WebSite X5 v12 gains responsive web design
Drag-and-drop WYSIWYG web designer WebSite X5 has been updated to version 12 with responsive web design support.
Beginners can simply enable the responsive templates and the program automatically optimizes site layouts for mobile, tablet or desktop viewing.
AVG 2016 ships with new cloud detection system
AVG has announced updates for its consumer product range, including AVG Protection and AVG Performance.
All editions of AVG AntiVirus -- including AVG FREE -- use new cloud detection technology to spot malware outbreaks in real time.
Handle is a one-stop Gmail, to-do and calendar manager
With so many productivity apps around, time management should be easy. But the reality can be very different, as key areas of your life -- email, calendar, lists -- are often split across several tools.
Handle is a free Chrome extension and iOS app which takes a different approach, combining gMail, to-dos and your calendar in a single view.
Seven sneaky adware installer tricks
Install the latest freeware and there’s a good chance you’ll find some bundled adware, too, but most people know how to avoid it. Chose the "Advanced Installation" option, click "Decline", clear a few checkboxes and you’ll probably be safe.
Unfortunately some of the adware companies are realizing that the old techniques just don’t cut it any more, and they’re now using even more tricks to try and force that payload onto your PC. Just take a look at what happened when we tried to install a single freeware package on our test PC.
Easily tweak scheduled tasks with PC Tasks Optimizer
Smart PC Utilities has released PC Tasks Optimizer, a quick and easy way to manage your core Windows scheduled tasks.
There’s no technical talk about "events" or "triggers", as instead the program just displays a list of statements about how you use your computer: "I do not connect any devices via Bluetooth", "I do not use Microsoft Active Directory", "I do not want Windows to routinely defrag my hard disk", "I do not share my media library", "I have disabled Windows Remote Assistance", and a whole lot more.
ACDSee Pro 9 gains lens correction, Photoshop plugin support
ACD Systems has revealed the next generation of its image management and editing tools, ACDSee 19 ($59.99), ACDSee Pro 9 ($99.99) and ACDSee Ultimate 9 ($149.99).
The Pro and Ultimate editions gain the most this time around, with major new editing features.
Secretly monitor your PC with Windows Spy Keylogger
SecurityXPloded has shipped Windows Spy Keylogger, a simple PC activity monitor for Windows XP and later.
The package is very easy to use, launching on demand or when Windows starts, and recording any keypresses to a log file in a configurable location.
Capture, record and share your ideas with Microsoft’s Snip
Microsoft’s Garage division has released Snip, a simple tool for capturing, annotating and sharing screenshots.
There are plenty of similar tools around, and Snip doesn’t begin to compete with the best of breed freeware, but it still has a few features you might find very interesting.
IObit Driver Booster 3 keeps your drivers up-to-date
IObit has released IObit Driver Booster 3, the latest edition of its one-stop driver updater for Windows XP and later.
A larger database -- 200,000 drivers and counting -- means the program can handle even more hardware.
Nero 2016 ships with new streaming app
Nero has shipped its 2016 range of multimedia applications, including Nero Burning ROM 2016 ($49.99), Nero Video 2016 ($49.99), and the suites Nero 2016 Classic ($99.99) and Nero 2016 Platinum ($129.99).
A new Nero Streaming Player app can play pictures, music or videos from iOS or Android devices directly to your TV, or other DLNA/ UPnP media players.
Transform any photo into a work of art with AKVIS AirBrush 3.0
AKVIS has announced AKVIS AirBrush 3.0 ($49 -- $89), its powerful applications for transforming digital photos into airbrushed works of art.
Unlike many similar tools, the program preserves a lot of detail from the original photos, while still giving it a very stylized look.
Can't access a file, folder, or Registry key? MicEnum shows why (maybe)
Windows integrity levels are a key element of your PC’s security, often manipulated by malware, and one reason why you sometimes can’t access files, folders or Registry keys. But most users don’t even know they exist, because there’s no standard graphical interface for viewing them.
MicEnum is a free portable tool which makes it easy to browse the integrity levels for files, folders and Registry keys, scan for anomalies, and -- in some situations -- even change them.
CyberLink launches new Director range
CyberLink has announced the latest versions of its Director multimedia range.
Video editor PowerDirector 14’s new template-based Express Projects module makes it quick and easy for anyone to produce quality videos.
Boot your PC from a virtual drive with Simple VHD Manager
Freeware developer Sordum has released Simple VHD Manager, a tiny portable tool which makes it easier to access and use virtual drives (VHD, VHDX, ISO) in Windows 7 and later.
Drag and drop your files onto the program and they can be attached in a couple of clicks, making them freely accessible in Explorer.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 now free on Origin
Classic RTS game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 is currently available for free via Electronic Arts' "On the house" scheme.
You get the full package, both campaigns -- Red Alert 2 and Yuri’s Revenge -- and it’s yours to keep forever.
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