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Spotlight: WinZip file compression utility

By // October 13, 2009, 12:45 AM PST // justin_m_james

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  • Classic

    WinZip’s interface is clearly labeled without complicated options. The large buttons and text make it obvious what each icon does. This is the “WinZip Classic” interface.

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

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  • Jobs

    This is the “Jobs” menu, which allows you to define sets of files to compress, how to compress them, and a schedule if desired. As you can see, there are already some pre-defined jobs to allow you to quickly back up your important files and settings.

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  • Wizard

    WinZip also offers the “WinZip Wizard” interface, which walks users through typical usage. This is a good choice for beginning or less computer savvy users.

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  • Summary

    After creating an archive, WinZip shows you a nice summary of what went in and how much space you saved.

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  • Encryption options

    There are a number of different options for encrypting files. The password policy can be changed in WinZip’s settings.

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  • Navigation

    WinZip’s UI is much like Windows Explorer’s for navigating within an archive.

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  • Time saver

    WinZip offers a good deal of actions that can be performed on files within the archive without actually extracting all of the files. This can be a real time saver!

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Classic

WinZip’s interface is clearly labeled without complicated options. The large buttons and text make it obvious what each icon does. This is the “WinZip Classic” interface.

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

Image created by Justin James for TechRepublic.

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Justin James is an OutSystems MVP, architect, and developer with expertise in SaaS applications and enterprise applications.