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Thinking of upgrading your eReader? Read our review: Kindle Paperwhite Review & Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 24.

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Protected Folder allows you to password-protect selected folders and files from being seen by others. It works like a safety box, just drag and drop the folders or files you want to hide into Protected Folder, then no one can see, read or modify them. This is an ideal tool to ensure that your private files stay private. Normally costs: $19.95

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IObit Malware Fighter is a real-time malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. Normally costs: $19.95

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Ad-Aware Pro is a full-featured security suite. It includes real-time spyware detection, antivirus, a two-way firewall and an email protection engine. It's a great choice for securing your PC. This edition will protect one PC for one year. Check out all of its features here.

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A secure and easy to use password manager for your computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) and pretty much any mobile phone (iPhone, Android, etc). Login to your favorite sites with a single click! See what Lastpass can do for you here. Normally costs: $12. Read our full review.

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Hard Disc Manager suite (read our review) is an-in-one solution that integrates 20+ tools to protect and manage your hard drive. Includes partition manager, file backup & restore apps, hard disc image backup, secure file delete and even virtualization app. A must-have! Check out 10 ways how you can make use of this cool tool. Normally costs: $49.95.

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The coolest yet available email client both for Mac and Windows users. Supports many of the cool Gmail features, nicely integrates with largest social networks, canned responses and more. Check out everything that you get with Postbox here. Read our full review.

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BauerApp's RightNote (read our full review) is a powerful organization app built to bring order to chaos. It can create multiple types of notes, organize them, store them, schedule them and even sync with Evernote! This is a must-have for cluttered minds. Normally priced at $29.95.

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MediaMonkey GOLD is the ultimate media management utility. It includes a tag editor, auto-tagging, volume normalization and support for multiple collections. If you have a lot of media, and you're having trouble keeping tabs on it, this is the perfect solution. (Read our full review!)

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Glary Utilities PRO is an incredible system management utility. It can help you clean your system, optimize its performance and secure vital files. Best of all, it makes life easier by packing these functions into a simple, intuitive interface. Redeem points for it today!

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Sometimes you music collection needs a TuneUp, and that's exactly what this software does. It's an all-purpose de-duper, title fixer, album art finder - and much, much more. This is the fix for a broken music collection. (Read our full review!)

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Concerned about your online security? CyberGhost can put your mind at ease by obscuring your I.P. address - and better still, it does so without compromising your access speeds. This awesome one-year subscription includes guaranteed availability to premium servers.

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Bitdefender is one of the leading names in the security business and Internet Security 2013 is one of their best products. It combines features like real-time anti-virus protection, a two-way firewall and parental controls into a single, easy to use package. You can rest easy knowing your PC is protected.

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Shutting down a computer should be easy - but it often isn't. Switch can help by lettings you schedule shutdowns or shutdown remotely. You can also reboot, enter sleep mode and more. It's perfect for both home users and small businesses that must manage multiple PCs. (Read our full review!)

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Advanced SystemCare PRO (read our full review) is an all-in-one PC maintenance program that includes anti-spyware, privacy protection, Windows performance tune-ups, and system cleaning capabilities. It combines registry optimization, defragging, system tuning tools, privacy sweeping options, junk file cleaning, disk repairing tools and more. Normally costs: $19.95.

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Want to learn a new language? You don't have to pay a fortune for classes - instead try Babbel, an awesome online service designed to let anyone start learning from scratch. This reward is for a one month subscription, and you can even use the code with the Babbel iPad app!

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Ashampoo's Super Easy Video Converter is aptly named. It makes the transition between different format and devices a quick, intuitive process. Users can convert video for iPod, iPhone, Sony game consoles, tablets and much more. Download the trial or redeem your reward points for the full version!

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Is your system feeling sluggish? Are old files clogging up the hard drive? Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 is the perfect solution! This utility can make even the most sluggish PCs run like new. Grab it with your Rewards points or download the trial!

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Want to rest easy knowing your important data is safe? Then grab CrashPlan! This reward features CrashPlan+, an excellent choice for home users, and can be used to backup 10 gigabytes of data in the cloud. The license is valid for one year.

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Using a Mac is a wonderful experience -- until you try to use a NTFS-formatted drive, which includes most Windows hard drives! Because in order to create, delete or modify any files on Windows NTFS drives you need Paragon NTFS for Mac - after minutes you wonít remember there ever was a problem. Now with Mountain Lion support! Normally costs: $19.95. Read our full review.

We have 41 licenses to give away.

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The coolest yet available email client both for Mac and Windows users. Supports many of the cool Gmail features, nicely integrates with largest social networks, canned responses and more. Check out everything that you get with Postbox here. Read our full review.

We have 32 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 350 points

Sometimes you music collection needs a TuneUp, and that's exactly what this software does. It's an all-purpose de-duper, title fixer, album art finder - and much, much more. This is the fix for a broken music collection. (Read our full review!)

We have 41 licenses to give away.

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Want to learn a new language? You don't have to pay a fortune for classes - instead try Babbel, an awesome online service designed to let anyone start learning from scratch. This reward is for a one month subscription, and you can even use the code with the Babbel iPad app!

We have 11 licenses to give away.

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Protected Folder allows you to password-protect selected folders and files from being seen by others. It works like a safety box, just drag and drop the folders or files you want to hide into Protected Folder, then no one can see, read or modify them. This is an ideal tool to ensure that your private files stay private. Normally costs: $19.95

We have 2 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

IObit Malware Fighter is a real-time malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. Normally costs: $19.95

We have 26 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Ad-Aware Pro is a full-featured security suite. It includes real-time spyware detection, antivirus, a two-way firewall and an email protection engine. It's a great choice for securing your PC. This edition will protect one PC for one year. Check out all of its features here.

We have 22 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 300 points

A secure and easy to use password manager for your computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) and pretty much any mobile phone (iPhone, Android, etc). Login to your favorite sites with a single click! See what Lastpass can do for you here. Normally costs: $12. Read our full review.

We have 9 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Concerned about your online security? CyberGhost can put your mind at ease by obscuring your I.P. address - and better still, it does so without compromising your access speeds. This awesome one-year subscription includes guaranteed availability to premium servers.

We have 7 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 300 points

Bitdefender is one of the leading names in the security business and Internet Security 2013 is one of their best products. It combines features like real-time anti-virus protection, a two-way firewall and parental controls into a single, easy to use package. You can rest easy knowing your PC is protected.

We have 33 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 650 points

Advanced SystemCare PRO (read our full review) is an all-in-one PC maintenance program that includes anti-spyware, privacy protection, Windows performance tune-ups, and system cleaning capabilities. It combines registry optimization, defragging, system tuning tools, privacy sweeping options, junk file cleaning, disk repairing tools and more. Normally costs: $19.95.

We have 17 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

A secure and easy to use password manager for your computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) and pretty much any mobile phone (iPhone, Android, etc). Login to your favorite sites with a single click! See what Lastpass can do for you here. Normally costs: $12. Read our full review.

We have 9 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Sometimes you music collection needs a TuneUp, and that's exactly what this software does. It's an all-purpose de-duper, title fixer, album art finder - and much, much more. This is the fix for a broken music collection. (Read our full review!)

We have 41 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Concerned about your online security? CyberGhost can put your mind at ease by obscuring your I.P. address - and better still, it does so without compromising your access speeds. This awesome one-year subscription includes guaranteed availability to premium servers.

We have 7 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 300 points

Want to learn a new language? You don't have to pay a fortune for classes - instead try Babbel, an awesome online service designed to let anyone start learning from scratch. This reward is for a one month subscription, and you can even use the code with the Babbel iPad app!

We have 11 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 100 points

Want to rest easy knowing your important data is safe? Then grab CrashPlan! This reward features CrashPlan+, an excellent choice for home users, and can be used to backup 10 gigabytes of data in the cloud. The license is valid for one year.

We have 26 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 350 points

Protected Folder allows you to password-protect selected folders and files from being seen by others. It works like a safety box, just drag and drop the folders or files you want to hide into Protected Folder, then no one can see, read or modify them. This is an ideal tool to ensure that your private files stay private. Normally costs: $19.95

We have 2 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

IObit Malware Fighter is a real-time malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. Normally costs: $19.95

We have 26 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Using a Mac is a wonderful experience -- until you try to use a NTFS-formatted drive, which includes most Windows hard drives! Because in order to create, delete or modify any files on Windows NTFS drives you need Paragon NTFS for Mac - after minutes you wonít remember there ever was a problem. Now with Mountain Lion support! Normally costs: $19.95. Read our full review.

We have 41 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Hard Disc Manager suite (read our review) is an-in-one solution that integrates 20+ tools to protect and manage your hard drive. Includes partition manager, file backup & restore apps, hard disc image backup, secure file delete and even virtualization app. A must-have! Check out 10 ways how you can make use of this cool tool. Normally costs: $49.95.

We have 31 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

The coolest yet available email client both for Mac and Windows users. Supports many of the cool Gmail features, nicely integrates with largest social networks, canned responses and more. Check out everything that you get with Postbox here. Read our full review.

We have 32 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 350 points

BauerApp's RightNote (read our full review) is a powerful organization app built to bring order to chaos. It can create multiple types of notes, organize them, store them, schedule them and even sync with Evernote! This is a must-have for cluttered minds. Normally priced at $29.95.

We have 11 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 300 points

MediaMonkey GOLD is the ultimate media management utility. It includes a tag editor, auto-tagging, volume normalization and support for multiple collections. If you have a lot of media, and you're having trouble keeping tabs on it, this is the perfect solution. (Read our full review!)

We have 28 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Glary Utilities PRO is an incredible system management utility. It can help you clean your system, optimize its performance and secure vital files. Best of all, it makes life easier by packing these functions into a simple, intuitive interface. Redeem points for it today!

We have 26 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 500 points

Sometimes you music collection needs a TuneUp, and that's exactly what this software does. It's an all-purpose de-duper, title fixer, album art finder - and much, much more. This is the fix for a broken music collection. (Read our full review!)

We have 41 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Shutting down a computer should be easy - but it often isn't. Switch can help by lettings you schedule shutdowns or shutdown remotely. You can also reboot, enter sleep mode and more. It's perfect for both home users and small businesses that must manage multiple PCs. (Read our full review!)

We have 27 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 300 points

Advanced SystemCare PRO (read our full review) is an all-in-one PC maintenance program that includes anti-spyware, privacy protection, Windows performance tune-ups, and system cleaning capabilities. It combines registry optimization, defragging, system tuning tools, privacy sweeping options, junk file cleaning, disk repairing tools and more. Normally costs: $19.95.

We have 17 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 400 points

Ashampoo's Super Easy Video Converter is aptly named. It makes the transition between different format and devices a quick, intuitive process. Users can convert video for iPod, iPhone, Sony game consoles, tablets and much more. Download the trial or redeem your reward points for the full version!

We have 28 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 150 points

Want to rest easy knowing your important data is safe? Then grab CrashPlan! This reward features CrashPlan+, an excellent choice for home users, and can be used to backup 10 gigabytes of data in the cloud. The license is valid for one year.

We have 26 licenses to give away.

Get it NOW (for FREE) for only 350 points

The iPhone 5 is the fastest, largest, thinnest and lightest iPhone Apple has ever made. Is it worth buying? Read our review: iPhone 5 Review and Giveaway
Giveaway ends Oct 26

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Is the iPad mini really just an overpriced tablet? Should Apple have included a Retina Display? Find out in our review: Apple iPad Mini Review and Giveaway
Giveaway ends Dec 28

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If you're geeky and you love watches, you'll absolutely adore the ZIIIRO Celeste. Read our review: ZIIIRO Celeste Review and Giveaway
Giveaway ends Dec 28

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How will the ZIIIRO Saturn, a somewhat digitised version of the ZIIIRO Celeste, hold up against my expectations? Read Jackson's review: ZIIIRO Saturn Watch Review and Giveaway
Giveaway ends Feb 8.

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If you enjoy listening to music, start with some decent headgear. Read our review Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends April 5.

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Want to experience lucid dreams? You can! Check out our review: Remee Lucid Dreaming Mask Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends April 5.

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Is this 5.5-inch beast the right smartphone for you? Read our review: Samsung Galaxy Note II Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 12.

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Can a tablet replace your laptop? Read our review: Google Nexus 10 Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 12.

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Should you buy a gaming keyboard? Read our review: Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 19.

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Is the Nintendo 3DS XL worth buying if you already have a DS? Find out in our review: Nintendo 3DS XL Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 19.

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Are wireless gaming headphones for you? Find out in our review: Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless Headphones Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 26.

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Prepare for summer with this instant popsicle maker! Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker Review & Giveaway. Giveaway ends Apr 26.

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Would you type faster if you had a keyboard case for your iPad? How convenient will it be? Let's find out: ClamCase Pro iPad Keyboard Case. Giveaway ends May 3.

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Does the Wii U live up to our expectations? Let's find out: Nintendo Wii U Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 3.

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Can you use gaming projectors to watch movies? Find out in our review: Optoma GT750 3D Gaming Projector Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 10.

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Is this $130 set of gaming cubes worth buying? Find out in our review: Sifteo Cubes Intelligent Play System Review & Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 10.

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Play classic SNES games on the go! Read our review: Hyperkin SupaBoy Review & Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 10.

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Is this the perfect folio-style iPhone 5 case? Find out in our review: Vaja Nuova Pelle iPhone 5 Case Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 17.

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Do you really need a smart Wi-Fi scale? Find out in our review: Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 17.

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Convenience in a box? Power your iPhone for 7 straight days. Read our review: HyperJuice Plug Review and Giveaway. Giveaway ends May 17.

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Need a secure password manager? Join our giveaway Sticky Password Pro 6.0: Keep Your Passwords Safe and Organized. Giveaway ends May 17.

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Surprise, surprise! We're offering 5 Nexus 7 (32GB Wi-Fi only model) tablets for a limited time only. We will even ship it to you for free! Delivery exceptions apply, read the bottom of this post for more details.

Sorry, all our licenses have been used. We might get more next month though, so keep checking back.

Have you ever snapped a photo that was perfect - only be photo-bombed by a cat? Now you can strike back with InPaint! This amazingly simple tool will help you remove unwanted elements from any photograph. Never be photo-bombed again!

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