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Speed up your searches with Wise JetSearch

Windows comes with its own built-in search feature, but many users find it to be slow and cumbersome. As its name suggests, Wise JetSearch is a speedy alternative that can quickly search for files and folders in a variety of locations. We think it's a great choice for anyone who's looking for an alternative to the built-in Windows option.

Wise JetSearch has an attractive and very simple interface. A drop-down menu reveals a series of check boxes from which you select the drives you want to search. There's a field where you enter your search terms, including … Read more

Convert videos between formats with uConverter

Converting video clips to play on smartphones and other devices is big these days, and users have a lot of choices, both freeware and shareware, offering lots of different features and performance. Run Studio's uConverter can convert files among many different video formats. Its Task-based setup lets you customize each video's properties for your specific device or need. It's free to try, but the trial version leaves a watermark on saved files. The latest version of uConverter is compatible with Windows 8.

Video converters tend to have similar layouts and functionality since they're very specific tools, … Read more

Manage your bookmarks with Yet Another Google Bookmarks Extension

Google Bookmarks is one of many services that Google offers that allows you to keep your data in the cloud instead of locked on your computer. As the name would suggest, Google Bookmarks allows you to access your bookmarks from anywhere as long as you're signed into your Google account. Yet Another Google Bookmarks Extension, or YAGBE, makes your Google Bookmarks easier to access with a click of a button.

Like most Chrome extensions, YAGBE installs easily, appearing as an icon to the right of the address bar. Clicking the icon brings up a list of bookmarks organized in … Read more

Remote connector

Windows' built-in Remote Desktop Connection utility is a bit basic; it offers few options, and multiple connections fill up the taskbar, making it awkward to switch among desktops. If you regularly access multiple remote machines or just want an improved remote desktop client, check out RD Tabs from Avian Waves. It uses a tabbed interface to manage open remote connections with a familiar functionality similar to current browsers, keeping everything in one spot. But it offers so much more than just better organization, with extra features like password encryption, remote terminal server management, connection thumbnails, and command line scripting.

To … Read more

More than a calendar

Most calendar software is designed to help you get organized. All-In-One Desktop Calendar aims to go a step further by organizing and replacing your computer's desktop. While this is certainly a unique approach, we were left wondering if it's really necessary.

This program's interface presents a bold default background image of a nature scene. This customizable background is a sign of things to come as All-In-One attempts to provide a service unlike other calendar programs. Still, users familiar with Microsoft Outlook will find this calendar and address book mimics the more popular program almost perfectly. One interesting … Read more