Elena OprisSoftpedia editor profile and review archive

The interesting thing about working at Softpedia in the Windows Software Review division is that you get to see what the big names in software development are trying to come up with, in order to conquer the digital world. It gets more exciting when a newcomer rises above all expectations and takes the lead (at least temporary). The best part is getting to sit in the front row and judge the players.

When I'm not working with my awesome colleagues, I try to finish grad school (Computer Science and American Studies), travel as much as possible, develop super powers (currently aiming for time-travel), get together with my friends, play video games - while desperately waiting for winter every year to exercise my suicidal moves on the snowboard slope.

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SecureAPlus 12-in-1 Cloud AV Explained: Usage, Video and Download UPDATE

Protect your PC from malware using 12 antivirus engines and use whitelisting to control applications
by Elena Opris, July 7th, 2016
 

How to Remove Problematic Windows Updates

Instead of waiting for Microsoft to release hotfixes to fix faulty Windows Updates, remove them from the PC to roll back
by Elena Opris, July 6th, 2016
 

Messenger for Desktop Explained: Usage, Video and Download

Check out this easy-to-use, unofficial Facebook IM app that emulates Messenger.com, owned by Facebook
by Elena Opris, July 6th, 2016
Work with Files More Efficiently by Creating an Automated Workflow

Work with Files More Efficiently by Creating an Automated Workflow

by Elena Opris, July 5th, 2016
Don't copy, move, delete, delete, compress etc. your files manually, set applications to do it for you
 

Folder Lock Explained: Usage, Video and Download

Create lockers as virtual drives to protect sensitive files, folders and even entire drives using passwords
by Elena Opris, July 4th, 2016
 

Dropbox Explained: Usage, Video and Download

Explore Dropbox to find out how you can sync your files on all your devices and share them with friends
by Elena Opris, July 4th, 2016
 

Bring Back Classic Windows 7 Features in Windows 10

If you're feeling nostalgic, check out our guide to find out how to add some Windows 7 features to Windows 10
by Elena Opris, July 1st, 2016
 

Still Using Java? Manage, Clean Up and Update Your JRE with JavaRa

Whether you like Java or not, you probably have it installed to be able to run Java-based applications
by Elena Opris, July 1st, 2016
 

Boxcryptor Cloud Encryption Explained: Usage, Video and Download UPDATE

Enter our giveaway and write a comment for a chance to win a FREE license for a professional cloud encryption app
by Elena Opris, July 1st, 2016
SHAREit Cross-Platform File Transfers Explained: Usage, Video and Download

SHAREit Cross-Platform File Transfers Explained: Usage, Video and Download

by Elena Opris, June 30th, 2016
Quickly share files between your Windows computer and Windows Phone, iOS or Android smartphone and tablet
 

Auto-Switch Power Plans to Maximize Performance or Save Battery Life

Set the High Performance, Power Saver or Balanced power plans when the battery drops or certain apps are running
by Elena Opris, June 30th, 2016
 

How to Change the Default Downloads Location in Any (Web) Browser

Choose where you want to save your downloads in your favorite browser by following the simple steps in our guide
by Elena Opris, June 29th, 2016
 

Monitor Device Temps and Set Alarms Using These Tools

Prevent your hardware from overheating by monitoring the temperatures of your CPU cores, HDDs, and other devices
by Elena Opris, June 29th, 2016
 

Use These Lighter Adobe Reader Alternatives to View PDFs

If you're looking for a light PDF viewer with straightforward options and low resources usage, check out this guide
by Elena Opris, June 28th, 2016
 

Calibre Explained: Usage, Video and Download

Not just an ebook reader, Calibre has a full-featured library, supports format conversion and book editing
by Elena Opris, June 27th, 2016
Use These Task Manager Alternatives to Better Control Running Applications

Use These Task Manager Alternatives to Better Control Running Applications

by Elena Opris, June 24th, 2016
If you think the Windows Task Manager doesn't have enough features, take a look at these alternatives
 

Start Menu Troubleshooter Explained: Usage, Video and Download

Fix common Start Menu and Cortana issues in Windows 10 by using Microsoft's new tool that does everything automatically
by Elena Opris, June 24th, 2016
 
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