WinZip 14
US$29.95 (S$42) for the Standard edition;
US$39.95 for the Backup version, buy online from winzip.com

ONE of the pioneers of file shrinkers, WinZip has come up with its latest update: WinZip 14.

It rides on the multi-touch smarts of Windows 7 for touchscreen computers to zoom in on images in zipped files without touching your keyboard or mouse.

WinZip can also encrypt files to keep your information secure. Even the temporary file created during encryption is digitally shredded by this latest version to keep it away from prying eyes.

With the new Backup version, important data files can be automatically archived on your PC. Backups can also be burnt on CDs or DVDs.