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3D Modeling Software
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3D Modeling Software, also known as 3D computer graphics software, refers to various programs that are used to create 3D computer-generated imagery. 3D modeling software allows users to make high quality 3-dimensional models and... |
Accessibility Software
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Accessibility Software provides alternative ways to command the computer and enter data mainly for users who are handicapped or disabled in some way. Accessibility Software may be specifically designed to ease the difficulty of persons... |
Accounting and Tax Applications
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Accounting and tax applications are programs used to facilitate different accounting processes. Accounting and tax applications assist users to manage the payroll, calculate tax, track expenses, and more. Some of these applications... |
Authentication Software
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Authentication software is used to establish and confirm a person's identity. It is basically used to verify the authenticity of individuals attempting to access a system, application, or service. There are a wide range of authentication... |
Backup And Recovery Tools
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Backup and recovery tools enable users to backup and restore important data in cases of data loss. Backup and recovery tools can backup documents, files, software, or entire drives, and then store the backups in a protected area on the... |
Biometrics Software
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Biometrics software is used to verify a person's identity by associating a unique physical attribute of an individual to the information that person is allowed to access. Biometric security systems can scan the following physical... |
Browser Addons
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Browser addons are designed to improve a user's browsing experience. There are different types of browser addons, which support functions such as streaming media. Browser addons provide multimedia or interactive content like animations.... |
Browsers
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Browsers are software applications used to retrieve, display, and traverse data resources on the Internet. Browsers make surfing the Internet possible by enabling a user to search for and view websites, videos and audios. Browsers are... |
Cataloging Applications
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Cataloging applications allows a user to catalog large amounts of items online and share the information with other users. Cataloging applications can be used to catalog books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Cataloging applications allows a user... |
CD/DVD Tools
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CD/DVD tools are different types of applications created to assist a user with various CD or DVD related tasks. CD/DVD tools will allow a user to record, backup, and rip CDs or DVDs with no hassles. A good CD/DVD burner allows you to... |
Communication Platforms
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Communication platforms are various applications designed to facilitate online communication. Communication platforms permit users to easily share all types of content online; this includes documented information, e-mails, calls, etc.... |
Compression Utilities
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Compression utilities are applications that compress files in order to save space or make files smaller for easy distribution online. Some compression utilities are also used for data backup, file encryption, and file-sharing. Once a... |
Copyright Protection Software
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Copyright protection software is designed to protect an author's original digital content from being copied by unauthorized users. Copyright protection software provides protection of software products, images, and documents. This... |
CRM
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Contact Management Software allows individuals or companies to monitor and record relationships or interactions with clients and suppliers. This software manages communications in the form of faxes, e-mails, calendars, documents, and... |
Data Transfer & Sync Software
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Data transfer and sync software synchronizes data from one machine to another across different operating systems. This type of software can synchronize Outlook, Calendar and Contacts without the use of a server. Data transfer and sync... |
Database Servers
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Database servers are assigned to database services such as storage and retrieval. Database servers provide services to computers or computer programs according to the client–server model. Database Servers hold the database management... |
Design Tools
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Design tools are useful applications that allow users to create all types of digital documents. Design tools help users design, edit, and modify documents such as PDFs and images. Different design tools have various features and are used... |
Desktop Enhancements
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Desktop enhancements are software programs created for the purpose of tweaking the Windows desktop usually outside of the included control panel settings. Desktop enhancements may include programs that allow computer users to change... |
Desktop Utilities
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Desktop utilities are applications that may enhance or change the way the Windows desktop looks or operates. General desktop utilities may include software that can be installed to add new features to the Windows desktop changing the way... |
Diagnostic Utilities
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Diagnostic utilities software is used to determine hardware or software configuration issues that could hinder a computer from functioning properly. Diagnostic utilities are sometimes used by software and hardware vendors to pinpoint... |
Digital Camera Software
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Digital camera software is needed to provide the main functions of connecting a digital camera to a computer and initiating a transfer of files and data. Digital camera manufacturers supply digital camera software with a new digital... |
Download Managers
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Download managers are created to help computer users manage downloads including files, applications, images, video, or other types of data. Download managers sometimes integrate the functions for pausing and resuming downloads from... |
Drivers
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Driver software is essential for computers to utilize and interact with devices. Drivers are needed for successful communication between the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and any device that is considered an add-on or externally attached. |
E-Commerce Software
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E-commerce software is exclusively created to manage online shopping through websites. E-commerce applications sometimes include other integrated features such as shopping carts or customer inventory databases. |
E-mail Software
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E-mail Software is used to easily access a computer user's electronic mail messages. E-mail software usually integrates several useful functions to manage a large number of e-mail messages. Some e-mail software will allow users to filter... |
Educational Software
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Educational software is composed of different programs with the purpose of teaching of allowing users to self-learn. Educational software is plentiful and comes in many formats such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, games, or database of... |
Emulation Software
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Emulation software is used to emulate different hardware of software environments. Emulation software can be used to run programs that may otherwise be incompatible with certain hardware or software configuration. Emulation software also... |
Encryption Utilities
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Encryption utilities are software programs designed to encrypt programs or files, so they cannot be easily access by unapproved users. Encryption utilities are also useful for storing sensitive information on systems connected to the... |
Fax Applications
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Fax applications are programs that can completely manage faxing of documents, and/or images. Fax applications have the ability to run in the background listening for incoming fax calls. In addition, Fax applications may allow the... |
File Management Utilities
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File management utilities assist computer users with managing and working with computer files and programs. File management utilities usually provide an easy-to-use interface allowing users to edit, delete, and move files and folders to... |
FTP Utilities
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FTP utilities are File Transfer Protocol applications that allow transmission of files from one computer (the client) to another (the host). FTP utilities are generally known to simply the transmission and receiving of files over the... |
Games
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Games are software applications for entertainment purposes. A large variety of game applications exist for virtually any type of computer system. |
Genealogy Software
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Generic Good
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Generic good software is classified as a safe or legitimate software application. Generic good programs have yet to be associated with any type of harmful files or malware. |
Good Toolbars
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Good toolbars are menu bars containing a set of commands that can be easily executed through a shortcut toolbar button. Good toolbars can be found on various programs enabling the computer user to easily and quickly access a common... |
GPS and Navigation Utilities
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GPS and navigation utilities are software programs that integrate mapping data and global positioning to pinpoint current locations and map destination information. GPS and navigation utilities software is consistently updated to provide... |
Grid Computing Applications
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Grid Computing Applications are programs that take advantage of unused computer processing power. Companies known for utilizing Grid Computing Applications have versatile networks that work in conjunction with Grid Computing... |
Hard Disk Tools
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Hard disk tools are programs that can be used to manage or monitor hard drives. Some hard disk applications allow computer users to format, defragment, and test hard drives or other attached drives. Hard disk tools are sometimes included... |
Installer Building Utilities
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Installer building utilities are applications that assist in the installation, and sometimes removal, of programs on a Windows PC. Installer building utilities may allow computer users to easily remove a complete program from their... |
Instant Messaging
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Instant messaging software is a type of chat program that allow computer users to communicate with each other over the Internet or on the same network. Some instant messaging software have the ability to video conference and transmit... |
Internet Connection Optimizers
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Internet connection optimizers are applications that speed up or boost Internet performance on a PC. Internet connection optimizers sometimes use compression to boost the transfer of data from and to a computer connected to the Internet.... |
Internet Service Provider Supplied Utilities
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Internet Service Provider Supplied Utilities are software applications designed to assist an Internet Service Provider's consumers with additional control and usability of their Internet services. Internet Service Provider Supplied... |
IP Telephony
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IP Telephony (Internet Protocol Telephony) is a term used for the IP's packet-switched connections. These connections vary from voice, fax, and other dedicated transfer methods. The use of circuit switches is needed in some cases for IP... |
Media
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Media software is a type of device used for storing data. Media can be defined as being removable or contained internally inside of a PC. Media software was created to easily manage the data that is stored on media devices whether it be... |
Media Burning Software
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Media burning software is a type of program used to burn data on removable media. Usually media burning software is specifically designed for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and Blu-Ray media only. Some media burning software can convert, rip, and... |
Medical and Healthcare Software
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Mobile Phone Tools
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Mobile phone tools are software programs used by cellular/mobile phone devices. Smart phones are known to use full operating systems along with other Mobile phone tools to aid in their functionality. Mobile phone tools can also be... |
Network Management Tools
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Network Management Tools are applications that are used to examine network traffic and proxies. Network Management Tools have an ability to analyze traffic through the central servers of the network with no need to install particular... |
Notebook Utilities
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Notebook utilities are applications that are usually included with a new laptop computer. The manufacturer of Notebook PCs is known to include Notebook utilities to assist the computer user with additional applications that allow the... |
Notifiers
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Notifiers are programs used to notify computer users of certain actions that are about to take place or ask for the user's input before proceeding. Some notifier programs are known to run in the background or to be included within... |
Office Software Suite
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Office software suites are collections of different applications mainly for business and productivity use. Office software suites are composed of separately functioning programs that together offer over-all productivity uses. Many Office... |
PC Connectivity Solutions
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PC connectivity solution programs allow computer users to connect to different types of devices to their system. PC connectivity solutions also offer computer users the ability to configure devices connected to their computer, which... |
PDF Tools
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PDF tools are programs that let computer users create and edit PDF (Portable Document Format) files. PDFs are often used among many business and home computer users to transmit professional documents or forms. The main PDF reader and... |
Peer to Peer
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Peer to Peer, also called P2P, are applications that allow computers to connect to other machines over the Internet to exchange files and other data. Peer to Peer programs are an easy way, especially for a large number of computer users,... |
Power Management Utilities
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Power management utilities allow computer users to configure their computer on how it utilizes energy. The settings in Power management utilities include the option to power down hard drives, monitors, and the CPU itself. In addition to... |
Printing Drivers and Software
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Printing drivers and software are related to printing and printers. Printing drivers are software applications that enable a computer to successfully communicate to a specific printer, so it may deliver documents for printing. Each... |
Productivity Software
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Productivity software is different types of applications that help improve a persons productivity using a computer. Productivity software comes in many different forms from word processing programs to spreadsheet and database software.... |
Programming Tools and Utilities
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Programming tools and utilities is a type of application used to develop full software programs or allow developers to debug or maintain programs. Programming tools and utilities can also be created to perform specific automated tasks.... |
Registry Utilities
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Registry utilities are programs that help a computer's operating system operate optimally. Operating systems rely on a registry for calling up certain functions or deciding on how certain programs are going to behave. Registry errors can... |
RSS Applications
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RSS applications are programs created to provide news updates from a specific website in a simplified format. An aggregator, or RSS application, is used to read news stories from RSS Feeds. RSS Feed information is available on many... |
Screensavers
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Screensavers are relatively small applications that were at one time used to prevent screen burn-in (phosphor burn-in) on a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor while providing decoration. Screensavers are primarily used for decoration with... |
Search Tools
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Search tools are programs that can assist a computer user in locating specific files, folders or applications on a computer or over the Internet. Search tools can be setup to find items through advanced settings speeding up the time that... |
Security Applications
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Security applications are used to detect and remove computer parasites. Various types of security applications are specifically designed to detect a certain type of parasite such as a virus or spyware. Some security applications have the... |
Shipping and Logistics Applications
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Shipping and logistics applications are used for creating electronic or paper shipping labels and keeping track of shipments electronically. Shipping and logistics applications can be configured to send alerts and verify shipping status... |
Speech Recognition Software
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Speech recognition software is designed to recognize speech from humans. Speech recognition software can be used to dictate instructions to a computer or translate speech into text. Voice commands can also be programmed utilizing various... |
Sync Utilities
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Sync utilities are used to synchronize data between two or more devices. Sync utilities are commonly used to sync data between smart phones (iPhones, Android-powered phones, etc.), PDAs (personal digital assistants) and other devices... |
System Utilities
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System utilities have many different functions for assisting computer users with maintaining their computer. System utilities come in the form of troubleshooting, diagnostic, system monitoring, and maintenance tools for computers. System... |
Translation Software
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Translation software is a type of program that have the ability to translate text to different languages. Translation software is very beneficial in translating text on applications and over the Internet allowing computer users from... |
Update Managers
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Update Notifier
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Update notifier is used to inform computer users of new updates available for specific installed applications or operating system software. Update notifier can be generated by a large variety of programs such as an e-mail client... |
Virtual Drive Tools
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Virtual drive tools are programs that emulate media such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD DVD and Blu-ray formats. These media formats are normally considered removable. Through virtual drive tools, disk images can be created and mounted to... |
Virtualization Software
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Virtualization software allows computer users to modify virtual devices or virtual software. Virtualization software Items enable the ability to change settings and hard drives on any given personal computer. Virtualization software... |
Web Servers
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Web servers are programs created to deliver content over the Internet. Most content delivered by web servers over the World Wide Web (www) consist of web pages using HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) language. Web servers software comes... |
Webcam Utilities
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Webcam utility software is designed to tweak webcam settings. With the use of webcam utilities, computer users can fine-tune the way their web camera broadcasts over the Internet sometimes including adjustments for contrast, brightness,... |
Wi-Fi Security
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Wi-Fi Security is the security infrastructure put in place on a wireless network or wireless connectivity to the Internet. Wi-Fi Security functions are commonly accessed by end-users through a modem or router's configuration settings.... |