Benchmarking Tools: PCMark Vantage, SIW

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Today's Picks PCMark Vantage Basic Version: 1011901 File Size: 681691 License: Demo Operating System: Windows Vista,Windows 7 Although most benchmarking programs focus on extreme graphics performance, PCMark Vantage ($7) instead rates everyday productivity performance. This makes it a useful tool for both users trying to tune their PC's speed, and IT supervisors evaluating hardware purchases. - Gabe Gralla Share: Read more and download this software » SIW Standalone Version Version: 2010.07.14.0 File Size: 2224 License: Free Operating System: Windows NT,Windows 98,Windows 2000,Windows Me,Windows XP,Windows XP Tablet PC Edition,Windows Vista,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008,Windows 7 You can ask the SIW tool anything about your PC--it'll give you a list of regional settings or scheduled tasks, or which DLLs are loaded and which are shared. How about which video and audio codecs you have installed, or details about your network or open ports? SIW has everything. - Steve Bass Share: Read more and download this software » Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: March 2011Our reviewers were very practical in March, focusing on utilities. Somebody's doing spring cleaning on their PCs: Benchmarking, cleanup, and system info programs dominate the list. If real-life technology feels too safe, check out the Blade Runner and HAL9000 themes for Windows 7. Those should make you want a nice, docile computer that does what you tell it to do. VirtualBox   7519 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities Run virtually any OS inside VirtualBox on virtually any PC. TrueCrypt   117920 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Encryption This free, open-source encryption program lets you place files and folders in "safes" of any size. PagePlus Starter Edition   19670 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Desktop Publishing Try the free edition of this full-featured desktop publishing program. 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