Misc. Utilities

Actual Title Buttons adds 4 additional buttons to the title bar of application windows, that allow you to roll-up the window, make it stay on top, apply transparency, or minimize it to the system tray. You can configure the program to exclude certain windows, and also customize the button choices for each application.

Toolfish Utility Suite is suite of 19 utilities and support for text-to-speech. It includes a talking email announcer, reminders, email checker and more. The Web Compare feature allows you to monitor web pages for changes and notifies you based when they are changed based on percent changed, keywords or date. The built-in Site Monitor allows you to monitor servers for availability and notifies you when there is a problem (via email, sound or popup). Toolfish also supports system wide keystroke and application logging, muting on inactivity, Stealth Mode and custom event creation by stacking triggers and actions and much more.

Resource Tuner enables advanced users to customize their favorite programs by modifying the executable file resources. You can add your personal touch by tweaking the text, icons, pictures, buttons, and colors. In addition, the program lets you browse through all of the resources (icons, bitmaps, jpeg, png, cursors, etc) that are contained in the file, and also extract selected or all resources to file. Resource Tuner supports DLL, EXE, ActiveX, SCR and MSSRTYLES.

ScanRnServer is a client/server program that enables you to share your scanner with other machines on the network that have the ScanRN client software installed. You simply install ScanRnServer on the machine that has the scanner installed, and the remote machine can then use the client interface to access the scanner remotely. The scanned document can be saved as JPG file. The trial is limited to the smallest resolution supported by your scanner until it is registered.

DUST (Direct User Switching Task) enables you to switch to another user session, using a keyboard hotkey. It can optionally bypass the welcome screen and login automatically, allowing you to instantly switch back and forth between two user sessions. DUST provides an interface that is similar to the Windows Alt+Tab option to switch between tasks. In addition, it can also add a tray icon, that allows switching between the sessions from the system tray. The program word best on XP Professional, if you are using XP Home Edition the accounts to switch between must be either all user, or all administrator accounts.

Parse-O-Matic Power Tool (POMPT) is a programmable file parser that enables you to edit and manipulate the content of text based files, using a powerful scripting language, that allows you to parse and reformat the data and export it into a different format. Some of the many uses include extraction of contact data from mailing lists, removing bad data, changing characters, splitting or reorganizing files, and just about anything else you can think of. Parse-O-Matic Power Tool supports input from flat text files (ASCII from Windows, Unix/Linux or Mac, EBCDIC from a mainframe, log files etc.), binary (hex), fixed length and variable length records, tab/null/comma-delimited (CSV) and Windows clipboard. While the program is very flexible and allows you to perform many advanced parsing operations, it has a steep learning curve. It comes with detailed documentation and a variety of script samples.

TimeGuard is a business time tracking software that you can use to track time and expenses spent on different projects. It allows you to manage multiple projects and clients, and supports time tracking for multiple employees. Once you have entered your projects, clients and billing details, all you have to to is select the active project, and click a button to start the time tracking. The program automatically creates customizable reports for projects activity and billing that can be printed or emailed to the client. Other features include automatic pausing of task when the PC is idle, PDF conversion, support for international currencies, and support for tasks that are performed away from the PC.

12Ghosts Complete is an immensely useful collection of tools and gadgets will help you to work faster and safer with Windows, the Internet and even automate your daily work. The collection includes more than 25 little helpers, ranging from cookie and cache management to unattended backups, document management, desktop enhancement, time synchronization and much more. (Includes: 2ndFolder, Backup, Clip, DeskTOP, FileDate, JumpReg, JustAWindow, Lookup, Messenger, NotePad, Password, Popup-Killer, ProfileCopy, QuickStart, Replace, Robo, SaveLayout, ScrnMan, ScreenSaver, SetColor, ShellX, ShowTime, Shredder, ShutDown, Startup, Synchronize, Timer, TrayProtect, Wash, WinControl, Zip1+Zip2+SFX, and Tower)

Application As Service enables you to run any application as a Windows Service, using a simple interface that lets you select the file to run, set service properties, optional dependencies and other details. You can also choose to run additional applications before or after the service is started/stopped, define custom environment variables and more. The program can optionally redirect STDIN and STDOUT to file for console application.

BasicMouse (formerly BabyMouse) is a simple tool that allows you to temporarily disable the right-click function of your mouse. It is intended to make it easier for small children to use the computer, eliminating the problem of accidental right-clicks and the resulting context menus. The program also disables the mouse wheel. You can return your mouse to normal at anytime by clicking on the tray icon. BasicMouse also enables you to disable selected keyboard keys as well - these features are not available in the trial version.

FastSum Standard Edition allows you to create digital fingerprints for files in a specifies folder and later validate them to check if they have been tampered with. The generated MD5 checksums are stored in the same folder as the files, so you can verify the integrity even if the folder has been moved or placed on a CD. Additional features include filtering options, Explorer integration, and a step by step wizard. Also includes a Command Line Edition.

MouseEasy enables you to use your mouse wheel for scrolling on any window, even if it is not activated (on top). The program can do this without changing the focus to the window, which allows you to type in one window, while scrolling it another without losing focus. In addition, MouseEasy can also make it easier to select multiple items in a file list by replacing the Ctrl+left click with a single mouse wheel click.

Service - O - Matic enables you to run almost any windows application as a windows service, which allows you to automatically start the program or batch file, even if nobody is logged on to the machine. It supports all the common service options including desktop interaction and dependency settings, and can also restart the application if it stops running. Service - O - Matic also includes a flexible scheduling option that enables you to start/stop or restart the service at certain times and days.

Docklight is a development tool for serial communication protocols (RS232, RS485/422 and others). Applications include Simulating serial protocols, logging RS232 data, detecting specific data sequences and responding to incoming data. Docklight allows you to monitor the communication between two serial devices or to test the serial communication of a single device. It can send out user-defined sequences according to the protocol used and it can react to incoming sequences. This makes it possible to simulate the behavior of a serial communication device, which is particularly useful for generating test conditions that are hard to reproduce with the original device (e.g. problem conditions).

Magnifying Glass Pro is a unique on-screen magnifier that enables you to enlarge the area under your cursor while maintaining all mouse click functionality. You can create multiple profiles that allow you to define how the magnifying glass should work including zoom factor, screen position, size as well as contrast and brightness adjustments and display effects. The program includes a handy Auto-Switch option that can automatically switch between profiles depending on which application or window is currently active under your cursor. Magnifying Glass Pro is not only useful for the visually impaired, but can also be used for detailed design work, on-screen presentations and a variety of text- or graphics-based projects. The program can support multi-monitor setups and optionally display the magnified view on a separate monitor.

The WorkPause is a utility that can help you prevent the tiredness, back pain, eye strain, repetitive strain injury (RSI) or other illnesses provoked by long uninterrupted work with computers. The program reminds you at regular intervals to take a break and also keeps track of your overall work time statistics. The reminder can be displayed after X minutes of activity as a unobtrusive system tray message or you can enforce the break by having the program lock your screen.

Keyfinder Advanced 2007 (formerly Insane Keyfinder) is a simple tool that enables you to recover your original Windows and MS Office CD keys. The utility is handy if you have lost your original installation product key and need to reinstall. Insane Keyfinder is compatible with 98, NT4, 2000, XP, Office 97, Office XP, and 2003.

HDDlife Professional is a handy tool, that runs in the system tray and monitors the health status of all your hard drive(s) that support S.M.A.R.T. technology (almost all modern drives do). If your hard drive supports temperature measurement, it will also display the current temperature. In case of problems, the program can send an email or network message, play an alert sound or automatically turn the computer off. The overall status is indicated by a dynamic tray icon. HDDlife Professional supports only IDE and Serial ATA disks, it does not support RAID disks.

USB Safely Remove is a replacement for the standard `Safely Remove Hardware` icon, that offers some extra conveniences and features. You can customize the device display names and icons, configure programs to automatically launch when a device is connected (or stopped), stop a device via keyboard shortcut and more. If a device cannot be stopped, the program will attempt to find the process that is using the device and display that information. A useful utility for people who frequently add or remove multiple devices.

XStart is a simple application launcher that sits in the system tray and provides quick access to your favorite programs, links, folders or documents. The program is easy to use, just drag a shortcut into the launchpad and optionally customize the icon and display text. You can create custom categories to further organize your shortcuts, customize the background color and icon size. Not as feature-rich as other launchers, but easy to use.

Typing Assistant helps you to auto-complete words that you are typing by selecting them from a smart popup menu that displays the closes matches to the word you are currently typing. While it can help you avoid spelling mistakes, it is not a spell checker since the suggestions are not limited to misspelled words. The program also comes with a handy feature that enables you to define shorthand commands that can be replaced with user defined words, so for example you could type `sf` and it would offer you to replace it with `snapfiles`. Typing Assistant can auto-learn from the words you use and will try to match your words more accurately based on previous choices. The program integrates seamlessly with most application. If you are an accomplished typist you will probably find Typing Assistant rather distracting, but if you are using the hunt-and-peck method this program could ease your typing efforts.

Advanced Serial Data Logger is a serial port data logging and monitoring solution that can be used as serial port and RS232 real-time sniffer (spy) or to log all received data to a local file. It captures serial data, custom tailors it to your needs, then extract bits of data from data packets and transfers the data to any Windows or DOS application - either by sending keystrokes to the application window, or by passing the data through DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) conversations, ODBC, OLE. Supports RS-485, full duplex mode, flexible parameters, plug-ins and can run as a service.

Desktop Magnifier is a tool to magnify portions of your desktop or application windows. It works similar to the standard Windows Accessibility Tool, however offers additional features like an optional smoothing mode that applies anti-aliasing to the magnified view, as well as a grid overlay. The magnified image can be captured and saved to .BMP file or copied to the clipboard.

WireKeys is a hotkey-driven system utility that runs in the system tray and provides access to running tasks (with option to kill tasks), favorite programs, shutdown/restart and more. It also includes additional text clipboards, a BossKey, an automated screen capture tool and an option to quickly minimize all windows. Advanced users can also run selected text as from command string. You can assign Hotkeys for any program, define parameters and actions to take after launch, as well as delay the startup time.

PE Explorer is a tool for advanced users or programmers, that allows you to peak inside a Windows (executable) PE file. You can view the structure and all of the resources contained in the file, track down and diagnose problems and more. It also includes a Dependency Scanner, a Disassembler and more. Other features include automatic UPX unpacking, adding of Windows XP control styles to older applications, Safe Mode, support for custom plug-ins and more.

SonicFolder enables you to quickly navigate to your favorite folders from the right-click menu in Windows Explorer as well as file dialogs (Save as, Open etc.). The program also provides access to common Windows system folder as well as the command prompt from the current directory.

Zigzag Cleaner Plus lets you translate selected mouse movements into commands to control your computer. It comes with pre-defined movements that can hide applications and documents, run programs of your choice, copy-and-paste, scroll a window, start the screen saver, open and close a CD-ROM drive and more. The symbols can be customized to perform an action of your choice and you can choose to activate only the ones you need.

MaxiVista can turn your secondary PC(s) into an additional monitor, that can be used as an extension of your primary PC. You can simply move your mouse beyond the boundaries of your main monitor and , like magic, it will appear on the second monitor - you can launch shortcuts, start programs, move applications out of the way etc. The program allows you to free desktop space without the need to switch between virtual desktop, as everything is in reach at all times. The program runs in the system tray and can be used in full screen or partial mode on the secondary PC - a double-click on the tray icon allows you to quickly switch to standard desktops on both machines. MaxiVista is completely software based and does not require any special hardware. It works with up to 4 PCs that are connected via Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Firewire or USB network.

MonitorTest enables you to analyze and test the quality and performance of your computer monitor or LCD screen using a series of 25 test patterns. It will work at any resolution, aspect ratio and color depth supported by your monitor and graphics card and supports multiple monitor setups. MonitorTest provides you with the tools and information to run the tests, but it does not make any judgment in regards to your monitor`s performance.

Advanced Serial Port Monitor is a utility that allows you to check the flow of data between serial devices and any Windows application. It supports full duplex mode and flexible parameters (baud rate, bits of data etc.). You can output the received data to file or any other data source. Additional features include serial device emulation, support for plug-ins, sniffer (spy) mode and more. Advanced Serial Port Monitor is intended for advanced user and automatization specialist. It supports any RS232/RS485/RS422 serial interface.

USB-ToolBox combines various utilities into a standalone program that can be run from a USB drive. It offers a rather simple interface that includes a calendar, notepad, file explorer, ToDo list, password storage, system information and more. It also includes tools to unzip/unrar files, shred files, an FTP client and a small email client. USB-ToolBox includes a wide variety of gadgets, however all of them are very basic and lack documentation.