HeidiSQL is a MySQL database manager that is very popular on the Windows platform. It stands out for providing a simple graphical environment to perform operations that until now have been done through commands. Unfortunately, HeidiSQL does not have a version for Mac OS X, but not for long. Now there is jHeidi, and alternative to HeidiSQL developed in Java that aim...

WinAVI is a great program for video conversion which supports most of media formats, including AVI, MPEG1/2/4, VCD/SVCD/DVD, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, RM, QuickTime MOV and SWF. Conversion is divided into 4 formats: AVI, WMV, RM and DVD or compatible (VCD, SVCD, DVD). The process is as easy as choosing the origin video and the destiny folder (and if you are an advanc...

VPN Shield protects your network to help you stop anyone from accessing your information. The way this program works is super easy: When you connect to a public WiFi network or one that doesn’t meet all the safety criteria, it encrypts your connection in order to avoid others from accessing the information. Unlike other similar tools, VPN Shield lets you browse...

Origin is the online platform by Electronic Arts which is required to play their games. Most people are not totally in favor of this app, for obvious reasons. But, all in all, the truth is that you do need it to play EA games and other great games like FIFA or Battlefield and it's certainly worth running an install for. FIFA 12, Battlefield 3, Star Wars The Old Rep...

Park Control is a small, free application that allows you to adjust the Core Parking of your CPU for one or more energy profiles on your machine. You can use this application to disable some of your computer's unused cores when it's loading slowly. That way, you'll reduce energy consumption and heat dissipation. By default, Windows does not provide a...