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PCmover® Still the Only Complete Solution for Windows® Upgrades

When Microsoft® releases Windows 8, many existing users will face a significant challenge in how to upgrade. PCmover is the solution.

Southampton, UK, 8^th June, 2012, -  Laplink® Software, Inc. today disclosed some of the key features in its upcoming Windows® 8 release of PCmover®, including continued support for in-place upgrades, hard drive and image restoration and Metro compatibility.

When Microsoft® releases Windows 8, many existing users will face a significant challenge in how to upgrade. Although Microsoft has not yet released all details, it is anticipated that many scenarios will not be fully supported.

“We expect users of Windows 7 will be able to upgrade to the same 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 8, but most other situations are likely to be difficult,” explained Thomas Koll, Laplink’s CEO. “For Windows XP users, upgrading to Windows 8 will be a nightmare and almost impossible which is still about half of all PCs. Windows Vista users will have limited options and will likely lose all their applications.”

PCmover is the only software available that will support all upgrade scenarios to Windows 8, regardless of the old operating system and regardless of performing an in-place upgrade or migrating to a new PC.

In addition to being the only complete solution for upgrading to Windows 8, the new version of PCmover will have more features than ever before and be even easier to use.

PCmover for Windows 8 will continue the Laplink tradition of “direct connect” functionality for fast and easy transfers using a Laplink Ethernet or Laplink USB cable in addition to fully supporting network connectivity.

"We are the market leader in the migration category and are committed to maintaining that leadership,” continued Koll. “We are making it faster, easier and cheaper to upgrade or set up a new PC, for consumers and enterprises. Laplink has always been a strong supporter of the Windows ecosystem, working to make the adoption and implementation of Windows a better experience."

Laplink forecasts there will be 125 million users of Windows 8 in North America alone within 18 months of its release, which will easily be the largest migration ever to a new operating system.

“In June, we will launch our ‘No PC Left Behind’ program,” added Koll. “We will be releasing an update to PCmover that will include some significant new features with a bonus: Everyone who buys PCmover between now and the release of Windows 8 will get a free copy of PCmover for Windows 8 when it releases.”

Only PCmover automatically moves all settings, files, folders, applications and more to a new PC without leaving anything behind. Pictures, videos, music, tax files, Internet favorites, documents, spreadsheets, games and much more can all be moved automatically. Setting PCmover apart from any other solution is the ability to move applications, a capability no other tool provides.

Other features in PCmover include: 

·         The easy-to-use wizard guides users through the migration process. 

·         It protects files on the new PC and will not overwrite existing files. 

·         Leaves the old PC intact by not deleting any files or applications from the old PC. 

·         Easy "undo" for quickly reversing a migration and restoring the new PC to its original state. 

·         Multiple profile (user) migration to move all profiles in one simple process. 

·         100% money-back guarantee from Laplink.

PCmover is offered in several different versions, matching the right capabilities to the needs of the user. SRP is £29.99 inc

PCmover is sold at  http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laplink-pc-mover-ultimate-09734830-pdt.html

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Auslogics Releases BitReplica, Brand-new Free Data Backup Software

London, UK –June 7^th 2012, – Auslogics, one of the leading developers of computer optimization software, has announced the release of BitReplica – a new free tool for backing up data on PC’s. The program combines a simple user-friendly interface with extended configurability and scheduling options.

The software’s most notable features include:

·         Backup any files you like: Save all of your important documents, precious photos, videos and music files to an external drive or a networked PC to make sure you never lose any of them. You can specify file groups or select individual folders to back up;

·         Multiple backup profiles: Create separate backup profiles with different schedules and other settings for different file types. You can make separate archives for work and home files, or base backup rules on how frequently you modify certain files. Each profile can be customized to fit your needs, preferences and schedule;

·         Backup scheduling: For each profile you create, you can set a specific time schedule for creating backups with options for hourly, daily or weekly launching, or set it to manual if you prefer to launch it yourself when it is convenient or needed;

·         Full, incremental, and differential backups: Instead of simply copying files, you can have the program compare files in the source and destination folders and only back up the files that have been modified since the last backup (Incremental mode) or modified since the last full backup (Differential mode). The Full Backup feature allows you to make a backup copy of every single file you specify regardless of whether a backup of that file already exists;

·         File synchronization: Keep your backups and source folders in sync by setting the program to synchronize files when creating a backup. This is especially useful when you need to work on the same files on two different PC`s. Newly created files can be copied to the other drive, while files that have been deleted from one drive can be deleted from the other to keep the two sets in sync;

·         Multi-volume archiving: Storing backups on external devices (such as CD`s or DVD`s) is convenient, but when you have a lot of data to back up, one disk may not be enough to save all of it to. The program is conveniently equipped with a feature that allows dividing backups to be stored on several storage drives;

·         Extended restore options: Sometimes you only need to recover one or several files that are part of a backup. Let`s say you edited half of the photos in a folder, but accidentally deleted the other half. If you had the folder backed up with BitReplica, instead of restoring the whole backup, you can restore only the files you need;

·         Back up from any storage media: BitReplica lets you back up files from practically any storage device, not just your hard drive. Go ahead, connect your camera to your computer and back up all those precious moments you would be devastated to lose! The program supports HDD`s, SSD`s, USB flash drives, networked drives and more as source folders for backing up.

BitReplica makes backing up data an easy task that does not require much effort, which is good news for people with busy schedules and hectic lifestyles. You only need to spend a little time once, when you create backup profiles and set rules for your backups. After that, BitReplica will do the job as scheduled and make sure your data is protected from loss in any PC disaster.

http://www.bitreplica.com/

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MAGIX optimizes video editing software for the new Ultrabook™ devices  powered by 3^rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors

UK, June 6th 2012, MAGIX AG, One of the leading international providers of software, online services, and digital content, is once again,  is at the forefront with new enhancements to its video editing programs MAGIX Video easy 4 HD and MAGIX Video Pro X4 making them even more powerful than ever. Both programs are now able to harness the full performance of the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors which means video editing and rendering just got a whole lot faster. With Intel® Quick Sync Video, AVCHD exports are now up to three times faster than before! The new versions of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro due out in autumn 2012 will also support this new performance acceleration technology.

These newly enhanced programs from MAGIX appear to be the perfect match for the recently introduced Ultrabook™ category. The ultra sleek, ultra responsive Ultrabook devices is ring in a new era in computing with performance that lives up to the expectations of demanding users. With an amazingly compact, lightweight design, and the ability to run for hours on battery and standby for days, Ultrabook devices help make it possible to do video editing anytime and anywhere without having to compromise on performance. Inspired by Intel, Ultrabook devices  will, in turn, inspire its users. Combine all of this with powerful MAGIX software and the sky is truly the limit!

Sven Kardelke, vice president Product Management Video, MAGIX: "We're very pleased to have the opportunity to show our passion for innovation yet again with the support of new Ultrabook devices, with new 3rd Generation Intel Core processors. With Ultrabook devices, , video will play an even more prominent role in our everyday lives than ever before. Thanks to our specially optimized video editing programs, creative users can get amazing results fast."

“Ultrabook devices mark a new era of computing delivering exciting experiences for mobile users,” said Jeffrey Abbate, director of Marketing, Software and Services Group, Intel Corporation. “With applications like MAGIX now available for 3^rd Generation Intel Core Processors, users can now enjoy a new level of performance for video creation and consumption on the go.”

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PRODAD® LAUNCHES GREATLY ENHANCED HEROGLYPH® V4 PRO TITLE, TRAILER ANIMATION SOLUTION

proDAD’s Heroglyph V4 Pro Gives Professional & Hobbyist Video Editors New Tools for Adding Creative Titles, sub-titles, credits, trailers, travel route animation, and more to their productions

San Francisco, CA, June 6th, 2012.  proDAD, the highly acclaimed developer of digital video effects and image enhancement technologies today announced availability of it’s much anticipated Heroglyph V4 Pro video title, teaser, trailer animation solution for Windows-based Non-Linear Editing (NLE) applications.  Video titling animation apps are often complicated; requiring use of key-frames and other time-consuming manual processes.  Heroglyph V4 Pro streamlines the titling process by placing the complexity “under the hood” and giving users simple wizards & FastStart templates for common projects, delivering highly creative, broadcast-ready results in a fraction of the previous time.

Heroglyph V4 Pro’s Main Features:

·         500+ Professional-grade FastStart templates & elements perfect for common titling needs in broadcast news, documentary, wedding, sports, major video productions, and much more;

·         Unlimited combinations of effects and animations for all major project types and full resolution, real-time preview of changes and adjustments to a project, no rendering to see changes – a Heroglyph V4 exclusive feature!

·         Fantastic auto-generated handwriting script animation – proDAD developed a font for animating hand script text & symbols by simply typing the desired text and symbols. No more complicated drawing or key-framing;

·         Greatly simplified Travel Rout animation – simply insert a map, click and draw to animate a travel route with many options for timing, effects animation;

·         Wizard-based assistance for creating Travel Route animations, Video Walls, Slideshows, and new auto-animated handwriting script

·         32-bit and 64-bit plug-in support for seamless integration with popular NLEs from Adobe, AVID, Corel, Grass Valley, MAGIX, Pinnacle Studio, and Sony;

·         32/64-bit sand-alone titling app for those who use non-supported NLEs or who just desire a stand-alone app;

·         New streamlined Windows ribbon-style interface gives instant access to key features with minimal learning curve;

·         Optimized for today’s multi-core, multi-thread CPUs;

·         AFFORDABLE!

“Our Heroglyph customers asked us for more simplicity and a straight-forward workflow, in addition to new great features and possibilities to make their creative dreams come true” said Andreas Huber, proDAD’s Managing Director. “Heroglyph V4 Pro is the result; fulfilling those dreams for everyone – for Pros to save time and deliver excellent output quality; and for video enthusiasts to create more professional looking productions– and for all of them – affordability.”

Price & Availability:

Heroglyph V4 Pro is currently available as an electronic download from the proDAD online shop and popular resellers for an MSRP for £199.99 *.  Heroglyph 2.6 & Heroglyph 2.6 Rapid customers can upgrade to Heroglyph V4 Pro for as little as £106.80 *via the proDAD.com web store only.  Physical boxed product is available from Amazon.com.  Learn more at www.prodad.com

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The return of softwarepatch.com

Uniblue launches the new IT industry resource: softwarepatch.com; an informational site offering useful, free downloads.

Northampton, UK 1st June, 2012 - The online bible for all matters software-related, softwarepatch.com has just been re-launched – now offering a host of new and improved features. Using specialist feedback and the latest developments in technology, the site has been redesigned to better serve and reflect the needs of its users.

Having moved towards a more dynamic design and improved usability, softwarepatch.com is the secure, free and comprehensive resource for software patches and updates.  The site offers a one stop library to help users – from novice to professional - solve all their PC needs and consequently optimise their operating system. User security is a primary concern; therefore the site advocates transparency and safety by only linking to manufacturers’ websites, offering improved download security ensuring peace of mind.

New features of the site include a fresh design, easier navigation with a smarter interface and updated content – all of which aims to serve a wider variety of users’ needs. Sharing and social functionality has also been added to facilitate the ever-growing value of social media. Users are now able to search for the solution they need via a custom Google search bar which gives faster and more comprehensive results too.

In conclusion, the site also offers a wide-ranging selection of free software downloads, covering all essential user needs from PC maintenance, browsers and media players to securing data, preventing performance obstacles  and much more.

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

UK Press Contact:

Kathryn Lamb

KL Associates

01327 844880

kathryn@klassociates.com