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Today's Picks Soluto Version: 1.1.1479.0 Beta File Size: 1191 License: Free Operating System: Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7 Frustrated by how long it takes for Windows to fully load after you've logged in? So is just about every other Windows user on the planet. Now you can do something about it. The free Soluto, currently in free beta, does a very nice job of helping you cut that time--in ways that no other program does. - Preston Gralla Share: Read more and download this software » Magic Folder Icon Version: 3.10 File Size: 565 License: Free Operating System: Windows 98,Windows 2000,Windows Me,Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows Server 2003,Windows 7 Magic Folder Icon changes the icon of a folder from its default image (a folder), to anything else, provided you've got an icon you like better somewhere on your hard disk. This can make it quicker to spot a particular folder, especially if you normally use a large icon view. - Ian Harac 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   7564 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities Run virtually any OS inside VirtualBox on virtually any PC. Blade Runner Movie Windows 7 Theme   1852 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Themes Blade Runner fans rejoice: This free theme pack offers high-quality screens from the movie and sounds that recall its dark mood. TrueCrypt   117940 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Encryption This free, open-source encryption program lets you place files and folders in "safes" of any size. See (9) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: March 2011 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Top 10 Downloads Ashampoo Burning Studio 6 Free 7,640 Moraff's MahJongg 2011 4,547 BitDefender 2011 Antivirus Pro 1 Year1 PC 993 Funny Games 128 Sea Sunset - Animated Wallpaper 202 Clockwork's Firefox to KeePass Converter 320 Tennis Titans 100 Blade Runner Movie Windows 7 Theme 1,852 FreeOTFE 778 Lo-Fi 226 Quiz: What kind of network manager are you? Answer these 10 questions to gauge your approach to network management. Start here. Free Trial of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro Download Free 30-Day trial of full version , includes all security features of the regular product. Learn more. 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