Personal Computer World

ACDSee Photo Manager 2009

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Among the range of media management software available, ACDSee stands out as one of the most popular and feature-packed applications. This new 2009 edition ships with a range of additional features including much improved photo management features, the ability to share info and more.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

Badaboom Media Converter 1.0

Trial Software

Formats video and audio files for a variety of devices using a process called transcoding. In the old days of video, there was broadcast television, VCRs, and thatÆs about it. With the proliferation of digital media players came a similar proliferation of video formats, making for widespread incompatiability.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

Webroot Spy Sweeper 6

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Protects you from intrusive software known as spyware, which collects information about your internet habits and sends it to software writers or marketing companies for analysis. Spyware infects your computer when you download and install malicious software.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

Acronis True Image 2009

Trial Software
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Buy a new PC and it will ship with a large hard drive. The obvious choice is to split this in to multiple partitions so that you have a drive for your important media files. These can be audio tracks youÆve purchased online and are given a once-only right to download. Backup & restore your files.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista

Paragon Drive Copy 9 Personal

Function Limited Software
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There was a time when upgrading to a new hard drive meant hours of downloading your data, applications, and operating systems to discs; then more hours of reinstalling everything to the new hard drive. Quickly and easily create an exact copy of your hard disk, including the OS, apps and more.

Requires: Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Portrait Professional 8

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Intelligent portrait airbrushing software that has been 'trained' in human beauty. It lets you improve your photos instantly, just by moving sliders. All operations require no artistic ability, due to the built-in intelligence in the image editing software. This automatic airbrush really does do all the hard work for you.

Requires: Windows XP or Vista