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Article: WinZip 12.(Product/service evaluation)
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- Computer Act!ve
- Article date:
- January 21, 2009
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Byline: Simon Williams
WinZip 12
With compression built into Windows, why pay for a separate utility?
There are two reasons to use file compression: to save space and organise your files in a better way. One of the key claims made by Winzip 12 is that it can compress Jpeg picture files by a further 20 to 25 per cent. It's unusual for a compression tool to be able to squeeze JPEGs further, as this most common type of picture file used by digital cameras already includes compression.
The Winzip 12 display is similar to that of previous versions. When you run the program, it looks like a standard file utility program with a series of ...