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 […]

So another decade is coming to a close and I think it’s safe to say it’s been the most exciting one ever for downloads. A top ten list of the past decade reads like a “Who’s Who” list of the download scene today. Almost all of the most downloaded apps on Softonic today were released […]

iPhone: What do the three comedy greats Homer Simpson, Fred Flintstone and The Dude from The Big Lebowski have in common? The answer, of course, is that they all love bowling. Guys, if any of you are reading this and have an iPhone then make sure you check out iBowl. This game is perhaps the […]

iPhone: When the rain falls outside it often seems like there’s very little to do and amusing yourself can become a problem. Well, instead of sitting there reading reviews of mobile software why not install play some board games to pass the time in a fun way? Whether you’re alone or with company the collection […]

Mac: Although uTorrent has come along and proved stiff competition, Transmission (updated to version 1.60) remains one of best torrent clients out there on Mac thanks to a beautiful interface and a simple set of intuitive features. This new version brings many more improvements to an already solid release. You can set different priority levels […]

Windows: Even if you don’t like browser toolbars , you should definitely give Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer a try. It gives you instant access to all of Google’s services, plus other useful tools. The latest version, Google Toolbar 6 Beta, includes enhanced search suggestions, a handy new tab page with thumbnails to your favorite […]

Windows: If you’d like to create a collage with your photos, Shape Collage is the tool you’re looking for. This awesome application lets you create collages of any shape and size, with as many photos as you like. Drag and drop them onto the interface, adjust the collage’s settings and save your creation in JPG, […]

Windows: PC maintenance tasks can be difficult and boring, but if you use Glary Utilities Portable you’ll find they’re easier than it seems. This great app features all the tools you need to repair, clean, tweak and optimize you system in a portable, pocket-sized version that doesn’t require installation and can run from a USB […]

I’ve been using uTorrent on Windows for years now and so the arrival of uTorrent on the Mac is something that many users, myself included, have long been waiting for. For some reason at the moment, the uTorrent Mac page still says uTorrent for mac is “coming soon” but believe me, the beta version is […]

In this switchers series, I look for the best PC program in its category, find a Mac counterpart, and explain why it’s better, all in the hope that those of you that are still on PC will be tempted to switch, and those that are on Mac hopefully discover something new. We started off last […]

Windows: You probably know uTorrent already - one of the most popular BitTorrent clients. Now you can have a look at uTorrent 1.8 Beta, a testing version that lets you try the program’s new features while they’re being developed. Of course, this version keeps the same characteristics as its predecessors: a compact, easy to use […]

Recently, I’ve noticed a massive slowdown in the speed of the torrents I’ve been downloading with uTorrent. Despite double checking that my IP address is static and that the router ports are open, my download speeds are back to what they were when I first installed the program on a dynamic IP address with no […]

Ok, so you’ve finished all your work for the day and have exploited all the possibilities of Freecell or Solitaire on your office PC. You know that P2P and BitTorrent downloading are not allowed in your company, but heck, you’ve decided you’re still going to take the risk to enjoy the greater bandwidth which your […]

With just a few days left to end 2007, it’s time to take a look back on the past twelve months and see how software has evolved all along this year, especially for us Windows users. There have been key software releases and improvements for the Windows platform during this year, starting with a new […]

Another golden nugget found on the net today, a list of 70 freeware applications. It seems to cover most of the major categories like image editing, office, audio or security. I’d like to personally point out the ones I prefer though. For images, I was really impressed by Paint.NET, which offers all the major image […]