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EMCO MoveOnBoot

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  • File Size: 20571 kb
  • v 2.1.2
  • Freeware

EMCO MoveOnBoot enables you to move, delete or rename files the next time you boot your computer. This can be very useful if the files you need to process are locked, and cannot be renamed, moved or deleted while Windows is running.

TiVo Desktop

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  • File Size: 23862 kb
  • v 2.8
  • Freeware

TiVo Desktop enables TiVo Series 2 users to publish photos and music to their networked TiVO, without having to use the Home Media Option. You can also sync and watch shows on your Microsoft Windows Mobile or Portable Media Center device, browse and listen to your PC`s MP3 library from your TiVo box and watch full-screen slide shows of your digital photos on your TV. For an optional fee of $25, you can also use TiVo Desktop to automatically convert your TiVoToGo transfers for iPod, PSP, Treo, Nokia, and other portable devices that support MPEG-4 or H.264 video.

Capture .NET Free

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  • File Size: 597 kb
  • v 6.9.3592
  • Freeware

Capture .NET is a small multi-purpose utility that crams an odd collection of small tools into an even smaller interface that doubles as a desktop clock and calendar. The tools include a screen capture tool, a privacy cleaner, a desktop ruler, post-it notes, an alarm clock, a color picker, a font manager, some system tweaks and several other things. All of them offer very basic functionality and would probably not be very useful on their own (except the screen capture, which is pretty decent). However, the fact that they come included with this small, standalone application, that can be run from a USB drive, could make it a handy addition to your portable tool collection.

UACController

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  • File Size: 1118 kb
  • v 1.02
  • Freeware

UACController is a simple program for those that need an easier way to manage the User Access Control settings in Vista. It allows you to enable or disable UAC completely or enable it without the administrator prompt (Quiet Mode). You can also disable the notification icon in the system tray. No installation required.

CCCalc

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  • File Size: 646 kb
  • v 1.9
  • Freeware

CCCalc is a desktop calculator that supports four basic arithmetic operations and allows you to input calculations from your keyboard while displaying all the lines of your expression on a virtual printout. You can edit the calculation by simply editing the typed characters in the same way you would edit text in Notepad - the changes will be recalculated instantly. Other features include support for copy and paste, automatic rounding (customizable), memory operations and more.

ZoomIt

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  • File Size: 267 kb
  • v 4.1
  • Freeware

ZoomIt is a desktop zoom and annotation tool, that enables you to zoom your desktop with your wheel mouse or the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard. It is activated with a customizable keyboard shortcut, and can also be used to draw on your desktop (with or without zoom), using a customizable color and pen width. ZoomIt is very convenient to use, it does not require any additional windows to open or close, and even includes a customizable break timer that will blank your screen with a countdown when it is activated.

Polyglot 3000

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  • File Size: 2274 kb
  • v 3.40
  • Freeware

Polyglot 3000 can automatically identify the language used in a text, phrase, or (sometimes) even a single word. Just paste or type the text into the provided field, or load a text file, and the program will identify it from a database of over 400 languages that it can recognize. The longer the text sample, the better are the odds of proper identification. Worked well with the languages we tested.

Virtual Drive Creator

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  • File Size: 455 kb
  • v 3.0.1
  • Freeware

Virtual Drive Creator allows you to create virtual drives, that are really only a folder but appear and act as if they were an additional hard drive. The program is easy and simple to use: Just enter the drive letter to create and the folder to substitute and click OK to create the virtual drive. To remove a virtual drive, enter the Drive Letter and Click the Remove Virtual Drive button.

4Neurons Magnifying Glass

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  • File Size: 185 kb
  • v 1.1
  • Freeware

4Neurons Magnifying Glass is a simple screen magnifier that enlarges a selected area of your desktop. The interface resembles a real-world magnifying glass that can be moved anywhere on your screen. It uses high quality image filtering algorithms for smooth or sharp rendering of the enlarged area, as well as a fun lens that adds a distortion effect.

Commands in Demand

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  • File Size: 3650 kb
  • v 9.10
  • Freeware

Commands in Demand provides non-technical users with easy access to more than 70 Windows commands and features that can be hard to find or time consuming to get to. The program includes shortcuts to terminate non-responsive applications, restart Windows Explorer, view/clear the clipboard, open a command prompt in a selected folder, access system folders, view TCP/IP configuration settings and more.

ProduKey

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ProduKey enables you to retrieve the ProductID and the CD-Key for your Windows installation, as well as MS-Office and SQL Server if they are installed. The program is easy to use, just run it, and it will display the keys for you. It also allows you to recover keys from external Windows installation that are plugged into your computer or accessible through the network, this allows you to recover the key even if you cannot start the operating system.

Minimem

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  • File Size: 400 kb
  • v 1.3
  • Freeware

Minimem enables you to reduce the memory footprint of resource intensive applications or programs with memory leaks (Minimem was originally designed to address memory issues with Firefox v2). You can select the processes to be optimized and the program will check them automatically every X seconds and remove as many non-necessary memory pages as possible to reduce memory consumption without interfering with your work. The user also has the ability to avoid minimizing the memory of the foreground process as well as the possibility to simply suspend the optimization when the overall RAM usage of the computer is low.

WizMouse

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  • File Size: 509 kb
  • v 1.0.0.4
  • Freeware

WizMouse enables you to scroll the window under the mouse pointer even if the window does not have focus. This can come very handy when you are working with multiple windows as it eliminates the need to click on the title bar (to activate the window) before you can scroll. The program can also enable mouse wheel functionality in applications that do not support mouse wheel scrolling. WizMouse can be enabled or disabled from a system tray icon as needed.

Titlebar Date-Time

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  • File Size: 351 kb
  • v 1.14
  • Freeware

Titlebar Date-Time enables you to add the current time and/or date to the title bar of the currently active window. You can fully customize the background color, font color, time format, display settings and many other details and also exclude selected windows from showing the time display.

TimeStamp

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  • File Size: 872 kb
  • v 1.30
  • Freeware

TimeStamp is a simple time reporting utility that can help you keep track of your daily working hours. Just like a traditional punch clock, it allows you to punch in at the beginning and end of your workday. The program automatically calculates your hours and can create reports that can be exported to Excel or text format. Other features include lunch time calculation, go-home reminders (for workaholics) and more.

DarkAdapted

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  • File Size: 4120 kb
  • v 2.36a
  • Freeware

DarkAdapted allows you to quickly adjusts screen gamma settings to preserve dark adaptation. It is useful for astronomers and others who need to preserve dark adaptation while using the computer. NightVision controls the three gamma channels (red, green, and blue) independently and also provides full control over preset gamma settings, fade rate, and bailout keys.

Photoshop SpeedUp

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  • File Size: 310 kb
  • v 2.00
  • Freeware

Photoshop SpeedUp decreases the time it takes to load Adobe Photoshop by disabling the plug-ins that you may not need. There are several options such as whether to load the Adobe fonts, load the presets, and set the memory usage. You can restore to the original settings at any time. Supports Adobe Photoshop versions 3 through CS4, but not Photoshop Elements.

SuperF4

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  • File Size: 105 kb
  • v 1.1
  • Freeware

SuperF4 enables you to kill the current foreground process by simply pressing Ctrl+Alt+F4 on your keyboard. Unlike the standard Alt+F4 command which only attempts to terminate the process but does not force it to close, SuperF4 will effectively kill it, no questions asked (unsaved data is lost though). The program can come very handy if an application is freezing your system to the point where you can`t even get the Windows TaskManager to open, leaving you with no options other than to reboot your system. SuperF4 will take care of the problem in most cases.

USBDriveFresher

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  • File Size: 7583 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

USBDriveFresher is a handy utility for people who frequently connect their USB drives to other computers and are annoyed by various system files that are often created (thumbs.db, .trashes, .ds_store etc.) by the host computer and left behind. The program comes pre-configured for some common file types and you can add your own, using a simple wildcard match pattern. USBDriveFresher can clean your USB drive automatically whenever it is inserted or you can run the cleanup as needed from the system tray.

Volumouse

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Volumouse is a unique and handy utility, that allows you to adjust your speaker volume by using your mouse wheel. In order to preserve other functionalities of your mouse wheel, the program offers several combinations, so that volume adjusting will only be used when for example an additional keyboard key is pressed. We liked the option best, which would automatically use the mouse wheel for volume adjustment when you move your pointer over the taskbar - anywhere else on the screen, the mousewheel has the standard functionality. There are various combinations available, including an option that will only use the mouse wheel for volume if Media Player is in the foreground.

WinBin2Iso

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  • File Size: 20 kb
  • v 1.64
  • Freeware

WinBin2Iso is a small and simple program that enables you to convert .bin files to .iso format. It supports files larger than 2 gigabytes and does not require any installation.

SundryTools XV

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  • File Size: 2641 kb
  • v 4.0.0.520
  • Freeware

SundryTools XV is a multi-functional tool that includes a multimedia organizer to catalog your CD/DVD and MP3 collections along with several system utilities and other tools. The media manager enables you to index files that are stored on removable media or local folders and enables easy searching through your entire collection, even if the CDs are not inserted. It also includes features like MP3 tag editing, playlist creation, media playback and more. In addition to the multimedia features SundryTools also includes an (apparently unrelated) arsenal of system utilities that include a task scheduler, system information, process manager, text encryption, personal reminders, and more. An odd but useful collection of utilities.

DPASHA

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  • File Size: 189 kb
  • v 1.99
  • Freeware

DPASHA allows you to create and compare HASH strings. HASH strings are used to verify the integrity of a file (e.g. SHA1 E1D55D5160B167D5CBC7AC9BC3AD716C86463BDC). If a file supplies a HASH string for verification, you can copy it to the clipboard and use this program to compare it to the value generated from the actual downloaded file. You can also generate standard HASH strings for any file you choose. The program supports SHA1 160bits, MD5/MD4 120bits, RIPEMD-128 128 bits RipeMD-160 160 bits, CRC32, SHA-256 256 bits SHA-384 384 bits SHA-512 512 bits and HAVAL 256.

IsMyLcdOK

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  • File Size: 8 kb
  • v 1.02
  • Freeware

IsMyLcdOK is a very simple but effective solution to easily check for dead, paralyzed or stuck pixels on LCD monitors. It allows you to cycle through a series of full-screen test pages that include a paint stress test, solid colors, gradients and vertical/horizontal lines, designed to isolate damaged pixel areas. No installation needed, standalone executable.

FreeSnap

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  • File Size: 2089 kb
  • v 1.5.3
  • Freeware

FreeSnap allows you to quickly move windows to a specific screen edge by just using your keyboard. It uses the Windows key along with either the arrow button or keys on the number pad to move the topmost window to the desired screen location. In addition, you can change the screen resolution of the window by pushing the + and - keys . FreeSnap can be a handy tool, that takes a little getting used to, but can really speed things up if you find yourself moving and resizing windows a lot. No user interface.

WinGuggle

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  • File Size: 145 kb
  • v 1.6
  • Freeware

WinGuggle enables you to recover your Windows Vista and Microsoft Office product keys. This can be useful if you still have the CD but lost the CD key. The program also allows you to edit your OEM manufacturer information and logo.

Pitaschio

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  • File Size: 60 kb
  • v 2.26
  • Freeware

Pitaschio adds several windows management features and mouse enhancements to your system that enable you to define custom mouse click actions (e.g double click on the task bar to launch..., left click on a title bar to...), minimize windows to the system tray, snap one window to another, disable special keyboard keys, lock the mouse or keyboard for cleaning and more. You an also control the volume with your mouse wheel and apply other minor tweaks to enhance the efficiency of your desktop environment. (Note: You will probably want to disable the Explorer option `Parent folder by double-click`).

Any2Service

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  • File Size: 950 kb
  • v 1.1.5
  • Freeware

Any2Service is a simple utility that enables you to run any type of executable file (exe, com, bat) as a Windows Service. The service can be created either locally or on a remote computer that you have admin access rights for.

Heavyload

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  • File Size: 1639 kb
  • v 2.4
  • Freeware

Heavyload is a tool to test if your computer will run reliable under a heavy load. You can choose to generate an artificial load on your CPU, memory and/or harddisk, and view the performance monitor while the load is running. The program should be used with caution as it may cause your computer to become unresponsive.

NumCapsScroll Indicator

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  • File Size: 1737 kb
  • v 6.50
  • Freeware

NumCapsScroll Indicator is a simple utility that displays the current status of the NumLk, ScrlLk and Caps Lock keys in the system tray, and/or from a floating menu. If, for some reason, you need to have this information visible on your screen than give this tool a try.

IdentityPal Lost and Found USB Drive

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  • File Size: 3020 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

IdentityPal Lost and Found USB Drive Recovery Mailing service is a free service that ships a found USB drive back to its registered owner without disclosing any personal information to the person who found the drive. Once copied to your USB drive, the program will run automatically whenever the drive in inserted and provide simple instructions on how to print a pre-paid postage label and return the drive to its owner. In order to use the service you need to register a free account with IdentityPal and enter your tracking ID into the software installed on your USB drive. If your drive is found and returned it will be shipped to the IdentityPal shipping center and then forwarded to you without disclosing your name and address to the finder. There is no cost for this service.

EMCO UnLock IT

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  • File Size: 3356 kb
  • v 1.7.0
  • Freeware

EMCO UnLock IT allows you to terminate the process that is locking a file. This can be useful if you are trying to delete or manipulate a file that is in use by some other application. EMCO UnLock IT will show details for the process that is locking the file, and offer you to terminate it.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD Image File

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  • File Size: 557932 kb
  • v 1
  • Freeware

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers experience with the operating system. This file is a CD image file for users who wish to create an update CD for Windows XP Service Pack 3, for example for offline installation by administrators.

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

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  • File Size: 32480 kb
  • v SP1
  • Freeware

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single machine. It enables developers to test and debug their software on a number of different platforms, all on one PC. Other uses include training, tech support, legacy application support or any other use that requires access to multiple operating systems. You can easily switch between operating systems without having to log off or reboot. A wizard will guide you through the creation of a virtual system and you will need a bootable CD or disk image to install the operating system to the virtual machine.

Iconize

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  • File Size: 160 kb
  • v 2.0.0.4
  • Freeware

Iconize is a simple tool, that allows you to minimize any window or application to an icon in the System Tray. Simply right click on the Iconize tray icon and select the program to minimize from the list. It also allows you to Minimize, Maximize, Restore, or Close all applications at once.

MouseZoom

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  • File Size: 32 kb
  • v 1.5
  • Freeware

MouseZoom is a small and simple tool that acts as a mouse magnifier, color dropper and distance analyzer. It zooms the current mouse position (up to 50x) and shows the color value and the absolute and relative position of the point where the mouse is located on the screen.

FlyingBit Hash Calculator

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  • File Size: 288 kb
  • v 1.0.0.3
  • Freeware

FlyingBit Hash Calculator integrates with the Windows Explorer and enables you to calculate and verify hash sums for any file from the right-click menu. It supports 9 different algorithms including MD5, CRC32, SHA1 and TIGER. All sums are generated at the same time and you can choose which one to copy to the clipboard, or save them all as a .hash file. The program can also create a GNU .md5 check file containing the .md5 signature of a file and later compare it to the original.

Versaverter

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  • File Size: 477 kb
  • v 3.0.0.178
  • Freeware

Versaverter is a unit conversion software that enables you to convert between a wide array of units, including area, density, energy, force, length, mass, power, pressure, speed, temperature, volume, time and more.

Simple File Joiner

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  • File Size: 169 kb
  • v 2.1
  • Freeware

Simple File Joiner is a simple tools to join multiple text files or MPEG movies into one. It can optionally insert a divider between the merged parts.

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007

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  • File Size: 26390 kb
  • v 1
  • Freeware

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007 lets you view full-featured presentations (.ppt) created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions, even if you don`t have PowerPoint installed on your computer.

Unlocker

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  • File Size: 191 kb
  • v 1.8.5
  • Freeware

Unlocker enables you to delete, move or rename files or folders that are locked by other processed (Access is denied, Sharing Violation etc.). It integrates into the Windows right-click menu, and opens a dialog that shows you the processes that are currently locking the file, thereby preventing it from being deleted. You can choose to terminate and unlock the processes, or otherwise delete the file on the next reboot.

Unit Converter Expert

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  • File Size: 1056 kb
  • v 1.0.1.0
  • Freeware

Unit Converter Expert is a standalone utility (no install needed) that can convert values between more than 2100 units of measure in more than 70 categories, including fluids, light, magnetism, engineering, radiology, weights, distance and many others.

LocalCooling

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  • File Size: 2637 kb
  • v 1.04 beta
  • Freeware

LocalCooling s an advanced power management tool that helps you conserve resources by powering down your PC when it is not in use. It offers several advantages over the standard Windows power manager, as well as an overview of your estimated PC power usage, and a statistical report that shows you how much power you have conserved over time. The program can automatically turn off your monitor, shut down or hibernate your PC after X minutes of inactivity, and also offers an option to suspend the shutdown if a certain program is running or if the shutdown would occur before a specific time of day. LocalCooling even includes a community feature that allows you to upload your power saving statistics and compete with other users.

Magnifier

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  • File Size: 413 kb
  • v 2.4
  • Freeware

Magnifier is a simple tool to magnify the area under your mouse cursor. It supports up to 50x magnification and offers a resizable magnification area, as well as an optional grid overlay.

UDPixel

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  • File Size: 51 kb
  • v 2.2
  • Freeware

UDPixel is a simple program that helps you locate and possibly fix stuck pixels in your LCD display. Stuck pixels are usually white or colored dots on your screen, that are active but stuck with one color (dead pixels which are black, cannot be fixed). The program tries to correct the stuck pixels by applying rapid display changes to the area for a period of several hours. You can drag a small, flashing rectangle over the problem pixels and continue using your computer while UDPixel is running.

KatMouse

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  • File Size: 334 kb
  • v 1.04
  • Freeware

KatMouse is a mouse wheel enhancement utility that adds useful functionality to your wheel mouse. First of all it overcomes the requirement that the window must have keyboard focus in order for the scroll wheel to work. In addition, it allows for quick switching between active and inactive windows by simply pressing the wheel button. You can scroll most windows page wise by holding the wheel button over the window and clicking the left (up) or right (down) mouse button. Additional features include custom settings for selected applications or classes and more.

BitRule

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  • File Size: 2232 kb
  • v 1.1
  • Freeware

BitRule is a simple screen measurement tool that enables you to click on two points on your screen to get their horizontal, vertical and diagonal separation, as well as the angle of the diagonal to the horizontal. You can choose between pixels, inches, centimeters, and picas, and calibrate the program to match your monitor.

FileASSASSIN

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  • File Size: 163 kb
  • v 1.06
  • Freeware

FileASSASSIN can help you terminate and/or remove files that are locked because they are currently in use. It uses uses advanced techniques to unload modules, unlock file handles handles and terminate processes to allow the removal of the file. If this does not work, you can have Windows delete the file on reboot. Standalone program, no install needed.

CursorUS

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  • File Size: 72 kb
  • v 1.9.81
  • Freeware

CursorUS is a simple utility that allows you to navigate your desktop with continuous movement of the mouse, by extending it beyond the screen borders. If you move your mouse off the right edge of the screen, it will appear on the left edge, eliminating the need to drag it all the way across your desktop. The same works with the upper and lower edge of the desktop. You can disable/enable the effect as needed. It takes a little getting used to, but can help you work more efficiently.

Time Travel

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  • File Size: 722 kb
  • v 1.2.0.3
  • Freeware

Time Travel is a date calculator that allows you to calculate the differences between two dates in days, weeks months or years. It offers advanced options that let you skip certain days of the week, and include or exclude weekdays or weekends. You can calculate dates retroactive (e.g how many days since you were born, how many days you have worked etc.) or input the number of days, weeks or months to figure out the corresponding date in the future. Simple interface, easy to use.

HashCalc

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  • File Size: 464 kb
  • v 2.02
  • Freeware

HashCalc enables you to compute multiple hashes, checksums and HMACs for files, text and hex strings. It supports MD2, MD4, MD5, SHA1, SHA2 (SHA256, SHA384, SHA512), RIPEMD160, PANAMA, TIGER, CRC32, ADLER32, and the hash used in eDonkey and eMule tools. You can input data from a text string or hexadecimal string, or simply drag a binary file onto the interface. HashCalc can quickly generate all selected hash values, but offers no way to way to easily compare them to an existing value.

TrayDevil

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  • File Size: 475 kb
  • v 1.4.4
  • Freeware

TrayDevil can minimize any window to the system tray and also acts as a quick reboot and shutdown tool. It enables you to simply Shift+left-click on any window (program, folder, website etc.) and it will be minimized to the system tray, using its standard windows icon. In addition, you can use the middle mouse key to quickly close windows, hide the system clock and reboot your PC by double-clicking the TrayDevil icon. Small and easy to use.

Send To Toys

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  • File Size: 737 kb
  • v 2.5
  • Freeware

Send To Toys is an enhancement of the Send To system menu. It adds a Send To "Folder..." option to the right click menu, which allows you to select a folder and copy the file there. In addition, the "Send To Clipboard (as name)" copies the name of the file or files to the clipboard.

ShellEnhancer

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  • File Size: 2563 kb
  • v 3.0.0.91
  • Freeware

ShellEnhancer offers several productivity enhancements that allow you to automate tasks via keyboard hotkeys, and manipulate windows. You can create tasks that launch applications, enter text, open web pages, open Control Panel applets, send keystrokes, restart your computer and more. In addition, you can automatically apply transparency to application windows, resize/position them on the screen (automatically after launch) and resize windows without having to move your mouse to a corner of a window. ShellEnhancer can also replace the default Task Switcher (Alt+Tab) and comes with a unique feature that enables you to make particular colors in a window transparent.

SharpKeys

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  • File Size: 355 kb
  • v 2.1.1
  • Freeware

SharpKeys enables you to disable certain keys on a keyboard, or make them act like other keys. For example, you can turn off your CapsLock key, or remap any other key, including F keys and special keys.

reSizer

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  • File Size: 306 kb
  • v 0.78
  • Freeware

reSizer enables you to manage windows from the keyboard. You can move a window to a specific corner of the screen, change the opacity, switch between windows, toggle Always On Top, move a window to a second monitor and more. The program depends on the Num pad for most functions and allows you to position windows based on the position of the number keys 1-9 (e.g. 1 is lower left, 9 is upper right, 5 is center). You can also move the window freely using the Win key along with the arrow keys. Other features include user-definable application shortcut mappings and resizing of windows to fit specific areas.

Work Time Recorder

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  • File Size: 5454 kb
  • v 2.0.1
  • Freeware

Work Time Recorder is a simple time tracking tool that allows you to keep track of the time spent on different tasks throughout the day. You can create multiple tasks and switch between them, automatically keeping track of the time spent on each. Even though the main interface will reset the task time every time you stop (which may confuse you), the report option will generate a summary of the combined time spent on each task over a selected period of time. Work Time Recorder is small and simple, it does not offer any sophisticated features, however it is straightforward to use and gets the job done.

EscapeClose

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  • File Size: 471 kb
  • v 1.6
  • Freeware

EscapeClose is a tiny utility, that allows you to close or minimize the currently active window by pressing the Esc button. The program offers several working modes, one will move the mouse cursor over the X button of the current window - all you have to do is click, another mode will close the active window immediately. EscapeClose runs in the system tray. A handy utility, that will probably save busy computer users several miles of mouse traffic a day.

MultiMon Taskbar

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  • File Size: 406 kb
  • v 2.1
  • Freeware

MultiMon Taskbar enables you to have a Windows taskbar on up to 3 monitors. Normally, when using a multi-monitor setup, Windows only maintains a single taskbar that holds all the windows, regardless of which monitor they are running. MultiMon Taskbar changes this and adds a taskbar to each monitor, and keeps the taskbar buttons where they belong. Furthermore, the program adds a handy button to the title bar of each window, that lets you place a window on either the left or right monitor with a single click - this functionality can also be accessed via Ctrl+Shift+ left or right arrow. The additional taskbars are plain (no XP style or theme) but they do the job and include a clock display, as well as an optional clipboard log. If you use 2 or 3 monitors, you should check this out!

WinServices

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  • File Size: 531 kb
  • v 2.1.4.0
  • Freeware

WinServices is an enhanced Windows Service Manager, that allows you to start/stop services, and view them by their current status (color coded), as well as sorted by dependency or service type. The program allows you to create a snapshot of the current services, and later compare it with a new configuration, to see which services have been changed, added or removed, and optionally restore the initial state.

Workers Collection Magnifying Glass

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  • File Size: 576 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

Workers Collection Magnifying Glass is a simple screen magnifier that enlarges the area under your mouse cursor for easier viewing of small details. You can customize the area to be magnified, as well as the zoom factor up to 4x, and select from different contrast modes. The program runs in the system tray and the magnifier can be launched with a double-click on the icon.

Hexplorer

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  • File Size: 478 kb
  • v 2.6
  • Freeware

Hexplorer is a hex editor that offers many features, including 5 color schemes to interpret bytes visually, unlimited Undo operation, find and replace function, pixel viewer, structure viewer, disassembler, Fourier transform and more. It also allows you to export data to C or Assembler, calculates checksums, CRC values, finds patterns and more.

Dmouse

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  • File Size: 313 kb
  • v 1.0.0
  • Freeware

Dmouse is a small utility, that allow for easy switching of the default left and right mouse buttons. The program is designed to assist left-handed people, or to enable right-click menus with touch screen monitors - this can also be done temporarily by using the SwitchBack feature.

BootSafe

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  • File Size: 119 kb
  • v 1.0.1002
  • Freeware

BootSafe is a simple, standalone interface that makes it easier for inexperienced users to boot their computer into Safe Mode. It does not require you to press any F keys during boot or to use MSCONFIG, but rather allows you to select the boot mode from a simple interface in Windows. Note: after a Safe Boot, you need to use the BootSafe interface to select normal boot mode, otherwise your PC will continue to boot in Safe Mode. (Not enough functionality for a rating)

Actual Booster

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  • File Size: 63 kb
  • v 3.1
  • Freeware

Actual Booster is a small and simple utility that can help you improve application performance by allocating the majority of your CPU/Processor to the currently active application/game. It will automatically set process priority to high (or lower), for whichever application is in the foreground.

iVol

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  • File Size: 162 kb
  • v 3.4c
  • Freeware

iVol allows you to adjust your volume, using your wheel mouse. Unlike similar tools, iVol supports one-handed operation by pressing and turning the wheel to adjust the volume. In addition, it also supports Shift+Wheel as an alternative. The program can display an on-screen volume level, and also allows you to switch between audio devices.

Copy2Clip

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  • File Size: 84 kb
  • v 1.0.7
  • Freeware

Copy2Clip enables you to copy file names from Windows Explorer, by simply selecting one or more files, and selecting Copy2Clip from the right click menu. The program can copy the file names in a variety of different patterns, using the full name with path, just the name, file names with sizes and more. The copied names can also be sorted by size or time, and you can create your own patterns using the provided variables. Copy2Clip can be very useful for creating batch files or to quickly convert file information into specific formats.

Toddler Keys

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  • File Size: 480 kb
  • v .97
  • Freeware

Toddler Keys is a useful tool for parents that allows you to lock your computer keyboard, CD drive doors and power-off button. When the keyboard is used it will display images and play sounds every time a key is pressed, thereby preventing access to the desktop and applications, while adding some entertainment value for the kid. You can select the images and sounds to be used by copying them to the Toddler Keys folder. To exit the locked screen, just type the word QUIT.

Screensaver Control

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  • File Size: 647 kb
  • v 1.0.10
  • Freeware

Screensaver Control is a simple little program that runs as an icon in the system tray and allows you to enable/disable the screensaver with a click, rather than going into the Desktop configurations applet. Useful for times where you want to temporarily disable the screensaver (media player usage, CD burning etc.). Does what it says.

VisualHash

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  • File Size: 72 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

VisualHash is a hash calculator that enables yo to calculate hash sums of files and text snippets. It offers a drag and drop interface that can process multiple files at once. The program is fairly simple and does not allow you to compare or validate hashes, however it supports a large number of algorithms, and you can choose to generate as many of them as you need. The list of computed hashes can be copied to the clipboard. Supported algorithms include Adler-32, Cksum-32, CRC-16, CRC-16-CCITT, CRC-16-XModem, CRC-32, CRC-32-MPEG2, CRC-64, ELF-32, FCS-16, FNV-32, FNV-64, GOST, MD2, MD4, MD5, PJW-32, SDBM-32, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, Sum-32 and XUM-32 and many more. (Open Source)

WinModules

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  • File Size: 553 kb
  • v 1.0.0.0
  • Freeware

WinModules enables you to gather detailed information about Win32 modules (exe, dll, drv, scr and more). This includes version information, import libraries, and export functions. WinModules also allows you to view and extract resources contained in the file, including cursors, icons, bitmaps, dialogs, menus and other items.

Caffe1ne

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  • File Size: 9 kb
  • v 1.5
  • Freeware

Caffe1ne is a simple (and tiny) utility, that enables you to prevent your PC from entering the idle state. This can be useful if you want to temporarily prevent your screensaver from activating or prevent other actions that are triggered by idle time. Pruning Caffe1ne is faster than changing your PC settings, it works by simulating a Shift-key press every 59 seconds. The program runs in the system tray and can e turned on/off with a quick double-click.

MSConfig Cleanup

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  • File Size: 657 kb
  • v 1.01
  • Freeware

MSConfig Cleanup is a simple tool that removes disabled startup entries from MSCONFIG. When you type MSCONFIG into the RUN box, it will open Windows configuration utility, which also includes a basic startup manager, which allows you to enable/disable auto-start programs. It does not however allow you to completely remove an entry from the list. This is where MSConfig Cleanup comes in - it scans the startup configurations and allows you remove any item that has been previously disabled via MSCONFIG. Works as advertised, but too simple to rate.

Mmm Free

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  • File Size: 857 kb
  • v 2.02
  • Freeware

Mmm Free allows you to customize the Windows context menu. You can hide selected items, or move them to a `Rarely Used` folder entry that opens a sub-menu in your right-click menu. The program is easy to use and offers a drag and drop interface to move or hide an item. An optional Plus version with additional features is also available (for purchase).

MS Windows Error Messages

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  • File Size: 149 kb
  • v 2.9
  • Freeware

MS Windows Error Messages is a small utility that will allow you to look up MS Windows error code numbers and display a descriptive message explaining what the numeric code actually means. If you have software programs that produce numeric error codes now you can find out what they really mean. The program also provides an option to display or print all of the error codes and messages defined for your version of Windows

TaskArrange

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  • File Size: 82 kb
  • v 1.1.1
  • Freeware

TaskArrange is a handy tool for multi-taskers that frequently maintain open windows, minimized to the taskbar. It allows you to re-arrange the order of the minimized windows and allows you to keep your taskbar buttons in a desired order.

Unix Timestamp Converter

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  • File Size: 221 kb
  • v 1.1.0
  • Freeware

Unix Timestamp Converter is a simple utility that converts a Unix time stamp to a readable date and vice versa.

Watcher - A GPX Utility

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  • File Size: 664 kb
  • v 0.2.42
  • Freeware

Watcher is a tool for Geocaching, that allows you to import and manage your GPX files. It displays detailed information for each cache, including cache type, name, distance, ID and more. You can also mark and ignore caches, filter the display list, customize the columns to display, view offline cache information and more. The program does not interact with GPS units.

CopyLock

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  • File Size: 124 kb
  • v 1.0.9
  • Freeware

CopyLock is a small program that allows the replacement of one or many files that are currently in use (e.g the system files like comctl32.dll.) This tool is intended for advanced users only.

Idle Monitor

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  • File Size: 144 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

Idle Monitor monitors your computer`s idle time, based on mouse movements, and can automatically shutdown your computer or launch a program or website if it does not sense any activity within a user defined number of minutes. In case of shutdown, it provides a cancel that allows you to stop the shutdown process.

QuickType

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  • File Size: 26 kb
  • v 1.00
  • Freeware

QuickType is a simple utility that runs in the system tray and allows you to quickly turn on/off ClearType support in Windows XP. The program is probably of little use to most users, however if you are working with on-screen designs and wish to quickly toggle between normal and ClearType display.

Convert

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  • File Size: 152 kb
  • v 4.10
  • Freeware

Convert is the only unit conversion tool you`ll ever need. It includes fast and simple conversions for distance, temperature, volume, time, speed, mass, power, density, pressure, energy and many others. In addition, you can also add your custom conversions. The program comes as standalone file and does not need to be installed - just unzip and run.

Switch Window

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  • File Size: 713 kb
  • v 1.0.1
  • Freeware

Switch Window helps you manage multiple windows that have been minimized to the taskbar. It provides a right-click option that appears when you click on the Windows Start button, and lets you select the window to open from a list, which makes it easier to navigate than using the truncated windows titles that have been minimized.

ZipInstaller

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  • File Size: 67 kb
  • v 1.21
  • Freeware

ZipInstaller allows you to install and uninstall applications that do not provide an internal installation program. Many times, a program does not require installation and can simply unzipped and saved to any folder. While there is nothing wrong with that, you mat forget about where you saved the program, or even that you still have it. That`s where ZipInstaller comes in - it extracts all files from the Zip file, copies them to the destination folder you select, creates (optional) shortcuts in the start menu and in your desktop, and adds an uninstall module to allow you to automatically remove the software in the future. Handy tool for frequent downloaders.

Point Position

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  • File Size: 976 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

Point Position is a simple tool that lets you pick the coordinates for any point on your screen (using X,Y axis). Simply point one of the four corner arrows at the spot your screen that you want to define and click the button to display the X/Y coordinates.

CD Tray Pal

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  • File Size: 158 kb
  • v 1.0.56
  • Freeware

Emsa CD Tray Pal is a simple utility runs in the system tray and allows you to conveniently open/close your CD and DVD drive doors. The tray icon color also indicate whether there is a media in the drive, and double-clicking allows you to view details (volume label, size and serial number) for the inserted disk. In addition CD Tray Pal lets you configure hotkeys to open the drive doors and can optionally open the doors if the computer shuts down.

WinRoll

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  • File Size: 88 kb
  • v 2.0
  • Freeware

WinRoll allows you to roll-up your windows by right-clicking on the title bar. Another right click restores the original height. You can also choose to rollup or unroll all visible windows, apply transparency, and minimize or maximize all . Great for powerusers that tend to keep many windows open.

XPME

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  • File Size: 344 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

XPME enables you to change the appearance of older Windows programs, so that they support the XP style buttons and controls. It does this creating a modified version of the EXE file, that works just like the original, but offers the visual improvements. Will work with most, but not all programs. The original program is backed up, so you can restore it at any time.

StrokeIt

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  • File Size: 120 kb
  • v 9.2a
  • Freeware

StrokeIt is an advanced mouse gesture recognition engine and command processor, that you can use to perform various actions, using a mouse gesture, rather than a click or keybord input. For example, you can hold down the right mouse button and drag your mouse to the lower left corner to minimize all windows, or drag it to the left while using Internet Explorer to go back to the previous web page. The mouse gestures can be configured on a per-application basis, allowing you to use the same gesture with different actions, depending on the program you are currently using. StrokeIt can currently recognize more than 80 pre-configured mouse gestures and can be easly trained to recognize more.

NirExt

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  • File Size: 39 kb
  • v 1.01
  • Freeware

NirExt adds three new options to the Windows Explorer context menu, that are mostly of interest to advanced users. It allows you to quickly run any program with additional command line parameters (Advanced Run), create a customized shortcut in one of several system location (Shortcut+), and to customize the folder icon and mouseover hint for any folder (Folder Properties).

Nokia Monitor Test

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  • File Size: 373 kb
  • v 1.0.0.1
  • Freeware

Nokia Monitor Test is a small tool that allows you to analyze and test your monitor, using test patterns for Geometry, Convergence, Resolution, Moir, Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Readability, Color and Screen Regulation. The program does not make any adjustments to your settings, but only displays the selected patterns, leaving it to your expertise to decide where the problems are located (if any).

Dirkey

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  • File Size: 144 kb
  • v 2.0a
  • Freeware

Dirkey is a small folder bookmarking utility for Windows. You can define a bookmark for the current active folder in an Explorer or File Open/Save window using a shortcut key on your keyboard and then go back to that folder in the same or another window by using the defined shortcut key, rather than navigating there. Easy to use, great time saver!

TexRep

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  • File Size: 693 kb
  • v 2.0
  • Freeware

TexRep is an easy-to-use tool to replace instances of text in multiple files in a single operation. It can automatically make backup copies of your original files, you can select the search to be case sensitive and choose between full or partial string matches. The replace operation can be performed on selected files, or entire directory structures, with an additional option to set filters based on date and size.

MR Tech Systray

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  • File Size: 145 kb
  • v 2.5
  • Freeware

MR Tech Systray is a multi-functional system and Internet utility with a wide variety of features. The program will not only quickly shut down, restart or log off from Windows, it can help keep your hard disk a little cleaner, organize your MP3 files, edit the ID3 tag, text sorting, reboot logging and system tune-up. It includes a complete MP3 Renamer/Tag Editor, enhanced system information (like exact IE version etc.), Hard disk info, save or print screenshot, change wallpaper, minimize all, delete cookies, cache and more. Several options are also directly available via right-click menu in your system tray. Mr Tech also offers a tweak, that allows you to increase the download speed in IE by setting a higher value for simultaneous download threads and provides a Quick Uninstall feature that loads a lot faster than the default Add/Remove applet. A ton of tools and shortcuts in a compact interface - well worth to check out.

XP Style Hacker

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  • File Size: 150 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

XP Style Hacker allows you to enable programs that do not recognize Windows XP visual styles to be "style aware". Just select the EXE file from the program dialog and the next time you run the program it will adapt to your current XP theme. XP Style Hacker creates a manifest file that is placed in the program`s folder and automatically used by it. It does not modify the program in any way. To remove the syle support, simply delete the manifest file. The program works with all Win32 programs that use a standard Windows interface and controls. We tested it successfully with several older apps.

MMCompView

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  • File Size: 15 kb
  • v 1.10
  • Freeware

MMCompView displays the details of all installed multimedia components (Codec and ActiveX filters) and allows you to disable and enable selected components, view detailed properties or save them to a text file.

IECompo

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  • File Size: 9 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

IECompo is a small and simple utility, that displays the list of Internet Explorer components that are currently installed on your computer. The list includes details about the version, language and file name. Selected items can be copied or saved to a text file.

Hotkey CD Eject

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  • File Size: 281 kb
  • v 1
  • Freeware

Hotkey CD Eject is a small and simple utility that allows you to eject your CD tray with your keyboard or from a tray icon. You can specify the CD drive (if you have more than one) and the program can auto-start with Windows.

ScreenSaver Druid

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  • File Size: 1357 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

ScreenSaver Druid is a simple solution for managing screensavers. It allows you to schedule screensavers to run at certain times, search your computer for screensaver files, randomize screensavers, delete existing screensavers and more.

Mouse Emulator

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  • File Size: 13 kb
  • v 2.2
  • Freeware

Is your mouse broken, or did you just forget it? Mouse Emulator emulates a mouse cursor on your screen that you can navigate using the number keypad. You can navigate in all directions and also use the right click, left click and scroll wheel options.

WndHop

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  • File Size: 39 kb
  • v 1.0
  • Freeware

When you have multi-monitors, you often want to move windows amongst them. This can be a little tedious and inefficient, since it has to be done with your mouse. WndHop allows you to automatically move the active window by hitting the WINDOWS_KEY + ENTER_KEY. There is no interface, the program installs to run atomatically at startup.

A.F.7 Merge your files

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  • File Size: 966 kb
  • v 1.3
  • Freeware

A.F.7 is a simple tool that allows you to merge multiple files into one. It supports any non-proprietary file format and we successfully tested it with MP3 files and MPEG movies. The program is easy to use, just select the files to be merged, sort them in the order you prefer and start the merge.

Global Audio Control

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  • File Size: 726 kb
  • v 1.80
  • Freeware

Global Audio Control is a very handy utility that will turn any keyboard into a multimedia keyboard. It allows you to control your audio volume settings through keyboard shortcuts rather than fiddeling with the Windows volume controls. You can choose any keyboard shortcut you want (e.g Ctrl+UpArrow or WinKey+U or F10 etc.).The volume adjustment can optionally be shown as an on-screen display. If you are using WinAmp, Global Audio Control even allows you to fast forward, skip tracks, rewind and more.

SendTo

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  • File Size: 885 kb
  • v 1.6
  • Freeware

SendTo is a simple tool which places itself in your Windows SendTo right-click menu. Once installed, you will be able to right click on any file, select Send to, followed by Any Folder. In addition, you can choose to copy or move the file as well as add frequently used locations permanently to the SendTo menu, for quick access in the future. You can also send files and folders to FTP servers and applications on your computer and create zip files.

AceHide Free

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  • File Size: 137 kb
  • v 1.3
  • Freeware

AceHide Free is a small tool to to hide any application window by using a hotkey or via an icon in your system tray. You can quickly close all (or the top) windows without having them visible in the taskbar. Use it to save space in your taskbar area or to quickly hide open applications without exiting them. The windows can be restored individually from the tray icon menu.

Sound Control

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  • File Size: 613 kb
  • v 2.15
  • Freeware

Sound Control allows you to easily increase and decrease the sound volume of any combination of mixers using defineable hot keys with an optional onscreen display. You can also chose to adjust any mixer if you have no corresponding control on your amplifier or if it is in a difficult to reach position. The program supports multiple Sound Cards/Devices and can synchronize with external sound mixers. Additional features include WinAmp support, application hotkeys, CD player support, default sound levels, customizable On Screen Display and a lot more.

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