device with Linux OS in your local network or in any another, as long as you have the access credentials and the device supports remote command execution. Via PuTTY, you can remotely run a terminal and execute commands on another device. To access it, all you need is an IP address, port, username, and password. If everything works correctly, you will be able to execute commands on that device. To ease the remote control of other devices, PuTTY lets you save the data of the devices to which you connect and add a name to them. This means that, after opening the program, you will be able to log in directly to the device you want to control. PuTTY is completely free and open-source. This leads to alternative programs based on its code, such as KiTTY, which add additional features. If you want to send commands or control a device remotely with the terminal, do not hesitate to download PuTTY here.

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CrashPlan

Code42

5 (904)

CrashPlan is a tool that automatically creates backups of your most important files and documents by encrypting and uploading them to the cloud. It keeps your documents safe and sound and always within reach. Once you set the program up, it creates a backup of selected folders and files at least once a day. This way, if something ever happens to your computer, you can access those files and recover them without a problem. The number of files you can back up is basically infinite, since you can use this free version indefinitely as long as it's for personal use only. Unlike similar services, CrashPlan lets you create backups directly on other computers or devices, like an external hard drive, so you can have the same backup at home and at work. There's also an app for iPhone and Android devices that lets you manage your account from your mobile device, no matter where you are. You can even access some of the saved content from it. CrashPlan is extremely useful if you have important files you couldn't bear to lose. A virus or a simple accident could destroy important documents; it's important to back things up in the cloud.

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Canva

Canva

5 (933)

Canva is a very popular image and video creation and editing tool among content creators for social networks. Its multiple functionalities make it possible for you to find all kinds of tools that you can use to create impressive posts and edit your photographs. Canva for PC has a clean and easy-to-use interface, and the first time you open the app, you'll see a tutorial that will show you everything it has to offer. Its tools allow you to do everything from creating posts for any social network to editing photos, videos, and even creating a whiteboard where you can place all kinds of GIFs and icons. Canva also has an extensive gallery with tons of filters and other elements, although some require money. This program is free, but if you're interested in its paid features, you can subscribe. But don't worry: the free version of Canva offers many interesting features, although it also adds the program's watermark to your creations. On the other hand, Canva is an app that allows you to be as creative as you want while also providing you with a series of customizable templates so you can make professional-looking projects. Download Canva here.

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Kodi

Team Kodi

3 (624)

It's getting more and more common to have a multimedia center on your PC to play videos and music using a nice and easy-to-use interface that comes with an elegant browsing system to use with your TV. Kodi (previously known as "XBMC") is a free, open-source, and multiplatform media center, which lets you play all of your multimedia content with the advantage of being able to install add-ons from a huge collection of plug-ins created by its user community. The program can also play all types of video, audio, and image files, with the bonus of automatically cataloging your libraries so that every movie or TV series has its own cover, duration, and other relevant information extracted from different specialized websites such as IMDB or Filmaffinity. The player's true potential comes from the ability to install all kinds of plug-ins that add all sorts of additional functions, from automatic subtitle downloads to extra modules for viewing YouTube videos, even external programs such as Torrent clients to download files or streaming services.

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IZArc

Ivan Zahariev

4 (765)

Sometimes you need to compress files because they are too big to share throughout internet and if you compress them they become really smaller and faster to transfer. IZarc is an easy-to-use, free and fast compression tool that can help converting those big files into smaller ones. Although you can think IZarc is not an important program, when you'll try it you'll realize that it works pretty well and it offers the same features than other expensive solutions. It supports 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ, B64, BH, BIN, BZ2, BZA, C2D, CAB, CDI, CPIO, DEB, ENC, GCA, GZ, GZA, HA, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LIB, LZH, MDF, MBF, MIM, NRG, PAK, PDI, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TAZ, TBZ, TGZ, TZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, YZ1, Z, ZIP and ZOO. It supports several decompression options, drag and drop and some tools to find out passwords for protected files.

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Undelete 360

File Recovery

5 (1052)

Undelete 360 is the aplication you need to recover recently deleted or uninstalled files. No matter the disk they were stored in. Undelete 360 will analyse the drive you'll choose, no matter if it's a pendrive, a memory card, a removable USB HD, the HD itself or even the digital camera. The program will feature a list of recently deleted files and you'll only have to select the ones you want to recover and it will have it recovered. Undelete 360 can be very interesting, specially when you'll feel annoyed by that error and you'll need to recover some files.

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Stuffit Standard

Smith Micro Software

5 (898)

Stuffit Standard is one of the best compressors on the market – not just for its incredible compression rates (in some cases nearly 98% of the file size) but for its features, which bring an added value to the program. One of the program's most remarkable features is its image compression, which can reduce the size of a JPEG photo up to 30% without noticeable quality loss. Among the formats supported by Stuffit Standard are some unusual ones, like SITX, SIT, and TAR. Additionally, it lets you compress files by just dragging and dropping files into its interface. Stuffit Standard can also make backups and send them directly to an FTP, and code files through 512-bit algorithms.

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MiniTool ShadowMaker

MiniTool Ltd

3 (934)

MiniTool ShadowMaker is a Windows program with which you can make different backups and protect the files saved on your PC. Having a tool like this is always important, as it will help you keep all your data safe and avoid possible losses from a software or hardware failure. The interface in MiniTool ShadowMaker is quite intuitive, and this is something to appreciate in programs of this kind. At the top part of the screen you'll have a toolbar where you observe the different functions represented with icons. One of the most outstanding things about this program is that you can select at any time which files you want to back up. Thus you'll save the important information without having to do a full PC backup. In addition, the backups you make will be updated to save space on your drive. Another option in MiniTool ShadowMaker is that you can sync all your files or schedule how often you want to do each backup. This means you don't have do anything yourself to make sure your files are protected. Whether they're docs, pics, videos, or audio, everything will be safe and available when you need it. Another interesting feature in MiniTool ShadowMaker is that the program lets you create a bootable USB to make restoring your operating system simpler. Thanks to this feature, in minutes you'll have your own launch system to restore a previous version.

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Wise Data Recovery

Wise Cleaner

3 (829)

Wise Data Recovery is a free program designed to help you recover files that you may have accidentally deleted, or that disappeared mysteriously from your hard drive or USB memory. It doesn't matter what you've lost - photographs, text documents, or emails that have been 'permanently' erased and marked as empty space by your operating system are all eligible for recovery with this program. This tool is very easy to use, you can find a list of all the files you thought you'd lost with just a click. The list includes information about the deleted files' status, letting you know if each one is recoverable, or lost forever. Wise Data Recovery searches and recovers lost information quickly, precisely, and securely, no matter what kind of drive it's accessing. Thanks to this program, you'll be able to find your files, whether they be in a hard drive, USB, camera memory card, or other extractable device. Once you've seen the list, you can use a file search to filter the results by extension: images, documents, audio, video, compressed files, or email. And, if you remember the name of a given file, you can search by that as well. There's no longer any reason to get scared when you can't find a file, or empty the recycling bin 'by accident'.

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MiniTool Power Data Recovery

MiniTool Ltd

4 (1025)

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a program for recovering damaged information or information you thought you had lost from any hard drive, USB drive, or storage device. Best of all, you can do so without any prior knowledge; all you have to do is follow the steps on the screen. Using MiniTool Power Data Recovery is very simple. First, choose the device you want to scan for the files you want to recover. You can select a removable device or any of the hard drives that you have connected to your computer. You can even select specific folders on a hard drive. Then, simply wait for the program to finish its analysis. After a few minutes, MiniTool Power Data Recovery will show you a list of all the files and folders you can try to recover. You can see each item's name, size, creation date, and last modification date. Simply select the ones you want to recover and click on 'save.' One of the strengths of MiniTool Power Data Recovery is the wide variety of files that you can recover with it. This program is compatible with virtually all video, image, and text formats, as well as with most compressed files and even email files. MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a very useful tool, thanks to which you can attempt to recover damaged files and documents in a matter of minutes. Best of all, thanks to its simple interface, anyone can do it.

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WinZip

WinZip

2 (661)

WinZip is the most known compressor over the net, and it is not because of luck but because it is easy to use and it has a lot of options we can perform with just one click. It supports several compression formats, such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, XXencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC. It also allows you manage your files with your own favorite folder. A very good feature is that it allows its use with an antivirus without having to decompress all the files for scanning them. You can also integrate winzip in the contextual menus, so you will only have to click right button on any file to compress/decompress it, what is really interesting and saves a lot of time. It compresses and decompresses files in a few seconds with a highly remarkable accuracy.

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Disk Drill

508 Software

5 (859)

Disk Drill Windows Data Recovery is an easy-to-use tool that helps you recover those files that you’ve deleted by mistake and that need to go back to your hard drive. The program works with music, videos, text documents and any other misplaced file. The best feature of program is that it works with your system’s hard drive, but it can also recover elements from devices plugged into your PC such as USBs, picture and video cameras, and memory cards. Disk Drill Windows Data Recovery can recover your files regardless of whether they were accidentally misplaced, a virus erased all its information or if the file was damaged by an unexpected restart. After a complete scan, the program shows you the missing files that can be recovered. Disk Drill Windows Data Recovery also makes sure that you don’t ever lose the files again. The 'recovery chamber' registers the metadata for the files you eliminate so you can always recover them if you ever need them back, without having to scan the system again.

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SyncToy

Microsoft Corporation

3 (715)

SyncToy is an utility designed by Microsoft that allows you to synchronize two folders in an easy and fast way. Until today, the fact of having two computers and need some files in both two was a problem, but now on, thanks to SyncToy you can step that problem in a snap. Easy and intuitive interface that optimizes the time, so the user will be able to keep two folders in the same status. Copy, move, rename, eliminate files with no problems by using SyncToy. Forget the files you have modified and the ones you have to copy, SyncToy will do it for you, because nowadays w ave digital cameras, pen drives, other computer, removable drives,... and sometimes we need to have them synchronized, but now you don't have to remember which and where you have to copy. SyncToy will update the folders, copy files and rename the files that have been already renamed in the original folder. It's easy and safe, it's really good.

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Uranium Backup

Nanosystems Srl

4 (990)

Uranium Backup is a free application for Windows that lets you back up your files in a couple quick and easy steps. You can create several different profiles for copying (backup sets) that includes various sources and different destinations. The possible destinations for these copies, in addition to a folder on your computer, could be an FTP server, a CD/DVD or tape, or a compressed version in the form of a ZIP file. You can do the backups manually or schedule them to run once or periodicially. This all makes Uranium Backup a great option that you can rely on to safely back up your files.

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AlZip

EST Soft Corp.

5 (936)

AlZip is the latest addition to the family of programs from Altools. With Alzip, you can unzip over 36 different file formats. The program is capable of opening CD disk images, like ISO and BIN, as well as CD virtual drives like LCD. On the flip side, you can create ALZ archives with unlimited size, something ideal for storing RAW-formatted video. AlZip allows you to easily create extractable files, divide them into parts, and add password protection. The application is so comprehensive that it even includes a utility to recover a lost or forgotten password. Some other interesting features include the capacity to integrate with the Windows operating system and with some antivirus programs, as well as the ability to repair damaged ZIP files. The version for personal use is completely free and has no time limit on its use.

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R-Studio

Posit

3 (714)

Have you mistakenly deleted any important file from your PC? Has a virus entered your system and it has deleted important information? Have you deleted those photos your friend gave you to store safely? Don't worry, you may recover them by using R-Studio. R-Studio is an utility for Windows that recovers files already deleted from the HD by searching for the files in the H and recovering the information that remains in it. It offers you a lot of features, so the searching of he files, photos and information will be easier and you can even recover files from an external HD or a disc image. If you need to recover important data from your HD, R-Studio can be a good choice.

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Bandizip

Bandisoft

4 (592)

Bandizip is a file compressor and extractor that is lightweight and effective, with which you can reduce large files in minutes. Its ZIP algorithm is very fast and supports multi-core work, so speed will not be a problem. It allows users to create Zip, ZipX, TAR, TGZ, 7Z and EXE files, but decompresses almost all formats, including RAR and ISO. Its simple interface is very similar to most programs of this type, and users simply have to select files and drag them to the program in order to create a compressed file. Users can also select the compressed folder and choose the files they want to extract. The program is integrated within the context menu of Windows Explorer so users can extract or compress files quickly without opening the application.

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OpenShot Video Editor

Openshot

2 (575)

OpenShot Video Editor is an open-source video editor that lets you create quality compositions using images, and audio and video files. The editor is easy to use and very versatile as it has a wide range of compatible formats. OpenShot Video Editor provides you with unlimited tracks for your edits to seem natural, so it's easy to start putting together videos. After importing the files you need, all you have to do is arrange the different videos, photos, or sounds however you like in these tracks. You can easily cut and crop these files at any point or use effects or transitions that make your creation even better. Not only can you use your imported files, but OpenShot Video Editor also lets you add your choice of personalizable 3D animations or titles. The possibilities are endless, so it all depends on your time and interest. OpenShot Video Editor, available in more than 70 different languages, is an open-source tool and comprehensive video editor whose interface is ideal for all users.

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TestDisk And PhotoRec

Christophe Grenier

3 (757)

TestDisk & PhotoRec are two different application athough they are packed in only one so the user can enjoy both two together. On the one side, TestDisk check your HD partitions, it obtains the information of the partition chart, compare it and if it find any error, it repairs it. It's easy, just choose the partitions you want to check and what to do with them. No matter if you are a novice or an expert, TestDisk will suit your needs. On the other side, PhotoRec allows you to recover any lost image from memory cards, USB sticks or any other digital media storing device.

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PowerArchiver

ConeXware, Inc.

4 (740)

The main compression/decompression programs out there, as everyone knows, are Winzip and Winrar. Still, there are plenty of other tools available that often outperform their more popular cousins, like the following. PowerArchiver is a compression/decompression utility for Windows that, learning from other similar tools, incorporates a good amount of features that make it equal in function and performance to the main file compressors out there. It has a well thought-out interface that makes using the program quite pleasant. The inclusion of plenty of features make it so that you'll never have to use another program. PowerArchiver supports all main compression formats, like ZIP, 7-Zip, CAB, GZIP, BZIP2, RAR, ACE, and ISO; and it barely consumes any memory, making it a great utility that's well worth your time to try out.

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Hamster ZIP Archiver

Hamster Soft

3 (1009)

Hamster Free ZIP Archiver is a compression tool that, just like Winrar and Winzip, lets you reduce the size of any file by compressing it into a smaller file. It can also unzip files. The program has a really easy-to-use interface that lets you compress and decompress files by just dragging them on the window. Once there, you can change the compression settings and the number of packages you want to create, though it creates only one by default. Hamster Free ZIP Archiver supports almost all compression formats, including RAR, ZIP, 7Z, ARJ, and ISO, as well as the lesser-known IHA, IZH, BZ, and CAB formats. Hamster Free ZIP Archiver is an excellent alternative to Winrar. It offers a more polished and intuitive interface, and it has a higher speed of compression and decompression.

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Google Integrates Find My Device with Family Link for Better Tracking

Google has upgraded its Find My Device network to support Family Link, enabling parents to track their children's Android phones more easily. Devices linked to a Google account via Family Link can now be viewed in a separate tab, enhancing location tracking for families.

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Google улучшила Find My Device, добавив поддержку Family Link

Google улучшила сеть Find My Device, добавив поддержку Family Link. Теперь родители могут видеть местоположение устройств, связанных с их аккаунтом Google через Family Link, в отдельной вкладке, что упрощает отслеживание телефонов Android их детей.

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