Thursday, December 25, 2014

Software : Download of the day: Recuva

Software : Download of the day: Recuva


Download of the day: Recuva

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Download of the day: Recuva

Panic over! Recuva finds deleted files and restores them with ease, perfect for any time you've deleted a file and later come to regret it.

Why you need it

When you delete something in Windows, it ends up in the Recycle Bin, allowing you to bring it back should you change your mind. But what if you empty the Bin, then change your mind too late? Well fear not, because Recuva can bring your files back from the dead, even when you think they're gone for good.

Because when you delete a file in Windows, the file itself is not destroyed; instead, the links that allow Windows to find it are cut. Recuva therefore skillfully traverses this gap and brings your files to the surface. Tell it to run a scan and, after completion, it will display a list of files that you can choose to restore.

Recuva can also restore files lost or corrupted in a crash, not just ones that you deleted. That makes it pretty much an essential app on your Windows PC, a perfect disaster-recovery option for when you think all is lost.

Key features

  • Works on: PC
  • Versions: Free, Professional (£19.95)
  • Get your files back: Recuva scans your hard drives for deleted files and allows you to easily recover them
  • Recover almost anything: Whether you deleted the files, they were corrupted or were lost in a crash, Recuva can find and restore them

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Downloads: Christmas crackers: First Christmas Screensaver

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We've sorted you out with video editors, card makers, recipe ideas and more, but you don't want to be working on all that on a day like today. Christmas is stressful enough – so put your feet up and enjoy the beautiful First Christmas Screensaver.

Although we might no longer need screensavers for the reason they were originally created – preventing damage to monitors – they still have their place. There are plenty of Christmas-inspired screensavers out there, often leaning towards the cartoony, the fun and the silly.

There is nothing wrong with this, but sometimes it's nice to opt for something slightly more traditional. This is precisely what the First Christmas Screensaver is: a screensaver that returns to the origins of Christmas.

Beautifully stylised scenes are enhanced with stunning a cappella vocals and elegant animations. The manger scene is one that will be instantly familiar, and the screensaver gives the well-known story something of a modern twist.

There's a very gentle look and feel which is very much in keeping with the spirit of the season, and the music is something that is lovely to have playing in the background, even if you're not watching what is happening on the screen. Just the thing to get you in the mood for Christmas – and keep your eyes open for the cute mice that scuttle back and forth!

The free version of the screensaver includes a single animated scene complete with music, but more can be unlocked in the full version.

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