BleachBit

Andrew Ziem

Sometimes, those programs we have installed in our computer can be occupying an important part of our HD. They usually collect info and their size gets bigger and bigger. BleachBit is a free open source program that llows you to detect and delete any useless file in your PC. Internet Explorer, Adobe Flash, Windows,... all of them collect information, but BleachBit can detect where those files are and delete them. It's a really good help if you need more space, sometimes those junk files mean GBs, and that means your computer will work better. If you are worried about the free space remaining on your HD, this application can be a good way to free it up.

Glary Utilities

Glarysoft

As time goes by, and with continuous use of your PC, the day comes which your system begins displaying general instability, low performance, and a reduction in available disk space available without you ever really knowing what it is that is taking up all that space. Glary Utilities is here in order to help you improve your computer’s performance, this is an excellent set of utilities developed for you to optimize your system’s speed, keep it clean, and protect it. Glary Utilities is different from most because it comes with a structure that includes several sections and in which each one corresponds to a specific function; it includes over 20 different kinds of utilities. What’s really interesting is that you can either personally check any issues with each tool, or you can use the automatic ‘one-click maintenance’ system. Some of the utilities it comes with are a Windows registry cleaner, a search tool for trash files in your disc, a cleaner for unnecessary or malicious plugins and extensions on your browser, a Malware search tool, a history and temporary internet files cleaner, control for programs that start running with your system star-up, a back-up copy creation tool, a hard drive analyzer, a drivers and controls search tool, a recovery tool for files that were eliminated by mistake, and a program uninstaller.

Ccleaner

Piriform

If there was one word which could best describe your Windows Operating System it would probably be dirty. Over time, it accumulates tons of unnecessary data that take up space on your hard drive and uses up a lot of resources. CCleaner is a must-have tool if you want to keep your computer working at its best as it includes cleaning tools, start-up analysis, registry optimization, and an application uninstall assistant. CCleaner includes a complete system analysis that can find its way to every corner on your computer in order to find all kinds of unnecessary files such as: temporary internet files, obsolete registry keys, badly done installations, cookies or other remnants of files on your browser, among many other things. The cleaner can scan many different areas on your computer, including the recycle bin, temporary internet files and the clipboard, although its main benefit is that it supports many additional programs, from Adobe tools to Office packages. All of them can accumulate trash files which can then be eliminated. You can set it up once it is installed so that the CCleaner options in the recycling bin menu appear, even though many of the tools are found within the program itself, with a very easy to understand interface and relatively high speeds.

Vipre Antivirus

GFI Software

Vipre Antivirus is a safety application thought to be used by all users, no matter the computer they have. Viruses, trojans, spyware and any other malware can be in any computer, Vipre can be run on any computer, no matter if it's powerful or very old. As the resource consumption of this application is extremely low, it can be run on any computer and it will not be slowed down. That doesn't mean it offer less protection than other similar applications. Vipre Antivirus offers total protection, protecting against virus, rootkits and more. In addition it also protects your e-mail inbox. If your computer is not very powerful, we recommend you to use Vipre Antovirus because it will not slow down your computer and you'll be able to work as usual... but protected.

ClamAV

Cisco Systems, Inc.

ClamAV For Windows is a completely free and open source anti-virus software package. It features a command line interface for scanning files, updating the virus definitions, and a daemon for faster scanning needed on high performance systems. ClamAV is a security tool that protects your PC against viruses and it consumes very few resources. ClamAV includes a scanner which can detect more than 50.000 viruses, worms and trojans whise database is updated daily and automatically throughout internet.Unlike other antivirus products, ClamAV is completely free with source code to anyone who wishes to use it. The SOSDG has taken the latest ClamAV from the CVS tree, compiled it against the current stable Cygwin DLLs, which provide a full UNIX/Linux compatibility layer for Windows operating systems.

360 Total Security

Qihoo 360

Protecting your PC is a day-to-day essential, as it’s becoming ever more important to have complete protection in order to keep your computer running well. 360 Total Security is a complete tool made up of five different engines that make this antivirus program incomparable with the competition. Concretely, it includes the Qihoo cloud tools, Qihoo system repair, and the QVM-II AI engine as well as Bitdefender and Avira. Combining these five elements gives you 360 Total Security, the ultimate weapon for you to avoid malware infection to any part of your system. It also comes with a memory booster that gets rid of any junk files taking up space on your computer and making it run slower. Despite coming with so many blocks and protection levels, the tool is not hard to use as it comes with a simple and easy-to-understand interface. Again, in spite of coming with five engines, it’s still lightweight and takes up hardly any space on your PC, although its scan is rather slower than others because of the simultaneous malware scanning process.

Comodo Antivirus

Comodo Group

Comodo Antivirus is a free tool that will disinfect and protect your system from viruses. Thanks to this program you can keep your computer completely free of worms, trojans, backdoors and other malicious software, as well as offer protection against access to over 170,000 different viruses circulating on the network. Comodo Antivirus has an attractive and a fully functional interface through which users can perform deep scans of your local disks, folders, individual files or memory system. Because not all users have the same needs when it comes to protection, with Comodo Antivirus you can choose between three different levels to protect you against malware and analyze the system for problems. The program also allows you to schedule periodic reviews of the system, generate reports of activities, analyze incoming and outgoing mail, put in suspicious looking files in quarantine and receive free updates so that you will not be defenseless against the continuing evolution.

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft

Microsoft Defender is Microsoft's official app for managing Windows Defender protections on different operating systems, including Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS. This name may lead to some confusion, as it was previously used for the Windows 10 antivirus. Instead, the antivirus is now called "Windows Security," and Microsoft Defender refers to the protection management included on Microsoft 365. From Microsoft Defender's main screen, you can check the status of your devices, including the Windows computer you're using, as well as others that you've added. You can also monitor other items such as email accounts or credit card numbers to see if they've been involved in hacks or data breaches. As with any other antivirus, Microsoft Defender scans everything running on the computer at all times, as well as all the files downloaded from the Internet or copied from external storage drives. When a threat is detected, you can choose whether to delete the file or keep it. A protection history is kept at all times so you can always check what has been removed. In order to use Microsoft Defender, you need to have a paid subscription to Microsoft 365's office suite. So, if you want to monitor several devices at once and you have Microsoft 365, don't hesitate to download Microsoft Defender.

Avast Free Antivirus

AVAST Software

Avast Free Antivirus is an antivirus tool developed for the Windows operating system. It can detect a great number of known viruses and is capable of tracking modifications done by many types of malware. Besides that, it is easily integrated into your system, offering real-time protection services. It has two types of interfaces: a simple one for nonprofessional users, and an advanced one for more knowledgeable users. It has a resident scanning tool that once activated stays minimized as an icon in the toolbar. Each time you execute a file or an application, Avast Free Antivirus will check for possible threats. This resident protection system is divided in three blocks: System Files Shield, Web Shield, and Mail Shield. Each one of them will protect your system, your Internet browsing, and your emails. The program also checks the integrity of your backup files, so you don't suffer losses in case a virus spreads. All of this is written down on a registry that you can check at any time, along with the latest updates and elements that have been put in quarantine. Avast Free Antivirus also includes its own Firewall to avoid suspicious applications, selecting which ones you want to execute and which ones you want to block. Avast Free Antivirus is constantly updated, so it is always prepared to fight the latest threats. What are you waiting for? Get your free Avast today!

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

BitDefender

Today, with a multitude of computers connected to the Internet, tons of friends sending emails, some of them without purpose and loaded with unreliable content, the first thing that you should do is install a good antivirus on your PC, and BitDefender Antivirus 2012 can be a great solution. You’re probably familiar with one of the variants to this giant in the field of antivirus software. BitDefender Antivirus Plus is the smaller brother of the saga of three solutions offered by BitDefender, but this doesn’t make it any less powerful or useful. In fact, many users prefer this solution because it doesn’t include some of the options included in the other two that are hardly ever used but affect the performance of both the antivirus and the computer. If there’s anything that makes BidDefender stand out, it is its effectiveness when it finds and destroys any kind of malware, its large database and analytical system, and, of course, its small influence on the development and performance of your PC. That is, this antivirus will maintain your system free from problems, and you won’t see your PC slowdown, which is simply exceptional. The interface and steps to protecting your PC are very easy. Without showy graphics or actions, it will automatically protect the content you wish to download from emails, web browsing, files imported from a USB, etc. BidDefender offers advanced protection against all kinds of virus and malware, it uses robust search engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, and CheckMark.

Heimdal Security

Heimdal Security A/S

With the huge amount of gaps that operating system can have nowadays, your computer is never truly safe. Heimdal Security is a tool to help you feel more relaxed when it comes to protecting your device against potential attacks or leaks that may compromise your privacy. This program makes sure that almost all of your installed tools are well protected by keeping them up to date. That way, you’ll never have to worry about updating elements like Java, Adobe Air or players such as VLC Player. The interface is very simple and you can see your system’s vulnerability level from the get-go. A colorful meter tells you if you need to revise your software. In the ‘software’ menu, you can also view the current state of all the tools in charge of protecting your PC, and from here you can see their state of vulnerability. A green signal means it’s updated to the latest version and a red signal means there’s an update that could eliminate problems. The app also offers statistic charts to show you the problems that each program could potentially suffer from. That way you can decide if downloading the next version is worth it or if you should just do it some other time.

SpyBot Search And Destroy

Safer-Networking Ltd.

SpyBot-S&D search for any spy software in your Hard Drive Spybot Search and Destroy can detect and remove spyware from your computer. Spyware is a kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover. If your browser crashes, If you see new toolbars in your browser that you didn't install, or if you browser start page has changed on its own, you most probably have spyware. So it's time to use Spybot S&D and keep your information safe. It will perform a search and will destroy every suspicious software found (always under your consent). Spybot S&D can start in two modes: Easy mode for new users who just want to search and destroy, and Advanced mode for those users who want more control. Spybot S&D is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Opera.

GlassWire

GlassWire Free Firewall Software

GlassWire is a free app that allows you to monitor your Internet connection traffic and the data consumption of the apps you use in real-time. With GlassWire, you can watch the performance of your network and avoid unexpected problems. This tool offers you several ways to visualize network traffic with graphs and progress bars. It can also send you notifications when an app or system service starts using the network in an unusual way or is running for the first time on your computer. The purpose of GlassWire is to prevent any software on your system from consuming too many resources without your permission. While monitoring, you will be able to see the name, host, and protocol of each active process, making it easier for you to detect anomalies and suspicious activity. In addition, it's compatible with Virustotal, so you can scan the file identifier of any program you don't recognize to check whether it's safe or not. This tool is completely free, but some extra features are only available with the Premium version, such as a firewall to restrict traffic from certain services or an identifier for devices connected to your network. These features will give you additional control and security, but the basic version of GlassWire is a great way to keep your network safe and secure, too.

Comodo Internet Security

Comodo

These days, browsing the Internet without a good antivirus and an effective firewall is a risky practice, both for your privacy and for the security of your machine. That's why there are more and more security programs available to protect your system from viruses, trojans, and other malware. Comodo Internet Security is a free pack of security applications for Windows that will help you keep your system protected from all kinds of malicious software. Comodo Internet Security has two fundamental tools: Comodo Antivirus, a complete antivirus, and Comodo Firewall, an effective firewall. Both are completely configurable from the program's configuration module. Comodo Internet Security comes with two additional modules. The first is called Defense, and is specialized to protect files, passwords, and processes, so that those aren't affected by any potentially dangerous applications. The second is the configuration module itself, from which you can select how frequently the program updates its virus database and performs diagnostics on your connection, as well as modifying other options related to the look and function of the security suite.

ZoneAlarm

Visualize Software

ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL - or cable-connected PC from hackers. The basic utility of this program is controlling any access to your PC and the programs running. Actually, we can say it’s one of the most effective programs for such tasks. ZoneAlarm is a Must-have if you are usually online. It includes several safety levels which allows you to determine how your PC is going to respond against a entering attempt. If you have Zone Alarm in your computer, you will be able to surf the web safely.

Avast Premium Security

AVAST Software

If you already knew the Home and Professional version of one of the most powerful antivirus on the market, Avast Antivirus, now you have at your disposal Avast! Premier, the most complete version of Avast! Antivirus. Avast Premier includes all the characteristics of the Pro and Internet Security as well as three new and characteristic functionalities like remote assistance, automatic update of your programs and file destructor. Avast! Premier, like its previous versions, has s resistant scanner that once activated stays minimized as an icon in the system tray. Every time we run a program, or access to an application, Avast Premier will be in charge of checking for possible virus threats. Save for a few compatibility problems that this beta of Avast, Premier presents you will be able to try it in its totality. Furthermore this version of the famous antivirus will update through streaming to always maintain the program updated. Avoid any risk that may attack your PC with Avast! Premier.

Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes Inc

Malwarebytes is an anti-malware app for finding and removing potentially harmful files from your computer. This program, formerly known as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, can rid your computer of any threat: spyware, adware, Trojans, rogue software, etcetera. Using the free version of Malwarebytes is very simple. All you have to do is click once to start scanning your computer, which can last from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the size of your hard drive and your processor's power. Once the scan is finished, you'll see a general summary of all the threats it found. By clicking on the 'view report' button, you can access additional details. It's important to note that while the free version of Malwarebytes can scan your computer for threats, the paid version offers many other features. The most important and useful of these additional features is real-time protection. Thanks to this shield, you can prevent all kinds of problems before they even occur. Another useful tool included with the paid version is a blocker for potentially dangerous websites. Malwarebytes is one of the best anti-malware tools available online. This program has been a benchmark since 2006 and has one of the most important security databases in the world. In addition, it is by far one of the easiest security apps to use, making it perfect for all kinds of users.

BitDefender Total Security

BitDefender

Virus attacks from the internet or from external storage devices (CD's, USB disks, etc.) are quite common on computers running the Windows operating system. BitDefender Total Security is a security suite for Windows that brings together different security tools which will keep your data safe and shield your system from any virus attack. BitDefender Total Security protects your system in real time from different threats that endanger your system's safety with an antivirus, a firewall and spyware, checking any processes that could prove harmful to your system. Plus, BitDefender Total Security has a backup utility, an operating system optimizer, and a secure file removal system that all ensure you get the most out of your PC.

iTop Data Recovery

iTop VPN

BullVPN

Persec

MetaLogic Screen OCR

MetaLogic Software

MetaLogic Screen OCR is a powerful software with a very simple and efficient user interface for Optical Character Recognition (OCR). With its help, you can read the text in images and convert it into editable text. MetaLogic Screen OCR supports multiple international languages and allows you to obtain translated text output using Google Translate. It can simultaneously scan and translate multiple images using its robust text recognition engine. With its powerful text recognition engine, MetaLogic Screen OCR can detect different fonts and weights of text within images with high accuracy. It also has special features that enable reading text from images with poor shapes or quality, high image noise, or distorted text. Support for over 125 languages for simultaneous scanning and translation provides you with the flexibility to convert text from images in any language, along with optional translation. OCR, which stands for Optical Character Recognition, is a technology that allows you to convert scanned pages containing text from image format to text. Students, translators, and others who scan various articles and texts can easily free themselves from retyping by converting these files to text. One of the artificial intelligence-related technologies widely used is Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. But do you know what OCR technology is and what benefits it brings? This technology, typically implemented and utilized in OCR software, enables the automatic conversion of texts present in document images into searchable and editable texts by computers. This capability has many benefits for both regular users and businesses. For example, regular users can use this technology instead of typing printed texts and also for automatic translation of printed texts. Businesses and organizations can also use Optical Character Recognition solutions for the automatic entry of printed text information, replacing manual typing. The powerful text recognition engine in MetaLogic Screen OCR demonstrates exceptional accuracy in identifying diverse fonts and text weights within images. Its advanced capabilities extend beyond standard norms, allowing for the extraction of text from images under challenging conditions, including poor shapes, low quality, high image noise, or distorted text. MetaLogic Screen OCR offers versatility by supporting more than 125 languages, allowing users to effortlessly scan and translate text from images in any chosen language. The optional translation feature adds to the software’s adaptability, catering to a wide range of users with diverse linguistic requirements. Experience the power of MetaLogic Screen OCR without the constraints of an internet connection. This software operates seamlessly offline, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted usage. 1) Reading Texts and Barcodes in Scanned Images: Recognizes and extracts text content as well as barcode information from scanned images. 2) Performing OCR on PDF Files with Page Screenshots: Capable of performing OCR on PDF files by taking screenshots of pages, making it versatile for document processing. 3) Providing Output in Raw Text Format: Outputs the recognized text in raw text format, making it suitable for various applications and integrations. 4) Translation of OCR-Recognized Text into Over 125 Languages: Supports translation of the OCR-recognized text into more than 125 languages, enhancing accessibility and usability. 5) Output Data in Various Units: Provides output data at different levels of granularity, including pages, blocks, paragraphs, lines, words, and characters. 6) Offline Functionality: Works offline without the need for an internet connection, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted usage. These features make MetaLogic Screen OCR a powerful tool for extracting and processing textual information from images, particularly in the context of scanned documents or PDF files. 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Linux Mint

Linux Mint Team

Linux Mint is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian, which aims to offer a much more accessible, easier to use, more comfortable, and more elegant user experience than the one offered by the former two. This distribution also comes with a host of free and open-source software that is ready to install and use, as well as multimedia codec libraries to meet all your needs. Installing Linux Mint is very simple. Simply put the ISO on a DVD or USB stick (to do this, you may need to use a third-party program, such as Etcher). Next, you will need to reboot your PC and, from the BIOS, select to boot from the USB or DVD drive, depending on which one you are using. After that, just follow the installation instructions step by step, which are very simple. In any case, on the official Linux Mint website, you can find a complete guide, including screenshots. Unlike other distributions, Linux Mint comes with a wide range of open-source software included with the installation. From the Software Manager itself, you will be able to decide which programs you want to install; you will have the opportunity to choose among classics such as LibreOffice, Firefox, Krita, Thunderbird, Virtualbox, HexChat, Pidgin, Transmission, and VLC, among many others. Installing all these programs can be done in just one click. And, of course, they are all completely free of charge. No catch and no fine print. One of the great concerns of those installing operating systems other than Windows is the idea that they will no longer be able to play the majority of video games. That is not the case with Linux Mint. The program is perfectly compatible with more than 8000 Steam games, which you can easily download and install from your Linux distribution; not to mention the huge number of titles that you can find on GOG or Itchio that are fully compatible with your new distribution. A fact that some users do not know is that you can install Linux Mint and keep any version of Windows on the same PC. When booting your PC, you will simply see a window which will ask which operating system you want to load up. This way, if you are not completely sure you want to take the leap to a new operating system, you can try both for a while and then stick with the one you like best. Download Linux Mint to experience a fast operating system that runs on virtually any PC and is highly convenient, with all the features you need just a click away. As if this were not enough, almost all the software you can download for Mint is completely free and open source, so you will rarely encounter nasty surprises when installing the new version of one of your favorite programs.

Ubuntu

Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian that is oriented to users with little knowledge of this operating system. In other words, its appearance, installation process and general operation are designed to make users accustomed to other desktop operating systems, such as Windows or Mac OS X, feel at home. The widespread notion that installing and using Linux is complicated has long ceased to be true. Ubuntu is a good option for novice users, as installing and configuring the operating system is easy thanks to a step-by-step installation wizard that guides you through the entire process. You can even test the distribution without installing it, thanks to the Live-CD of the installation ISO image, which can be quickly run from a USB drive. As a result, if you are not convinced by what you see, reverting back to Windows will be a breeze. Ubuntu includes a range of free and open-source software that comes pre-installed. The Mozilla Firefox web browser, the LibreOffice office suite, the ThunderBird email client and the Gimp image editor are some of the programs that you can put to good use from the first minute. However, you can also complement these programs with the huge catalog of free software that you will find at your disposal in the Software Center integrated in the operating system. With this tool, you will be able to search for new programs quickly, thanks to the large Ubuntu repository. This repository has new additions every year. There is more to Ubuntu than this, however, as with each new update, new features are included to make the distribution more and more flexible and practical. Ubuntu One, for example, is a free service offered by Canonical, its developers, which allows you to synchronize your files and settings in the cloud. Dash, on the other hand, is an intelligent search bar that allows you to access all programs or personal content dynamically through a search field that is always at hand; all this, moreover, framed within an elegant interface with many customization possibilities. There is no doubt that Ubuntu is a great choice when it comes to choosing a powerful and affordable Linux distribution. Its wide range of features, regular biannual updates and increasingly elegant style make it one of the most interesting alternative operating systems (beyond Windows and Mac OS) you can find out there.

The Family Tree of Family

Dmitriy Konyuhov

The Family Tree of Family is a tool that lets users create comprehensive family trees. Using The Family Tree of Family is very simple and its wide array of languages and customization options make this an accessible experience for any user, as it should more than satisfy the needs of people using it for either professional or recreational purposes. The first thing to do to start building your family tree with The Family Tree of Family is to add entries for each family member. These can include – in addition to basics such as name and birth date – quite interesting documentary information such as place of birth, a short biography, or a photo of the person in question. Once you have all the desired fields filled in you can start mapping the relationships between members. All of that done, The Family Tree of Family offers different ways to view these genealogical maps based on what you want to highlight, all with a design as clean as it is elegant.

Timetable software for educational institutions (GHC)

Peñalara Software

Timetable software for educational institutions (GHC) is a versatile program to create and organize schedules. Create a complete, detailed schedule with Timetable software for educational institutions (GHC). The program allows you to add all relevant information to the schedules: class units, students, notes, dates, assignments, tutorial sessions, and even department meetings, school start and end times, and breaks. The open configuration of the information creates a very detailed -but also easily editable- work plan for each teacher. Timetable software for educational institutions (GHC) also has different a few viewing options. For example, view all the staff's schedules for the day at once to easily schedule meetings or assign on-call-hour. Timetable software for educational institutions (GHC) has a very functional, easy-to-learn interface that guarantees precisely organized and clearly presented schedules. Find the information you need in a glance thanks to the color-coordinated subjects.

WS_FTP

Ipswitch

Dr.Web CureIt!

Doctor Web

Are you looking for an antivirus? Dr. Web CureIt is a powerful, free tool for eliminating any kind of malware that has taken up residence in your computer. The program has the ability to detect a great amount of dangerous files, using the wide Dr. Web database: virus, spyware, dialers, hacktools, worms, trojan horses... Dr. Web CureIt locates and eliminates them from your device with absolute efficiency. Dr. Web CureIt analyzes your system by scanning the memory modules, the boot files and sectors, and the hard drives and extractable devices that you have in the computer. It can perform a complete analysis or indicate a specific route. When the program finds malware, it can be configured to automate actions against every type of threat: you can “cure” the corrupt files, delete them, or move them to quarantine—everything you need to keep your computer clean of viruses.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp LLC

WhatsApp Desktop is the desktop version of WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular instant messaging clients. Thanks to this client, you can easily read and write messages on your computer without checking your phone each time you get a notification. To be able to start using WhatsApp Desktop, the first thing you have to do is sign in with your WhatsApp account, which is a quick and simple process that will only take a few seconds. You just need to use the WhatsApp app on your smartphone to scan the QR code on the computer screen. Once you complete this first step, you will have to wait a few moments for your conversations and groups to sync, and then you'll be ready to go. One of WhatsApp Desktop 's most important parts is that it offers the same features as the mobile version, but just on PC. This means you can continue any private conversation, send and receive photos, share audio, use GIFs and emojis, etc. In short, there isn't a noticeable difference in user experience between the Windows, Android, or iOS clients. There isn't much difference either between the browser versions (called WhatsApp Web) and this client for Windows. The main difference is that this version works independently without needing a browser open. This can be pretty useful on computers with little RAM capacity, which tend to slow down when many open tabs. WhatsApp Desktop is a very useful app for frequent WhatsApp users since it allows them to continue chatting with their friends as they sit comfortably in front of their computer instead of with a phone in hand. As mentioned above, the app offers all the usual WhatsApp features.

Viber

Viber Media

Viber, the popular IM and VoIP app for mobile devices, also has its own desktop client for Windows and Mac, which massively increases the flexibility of this widely used, free communication tool. This is a new software that’s compatible with the various available mobile versions of Viber and offers you a complete and fully functional alternative to let you communicate with your contacts, sending and receiving calls and messages no matter which device you’re on. The only fixed requirement is that you already have the Viber app preinstalled on your mobile device, whether it be Android or iOS, so you can sync your account details and view all the data assigned to your phone number, including contacts and chat history. Once you install the app on your computer, the only thing left to be done is log in with your registered ID. The desktop version includes all the features of the original app, such as the option to make voice or video calls, or send stickers or other files in your chats. And all of these features are multiplatform, meaning they auto-sync between devices so you can carry on with chats on your smartphone that you’ve started on your PC, and vice versa. Viber is a highly useful app that lets users save lots of money on calls.

iTunes (64-bit)

Apple

Apple made popular this full-featured mp3 player-organizer and now it has a new version which is available for Windows users too. iTunes is thought to be one of the most completes tools to organize and play mp3 music files and the perfect partner for your iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod touch or iPhone. No matter the iPod you have, iTunes will suit it perfectly. With iTunes you will be able to create and edit your playlists, search for your sound collection, create CD jewel inserts using album art and song listings. copy to your HD the music in your CDs or even create and burn your own CDs. And now it includes a video player-organizer, fully featured like its mp3 brother, so now is more complete than ever. Now you can organize all your music, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, etc. And if you have an iPod or an iPhone, you can sync it with iTunes, fast, effortless, and simple with the built-in Auto-Sync. Keep your iPod filled with all the newest additions to your iTunes library.