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FreeArc vs PointerStick

A side-by-side look at FreeArc and PointerStick. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FreeArc

FreeArc

File Management

FreeArc is an open-source file archiver program that supports creating and extracting archives in a variety of formats including 7z, ZIP, gzip, bzip2, and its own FAR format. It aims to provide high compression ratios while being fast and easy to use.

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PointerStick

PointerStick

System & Hardware

PointerStick is a freeware virtual pointing device software that allows controlling the mouse cursor using a joystick, gamepad or other USB device. It works by translating input device movements into mouse cursor movements on screen.

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