December is traditionally the time of year to snap up a bargain in the post-Christmas sales, and there is no shortage of special deals to be found in the Downloadcrew Software Store. Take a browse through the store and you will find everything from security software to video editing tools – there really is something for everyone. With huge savings of up to 83% off some of the best software available, you’d better hurry because these offers expire on December 31 2011.

For anyone looking to watch videos on their computer, CyberLink PowerDVD 11 Ultra is a versatile media player with support for a huge range of video formats and discs, including 3D formats. You can save 45% off the MSRP when you buy the software for just $45. Also from CyberLink is CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Ultra which you can buy for just $69.95, saving 30% off the MSRP. This powerful program can be used to edit video – including 3D formats – and it comes bundled with a free copy of CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 worth $39.95.

From the same company comes CyberLink PhotoDirector 2011 which you can buy for just $44.95 – a saving of $55 or55%. This is a high-end photo correction and image editing tool that includes most of the features found in the likes of Adobe Photoshop. You can buy the 2011 versino of the software now and you will receive a free update to PhotoDirector 2012 – release ETA February 2012. If you’re feeling creative, you may also be interested in CyberLink Video & Photo Collection 1.0 which you can buy for $99.95, saving 33%.

Low-cost security

We all know how important it is to keep our computers secure and with a massive 83% saving off AVG Anti-Virus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $6.95. AVG is a company famous for its security software and there are more titles available in the store. AVG Family Safety 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year] can be used to place restrictions on computer use to keep your children safe, and you can save 60% when you buy the software for just $7.95. Another security tool from the same company is AVG Internet Security 2012 [4-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $19.95 (a saving of 64% off the normal MSRP). AVG isn’t just about security. AVG PC Tuneup 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] is available for just $11.99 (saving you 66% off the usual price of $34.99) and can be used to boost the performance of your computer in a few easy steps.

If performance boosting is what you’re after, you can save 62% off the MSRP of TuneUp Utilities 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year] when you buy it for just $18.95. The program lets you optimize, and customize your computer as well as freeing up space and fixing problems for you – and it can be installed on up to three computers. If you need to improve the performance of more computers, look no further than TuneUp Utilities Business Edition 2012 [5-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $34.95, saving you 58% off the MSRP.

The Downloadcrew Software Store is home to even more system tweaking tools, including IObit Advanced SystemCare PRO 5 [1-PC, 1-Year] which is available at the discounted price of $7.95 – a saving of 60%. This app can be used to take care of your registry, improve your computer’s boot time and much, much more. You may also be interested in Auslogics Boostspeed 5 [3-PC, 1-Year] which can be used to boost startup times, remove the junk from your hard drives, improve security and more. You can save a massive 70% when you buy the software for just $35.00. Other performance improving software worth checking out includes O&O Defrag 15 Professional which is available for just $14.50 (that’s half price!). From the same company there is also O&O DiskImage 6 Professional which can be used to create a comprehensive backup of your computer and is available at 50% of the MSRP for just $14.50.

More Discounts Through December

Returning to the security theme, you can keep your computer free from unwanted infections using Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 [1-PC, 1-Year]. This powerful anti-virus and anti-spyware tool is available for just $9.95, saving you a colossal 75% off the MSRP. Emsisoft also produce Emsisoft Online Armor Premium Firewall 5 [1-PC, 1-Year] and you can also save 75% off this program when you buy it for just $9.95. If you’re looking for a security suite, you may be interested in Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year] which can be used to protect up to three computers and is available for just $29.95, saving you 63% off the MSRP. If you just want an antivirus tool, look no further than Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which will keep your computer safe for just $19.95, saving you 60% off the MSRP.

Continuing the discounts on security software, you can save a gigantic 74% off Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] when you buy the powerful suite for just $12.99. Also available is Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which can be used to keep your computer free from viruses for the ultra-low price of $6.95 – this is a huge 72% saving when compared to the usual selling price of £24.95.

Rounding off the highlighted discounted are a series of programs from MAGIX, starting with MAGIX Xara Web Designer 7 Premium. You can save 10% off the MSRP when you buy the software for $44.99, and you are then ready to set about creating a professional looking web site without the need to type a single line of HTML. Other creative ventures can be tackled in MAGIX Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 7 which is available at a 50% discount for just $44.50 and includes everything you need to not only editing your photos, but also create vector images and illustrations from scratch. If you want to get a little musical, you can save $40, or 40% off MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium when you purchase this powerful music creation tool for just $59.99. Also from MAGIX is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX Plus which is available at the discounted price of $59.99, saving your 10%.

Don’t forget that these prices are only valid until the end of December – days away – so grab them while you can. These are just some of the highlights to be found on special offer – to browse through other bargains, pay a visit to the Downloadcrew Software Store.