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KEY FEATURES

We’ve all said or done things we’re not exactly proud of, but the curse of social media is that some of those things never go away. Considering how many job recruiters check out social media profiles when pursuing candidates, it’s more important than ever to ensure your online presence isn’t going to raise any red flags. With Rep’nUp, you can scan your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram profiles for potentially damaging posts from up to three years in the past. Don’t let your social media hold you back from your dream job – clean it up with Rep’nUp.

‘The need for this kind of service is more prevalent every day, as college students have become increasingly blind to the effects of posting questionable content online,’ Tech.co

‘Northeastern and Suffolk universities advise students to clean up their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts using apps like Rep’nUp,’ Boston.com

• Analyze Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to detect potentially unprofessional posts
• Discover references to violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, slang, & even negative comments about former employers
• Complete most scans within 60 seconds of up to 3 years of activity on each account
• Receive a detailed report linking back to each potentially harmful post for easy curating
• Find inappropriate posts you’re tagged in & slang that manual reviews might miss
• Clean up your social media profiles when searching for jobs or preparing for interviews

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• Internet required

KEY FEATURES

Don’t let PDF restrictions get in the way of your productivity. PDFConverter converts native PDF files to almost any file format, and even retains their original layouts. With advanced character accuracy and support to convert up to 200 PDFs at once with a single click, this tool won’t miss a beat (or a letter).

• Convert native PDFs to .docx, .pages, .rftd, .ppt, & many more
• Retain original fonts, images & formatting when converting
• Extract images in PDFs to .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .gif, & more
• Drag & drop up to 200 PDF files to the queue & convert them at once w/ a single click
• Save converted documents that look just like the original
• Convert encrypted PDFs

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 4.1.0
• Minor updates included
• Input files supported:
  • Adobe PDF files (.pdf)
• Output files supported:
  • Microsoft Office Word (.docx)
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.pptx)
  • Plain Text file (.text)
  • Rich Text Format Directory (.rtfd)
  • EPUB Format (.epub)
  • HyperText Markup Language (.html)
  • Pages (.pages)
  • Keynote (.key)
  • Image file (.bmp, .png, .tiff, .jpg, .gif)
• Languages:
  • Armenian (Eastern), Armenian (Grabar), Armenian (Western), Bashkir, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Chinese PRC+English, Danish, Dutch, Dutch Belgian, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, German (new spelling), German (Luxembourg), Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian (Bokmal), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Old English, Old French, Old German, Old Italian, Old Spanish, Pidgin English, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (Standard), Romanian, Romanian (Moldavia), Romany, Russian Old Spelling, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tatar, Turkish, Ukrainian, Norwegian

Compatibility

• 1G Hz or above Intel processor
• 512 MB physical RAM (memory) or more
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution display
• Mac OS X 10.8 or later

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• License redemption deadline: redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Length of access: lifetime
• Restrictions: valid for 1 Mac only

KEY FEATURES

PDFs are the preferred format for sending documents since they’re secure and can be opened on any device in any OS. But it’s not always so easy to make a PDF out of certain file formats. PDFCreator resolves that problem by allowing you to create PDFs from 16 formats in just a click, letting you and your team be more productive than ever.

4/5 Stars, Softpedia

• Protect common documents like .docx & .rtf from being edited by converting to PDF
• Make your ePub files more compatible by creating PDFs and supporting a mix of graphics, tables, charts, photographs, etc.
• Turn web HTML & local HTML files into PDFs that can be easily navigated w/ page numbers
• Save your images as document format to occupy less space
• Merge multiple documents into a single PDF
• Convert up to five files at once to PDF
• Assure high-quality file printing w/ precise page layout & high resolution images

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 4.0.0
• Minor updates included
• Input formats: .docx, .txt, .rtf, .pptx, EPUB, CHM, HTML
• Image input formats: .ico, .psd, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .tga, .tiff, .jpg

Compatibility

• 1G Hz or above Intel processor
• 512 MB physical RAM (memory) or more
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution display
• Mac OS X 10.8 or later

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• License redemption deadline: redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Length of access: lifetime
• Restrictions: valid for 1 Mac only

KEY FEATURES

If you spend a lot of time working with PDFs, you’ve probably encountered a moment or three when the sender of an attachment forgot to remove a password. Alternatively, your work is secret, and the PDF was intentionally sent to you encrypted. In either case, PDFPasswordRemover lets you unlock encrypted PDFs to open, edit, copy, and print them. With an easy-to-use interface, this tool will save you time – and time is money, right?

10/10, Mac Software Reviews

‘Cisdem PDF Password Remover 3 for Mac is nothing less than a perfect PDF password decryption software,’ thetechhacker

• Remove restrictions & owner passwords to open & edit in PDF viewer without any restrictions
• Add up to 200 PDF files at a time to have passwords removed
• Unlock a 500-page encrypted PDF within a minute
• Decrypt passwords w/ brute force decryption when you forget how to access your PDF files
• Gain permission to print a secured document in PDF format or make edits, add hyperlinks, create bookmarks, & more

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 3.6.0
• Minor updates included

Compatibility

• 1G Hz or above Intel processor
• 512 MB physical RAM (memory) or more
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution display
• Mac OS X 10.7 or later

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• License redemption deadline: redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Length of access: lifetime
• Restrictions: valid for 1 Mac only

KEY FEATURES

PDFs too large to email or upload? Compress them with PDFCompressor! Reduce the size of a single or multiple PDF files with a single click, all while maintaining original PDF formats. With preset filter modes and advanced resolution and image quality settings allow you to set sizes and quality of PDFs so you can expedite your file sharing and free up disk space.

• Save disk space or accelerate uploading & transferring of images by selecting between four preset filter modes, or setting custom sizes
• Remove useless elements unnecessary for normal use like embedded “base 14” fonts, metadata, thumbnails, & more
• Compress PDFs in 3 simple steps, & compress 500-page PDFs within 1 minute
• Perform batch compression of hundreds of PDF documents at once
• Email attachments faster, load websites more efficiently, & make PDFs more mobile-friendly

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 3.0.1
• Minor updates included

Compatibility

• 1G Hz or above Intel processor
• 512 MB physical RAM (memory) or more
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution display
• Mac OS X 10.8 or later

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• License redemption deadline: redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Length of access: lifetime
• Restrictions: for use on 1 device

KEY FEATURES

The smart home wave has firmly gripped the world and doesn’t seem to be disappearing anytime soon, so there’s no time like the present to learn how to program for this exciting new frontier. This course will teach you how to build for one of the most prominent smart home devices, Amazon Echo, and its voice service Amazon Alexa. Yes, even if you’ve never written a line of code before, you’ll learn how to build powerful, voice-activated applications from scratch.

• Learn to build advanced, engaging voice applications for Amazon Alexa
• Discover how to build your own Amazon Alexa device from a Raspberry Pi 3
• Build 10 different skills for the Amazon Echo & Alexa
• Get hands-on practice w/ an 80-minute mock exam
• Learn as quickly & efficiently as possible w/ quick lectures (only 5-20 minutes each)

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this bundle: lifetime access
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Windows
• Mac
• Linux

THE EXPERT

Ryan Kroonenburg is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect & AWS Certified Developer, working in London for one of the largest managed service providers in Europe/US. Ryan is ex-Rackspace and has been working exclusively in the cloud space since it’s inception. He has 17 years experience in IT in total and is fluent across both Windows and Linux platforms.

Sam Kroonenburg has extensive experience leading large software engineering teams and architecting robust systems that scale. Sam has worked for Microsoft in Seattle in the Core File Systems team of Windows – where he developed the Disk Defragmenter for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7. He also worked for Microsoft in Oslo, Norway where he developed query processing technology for FAST Search.

For more information on this course and instructors, click here.

KEY FEATURES

This course will teach you the skills you need to build complex voice applications on the Amazon Alexa platform. Showcasing a wide range of features that the Alexa Skills Kit now offers, the course is structured in the form of an end-to-end project. As you follow along on this real project, you’ll learn how to repurpose many of the techniques you learn to whatever kind of app you want to build.

• Access 18 lectures & 8 hours of content 24/7
• Learn to build advanced, engaging voice applications for Amazon Alexa
• Dive into the advanced functionality of Alexa including account linking, persistent database storage, audio streaming, & more
• Build 10 different skills for the Amazon Echo & Alexa
• Get hands-on practice w/ an 80-minute mock exam at the end of each course
• Learn as quickly & efficiently as possible w/ quick lectures (only 5-20 minutes each)

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this bundle: lifetime access
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion not included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

• Windows
• Mac
• Linux

THE EXPERT

Ryan Kroonenburg is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect & AWS Certified Developer, working in London for one of the largest managed service providers in Europe/US. Ryan is ex-Rackspace and has been working exclusively in the cloud space since it’s inception. He has 17 years experience in IT in total and is fluent across both Windows and Linux platforms.

Sam Kroonenburg has extensive experience leading large software engineering teams and architecting robust systems that scale. Sam has worked for Microsoft in Seattle in the Core File Systems team of Windows – where he developed the Disk Defragmenter for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7. He also worked for Microsoft in Oslo, Norway where he developed query processing technology for FAST Search.

For more information on this course and instructors, click here.

KEY FEATURES

Deal with your stress and fidgety hands in a more productive way with the Stress Spinner. The hottest new fidgeting tech on the market, this simple handheld spinner is perfect for school-aged sufferers of ADD as well as adult weekday warriors needing to maintain their focus. Just hold the spinner in one hand and use the other to spin it rapidly – as you get more practice, you’ll be able to pull it out of your pocket and start spinning indefinitely, whether you’re lost in thought on the train or struggling to get through a project.

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Suitable for both adults and kids
• Materials: ceramic center bearing and laser industrial molding
• Spin time: up to 5 minutes

Includes

• Stress Spinner

KEY FEATURES

Surround yourself with focus toys with this fun bundle packing together a Stress Spinner and a Stress Block. Both of these instruments are excellent tools for burning excess energy by keeping your hands occupied while you’re trying to focus on an important work task.

• Spin away your ADD w/ the Stress Spinner
• Play w/ six different sides of the Stress Block to expel energy
• Increase focus by occupying your hands while you zero in on what’s in front of you
• Store both easily on your desk without cluttering

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Stress Spinner:
  • Suitable for both adults and kids
  • Materials: ceramic center bearing and laser industrial molding
  • Spin time: up to 5 minutes

• Stress Block:
  • Sides include: click, glide, flip, breathe, roll, spin

Includes

• Stress spinner
• Stress block

KEY FEATURES

Big, expensive DSLR cameras aren’t for everybody, but sometimes you still want to capture the moment with something a little better than your smartphone camera. For those times, there’s the Pentax K-S1. The 20MP stabilized CMOS sensor camera can shoot at up to 5.4 fps, with a 1/6000 second shutter speed, and comes with a 18-55mm lens to give you optimal flexibility when shooting anything from a portrait to a landscape. Best of all, it’s practically pocket sized, making it supremely easy to carry while you’re hiking or traveling.

3.5/5 Stars, PC Mag

• 20MP APS-C CMOS Sensor w/ PRIME M II image processing engine
• 5.4 fps continuous shooting & ISO speeds up to 51200
• High-precision SAFOX IXi+ auto focusing
• Innovative in-body Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism
• K-Mount compatible w/ 25 million Pentax lenses for complete imaging flexibility
• Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording
• Eye-Fi & FLU Card compatibility
• 16GB Flucard WiFi SD card included for storage

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Camera type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
• Lens mount: Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount
• Sensor type: CMOS with primary color filter
• Effective pixels: 20.12MP
• Video resolution: 1080p HD
• High-resolution 3″ LCD screen
• PRIME M II image processing engine
• 5.4 fps continuous shooting
• Shutter speed: up to 1/6000
• ISO speed: up to 51200
• K-mount compatible with 25 million Pentax lenses
• Dimensions: 92.5mmH x 120mmW x 69.5mmD

Includes

• Pentax K-S1 Camera (strawberry cake)
• 18-55mm lens kit
• Li-ion battery
• AC plug cord
• Strap
• Hotshoe cover
• Eyecup
• Body mount cover
• Software CD
• Lens front ring
• 16GB Flucard WiFi SD card
• LowePro Format 120 multi-device shoulder bag

KEY FEATURES

That booklist only seems to grow, right? You only have so much time, and reading every book that you really want to can be extremely difficult. That’s why Instaread was created. This convenient app condenses books into digestible overviews with key takeaways that can be consumed in just minutes, by reading or listening. With Instaread, you get immediate access to read or listen to summaries for over 560 New York Times’ bestselling books plus twenty new books added every month. Booklist, watch out.

4.5/5 Stars on iTunes

• Get the insights & takeaways from bestselling books in 15 minutes or less
• Read Instaread on your phone or tablet, or stream audio formats for over 500 books
• Enjoy a steady stream of new releases every single month
• Save money on books by avoiding high prices on physical copies
• Take in bestsellers like The Girl on the Train, The Martian, Moneyball, & many more

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 1.2.7
• 567+ New York Times Nonfiction Best Sellers. To view the entire list of available books, click here
• Updates include 20+ new books every month

Compatibility

• iOS 8.0 or later

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• Redemption: must redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Length of access: 1 year

KEY FEATURES

Powerbulb is the world’s first LED light bulb to transform an ordinary lamp into a high-powered charging station. This efficient bulb emits 608 lumens of light while simultaneously charging two USB-compatible devices through its built-in ports. It’s a simple, elegant solution to a lack of outlets and lets you do more with less.

5 Stars on 17 Amazon reviews

• Emits warm soft LED light at 608 lumens
• Charges any two devices simultaneously through the two built-in USB ports
• Turns the light on or off while continuing to charge your devices
• Automatically senses which device has the lowest charge & sends more power there

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• 608 lumens
• 2700º Kelvin
• Weight: 0.6 lb
• Dimensions: 5.0″ x 2.8″
• Material: polycarbonite lens and cast aluminum heat sink
• 2 USB ports
• Bulb life: 50,000 hours

Compatibility

• All E26 and E27 sockets

Includes

• Powerbulb

KEY FEATURES

It’s possible you haven’t heard of the term “keylogging,” but in the age of cybersecurity, it’s an important buzzword to be familiar with. Many cyber criminals will steal your data by tracking the keystrokes you use while you’re browsing, thereby knowing exactly what you’re typing and where you’re typing it. GuardedID® outsmarts cyber criminals by encrypting your keystroke data from the point of origin — your keyboard — and delivering it safely and securely to your browser so that when you type, keyloggers see only a meaningless sequence of numbers. Install GuardedID® and you can keep your internet browsing secure from snoops and hackers without having to constantly scan your computer or check in with software.

• Protects you from keylogging attacks & kernel- & desktop-based keyloggers
• Creates a secure information pathway between your keyboard & web browser with military-grade 256-bit encryption
• Detects & highlights hidden clickjacking attacks, warning you away from clicking on malicious invisible objects
• Prevents screen scraping malware from taking screenshots of your info secretly
• Works as a constant anti-subversive service, detecting untrusted drivers
• Encrypts USB, wireless, PS2, Bluetooth, & international keyboards
• CryptoColor visual verification (for Internet Explorer only) shows you what is protected by highlighting what you type in a color you select

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Version 4.0
• Updates included

Compatibility

• Windows 7, 8.1, 10
• Mac OS X 10.7 or later
• Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, FF, Safari & Opera

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• Redemption: must redeem within 30 days of purchase
• Restrictions: for use on 1 computer
• Length of access: 1 year

KEY FEATURES

No matter where you want to enjoy your music – be it the pool, beach, trail, or living room – the G-DROP is built to pack an aural punch wherever you are. With an IPX7 waterproof rating and ultra-durable construction, you can float it in a pool, rest it in the snow, or set it up by your campfire easily. Delivering sound through a 2.5″ speaker driver, passive bass radiator, and MAXX Audio™, you’ll be able to bring the party with you anywhere.

2015 iLounge Best Budget Speaker Winner

‘Once again, G-Project simply blows my mind with what it offers per dollar – it’s simply uncontested in this market,’ Android Police

Named a Top 10 Best Outdoor & Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker by Heavy

• Play & skip tracks wirelessly w/ buttons right on the speaker
• Microphone lets you take calls wirelessly so your phone is kept out of harm’s way
• Fully submersible for up to 30 minutes under up to 3′ of water
• Built-in metal loop lets you hang it from a tree branch, backpack, or roof rack
• Line-in to connect any device w/ a headphone jack w/ an audio cable
• Easily chargeable w/ a standard USB port or phone charger

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Driver: 2.5″
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux
• Dimensions: 4.61″ x 2.76″ x 4.61″
• Waterproof rating: IPX7
• Battery life: 6 hours
• Operating temperature: -14ºF – 122ºF

  Compatibility

  • All Bluetooth-enabled devices

    Includes

    • G-DROP Adventure Ready Submersible Bluetooth Speaker

KEY FEATURES

This special version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed takes you deep into the darkest side of the Force, in a reimagined, ultimate-evil storyline occurring between the two Star Wars movie trilogies. You begin your journey with the “secret apprentice”, Darth Vader himself, showing you the Star Wars galaxy through the eyes of the dark side, and ultimately leading you to a confrontation with Luke Skywalker.

“Recommended to fans of the saga,” SpazioGames

• Hurl your enemies through walls, smash them into objects, shock them with lightning & more
• Adventure through iconic Star Wars locales w/ epic costumes & character models
• Become the most powerful Sith Lord in the universe
• Travel to Tatooine to dispatch Obi-Wan Kenobi, explore the depths of Jabba the Hutt’s palace, encounter Boba Fett & crush the rebellion on planet Hoth
• Wreak havoc with devastating lightsaber attack combos & Force powers – Force push, grip, repulse and lightning upgrades

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• This is a Steam offer; see system requirements here (scroll to the bottom of page)

KEY FEATURES

It’s 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire will be established, and the Jedi Knights are in an all-out war against the ruthless Sith. As the last hope of the Jedi, you must lead a band of freedom fighters in an epic struggle to save the galaxy. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, savior or conqueror… you must choose wisely, as you alone will determine the destiny of the entire galaxy!

93/100, Metacritic

9.1/10, GameSpot

• Unlock new powers, weapons, armor, and more to level up your avatar
• Use over 40 addictive powers
• Dive into an immersive, action-packed, turn-based role-playing experience w/ evolving playable characters
• Choose from nine customizable characters to build your party of three adventurers, including humans, droids, Twi’leks, Wookiees & more

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• This is a Steam offer; see system requirements here (scroll to bottom of page)

KEY FEATURES

It’s been several years since Kyle Katarn avenged his father’s death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from a group of Dark Jedi. After not using the Force for fear of giving in to the dark side, he gives his lightsaber to Luke Skywalker, vowing never to use it again. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future.

89/100, Metacritic

9/10, Steam

“Not only is this one of the greatest Star Wars games I’ve ever played, it’s one of the best action games period. Get it, Play it, Love it,” 9/10, IGN

• Use a whole new set of lightsaber abilities featuring a slew of attack & defense moves
• Control powers of the Force including Jump, Push, Jedi Mind Tricks & more
• Choose combat or stealth w/ an arsenal of weapons: stun baton, Bryar blast pistol, blaster rifle & more
• Play in two different multiplayer modes: Jedi training & team-based play

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• This is a Steam offer; see system requirements here (scroll to bottom of page)

KEY FEATURES

Step into the shoes of a Jedi Apprentice as you learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. Fight alongside famous Star Wars characters – ultimately leading you to make a choice –join the Light side and fight for good, or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.

81/100, Metacritic

9/10, Steam

• Customize your character’s look & gender, then enter the Jedi Academy
• Construct your own lightsaber from handle to blade
• Learn the power of wielding two lightsabers or the ultimate double-bladed lightsaber made famous by Darth Maul
• Choose your own mission & adventures depending on what skills you want to learn
• Play in six multiplayer modes including team-based siege mode & two-on-one power duel, plus 23 unique multiplayer arenas

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• This is a Steam offer: see system requirements here (scroll to bottom of page)

KEY FEATURES

Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Sith Lords have hunted the Jedi to the edge of extinction and are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. With the Jedi Order in ruin, the Republic’s only hope is a lone Jedi struggling to reconnect with the Force. As this Jedi, you will be faced with the galaxy’s most dire decision: Follow the light side or succumb to the dark.

9.3/10, IGN

85/100, Metacritic

• Follow up on the story of the acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• Choose from three different classes of Jedi, each w/ access to specific Jedi abilities
• Pursue the light or the dark side of the Force as you progress through the story
• Make choices that affect your character, those in your party, & those who may join you in your quest

PRODUCT SPECS

Compatibility

• This is a Steam offer: see system requirements here (scroll to bottom of page)