Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

By justin james December 10, 2009, 11:43 PM PST

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Spotlight: WinRAR file compression utility

Create an archive

This is the dialog to create an archive. The basic settings tab is sensible and easy to understand, while the other tabs contain a wealth of useful functionality. This will please both beginners and advanced users.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Volume definitions

One of the neat features is the ability to make a custom list of “Volume” definitions, which are used in splitting archives.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Low-level changes

Like creating an archive, extracting one presents good defaults and an easy to understand interface, with the ability to make low-level changes on the “Advanced” tab.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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Archive information

WinRAR offers a nifty information screen on archives which presents a good amount of detail for those who might be interested.

For a full review of WinRAR, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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