Windows: After a few betas and release candidates, our favorite torrent client has finally made it. uTorrent 2.0 is now available for download with the same speed, ease of use and simple interface we’ve grown to love. The new version also features support for UDP tracker and a completely overhauled setup menu, among other new […]

It’s amazing how quickly Super Bowl Sunday seems to come around. This weekend sees the Colts take on the Saints in a game which could be one of the most exciting ever given the offensive nature of both teams. Super Bowl night is always special, but to make it even more enjoyable, why not grab […]

Bored of your blog? All tweeted out? This week I’ve been having a second look at Tumblr, which sits somewhere between those two. When I first played with it over a year ago I wasn’t very excited. I don’t know what’s exactly happened since then, but Tumblr looks great now!

You’re not limited to 140 characters, […]

Having your very own Karaoke nights doesn’t mean you have SingStar or spend lots of money on equipment. If you’ve got a Mac, you can turn it into a Karaoke machine complete with videos and all. Although there is a definite lack of decent karaoke apps on Macs, here is a selection of some of […]

A year ago I was still pretty skeptical about touchscreens. I felt that total reliance on a touchscreens was a mistake, and that devices needed some physical controls, like d-pads, keyboards or keypads.
Having decided to get an iPhone regardless of these fears, and watching the development of apps over the last year, I have changed […]

Windows: Download managers may not be as necessary as they were in the modem era, but they’re undoubtedly a handy tool for download addicts. FlashGet proves to be one of the best download managers out there, with great features such as support for Torrent an eMule files, scheduled downloads, and clipboard and web browser monitoring, […]

Desktop gadgets were introduced in Windows Vista as a a collection of system add-ons that offer you various functions and services, from calendars and calculators to photo slideshows and simple desktop games. Gadgets are also available on Windows 7, where they’re no longer locked up in the sidebar and can be freely arranged on your […]

If you want to get your personal finances in order, then the good news is there are plenty of options on Macs. Whether it’s sorting it out your own personal debts or just keeping a tighter grip on whats coming in and out, there is plenty of financial software to suit all budgets and experience. […]

If you made one of those ‘new year, new you’ resolutions and vowed to keep in shape in 2010, then the chances are that your appetite for exercise has already waned and you’re back on the chips again. Don’t lose hope though, because with a bit of help from your iPhone you can rejuvenate your […]

Touch DJ is a recently-approved MP3 mixing app for the iPhone. At $19.99 it’s certainly not cheap, but it’s one of the most impressive apps I’ve ever seen for Apple’s device.
Really convincing you that the iPhone is a powerful little computer, Touch DJ is almost as good as desktop mixing applications. Currently in version 1.0, […]

Last year I received the best birthday gift ever: an ebook reader. For someone who likes reading as much as me, and can’t help buying more books all the time, having an ebook is almost a basic need. And for those of you also own an ebook reader, Calibre is definitely a must-have app.

Calibre is […]

Imagine being able to access and control your computer from anywhere on Earth using your iPhone. Sounds pretty futuristic, right? Actually, it’s not because there are apps  available already that let you tap into your PC or Mac on your phone. And these remote control apps do a lot more that just allowing you to […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s that time of year again when we whip our crystal ball out of the drawer and take a look at what software is in store for the coming year. We were proved right with all our software predictions for 2009, so I’m trusting the ball to work its magic once again. Here we go […]