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.

 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.

 UNetbootin (Universal Netboot Installer) is a small application used to create bootable Live USB. A system prepared in this way can be started from a memory card, Pendrive, or other USB media. The program is automated - just specify the ISO-image downloaded from the manufacturer’s website, and UNetbootin will copy all the necessary files and write them to the media. The program is completely free. On the official website there is an opportunity to support developers with small donations.

Comodo Internet Security Pro is a comprehensive solution to protect your PC from Internet threats. This is a commercial program that involves paying for the year. The cost of annual use is $ 17.99.

Users receive the maximum possible protection of computers from viruses and malware with a guarantee from the developer.

One of the most reliable firewalls according to statistics

The Comodo firewall rises higher in the ranking. Internet Security Pro creates an impenetrable shield for viruses, Trojans, spyware and other types of malware. In real time, files are sorted into dangerous dubious, and safe.

AVL PRO is the best antivirus software according to statistics of 2013. The product is designed for the Android operating system. The program was developed by AVL Team and is currently able to provide comprehensive protection for the devices on which it is installed, including application programs.

The mobile version of the program provides rich configuration options that can detect malware on a smartphone. Using this function, you can adjust the operation of the device and enable the automatic scanning mode. The program will work even when the client does not think about it.

The mobile version of the program can recognize and analyze various formats of virus files. Among them are: APK, SIS, SISX, XAP, CAP. In addition, the software can detect files in the following formats: DEX, ELF, EPOS, PE.

In addition to the comprehensive detection of virus files, the application makes the process not only effective, but also energy-saving. AVL PRO practically does not use the energy of a smartphone to carry out basic functions. The work of the program is optimized in its structure and efficiency; therefore it is energy and resource saving. Despite the low cost of energy, scanning the device for viruses is high-speed.

AkelPad is a compact and convenient text editor that has open source code and is an excellent alternative to the standard Notepad. The program works with plain text. Use and editing of RTF documents by the program is not provided. By default, the program starts without a toolbar, but this limitation can be circumvented by starting MDI mode. Operational switching between modes is not provided; application restart is required. However, the functionality of the editor can be expanded with special plugins. The fourth version of AkelPad uses a module designed to significantly expand the capabilities of the program - AkelEdit. Supported Operating Systems:

• Microsoft Windows
• Wine
• Linux