Plex Media Player 1.0.3.132

Enjoy the multimedia contents stored on your Plex Media Server by using this straightforward and user-friendly desktop application

There are a lot of people who rely on Plex Media Server to backup their movies and access them with ease from a remote location, be it a browser or a compatible device.

Plex Media Player is a desktop utility meant to offer them an easier way to enjoy their data without needing to rely on a browser.

Connect your Plex Pass account

To benefit from the functions of this application, you first need to login to your Plex Pass account and link the current device with your account. Next, you can explore all the available folders and their multimedia contents without too much hassle.

The interface is very similar to the one of Plex Home Theater, so the learning curve should not be too steep if you are already familiar with this tool.

Browse and enjoy your Plex contents

Plex Media Player makes it for you to browse the recently released or added movies, as well as the ones that you have already begun watching earlier.

When selecting a single entry, you can analyze its title, length and release date, along with a description. Channels and series are also supported, meaning you can make the most of this software solution no matter the contents you are interested in.

Customize settings as you like

In terms of configuration, Plex Media Player provides you with a flurry of settings that can be altered as you see fit. For instance, you can change the background style or enable the automatic login, as well as choose the audio channel you prefer.

All in all, this application is the go-to app for watching movies and listening to soundtracks stored on your Plex account. Since it does not require any expert skills, it can be used even by novices without any difficulty.

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 Developer: Plex, Inc

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE.19-01-2016

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SRT Translator 5.8

Translate your subtitle files to a wide array of languages and automatically spell check the text for writing errors or synchronize it with your video

SRT Translator is a lightweight, yet efficient application that can translate subtitle files between a variety of languages, saving the huge amount of time you’d spend doing so yourself.

It’s developed in Java and because of this, it’s cross platform – you may run it under Windows, Linux and Mac all the same. The fact that it’s a Java based application also limits it to a plane interface that lacks the looks and the interactivity that is much needed on the software market nowadays.

But looks have nothing to do with functionality, and SRT Translator stands proof to this statement. Using Google’s engine, the application manages to output accurate translations for a very rich list of languages.

Afrikaan, Arabic, Armenian, Basque, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Malay, Slovak, Romanian, Turkish are just a few of the languages compatible with SRT Translator.

In truth, the list includes almost sixty supported languages, between which the contents of a SRT file can be translated seamlessly. Simply load the SubRip file, select the source and the destination language and wait patiently for the result.

And we really mean patiently, for it will take a while until you will be delivered the results. It took more than a half hour for it to translate a Romanian subtitle to English, but considering the amount of time it would have taken us to process it ourselves, it’s acceptable.

We must specify that we ran it with the High Quality translation mode enabled; faster results may be delivered by the Poor Quality option, although expectations should be lowered as far as accuracy is concerned.

In a nutshell, SRT Translator is worth experimenting with, considering the low effort you put into it for a task that is so difficult and time consuming to perform manually.

Program Information

 Developer: Kiril Todorov

Price and Added Date

GPL.19-01-2016

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Quod Libet 3.5.2

Play popular audio files, create playlists and edit their metadata with the help of this user-friendly and lightweight piece of software

Quod Libet is a cross-platform audio player which helps individuals listen to songs, create and save playlists to the hard drive, and edit metadata.

The installation process is over in a few seconds, and brings you to a clear-cut interface, which allows both novice and power users to find their way around it, with great ease. It consists of a menu bar, several playback controls (play/pause, next and previous), and a few panels to display the uploaded items.

It is possible to add files and entire directories using the built-in file browser, or the “drag and drop” function. They are going to be displayed in the main window, along with their title, album, and total length.

You can insert ratings (from 0 to 1, or from 0 stars to 5), filter songs according to title, album and artist, or randomize their order, as well as add them to the queue list or to a playlist.

This software program enables you to view information pertaining to a selected file, such as total duration, bit rate, size on disk, last modified date and time, and number of times it has been played. You can create and append lyrics, add songs to favorites, edit tags, jump to a particular picture, use a search function and change the view method.

From the settings panel you can control the visible columns, enable one-click ratings, enable ReplayGain, add folders to the Library and auto-save tag changes.

In conclusion, Quod Libet is a handy piece of software for playing your music and editing its information. It has a good response time, an intuitive interface and does not burden your computer’s performance. If you want to bypass the installation process, you should know there is also a portable version you can take advantage of, Portable Quod Libet.

Program Information

 Developer: Quod Libet Team

Price and Added Date

GPL.17-01-2016

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TuneAero 1.0.0.0

Stream audio content to your computer from your preferred AirPlay device by relying on this lightweight utility that comes with a simple interface

While enjoying music on your computer can be a pleasant way of spending your free time, sometimes it might imply certain restrictions regarding device compatibility.

Fortunately, specialized software, such as TuneAero, can help you bypass some of these limitations by enabling you to stream audio content directly to your PC.

Please note that this program requires an AirPlay device in order to function as intended.

Simple user interface

This application comes with a simple, user-friendly interface and intuitive functions, thus helping you understand and benefit from its capabilities effortlessly.

It features an accessible, standard configuration window where you can adjust a wide variety of parameters related to startup behavior, default playback devices and AirPlay receivers.

Easy AirPlay device detection

You can rely on TuneAero if you want to stream audio content from various AirPlay devices directly to your computer in a quick, intuitive manner. Doing so is possible by connecting the desired device to the same network the target computer is connected to.

The application automatically detects if there are any supported devices in range, displays the current item on the playlist, if available, and also enables you to adjust the volume.

Multiple devices supported

Additionally, this utility allows you to link multiple devices to the same receiver and makes it possible that you can assign them to different speakers or sound cards.

This function can be useful especially if you have multiple sound systems linked to the same machine and want to stream different content to each one of them. It is also possible to adjust the volume slider for each stream, thus, your listening experience can be tweaked according to your needs.

As a conclusion

All in all, TuneAero is a reliable application that allows you to stream audio content from your AirPlay devices to your computer in a fast, efficient manner. Its user-friendly interface and highly intuitive functions make it accessible to a wide range of users.

Program Information

 Developer: TuneBlade

Price and Added Date

DEMO.16-01-2016

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SMPlayer 16.1.0 / 16.1.0.7329 Unstable

Enjoy watching videos and music in nearly all available formats, as well as YouTube clips directly from the main window of this intuitive application

Media files, clips and songs come in an abundance of formats. With the available media players racing for greatest compatibility, choosing an application to enjoy movies is now just something related to visual preferences and ease of access. SMPlayer is one such media player, based on the popular MPlayer which is known to play nearly all available formats.

Lightweight and easy to use

When going through the setup process, take caution with each step, because you might end up with a different default search engine, as well as other potentially unwanted software installed. However, all of these offers can easily be declined in order to get just a fresh setup of SMPlayer.

Once the application runs you find no difficulty to accommodate. The interface is cleverly designed to feature both a modern and minimalistic look. Necessary playback options are clearly visible, as well as the volume and progress sliders, with the possibility to enhance the interface with several more elements.

Create and manage playlists

One of them is the playlist manager, which should not be missing from any basic or top of the line media player. It is brought up at the press of a button, floating on your desktop or docked to the main window for a compact overall interface.

The application gives you the possibility to load existing playlists to enjoy in the newly installed media player, as well as having one created from scratch and populated with some of the most commonly used audio and video formats, if not all available.

Enhance your audio and video experience

Since SMPlayer means business, it comes equipped with all it needs to be a respectable media player, as well as a bit more. Several enhancement tools are put at your disposal, such as an equalizer for sound and various video effects.

One of the most useful features when playing a movie, is an integrated subtitle finder which looks up desired items over Internet subtitle databases making sure it does not come back empty-handed. Additionally, you can also watch clips on YouTube without having to bring up a web browser.

In conclusion

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that SMPlayer is a suitable competitor in the race for media formats compatibility. It takes little of your system's resources, thus becoming available to a wide variety of configurations, while the friendly and modern interface gets you instantly up and running.

Program Information

 Developer: Ricardo Villalba

Price and Added Date

GPL.15-01-2016

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Jaikoz Audio Tagger 8.4.2 Build 1157

A powerful mass audio tagger that delivers a simple approach to editing and organizing thousands of tags on spot, with little effort

Jaikoz Audio Tagger is a rich-featured software program which allows you to edit audio track tags, as implied by its name. It supports many file types, such as MP3, OGG, MP4 and M4A.

The interface of the application may appear cluttered at a first glance, but Jaikoz Audio Tagger is actually pretty simple to work with.

Loading audio tracks into the working environment can be done by using either the file browser, folder view or "drag and drop" method. Handling multiple entries at the same time is permitted.

In the main application window you can view the metadata for each file, along with the format, size, bit rate, sample rate and channel mode. So, you can edit the ID3 tags, relations data, lyrics, artwork and other information (e.g. mood, tempo, quality, occasion).

Furthermore, you can use a search function to locate files within a long list of options, insert playlists, play songs in the default audio player, use the undo and redo functions, remove whitespace, delete duplicates, highlight a specific field, undelete files, as well as import or export Excel and comma-separated values files (XLS and CSV).

The program runs on a very high amount of system resources, has a good response time, supports hotkeys and contains user documentation. No error notifications have been shown in our tests and Jaikoz Audio Tagger did not freeze or crash. Since the app packs a wide range of advanced settings, Jaikoz Audio Tagger is mainly oriented towards users with some minimal experience in similar audio processing tools.

Program Information

 Developer: JThink

Price and Added Date

TRIAL.15-01-2016

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Bitwig Studio 1.3.5 / 1.3.6 RC 2

Create your own music with this comprehensive and powerful software that features note editor, mixer, studio I/O or automation panels

Bitwig Studio is a detailed program meant to assist users in creating original tracks. The tool provides download links to a set of predefined sound collections. However, these packages are optional and user-recorded audio can also be inserted.

A whole world of customization awaits users

The application does little to limit one's imagination. There are 25 audio FX devices (e.g. delay, reverb, rotary, flanger, compressor or blur) and nine devices (for example, drum machine, e-clap, sampler or polysynth).

Also available are nine containers (XY effect, replacer or FX layer, among others) and 11 modulators, generators, note FX or routers (e.g. arpegiator, note pitch shifter and diatonic transposer).

This incredible variety of tools (each with its own customizable parameters) is a very nice feature since creating audio files is highly dependent on creativity.

Highly flexible software tools do little to hinder imagination and help users transpose their ideas to musical notes.

Multiple panels, numerous projects and a few headaches

Not surprisingly, with so many functions dependent on a wide range of parameters, the interface is quite hard to grasp at first. The main window is divided into several modules, which users can choose to hide or display, according to their particular needs.

Having more than one working area on any one window can be a bit distracting, and newcomers will find their attention being grabbed all over the place.

However, after a few sessions of practice, Bitwig Studio reveals itself as quite an accessible software. This is because each panel groups together similar functions. As users get accustomed to the GUI, they will find the “View” menu highly useful since it allows hiding panels.

One of the nice touches is that the utility allows users to work on more than one project at a time. This allows spreading the work to more files.

For example, one could focus on just the bass in a file, while another track might handle high-pitched sounds. Alternatively, grouping could be performed based on the used instruments.

A great utility for anyone in the business of creating tracks

In conclusion, Bitwig Studio is a very powerful audio editor, because it allows users access to numerous editing tools. The built-in help file is a great resource and should always be kept nearby!

Program Information

 Developer: Bitwig GmbH

Price and Added Date

DEMO.15-01-2016

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K-Lite Codec Pack Full 11.8.5

A codec pack that will give you the ability to play 99% of all the movies that you download from the internet or that you already store on your system

Some codec packs are far from being friendly with computers, as they tend to slow down Windows, break down multimedia files and make the whole movie watching experience a nuisance. This is why an efficient software has to be chosen, one that does exactly what it is supposed to without additional and unnecessary features.

Easily deployed on the system

Simply put, this is exactly what K-Lite Codec Pack Full is meant to do. This is one of the most efficient codec packs out there that is not only delivered as a very light package but is also impressively friendly with computer resources.

Installing it is quite easy, unless one is an expert who really enjoys toying around with the advanced settings. K-Lite has numerous advanced customization options but novices are advised not to spend too much time on this section, as they might erroneously modify some options and break the entire process.

View detailed info on what is installed

Furthermore, before going through the step-by-step thorough setup process, one gains access to a list that displays content, along with several details regarding each of the codecs, to give users a glimpse of what they are about to deploy.

If everything goes well and K-Lite Codec Pack Full is successfully installed, users will be able to open any multimedia files stored on their computers, without any quality loss. Furthermore, it works like a breeze from the first run, without major changes to its default settings, which is a clear indication that beginners and those who want a codec that just works have chosen the right package.

Adjust settings with a dedicated tool

Experts have the possibility to configure the audio and video decoders, as well as the DirectVobSub, in an attempt to obtain a top-notch experience when it comes to playing multimedia files. This is easily done with the help of an integrated tweaking tool that, if managed properly it can enhance the overall multimedia experience.

To sum it up

All these considered, K-Lite Codec Pack should be the first on everyone's list when it comes to codec packages. It is light, freeware, easy to use and gets along perfectly even with slower computers. It represents the first brick that needs to be placed in the multimedia entertainment wall.

Program Information

 Developer: Codec Guide

Price and Added Date

Freeware .15-01-2016

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Autodesk Pixlr 1.1.1.0

A complex yet very easy to understand application functioning as a graphic editor that enables you to adjust the look of your favorite pictures

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Autodesk Pixlr is a fun and quite user-friendly software solution designed to provide you with a simple method of altering the look and feel of your favorite photos, helping you to enhance certain aspects in your images and diminish others.

Straightforward and appealing user interface

Following the brief and uneventful setup of the program, you can launch it and get started right away, as its ease of use and simplicity enables even the least experienced individuals to use it without too much trouble, from the first run.

The main window of Autodesk Pixlr allows you to load the photo you wish to process, supporting JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF, GIF and PSD format files, so you can work with them regardless of their formats.

Effortlessly edit your pictures using numerous effects, filters and styles

The utility includes several different categories of editing functions and tools, grouped into ‘Fast’, ‘Refine’, ‘Effect’, ‘Overlay’, ‘Border’, ‘Stylize’, ‘Stickers’ and ‘Type’, each one comprising multiple elements for you to choose.

From the ‘Fast’ submenu, you can crop or straighten your photos, as well as resize or autofix them. Similarly, you can heal or remove red eyes from the image, adjust the focal point or apply a splash of color. The ‘Refine’ section allows you to alter the color, contrast or blur level, even sharpen or smooth its appearance, or use double exposure by loading a secondary file.

The ‘Effects’ include ‘Creative’, ‘Default’, ‘Soft’, ‘Subtle’, ‘Too Old’, ‘Unicolor’ and ‘Vintage’ filters, while the ‘Overlay’ section provides you with numerous visual elements you can apply onto your pictures. Also, you can use ‘Borders’ or ‘Stylize’ the images in ‘Pencil’, ‘Dapple’, ‘Sketch’, ‘Poster’, ‘Cross’ or ‘Watercolor’.

In the ‘Stickers’ section, you can find a wide array of items to add to your images in order to make them more amusing, while using the ‘Type’ function enables you to write on them or apply a watermark. When complete, your pictures can be exported to JPG, TIF or BMP format.

An accessible photo editor

In conclusion, Autodesk Pixlr is an interesting and efficient application that can successfully satisfy your less demanding picture editing needs, sparing you from having to learn how to use complex and often heavy programs, by providing you with quick and easy results.

Program Information

 Developer: Autodesk Inc

Price and Added Date

DEMO.14-01-2016

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Kolor Eyes 1.6.0.400

Play videos recorded using the 360 degrees technology, as well as choose the desired projection method, by using this handy application

Thanks to the constant technological advancements, video cameras are now capable of recording movies at a 360 degree field of view, allowing you to capture everything that surrounds you in one shot. It is, however, rather difficult to properly view the resulting pictures, since they are distorted once displayed on flat computer screens.

A full-featured 360 degree video player

Kolor Eyes is a software utility that enables you to bypass this inconvenience, by providing you with a quick and reliable way to project and play videos captured with the 360 degrees technology. Hence, by using the various included projection methods, you are able to obtain the same effect directly on your computer with minimal effort involved.

The available projection options allow you to choose between Rectilinear, Mirror Ball and Fisheye, depending on the type of recording you are trying to view. Once find the right one, you can apply it with a simple mouse click and the change can be instantly observed on the currently playing media document.

Add image effects and use various video plug-ins

In order to further enhance the picture quality of the videos you want to watch, the application provides you with a wide range of image effects that can be applied directly on top of the picture. Hence, you can choose between Sepia, Black and White, Old TV Screen and Invert, which can be applied without having to restart the playback.

In case you are not satisfied with the video plug-in used to play the clips, you can easily choose another one from the provided list, depending on your preferences and the quality level you desire. Furthermore, the utility is also capable of playing streams directly from the Internet, by simply entering their web address into the designated field.

A reliable video player for 360 degrees clips

All in all, Kolor Eyes manages to comprise everything you might need in order to play and enjoy movies captured at 360 degrees, complete with a wide range of projection methods and image effects. In addition, the utility also comes with support for the Oculus technology, which can be used to take proper advantage of the extended field of view.

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 Developer: Kolor

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE.14-01-2016

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AudioExpert 12.1.0.1397

Cleanup, manage and join music collections quickly and easily with this comprehensive application that provides various angles for numerous tasks

Keeping everything organized gives you the ability to quickly find desired items in time of need, offering, at the same time, a pleasant view. This can also be done in the virtual world, with your media files like music and movies. Applications such as AudioExpert put several tools at your disposal so that your music collection is clean and tidy.

A powerful set of tools to organize your library

Once you give the application a try you realize the name speaks for itself. Leaving aside unimplemented audio editing options, it features nearly everything else. A built-in player allows you to listen to your favorite songs while cleaning them up, as well as managing playlists.

The interface is cleverly organized to provide quick access to available tools you need to get the job done. Your workspace is centered for a better view, while a browser tab lets you easily sort and select items that require cleaning.

The playlist manager is displayed on the same window, as well as the media player which takes up conventionally little space.

Thoroughly edit details with online help

Browsing through the main window inevitably brings you to the search menu which can be used for both your database or several commonly used music web pages. Search conditions contain, and are not limited to covers, lyrics and even finding an album by its barcode.

Additionally, you are able to create personalized albums with an integrated CD burner. Moreover, most tools you work with feature a wizard that guides you step by step so that you don't lose any important details along the way.

In conclusion

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that AudioExpert is a powerful utility which lives up to its name. The intuitive interface allows you to cleverly organize your music collection. Overall, it makes for a great partner to have around, not only for spring cleaning.

Program Information

 Developer: Ulrich Decker Software Entwicklung

Price and Added Date

DEMO.14-01-2016

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Owlet 1.0

Render 3D shapes without using a dedicated editor and create various objects using a plethora of materials and textures with this app

Generally speaking, 3D models do not only aid designers and end users visualize space requirements better, but they also ensured improve accuracy, finer drawing and reduced errors. While everyone is aware of the benefits of 3D models, the major issue is that few users have the knowledge and the time to learn how to create graphic frameworks.

Owlet is an application designed to help you render impressive 3D objects without using a standalone editor or having an extensive knowledge in this sense.

Includes a modern and highly intuitive UI

The setup is straightforward, especially since you do not have to configure the tool, and you can start rendering objects as soon as you launch it. It is worth mentioning that the app comes with a few samples, a feature that can give you a hand with figuring out the ins and outs of the app.

The fresh and stylish interface consists of 3 panels that you can minimize, expand and close according to your needs. The panes are well thought and organized, as they enable you to set the parameters, preview the rendering and select the suitable materials and textures.

Irrespective of whether you used a 3D editor before, the UI is user-friendly and you can encounter little troubles when designing your own 3D object.

Enables the use of multi-layered materials

You should know that the app comes with an extensive library of materials and that you can add as many layers as you want and even create complex materials, for instance. In fact, the app is capable of rendering textures in individual layers, similarly to a 3D editor.

The trump card of the app is how it manages the lighting system. To be more precise, you can work with both light-emissive as well as image-based lighting and, when the light goes through the last layer, it refracts inside.

A simple 3D rendering tool for the average user

In case you are looking for an easy to use tool to create 3D objects and animation without having to waste time reading tutorials, Owlet might be the utility for you.

Program Information

 Developer: Applications For Life

Price and Added Date

DEMO.14-01-2016

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Image Viewer Software 2015.4

A simple image viewer that supports opening several formats of pictures, even those with a high bit depth and special color types

Image Viewer Software is an easy to use application that allows you to open a large series of picture formats and offers advanced support for images with deep color schemes or high bit depth. Moreover, the program offers a few tools for minor picture adjustments, such as rotation, contrast or brightness.

Support for high bit depth

Image Viewer Software offers support for opening a large variety of image types, starting with many formats and ending with high bit depths. Many of the common picture viewers cannot open images with a color depth that is larger than 8 bits. Therefore, you require complex software to only preview these images.

Image Viewer Software is capable of opening many types of images and allows you to easily switch between the color support options: HEX or IMG. You can also set the option to Auto, so the program can render the image in the most suitable way.

Image editing and color enhancement

Image Viewer Software allows you to apply minor image adjustments, such as rotate it or change the contrast and brightness. The adjustments are for viewing purposes only, since the application cannot save the modified image. You can use the “c”, “C”, “b” and “B” buttons in order to control the color contrast, respectively the image brightness. The small case letter indicates a decrease, while the upper case - an increase in contrast or brightness.

Moreover, you can zoom in or out on the image then use the arrows to pan up, down, left or right. You may temporarily resize the image, by dragging the edge of Image Viewer Software’s window.

Simple picture viewer

Not only can Image Viewer Software open photos, but it also allows you to view the next/previous picture in the source folder, without restarting the program. You may use the dedicated buttons in order to move to the next or the previous picture in the list. The ribbon at the bottom of the window indicates the original picture size, in pixels and the current zoom percentage.

Program Information

 Developer: Thomas Bonner

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE.14-01-2016

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