Besides the features we already knew from previous versions, such as the download manager, incognito browsing mode and bookmark syncing, Google Chrome has other great functions based on user feedback. One of the most eye-catching new features Google Chrome is support to recognize speech input through HTML. In certain circumstances, like when you're using Google Translate, you'll be able to actually speak to your browser and have your words translated and spoken back to you.

Chrome’s sandboxing technology has been extended to the built-in Flash Player, thus increasing your safety while browsing the web. Also, Chrome now lets you sync passwords across computers – a great feature for those of you who are constantly switching between different computers. Google Chrome maintains the same impressive usability and ease of use. With zero learning curve, you immediately feel in your element and there's no need to start testing new shortcuts or reading the documentation.

If you're considering making the switch from old favorites like Firefox or Internet Explorer, Google Chrome is definitely an excellent choice for a new web browser.

Google Chrome, Google's browser, mixes a clean, minimalist interface with a variety of powerful tools that make it a great browser.

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Realistic Car Physics An easy to use realistic physics means an unprecedented car handling in a game for everyone that is both easy to learn and hard to master. Multiple Control Methods You can choose between gamepad, keyboard or the mouse as the primary control method. This gives the game a large compatibility and doesn't force you to always have the gamepad with you, we've worked hard to create the best keyboard controls available on the market. Fun and Easy Multiplayer Victory is based on quick competitions where players gain experience points and collect different car items to increase their car's attributes and reach the top of the leaderboard.

Incredible Car Customization Victory car customization system starts with an innovative blocks system where the players choose from different car parts to create an unique car model. The Painting System gives the players an unprecedented level of freedom in choosing colors, apply decals and colorable shapes. Car Attributes Development Each car in Victory is described by six different attributes: Weight, Aerodynamics, Traction, Grip, Brakes and Power.

Victory is a game for the casual racers that want more: a realistic car physics and a real racing experience with real time collisions, maintaining easy to learn game controls.

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It is very flexible in the way data are presented and easy to use. You collect Data in one way and you can display it in an infinite number of ways. You can merge data from different Notebooks easily. All is done simply by clicking button. You do not need to learn any programm language.

For everyone with plenty of data to organize in complex and original strutures.

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Mixxx is a free open source DJ app that allows you to mix your MP3 collection together, for parties, clubs or just for fun.

Installation is simple, all you have to do is specify your music library (you can add other later if you want). Mixxx will then import your collection, which may take a few minutes if you have lots of files, but it will only do this once.

Mixxx's interface might be a bit intimidating for beginners, but if you're eager to learn, it's not difficult to get the hang of it. There are two channels, and you load tracks into them with a right click. Each channel has its own controls, from play and pause to tone control. In the center are the global controls, with volume, balance and most importantly the cross-fader which allows you to mix between the two channels. The music waveforms are arranged one on top of the other, like Virtual DJ, which can make beat matching easier.

Mixxx is controlled either with the mouse or hot keys, which are specified in the included manual. In terms of help for beginners, each channel has a "sync" button, which will attempt to synchronize the BPM (beats per minute) of one track with another. The user still has to start the track in time with the other one, so Mixxx won't do the mixing for you!

Mixxx is a solid DJing application, with good BPM estimation, and controls that are easy to pick up for anyone who's seen a mixer before, and intuitive enough for a beginner to learn.

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Have you ever been in a situation where even Windows Task Manager can't close a process or program that has crashed?

Chances are you have because it's one of the curses of Windows but fortunately, there is a way to get round this problem. ProcessKO is a far more powerful alternative to Windows Task Manager because it kills those hard to close processes that simply won't go away. The program sits discreetly in the system tray and requires simply clicking on (so no keyboard use is required) to activate in times of trouble. It shows a list of processes that are operating at any one time but note that you'll need to understand the generic names Windows assigns to your programs to know exactly what you are closing.

Process KO closes instantly those programs that you select even if they've been impossible to kill in any other way. In addition, the program "learns" which processes regularly cause you problems. In this way, it allows you to instantly access those programs that frequently crash your system and close them instantly without going through a huge process list. Even better, it fits on a USB stick so it's perfect for network administrators that need to go around rescuing blocked PCs.

A much better option than Windows Task Manager although if your mouse crashes, then it's not much use at all since you can't access it.

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Junk email is a major problem and there's hardly a mailbox anywhere that doesn't get some at one stage or another. According to the developers of MailWasher Pro, unwanted email or spam now forms around 90% of received email.

MailWasher Pro lets you safely preview and delete bad email before it gets to your computer meaning if it doesn't contain anything harmful, it won't affect your computer. MailWasher is very easy to use. The developers claim that they took the view that if you can't understand how to use a piece of software in under 5 minutes then it's probably always going to be hard to use.

MailWasher Pro analyzes each email as it arrives and warns you if it is suspected junk mail or a virus. There's no real need for you to know this and it would have been better if they'd just blocked everything harmful full stop but at least you know.

The look and feel is like that of Outlook Express and it can be used with the former plus Outlook, Eudora, Netscape, Incredimail and several other major mail clients. This is a powerful program although unless you suffer from serious spam problems, it's not really worth the effort.

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The more balls we arrange, the higher bonus we receive. I'm not going to disclose what kinds of bonuses are - come to this by yourself. Upgrade Status: Free updates Please download the latest version and just update the old one.

It forces to thinking to get high score. It is not just another mindless game. It has 3 levels and lots of hidden bonuses. Actually to get high score one have to learn make bonuses.

It's for everyone who would like to relax in not quite mindless way. Both for children and adults all ages, females and males.

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Using the program is a pleasant experience - at the most basic level, add the files you want to compress/decompress using the file explorer on the right and chose the action you want from the main toolbar or by right clicking. The PeaZip interface is fresh and easy-to-use with a few built-in themes to spice things up.

Right-clicking on a file or folder and choosing Add to archive or Browse path with PeaZip will also provide direct access to the program's factions. The compression/decompression process is very quick and smooth, and there are impressive advanced options for users who want to get a little more technical.

Among the best of these advanced PeaZip features are the encryption/password options, compression variables, and the File tools, which allow you to split files, join them and even view the checksum files. PeaZip really impressed us - it's a top-class program that performs at a really high level, and is a worthy rival to apps such as WinZip or 7Zip.

PeaZip is a fantastic program for all your compressing/decompressing needs.

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Explore and learn.

Google Earth not only displays satellite images but it also includes terrains and 3D reconstruction of buildings. You can look for directions and businesses, just like in Google Maps and pinpoint areas or draw on maps straight in Google Earth.

Google Earth includes a very wide, and constantly increasing library of layers, which you can add to the map to enrich your experience. You'll find all sorts of information, from historical landscapes to national parks, regions where you can find endangered species or tourist spots. Google Earth will also showcase more news related information such as forest fires or tsunamis.

But Google Earth is not limited to terrain, and with every new version, it adds new sources of satellite imagery and information about other areas in the world. Say you're really into stars; then you should turn to the Sky mode and navigate among the constellations. Or, if you prefer exploring the seas, enable the Water surface option and learn all the secrets about oceans and marine creatures. Feeling more adventurous? Select the Moon or the Mars options and take a walk in space without leaving your easy chair. What's more, Google Earth also lets you travel in time by providing you with a new Historical Imagery function that allows you to see the evolution of certain locations during the past few years.

Navigation.

Moving around in Google Earth is incredibly intuitive thanks to the multiple navigation tools. Some areas will show less information than others, and Google Earth is known to use up a substantial amount of bandwidth, but it remains a fascinating piece of software

Conclusion.

Google Earth is as of yet an unequaled application. Browse around the world, zoom into streets, gaze at the stars or dive into the ocean. Millions of possibilities.

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When it comes to audio players, most people choose between the three or four most popular apps: iTunes, Winamp, VLC, AIMP Player… but there are many other interesting choices like Songbird.

Songbird is an open-source music player and organizer with which you can manage, play and discover music. It's free, cross-platform, highly customizable thanks to a wide variety of plug-ins and can be improved and extended by the contribution of its user community.

The first thing you'll notice about Songbird is its resemblance to the iTunes interface, which means that if you've ever used iTunes you won't have any problem in learning how to use Songbird. Then, as you explore the program's menus and options, you'll start discovering all the goodies it has to offer.

Songbird automatically imports your music files from a selected folder, monitors that folder for future music additions, organizes your music in a handy, easily browsable catalog, is compatible with iTunes and Last.fm libraries, can be controlled from any other app thanks to global hotkeys and also supports Last.fm scrobbling. It also includes album art and a simple equalizer.

Songbird is such a complete tool that's hard to find negative sides to it. Plus there's an army of developers constantly working on improvements and new features. The only thing I missed so far, in fact, is support for podcasts – which I'm sure will probably be added some time soon.

Songbird is a complete, full-featured music player and organizer with support for plug-ins and an extensive user community.

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If there is something we have learned here at Softonic, it's that a good PDF creator is hard to find. They are either ugly, slow, lack functions or, more often, all three. Will PDF-XChange Viewer be any different?

It is! Viewing PDFs with PDF-XChange Viewer is fast and smooth - you can skip through and back pages, view documents in a variety of layouts, and search and find pages and keywords seamlessly. PDF-XChange Viewer's toolbars are totally customizable, and there is a considerable range of configuration options.

PDF-XChange Viewer's editing options are also impressive. Although the free version doesn't allow you to create documents from scratch, it does let you edit extensively, with a few exceptions, mainly the ability to add or remove pages. Commenting, underlining, stamping, attaching files and creating text boxes are all easily done, and can be modified and removed in the click of a button.

There are also tooltips, so you know what you are doing before you click. This feature is very welcome, as the PDF-XChange Viewer help is not very good. Additional cool features include a snapshot tool, document preview when opening PDFs and a huge range of interface language options.

PDF-XChange Viewer is a great PDF editor that is streets ahead of its many rivals.

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There is not a similar software. There are many ear training and music theory programs, but do not work based on the assisted practice like Solfeggio Maestro. Solfeggio Maestro is a platform for music methods that allows for the assisted learning in a similar way to learn with a teacher. The exercises can be programmed for you, or you can purchase methods.

Solfeggio Maestro is for beginners and advanced students. Also teachers can use to create exercises and methods.

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What is Inspiration?

Graphic diagram editors are often quite complicated to use, mainly because they include so many tools and customizing options that you can't help feeling lost. Luckily enough, Inspiration goes beyond these first difficult steps and offers users an easy-to-use, yet very complete diagram tool.

Inspiration is an app that can be used by a wide variety of people. We can see it being of use to students, who might make diagrams as a study aid, professionals, who might use it to plan out new structures or business plans, and even everyday people who simply want to transfer an idea to a solid plan in a more ordered, practical way.

How does it work?

Using Inspiration is very easy. Start with your main concept and drill down from there. The great thing about this app is that you can add images, music, text and more to really make the diagrams complete, and, of course, they are completely modifiable, in case you find that your plans change, or work better in a different order.

The Inspiration interface is very easy to use, and a few moments playing around with it should let you get the gist very quickly. Even so, Inspiration offers a huge variety of templates, help documents and even videos designed to let you get the most out of it, while the floating Symbols bar makes the job even faster.

The only downsides to Inspiration is that, despite support for simultaneous documents, there's no handy way to move between them. Maybe a tab bar would fix this. Secondly, it's not the slickest application on the block - even on Windows 7, Inspiration looks like something from the last decade. While that has little impact on functionality, it will put some users off.

Inspiration is a highly usable and handy idea-mapping application that everyone can use. It's just a pity it's not a little more modern.

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From the very beginning, speed was what defined Sonic against Nintendo's Mario, and Sonic Generations has a ton of that. Whether in 2 or 3D, Sonic Generations is really fast - but to get the best experience, you have to learn the levels. Inexperienced players will find the adrenalin rush interrupted by enemies and obstacles - learning through failure is how Sonic Generations works. If you find repeating levels irritating, Sonic is simply not for you!

Sonic Generations looks fantastic throughout. the presentation is great, and the animation and environments have never been better. This is one of the best Sonic games for many years, and avoids most of the pitfalls of some of his worst games! Fans will love it, and there is hardly a better introduction to the high speed platform thrills of a Sonic game.

Try out the free demo from Steam, which gives you a 'classic' 2D level and and excellent over the top 3D level to play through. Both need practice to perfect, so it's well worth downloading.

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Similar to one of Nexon's other FPS offerings Combat Arms, Sudden Attack is fast-paced and intense. It's also a great game for players who are new to first person shooters, as it comes with a helpful tutorial to get you started. To learn the different controls within Sudden Attack, there's a Boot Camp, which serves as training as well.

In Sudden Attack, the goal is to complete daily missions where you can earn experience points. Via the game's achievement system, you can earn different titles and perks for completing specific tasks within the game. There's also a demolition mode called Prison where the goal is to either plant a bomb or defend a target area where a bomb is waiting to be set off. Additional weaponry can be purchased in-app as well.

Up to 16 players can get in on the action with one another over the span of 38 maps. There might be some lag time while in multiplayer mode due to the server connection, but it was minimal. There are six game modes in Sudden Attack, which offer decent variety.

Sudden Attack's graphics are of good quality but a bit blocky, and the setting is gritty. The sound effects stand up to other games in its class as well.

With lots of weapons and a good variety of game modes, Sudden attack is a FPS that will appeal to a wide audience.

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After a quick installation – just like any other Firefox extension – Social Fixer displays a quick start guide overlaid on top of your Facebook account. You can see the changes immediately: a new button bar, wall messages organized by tabs, and a new button in the top right corner with the options to configure Social Fixer.

Though it seems a bit overwhelming at first, if you spend the necessary amount of time to configure Social Fixer properly you can customize almost every single detail on Facebook. Too bad the font resizing feature seemed to work for certain pages on Facebook, but not for the whole site.

Generally speaking, Social Fixer makes the site a lot more flexible and easier to browse, thanks to the dozens of filters and options included in the extension. The only problem is that learning to use all of them requires some time!

Social Fixer is a Firefox extension that helps you customize Facebook and make it easier to navigate.

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Lovers of Celtic mythology will appreciate the storyline and graphics in Vindictus, as that's what it's based on. This 3D fantasy action came lets you fight your way through different stages of gameplay with up to four other players as members of your party.

Your character is very customizable in Vindictus, allowing you to choose everything from your armor to your undergarments. To get full customization, Vindictus requires in-app purchases, which includes the ability to choose color shading as well. It's a nice feature for people who want their character to be recognizable and stand out. Some players might be disappointed in that there isn't a big variety of characters to currently choose from compared to other games in its class.

Graphics in Vindictus are very crisp and impressive. It's the little details that matter here, and the background imagery is really quite well put-together. It's hard to really take time to enjoy the setting though, as Vindictus is action-packed and chances are you'll be busy fending off all manner of enemy attacks. The combat can get repetitive and you may need to repeat stages in order to move forward in the game though.

Players navigate through Vindictus with their keyboard keys. This is also how you attack your enemies. While it can take time to get used to which keys do what, it gets easier as you continue to play and isn't a major impediment to learning to play the game.

This game might be considered a little too violent for younger children due to graphic fight scenes, so parents be cautioned.

Vindictus makes fighting fun with great graphics and a fun storyline.

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KidDesktop gives Parents complete control over the activities their child can perform on the computer. Through the KD Builder configuration tool, parents can customize the child's KidDesktop including: - Time Limits - Websites the child visits - YouTube™ videos the child can watch - Programs the child uses on the computer - Pictures the child can view

KidDesktop is meant for parents of young kids (ages 3-12) who want to simplify the computer and protect their children from the hazards of the Internet.

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Interface

With a clear, light grey interface, CrossDJ Free looks good. There are two decks, with waveforms displayed for each. Above the decks both waveforms are shown together, so you can easily see how beats match up. There are quite a lot of controls squeezed into CrossDJ Free's interface, but they are all useful. Each deck has cue and play controls, and you can save up to six play locators for each track.

Beats per minute are automatically calculated, and can be changed if incorrect. We found the beat detection to be as good as most mixing apps - when CrossDJ Free sets the wrong first beat of a bar, it's really easy to correct too. Controls are mapped to your keyboard, although in this version you cannot edit them yourself. This version doesn't allow recording or the use of midi controllers.

Great for beginners

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