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Videospin

Pinnacle Studios has received a handful of criticism for limited functionality of its software, but things seem to have changed with VideoSpin. VideoSpin is a free video-editing software that offers plenty of options for beginner editors. This video-editor performs really well in comparison to its other free counterparts, making this a perfect choice for casual use. This obviously is no match to the full-paid editors, but does a decently good job by providing options like transitions, various codec supports, output of clips for Video networking sites such as Youtube, Metacafe, just to name a few.

Poton

Are you a fan of the Bomberman series? Poton gives you something to be happy about if you are. This cool, Japanese arcade game features a similar gameplay to classics like Pacman or Bomberman. Playing it will definitely bring in a lot of nostalgia for most old school gamers. Like most classic games, this one has a very simple gameplay to master. It basically consists of you being inside a maze and doing what you can to kill off the enemy one by one. The game has a very entertaining and quite addictive gameplay; a feature that most classic games have mastered.

Synfig Studio

Synfig Studio might not be the simplest software to master but once you get it up and running, you'll have a 2D animation software that rivals most of its contemporaries. The best part of all is that it's absolutely free. The program was created to serve as an alternative animation tool and features plenty of features essential to a 2D artists arsenal. Development of the program was spearheaded by Robert Quattlebaum, lead software engineer and founder of the now defunct, Voria Studios. Professionals and non-professional animators will benefit from having this program. It's a software that's packed with features to make work easier and more polished.

PhotoScape

Whether you're a professional photographer or not, most of us need a reliable photo editor that can do all of the work we need without subjecting us through various complicated procedures. PhotoScape is one of the many (many!) image editing software available for you to use. The good thing is that it's incredibly easy to master. Plus, it provides a barrage of features and is absolutely free! Created by MOOII Tech, Korea, the program aims to become and one-stop-shop for all of your picture editing needs. It can easily crop, resize, enhance, print and even create GIF animation without much fuss. As of the moment, the program only works with Windows along with a default language of English and Korean. Luckily, this doesn't rob it from its beauty.

PicsnCaps

Sometimes, it's the little things that can make your life so much more easier. PicsnCaps is a sweet little program that lets you easily add captions to your images. With society's obsession of capturing and keeping memories through photographs, you can be sure that this little software will become quite useful in adding those special anecdotes to your captured moments. The program was created by Dare Software, a small company down under and headed by an "amateur sketcher." PicsnCaps showcases tons of useful features that its users can take advantage of. Plus, it's offered absolutely free of charge.

Paper Toss

Paper Toss is one of those games that most people think is just absurd, I mean, how fun can it be to toss paper inside a wastebasket? I thought that too until I tried it. You see, once you try it there's a big chance you'll find yourself hooked and playing for hours. The gameplay is as simple as its title. You basically try and toss a piece of crumpled paper towards a waste basket. To make it a bit interesting though, the game offers different difficulty settings as well as random locations with their own special quirks. Developed by Backflip Studios, Paper Toss was initially just for iOS devices but later on was made available for Android as well.

Tiny Ball vs. Evil Devil

Here's another cool game to add to your favorite iOS device. Tiny Ball vs. Evil Devil is an interesting physics based game that tests out your aiming and strategy skills. The objective is to help the little blue ball get his ship back from the evil red guy. Developed by iTankster, the game is currently available as a free download over at the App Store. Thanks to its colorful graphics and fun yet challenging gameplay, you're guaranteed to keep playing this game for hours on end.

Dead Cyborg 1: The Beginning of the Death

Dead Cyborg might seem like just another first person shooting game, but it actually has its charm. Developed by Barathe Endre, only the first episode is finished so far but it's been receiving good reviews since it first came out. This science fiction shooter game is offered at a pay-what-you-want download. All the donations are used to help fund the development of the succeeding episodes; with each episode geared at providing at least 2-3 hours worth of gameplay. The game works on a variety of systems including the top three: Linux, Windows and Mac and is certainly worth checking out.

XolidoSign

Protecting your work and documents has become really important in this day and age. Thanks to technology, it's become quite easy to send information and even sensitive documents via email. The only problem though is that it's also very easy to duplicate content illegally if there's no proper way of authenticating them. If you want a guaranteed way of protecting your files, then check out XolidoSign. This simple but efficient software lets you add a timestamp or digital signature to your files so you can easily verify them. It also allows your recipient to verify the signature, ensuring that you are both receiving untampered documents.