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Euro Calculator is a fast currency calculator that doesn't really separate itself from the myriad free online calculators. The program does its job well, but we were left wondering why users should choose it.

The program's interface will be fairly familiar to anyone who's used a computer calculator before. The program is organized the same, but with two data lines. Changing currencies takes a little experimentation or a brief trip to the Help file, but not too much work. Users simply input an amount of euros in the main data line or enter a math equation, then … Read more

Often, we get cars that are pretty good, but lack good cabin tech. And because our Car Tech reviews are weighted toward, well, tech, the cars' overall scores suffer and everyone berates us for "worrying too much about dumb iPod adapters" when we should be driving.

However, every once in a while, we get a car that is so good at what it does and represents such a purity of vision, that even a low tech score can be overcome for a high overall score. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of those cars that makes us forget … Read more

My good buddy (and self-described Cheapskate fan) James is looking over my shoulder today, so I need an outta-the-park deal. And here it is: a Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Glass Filter for $4.99 shipped!

No, no, I'm kidding. Today's deal is literally a today-only deal: Freebie-software site Giveaway of the Day is offering Drm-Removal, which promises to strip the DRM from audio and video files alike.

Specifically, the utility claims to remove all copy protection from AAC, WMA, WMV, iTunes AVI, and other commonly DRM-infested files. And based on some quick tests I ran, it works.

Of … Read more

Image TIFF Jpeg Text to Pdf Converter led us to believe that this program converts image files, JPEGs, and TIFFs, as well as TXT files to PDFs. That is not the case. The program can convert JPEGs or TIFFs to PDFs, but does not support TXT files.

Image TIFF Jpeg Text to Pdf Converter's interface is bare bones but functional. The program does what it is set out to do, but there is no flair at all. The program allowed us to convert multiple files at a time, but produced a PDF of each file, rather than a PDF … Read more

PowerPoint/PPT to Pdf Converter provides users with an easy solution for converting PowerPoint presentations to PDFs. Everything about this program is simple, from its interface to its self-explanatory functionality.

We started the conversion process by selecting a PowerPoint presentation that consisted of mostly images. It took a few minutes for the conversion process to finish, but once it was complete, the resulting PDF looked good. The only drawback that we found is that the program did not have any way of adjusting resolution or file size. We would have liked an option to reduce the file size, which would … Read more

Excel/Xls to Pdf Converter allows users to convert Excel spreadsheets to PDFs with a few simple clicks. The idea behind this program is good, but it's difficult to gauge the overall functionality thanks to several trial limitations.

Overall, the program is easy to use. Users have the option of converting single files or batch converting multiple files. The trial version does not allow batch conversion, and when we tried to convert a single Excel file, a window popped up to tell us that only part of the file was going to be converted, and that for full file … Read more

Doc XIs PPT Txt to Pdf Converter offers to convert many different files into PDFs. By balancing simplicity and depth in all the right places, users will find this to be a very helpful program.

The program's interface is a simple affair that lays out all the necessary commands for simple conversion through large command icons that intuitively point you in the right direction. More-complex tasks are tucked away under some options tabs that will not get in the way and confuse novice users. There is also an excellent Help file waiting to assist as well. Converting files was … Read more

Fractions n Decimals provides users with help in the complicated world of mathematics. By breaking these mathematical equations into two simple calculators, users will easily get answers.

The program's interface was delightfully intuitive, even for those who aren't masters of mathematics. With simple icons that should look familiar to anyone who has used a calculator and nothing extra to confuse, users should have no problem utilizing this program's features. In addition, a Help file is available to shed more light. Calculating fractions is as simple as inputting the numbers into the open spaces set up like a … Read more

Rafe and Tom share some essential things to know before you take your tech traveling abroad.