Zamzar is a web-based converter that, for example, will help you convert a document that is available in .pdf format to .doc, or vice versa. There are many possibilities, and in fact, the tool quickly copes not only with documents, but also with music, graphic, even video formats with more than 100 different target formats.

Free and roomy

Thus, users can convert files with a maximum size of 150 MB. Working with the site is very simple and involves four consecutive steps. At the very beginning, the file that we want to replace must be posted on the site. Then we must specify the desired format in which we ultimately want to use the file. In the third step, we must specify the email address to which we want to forward the link with the version ready for download. The last step is to accept the site’s rules by clicking the “Convert” button, after which the operation will begin. After some time (longer, the larger the file), the link to the file in the format we specified will be redirected in the message.

Zamzar also can convert files located directly on the network. This is especially useful, for example, when you want to receive a video file in the form of an audio file. The site is developed in English language only.

Ashampoo ZIP Free is a simplified and free version of the application designed to compress and decompress files on Windows, supporting more than 30 of the most popular archive formats (ZIP, 7-ZIP, CAB, TAR, RAR, ZIPX, ARJ, ARC, ACE, MSI, DMG and many others).

In addition to the main functions of archives (creating and extracting content), the program is equipped with tools that allow you to create self-extracting SFX archives (.exe), restore damaged ZIP files, and also use multi-volume recording (breaking archives into smaller parts). Ashampoo ZIP Free integrates with the system shell, and the graphical interface used belongs to the modern user interface and can conveniently work on touch devices. It is multiplatform that makes this program one of the most popular among archivers, because the ease of use and intuitive interface are suitable for most users of any age category.

For more demanding users, the manufacturer provides a commercial version of Ashampoo ZIP Pro. In addition to the functions of free editing, this program also offers the ability to encrypt data, create virtual disks, convert archives, etc. Advanced functionality combined with open source allows professional users to fully use the functions and capabilities provided by this tool.

 Rufus is a program that downloads to bootable media (flash drive) and participates in the installation of an ISO image. With its help, Windows or Linux software is installed on any computer.

The program, through its utilities, creates a bootable device from ordinary media that acts as a memory card for ISO images and the operating system.

Rufus has a few positive characteristics. The program is free and does not require unnecessary investments. It weighs little and is often updated, improving its characteristics. Installation supports many languages. Rufus runs smoothly and quickly, so it can be considered the best portable program for bootable media.

System requirements include Windows 7 and later. The application supports both 32 and 64-bit operating systems.

Using Rufus, the user will be able to work on a computer without an operating system. In addition, the program launches a low-level utility and performs BIOS firmware - for this, depending on the task, the necessary settings are selected before installing the application.

 VSDC Video Editor is a multifunctional tool for processing video and audio files and converting them to other formats. This program runs on the Windows platform and is available in two versions: Free and Pro (paid, has advanced and improved functionality).

Both software developments have a colorful and intuitive interface. To master the basics of working in the VSDC video editor is quite simple even for a beginner. The program contains useful tips, a step-by-step user guide. The big advantage is the lack of ads automatically embedded in the video.

 Among archivers for the Windows operating system, as a rule, choose one that is easy to use, which compresses and decompresses data without errors, small and in the public domain.

Zipware is an archiver distributed with the mark free, i.e. completely free, intuitive to use and maximally functional. The application supports the most important working formats, including the new RAR5. The archiver easily copes with both small and significant archives from several thousand to several million documents in a file cabinet.

Using Zipware, you can easily generate archives with simple shared or unpacked archives, split them into interconnected units, and change formats to ZIP and 7Z.

When constructing archives, the program provides the user with five levels of zip-conversion of information, the use of which will directly determine the weight of the finished archive.

Zipwere also has a built-in virus recognition system from VirusTotal.com, which allows you to protect your computer and not transfer viruses through archives.

The interface, as mentioned above, is intuitive. The quick access icons are large and round, attracting attention. The main functions of the archiver are placed in the context menu of the computer operating system and are opened with the click of a mouse.

 Clownfish for Skype is a program for automatically translating messages to Skype, which further expands its capabilities, for encryption and sound modifiers in case of voice calls. It is much more difficult for us to communicate with friends from other countries when we do not know their native language. It is enough to write messages in the language we use (full support for all popular language packs), and automation of the application will translate the message by sending it to the recipient in the language of their choice. The program can use the mechanisms offered by one of six providers: Google Translate, Microsoft Live, Babylon Translator, PROMT and Yandex.

Although the program offers many settings and options, the manufacturer decided not to equip it with an individual interface, but to manage it only through the context menu of the taskbar icon. On the one hand, this solution speeds up access to some functions, but on the other hand, with the current number of options in the program, it takes a little getting used to effective work. Among the options supported at this level, we will find primarily the settings of the translation languages ​​(both sent messages and incoming messages), the settings for converting text to speech (applies to messages that we receive from other users), the choice of service that we want use when translating texts, encryption settings, keyboard shortcuts, sound effects of voice chat and spell check options.

 Net Speakerphone is a freeware program for creating local chat. It can work both using the server, and dispensing with the latter, automatically identifying all networks of interlocutors connected to the system locally. There are three versions of the program: free, professional and server, which differ in their capabilities. This program is supported on Windows operating systems.

Free version

You can download the free version on the official website of the program. It has the following features:

• voice communication, you can also share files and chat;
• You can transfer the contents of the clipboard to the interlocutor;
• the free version has very low system requirements, which allows you to install the program on computers of the nineties;
• the program also has animated emoticons.

Net Speakerphone Professional

This version has more advanced functionality, but you will have to pay for it.

 SMPlayer is an interesting player for audio / video files based on the MPlayer engine. The program perfectly copes with playing almost all available audio / video formats without the need to install additional codecs or filters (AVI, MKV, OGM, MPEG, VOB, ASF, MOV, WMV, MP3, OGG, etc.).

SMPlayer also plays DVDs and Internet streams equally well. Much attention was paid to displaying subtitles for films in the program. Many of their formats are supported, including SRT, SUB, SSA, subtitles embedded in Matroska files, DVD subtitles, and more. Text can be freely enlarged, change its color or font. One of the most interesting features of SMPlayer is the ability to remember all the settings of the files being played, the moment the playback stopped, the font size in the movie, etc.

The rich functionality for interacting with subtitles in films and clips distinguishes this player from its analogues on the market today. This function deserves special attention, since not many players are able to provide such a unique function. SMPlayer is very stable.

 The family of browser programs is vast and colorful. Some representatives are endowed with the speed of loading web pages, others with a convenient and beautiful appearance, and others with extensive settings for the convenience of the user. Among this set there are browser programs in which both speed and stability are combined, as well as a convenient interface with the ability to personalize settings. An example of such a browser would be Cent Browser.

Cent Browser - Internet browser developed on the Chromium engine. The developers took as a basis the well-known, respected Google Chrome browser, endowed it with a lot of useful features, speed. As a result, web surfing has become more convenient, simpler and safer. The mentioned browser is provided free of charge, it is presented only (unfortunately) for Windows operating systems with the ability to work on 32/64-bit equipment. The size of the pre-installed and installed browser is not less than 100 MB. There is a portable version of the program.

SmartFTP is an FTP client that supports the most popular servers and protocols: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, WebDAV, as well as SSH.

Smart FTP Client

SmartFTP is a comprehensive FTP file transfer tool. The many features available will be appreciated by more advanced users. If you frequently update files on a remote FTP server, use SmartFTP.

An FTP client is an application used to transfer files between a user's computer and an FTP server. Therefore, SmartFTP will be useful mainly for webmasters who want to update documents, for example, on WWW-servers.

Benefits

SmartFTP is easy to configure, search for files, and resume broken connections. SmartFTP allows you to connect to multiple servers and supports IPv6 connection protocol. It uses the "Drag and Drop" technology, thanks to which you can easily move and copy files from Windows Explorer to any server. It is also worth mentioning the rich list of supported FTP servers. The software uses memory caching, which speeds up the work with servers.