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Each issue we’re going to be hunting down the best utilities available on the internet so you don’t have to. This could be anything from benchmarking to archive fixing, from backup to hardware tweaking and everything in between. You name it, we’re likely to cover it. Best of all, everything you’ll find on this page will be freeware. So no nagging popups, no time restrictions and no feature limitations. Just strictly no holds barred functionality! Read on to find out what we’ve been digging during the last month.

SlimComputer
Wondering why you’re not reaping performance benefits you’d hope from your new PC? The chances are it’s because your computer is being weighed down by whole load of promotional programs, toolbars, links to advertising or trial offers. Clean this all up in one fell swoop using SlimComputer to asses all the installed data then decide what to remove.
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Zip2Fix
You’re sat patiently watching the progress bar move across your download window, waiting patiently for it to complete so you can finally make use of that all-so-important file. But then, catastrophy! The zip archive is corrupt. Fortunately you don’t have to download it again. Just use Zip2Fix to extract any undamaged files from the archive.
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IObit Uninstaller NEW
Windows built-in “Add or Remove Programs” option isn’t the quickest and most thorough way to get rid of all your unwanted programs and settings. This latest version of IObit’s Uninstaller boasts some new features that include; deeper scanning for the removal of unwanted files including registry entries and a “Forced Uninstall” option to really get rid of those stubborn apps.
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Uninstall and delete all unwanted programs from your system

TreeSize Free NEW
Finding out the sizes of folders and sub-folders can be arduous task within Windows. With TreeSize Free you can simply access all this information by launching the program from the context menu. Each folder and sub-folder is listed with the amount of disc space used. So now you don’t need to hunt around to find out where all your precious hard drive space went.
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Recuva NEW
There is nothing more soul-destroying than loosing files on your PC. If you have ever accidentally deleted files from the Recycle Bin, or had a SD card become corrupt then help is at hand. Recuva from Piriform can recover data from any rewritable media and it can rebuild lost or corrupt Word documents too.
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GameSave Manager NEW
If you are not a user of a cloud gaming client such as Steam, then you will most definitely need GameSave Manager. If you have game save files that have become corrupt, GamsSave Manger can recover them for you and provide you with the ability to backup and sync your game files. Perfect for those retro gamers out there.
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nSpaces
Virtual desktops are beneficial because you’re able to assign different apps to an entirely separate area. This means nothing bad’s likely to occure if you accidentally do something in that window without meaning to. nSpaces installs with the default four virtual desktops where apps can be assigned. Hotkeys can then be configured for quick switching.
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Winflushprintjobs
Printer jams are a fact of life. They happen all too frequently for our liking and always at the most inappropriate time. But once you ripped the offending paper from the jam there’s always the print queue to deal with in Windows. Use Winflushprintjobs to purge all jobs from the queue. It’s best to run this from the command line if you’re after confirmation.
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RAMMap
The current goings on of your computer’s random access memory can often be a mystery. But with RAMMap it’s possible to see which files are currently being stored in your RAM chips. Anything from system fonts currently loaded into memory to the dynamic link libraries and even system drivers. RAMMap has the useful ability to display all those and more.
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IObit Game Booster NEW
When it comes to playing games on your PC, we all know that you want your PC’s performance to be at it’s best. With IObit Game Booster 3 you can disable Windows processes running in the background giving you better PC performance.This program is compatible with VAC, PunkBuster, Cheating-Death and any other anti-cheat software
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Speed up your PC for a better gaming experience

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