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Exclusive: In-depth review of Voddler

It’s taken us just over six months but we’ve finally got our hands on one of the hottest download tickets in town - an invite to test Voddler. In July we had an exclusive interview with Voddler co-founder Mathias Hjelmstedt and couldn’t wait to give it a go. Now, we’ve finally had the chance to […]

Apple Tablet rumor & prediction roundup

In case you hadn’t heard, rumor has it that Apple will release a new ‘tablet’ on Wednesday. Here at OnSoftware, we decided that rather than add to the echo chamber, we’d stay out of any debate on the putative features and software of this alleged device. We’ll be offering our thoughts when we know how […]

Top 5 Firefox add-ons for music lovers

I love reviewing Firefox add-ons; they’re the perfect software - small, fun and useful. I’ve noticed that there are loads of music add-ons out there, and so you don’t have to sift through the silt to get the gold, I’ve done it for you.
For pure listening pleasure, you can’t go wrong with FoxyTunes. No, it’s […]

IGF unveils student games winners

The twelfth annual Independent Games Festival has released the winners of the Student Showcase category. Don’t think that “student” equals amateurish or poor quality - there are some amazing games in the list, and some will no doubt go on to be commercial titles like DigiPen’s Narbacular Drop, which turned into the wonderful Portal.

The best […]

CCleaner - avoiding the perils and the pitfalls

CCleaner is one of the most popular apps on Softonic, and with good reason. It’s a great tool to clear garbage from your computer, speeding it up and protecting your privacy. Unfortunately, if you use it carelessly, CCleaner can sometimes do its job a little too well, cleaning away stuff that’s actually pretty important. Looking […]

Should developers charge for updates?

In the many hours of software research and reviewing we do at Softonic, one issue that constantly crops-up is that of paid software updates.
Personally, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve read complaints by disgruntled users that they are being asked to shell-out yet more cash to update an app.
Currently, developers can charge […]

How to: rip music from your iPod

The moment your friends and relatives learn you work for a software distribution company like Softonic, they immediately assume you know every single program that exists on Earth. And “How do I rip music from my iPod?” is one of those classic questions you’re constantly being asked, together with “how to make Windows start up […]

Uninstall stubborn programs for free with Revo Uninstaller

One thing that I’ve always thought is woefully inadequate in Windows is the Add/Remove Programs console in the Control Panel.
Firstly, I often find that it doesn’t even display everything that’s installed on my computer. Secondly, it usually does a pretty poor job of removing programs because it leaves behind registry entries and temporary files.
More importantly […]

Manage your passwords safely in SplashID

After having it on my New Year resolutions list for several years in a row, I’ve finally made up my mind and started using a password manager. It’s the kind of decision you’re constantly postponing for several reasons: they take a long time to configure, they’re uncomfortable to use, they’re not safe enough… But I’ve […]

Today’s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile

Windows: When you publish photos on the web you need to be aware of their size to ensure proper loading speed - without giving up on quality. RIOT Portable helps you find the perfect balance between size and quality, allowing you to resize photos while keeping an excellent image quality. And all of this, without […]

10 Best Symbian apps of 2009

Seeing as everyone seems to be in the spirit of writing end of year round-ups, I thought I’d compile a run-down of my favorite Symbian mobile apps of 2009. This time last year, things were looking bleak for fans of the OS, and many feared that developers may shun the platform and opt to concentrate […]

My top 10 apps of the decade - James

Due to the nature of my work, I’ve been fortunate enough (and not-so fortunate in some cases) to try thousands of apps since the turn of the Century. So, to come up with a list of the best ten out of all of these is like asking me to come up with a top ten […]

Today’s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile

Windows: Are you one of those who like to customize their systems to the limit? Then you’re going to love Windowblinds, a safe, easy-to-use customization tool that lets you completely change Windows look and feel! WindowBlinds has just reached version 7, featuring lots of bugfixes and full support for Windows 7. Extreme customization at your […]

LogMeIn Hamachi: file sharing

Welcome to part 2 of our beginner’s guide to Hamachi (you can catch part 1 here). Today we’re going to take a look at file sharing, one of the reasons you might want to use the program. If you’ve already taken a look around the options, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it is not […]

Macs can be victims of passive smoking too

If you’re of the opinion that smoking bans have gone far enough, then you won’t like what you’re about to hear. It seems that Apple think that smokers should have more respect for their Macs - and not smoke around them. The penalty if you don’t comply? Well, consider your Applecare warranty invalidated.
This might sound […]