Features

These days, it's an app that attempts to be all things to all people - play DVDs, organize music, catalog photos, convert video, interact with social networking sites, browse internet multimedia....there's no end to what RealPlayer offers to its users. Even so, it's not an out-and-out success...

Usability

For a start, installation of RealPlayer is annoying - it takes a while, requires lots of "nexts" and tries to install and enable several features that users don't really need. Finally, when it starts, you're offered a chance to upgrade to paid versions of RealPlayer before you have to register yourself with Real Networks. If all this messing around doesn't appeal, check out a slimline app like UMPlayer.

When you're up and running, RealPlayer features a wide interface where you will notice ads and videos recommended by Real Networks. This looks cluttered and messy, and it's hard to know what the app actually offers. In reality, RealPlayer is ideal for playing and sharing video with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter and it works easily with BlackBerry, iPod, iPhone and other game systems. The new video converter allows you to copy online video to your iPod, Xbox, PS3 and other devices. Unfortunately, you can't rip DVDs with RealPlayer, although this is available as a feature if you upgrade to RealPlayer Plus.

Most recently, RealPlayer has been updated with far better mobile and social networking integration. You can now copy your favorite videos to an iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and dozens of other popular devices automatically. Downloading internet videos is faster, and for those of you with something to hide, RealPlayer offers a new Private folder. Social media has also been bumped up, with direct access to Facebook videos and usefully, a built-in feature to transfer videos to your mobile devices.

Quality

That said, RealPlayer isn't bad at all. It's comparable to Windows Media Player 12 as they both have some impressive ways of organizing your music. For me, the best feature is the CD burner which is something I've used from the early days of RealPlayer. The sheer quality of some of the media only available in Real formats makes RealPlayer an essential item in the toolkit of any fan of internet video and audio.

Conclusion

There's no shortage of media players theses days, and RealPlayer is by no means a bad option. It offers lots of features, good options and is a high-quality player that will do justice to your media. The only problem is that despite its modern features, it feels like a bit of a dinosaur. It's heavy and slow, looks chunky and takes an age to respond to clicks, and for many people - especially those who have experience of lighter options - it's just not the most comfortable player.

RealPlayer is a media player that, although powerful, has suffered from serious feature-creep over the years.

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Ubuntu epitomizes everything that open source software is all about - free, quality software that works well and looks good. The latest version of Ubuntu "Maverick Meerkat" is packed with new features aimed at bringing Ubuntu to a wider market by making it easier than ever to use.

This download is for the Windows installer version of Ubuntu which installs Ubuntu on your system just like any other application you might install in Windows. It's the easiest and safest way of installing Ubuntu for the first time because you can easily remove it if you find you don't like it. If you do like it, you can download the desktop version which you'll then have to transfer to a CD or USB stick to install correctly.

Ubuntu allows you to do everything that Windows allows you to do with bonus that everything from the word processor to the e-mail client is free and it's fast. Ubuntu comes with Mozilla Firefox preinstalled although you can choose Google Premium from the fantastic Ubuntu Software Centre. One of the big stars of Ubuntu is Open Office which provides you with everything that Microsoft Office has. The IM client is Empathy IM and the mail client is Evolution Mail although you can install Skype and Thunderbird if you prefer. Other apps included in Ubuntu include Me Menu which gives you access to Facebook, Twitter and Identi.ca plus The GIMP, Flickr and Shotwell for image editing.

The major innovation in 10.10 however is the integration of a music store. Ubuntu's music player includes an integrated store, so you can buy and download new tracks. In addition, Ubuntu One's file-syncing means you can stream your music uninterrupted to your Android device or iPhone. This file syncing capability extends to other files and folders too. For video fans, you can still watch clips in YouTube, iPlayer, and MSN Player as well as play your own videos with Movie Player or you can use Pitivi to edit your videos. For game fans, there's lots of games to choose from in the Ubuntu Software Center including puzzles, adventures, strategy games and more - all for free.

One of the major benefits of Ubuntu however is simply its awesome speed. If you're used the the sluggishness of Windows, you're in for a treat. However, the major downside of Ubuntu is that it can be hard to get components in your PC to work with it. There is no driver center as such, meaning finding drivers to run your WiFi card, mouse-pad etc can be very hard. However, most newer laptops and PCs should have no problems being supported from the start.

Ubuntu is a fantastic example of how open source software can compete with the big guns. If you can get it working smoothly on your PC, you may never look back.

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Unlike other screen and game recorders, Movavi Game Capture enables to save video game movies in any format: AVI, MP4, FLV, MKV, MPEG-1,2, and many more. Movavi Game Capture records not only game video, but any kind of screen activity including fullscreen online video and desktop screencasts so you can capture simple desktop games and online games as well. Also, you can share your records online with a built-in sharing application.

Movavi Game Capture is meant for gamers who want to create gameplay screencasts on their own and share their gaming hacks and tips via social networks by uploading captured game movies.

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Charting control for important areas such as the financial, scientific and statistical worlds. Fits to environment needs such as WPF, Silverlight, Flash, ASP.NET, Winform, SQL Reporting Services, Compact Framework and Windows Phone 7 mobile platform. All this is included in one powerful and thoughtfully priced library suite product, no need to juggle expensive modules to cover all the development projects

This software is aimed to application developers in Microsoft.NET development environments i Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 mobile platform too.

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Supported file types: SMS, contacts, photos, videos, notes, call history, reminders, social media and more. Supported devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 1/2, the new iPad, iPad 4 and iPod touch 4.

Key Features:
1. Restore Data from iTunes Backup Files
2. Recover up to 12 Files for All iDevices
3. Browse Lost Data without Backup Intuitively
4. User Friendly: Preview & Selective Recovery

With Fone Rescue, you won't have to worry about losing all of your important data. This simple data recovery software for your Apple devices allows you to reclaim any lost data, avoiding the hours and frustration it would take to rebuild

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100% TeeChart Pro VCL / FMX source code . The TeeChart source code supports Embarcadero Windows IDEs (RAD Studio, Delphi and C++ Builder) and now includes native code FireMonkey support enabling you to use common sourcecode to compile your applications for Windows, Mac OS and iOS / iPhone. Easy to use at design and run time Fast speed and small memory size consumption.

This software is aimed to application developers in Delphi , C ++ Builder and RAD STudio development environments

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It's offer the manual set up of slides and music duration, slideshow preview is also available.

The minimalistic design and the simplicity, only the most popular presets for slideshow production. as video for YouTube, Facebook, iPad and iPad mini with Retina Display.

It's a perfect for photographers and everybody who would share emotions and save memories of important days.

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MyRouter is a handy and reliable application designed to enable you to connect to all WiFi Hotspots using Windows 7 enabled devices Blackberry, PS3, Xbox, Laptops/Desktops to share your internet wirelessly and safely in your network. MyRouter also features a port forwarding utility and allows for long sending to your email address.

Share your internet to WiFi enabled device's. A friendly User Interface. Set max number of "clients" allowed to connect to host PC. WPA2 Encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm). Add/Remove/Edit port forwarding *Testing*.

Share your internet to WiFi enabled device's. WPA2 Encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm).

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Photo Saver has a unique in-app upgrade process which enables the user to upgrade the same application to recover text messages, videos, contacts, voice memos, reminders, notes and call history details.

- Fast recovery - Works on Windows and Mac - Easy to use - Free email support for the lifetime of software version - Ability to upgrade to Total Saver

The Photo Saver software is meant for users who wish to recover photographs and images which were deleted or lost from their iPhones

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Import videos to editing software Video Converter is able to import common video files to various video editing applications like Windows movie maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows DVD maker, iTunes. Edit video files with basic editing function Video Converter offers rich and powerful video editing functions like crop, trim, split, cut, apply effect etc to help you make your own movie.

Video Converter supports import video files to Apple TV, iPod, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, New iPad, Blackberry, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note, HTC One X/S/V, HTC Titan, HTC Wildfire, HTC Desire, HTC Sensation, HTC Surround, HTC HD7, Nexus 7, Sony Tablet S, Kindle Fire, Transformer, Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, Nook Tablet etc.

Import a bunch of files to convert, besides, the user-friendly interface makes everything easier.

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Free IQmango Media Player also supports the high quality playback of the videos from any your portable device, including iPod, iPad, iPhone, any mobile phone or smart phone. Just plug your device into PC and drag-and-drop the video file onto IQmango Media Player. After the buffering of the video is finished you're able to view the video in brilliant quality on your PC!

IQmango Media Player is a free media player that supports smooth playback of video files of a multitude of formats. If you need a free effective media player that will provide a crispy high quality of the image IQmango Media Player is the software you need! Download and install to check this out yourself!

Anyone looking for a free media player that flawlessly works on Win 8 and earlier versions of the OS and delivers an incredible high quality of the image. Download, install free IQmango Media Player and you will ensure all its benefits yourself

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Supports viewing live JPEG stream with iPhone, Windows Phone and Android Phone without installing APP. Generates thumbnail images to make video search efficiently. No need to export video.Remote viewing with IE and Firefox without installing Plug-in.

Monitoring live video from anywhere with Internet access.Playback recorded video files with Windows Media Player on Windows 7/8 without installing software or plugin. No need to export video.

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Why use the iPhone Backup Extractor? - Encrypted backup support with password - Simple interface allows fast data and file extraction with a simple click of a mouse. - No spyware, malware, or adware

The iPhone Backup Extractor works with all iOS devices on any iOS version. We strive to make sure the application is always up to date. We also provide backup support for corrupted backups that maybe harder to read and need expert analysis. Encrypted backup support is now available, and is fully functioning in our Professional version.

The iPhone Backup Extractor is for people tha have lost there iPhone, iPad or iPod and need to get the data quickly. Or those that may have been unfortunate enough to lose data on their iDevice from a failed iTunes process or iOS update.

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Quite similar to Dropbox and 4shared, SugarSync lets you define the files you'd like to either share or store directly from your desktop. You can also make use of it online from a web-based control panel, which is a definite plus. To sweeten the deal even more, SugarSync also works on virtually any relatively new mobile device such as the iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile or Symbian platforms.

In addition, SugarSync allows you to choose which folders on your hard disk to sync up to other computers, mobile devices and your online account. It does so using easily identifiable icons over each file that's been successfully synchronized. Lastly, you can share folders with SugarSync quickly by simply providing the specific URL. The only real downside is figuring out how long each file will take to sync, since you're not actually told throughout the process.

You can give SugarSync a try for free with their starting package of 5GB. If you want more, you can upgrade to 30, 60, 100, 250 and even 500GB for a monthly or annual fee.

SugarSync is an easy-to-use tool for fire-sharing and storing across multiple computers, mobile devices and more.

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Access your files anywhere, anytime with MyPC Backup. Download our free application and MyPC Backup will automatically start to backup all your computer files securely online using bank grade encryption. You can even view, share and download your files from your mobile device. MyPC Backup will backup your files, music, photos, videos, financials and documents so you can rest assured you always have a backup available at anytime.

Instead of doing what most backup providers do and just offering a safety net for your files, we give you the opportunity to share you files simply and safely, regardless of size. Furthermore we also offer full synchronization for all of your devices, including iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

MyPC Backup can be used by people of all computer skill level - our app and website are simple to navigate and utilize. Having said that, we have a diverse feature list and this will keep even the most advanced backup users content.

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It's not often that you get a user-friendly broadcasting application that's good enough for professional use but that's exactly what Wirecast offers.

Wirecast is a simple-to-use broadcast environment that's ideal for producing professional webcasts on a relatively cheap budget. Wirecast allows you to use one or two live/recorded video sources and mix them all together as if you were in a TV mixing studio. You can connect external devices to read video, although some users have reported this can be temperamental as some cameras may not be supported.

The latest version of Wirecast has been updated to add some useful new streaming features enabling you to broadcast the widest possible range of footage. Most interestingly, Wirecast now supports streaming for any iPhone so you can set yourself up as a broadcaster on the move.

Wirecast allows you to add sliding transitions between feeds, and video sources can be cropped less than one minute before airing. There are some technical issues to be aware of. Many users have reported on forums that the source material paths and capture devices are remembered with a project, so Wirecast is not very flexible when sources are changed or material is renamed/moved. In addition, only a small number of characters for each shot name are displayed, which makes it difficult to distinguish between dozens of similar shots for pre-recorded material. However, in the case of such problems, users report that feedback from the program's developer has been prompt and helpful.

Wirecast is a user-friendly yet highly professional tool for creating webcasts that are sure to impress.

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Export to popular formats such as Excel, CSV, PDF, HTML, XML, EML, VCF (vCard) and ICS.

phonMiner allows users to view their data from within the application and export only the data the user is interested in. phoneMiner also supports more phones (Sony Ericsson for example), database types and has more export options than other products.

phoneMiner tends to be used for both personal and business reasons. People that use phoneMiner for personal use tend to be switching device, whereas business customers tend to be accessing older backups or phoneMiner is being used in forensics.

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Powered by jQuery, the created slideshow can work on all modern devices and web browsers, including Firefox, Chrome, Safari, iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, Tablet, Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9 and 10. You can create the slideshow as a WordPress jQuery Slider Plugin. Or you can create the slideshow as HTML files, then you can easily insert it to Dreamweaver, Frontpage or any other HTML editors. It's also easy to insert multiple sliders into one web page. The created slideshow is fully responsive, it resizes automatically according to the screen size or web browser size which lets you easily create mobile friendly websites.

Amazing Slider is an easy-to-use Windows & Mac app for creating beautiful, professional, responsive jQuery Slider, jQuery Video Gallery and WordPress Slider Plugin. The application comes with awesome transition effects: Fade, Cross Fade, Slide, Slice, Blinds, 3D, 3D Horizontal, Blocks and Shuffle. Each effect can be further customised to meet your own needs. The pre-made skins can give your slider a professional and unique looking.

An easy-to-use application for web developer, web designer and WordPress blog owner.

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Dropbox is an amazing service and the company has released great applications for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Unfortunately this version for Windows 8 is terrible. Here's why.

While Dropbox for Windows 8 looks promising at first, all you really get is a file browser. You can see the folders of the files you have and you can view files like photos and documents. To open documents with Dropbox for Windows 8, you'll have to have an application that can view it installed. Documents cannot be viewed within Dropbox for Windows 8.

Most disappointingly, you cannot upload anything with Dropbox for Windows 8. It makes no sense as to why Dropbox would omit a feature that's essential for using its service. You can't even delete files from Dropbox.

Last but not least, Dropbox for Windows 8 can be unstable at times, crashing several times throughout our tests. While this is the initial release of the app, it's disappointing that Dropbox would allow something so unpolished to be approved.

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Most of the pdf books are drm carried, so you are not able to read them on other devices. This problem will be solved easily by Adobe PDF DRM Removal. It will remain a good quality in the process with the two optimized programs. Batch conversion feature enables users to convert more books one time.

Adobe PDF drm removal makes it easier for you to read books on other applications and devices. Only need simple operations, users can print or transfer those books to other places.

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