• Pixresizer PIXresizer is a free photo resizing program to easily create web and e-mail friendly versions of your images with reduced file sizes.
• Time & Chaos Free legacy edition of this Contact Manager and Time Management Software.
• StartupList A simple tool that lists all and every auto starting program on your system. You might be surprised what it finds, this is way better than Msconfig. Commonly used to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, trojan/viral infections, new spyware/malware breed and the likes.
• Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to Record live audio, Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs, Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files, Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together, Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
• CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
• ShellExView The ShellExView utility displays the details of shell extensions installed on your computer, and allows you to easily disable and enable each shell extension.
• Ewido security suite The free version of the Ewido security suite protects you with over 150.000 signatures of Malware and Trojan based computer infestations.
• Emsa Bandwidth Monitor is program that allows monitoring your internet connection speed, total traffic, average download/upload speed, etc. It is very simple to use; runs as system tray icon and shows a small, transparent-able, repositionable window that you can place on your desktop. It also allow viewing extended Net adapter interface settings, like MAC address, speed, etc.
• Azureus is a Java based bittorrent client that offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents.
• DOSbox DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, (modem)?, etc., necessary for running many old DOS games that simply cannot be run on modern PCs and operating systems.
• SIWThe Freeware SIW is a Read-Only / Display-Only System Information tool that gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings. . It is small enough (1.2 meg) to fit on a floppy disk and does not require installation.
• DiskCheckup PassMark DiskCheckup allows the user to monitor the SMART attributes of a particular hard disk drive. SMART ( Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology )monitors elements of possible long term drive failure, such as 'Spin Up Time', the number of start/stops, the number of hours powered on and the temperature.
• TCP Optimizer is a free Windows program designed to help optimize your Internet connection. Just download and run, no installaion required. The program makes it easy to find the best MaxMTU value, test latency and tweak all the important broadband related registry parameters. The Optimizer can be helpful with tuning any Internet connection type, from dialup to Gigabit+ :)
• Digi-Info There's quite a bit of hidden information in pictures taken with your Digital Camera and Digi-Info will extract that info so you can view and save it. Types of information include Camera make and model, Orientation, Resolution, Exposure Time, Date, Time, Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, Subject Distance, Metering Mode, Light Source, Flash on/off, Focal Length, Width, and Height, among others. Works with most major cameras.
• AM Deadlink AM-DeadLink detects dead links and duplicates in your Browser Bookmarks. If a Bookmark has become unavailable you can delete it from your Browser. AM-DeadLink checks Bookmarks from Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla and Netscape.
• Ciphire Mail is a public key encryptation program that sits between your mail client (Outlook, Thunderbird, Eudora, etc.) and your email server - to automatically intercept all the email-related connections. Ciphire Mail client can manage all your incoming and outgoing messages: it encrypts, decrypts, signs, and verifies signatures as needed. You determine what e-mail addresses that you want to be secured. Windows XP or Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher), Linux, or Mac OS X are required.
• Portable Firefox is a fully functional package of Firefox optimized for use on a USB key drive. It has some specially-selected optimizations to make it perform faster and extend the life of your USB key as well as a specialized launcher that will allow most of your favorite extensions to work as you switch computers. It will also work from a CDRW drive (in packet mode), ZIP drives, external hard drives, some MP3 players, flash RAM cards and more. There is also a Portable Thunderbird e-mail client.
• Yahoo! Desktop Search Find anything on your computer. View search results instantaneously - as fast as you can type. Search for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, text, HTML, ZIP and over 200 other file types and preview files exactly as they should look (e.g., Excel looks like Excel, PDF looks like PDF). Find and play audio and video files without launching a separate media player.
• Print ItThis Firefox extension allows you to use print and print-preview for the page you are browsing straight from the context menu. It also allows you to print a selection.
• Microsoft Antispyware Software (Beta) Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding more than 50 ways spyware can enter your PC. The worldwide SpyNet™ community plays a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft develops methods to counteract these threats, and updates are automatically downloaded to your PC so you stay up to date. Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server™ 2003
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 is now available. Experience better overall performance for faster launch times and real-time zooming and panning. Use improved search features — search for words in annotations, bookmarks, form fields, or metadata, and search within open PDF files or any PDF file residing on local machines. This version has support for screen readers , better display of text on LCD screens, and the ability to save copies of files downloaded in Web browsers.
• A43 is a freeware file management utility for Windows 2000/XP. Its small size (786kb) and the fact that is is self contained (no installation required) makes it a good choice for a thumb drive or other portable media. Its features include a text editor with unlimited size, zip/unzip features, file search, quick launch area, dual-pane view, and favorite folder buttons.
• HDtune HD Tune is a Hard Disk utility that has Benchmark: measures the performance, Info: shows detailed information, Health: checks the health status by using S.M.A.R.T, Error Scan: scans the surface for errors, and temperature display. Windows 2000 or XP (must be logged on as an administrator).
• Eraser Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. Works with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and DOS.
• FreeUndelete is a freeware data recovery program for deleted files. In case of accidental deletion of files on a NTFS file system (used by default in Windows XP, 2000 and NT) FreeUndelete is the utility to help.
• CWShredder - Cool Websearch Hijacker Remover CWShredder™ Version 2.0 is the latest defense against the new Cool Web Search variants - A Must Have for the Toolbox
• AVG 7.0 anti-virus This free edition provides comprehensive antivirus protection for personal computers. The unique combination of detection methods (heuristic analysis, generic detection, scanning and integrity checking) ensures that your computer receives the maximum protection possible on multiple levels (Resident Shield, Email Scanner plugins, Personal Email Scanner, On-Demand and other tests.
• BigFix consumer edition is an application that monitors your 95/98/2000/XP operating system and will notify you of any program and security updates or fixes for that operating system.
• PowerDesk 5 Free Trial is a file manager and offers more features and functionality than the limited file manager offered in Windows or other file management software. It completely replaces Windows® Explorer, giving users a wide array of tools to search, edit, delete, move, sort, view and copy files,
• Karen's Power Tools free programs that make life with Windows a lot easier.
• EvernoteEverNote makes it easy to store and quickly access typed and handwritten memos, webpage excerpts, emails, phone messages, addresses, passwords, brainstorms, sketches, documents and more. It does this by storing content on an endless, virtual roll of paper. You can quickly scroll chronologically through your notes similar to scanning through handwritten notes in a notebook.
• Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) helps users control how their computers exchange data with other computers on the Internet or local network and is a necessity for all desktop computers connected to broadband Internet, using DSL, cable, ISDN, WiFi or satellite modems. Within an organization, it prevents a single computer from attacks initiated by internal users. Remote workstations and laptops running KPF are protected from Internet born attacks.
• OpenOffice gives you everything you'd expect in office software. You can create dynamic documents, analyse data, design eye-catching presentations, produce dramatic illustrations, and open up your databases. You can publish your work in Portable Document Format (.pdf), and release your graphics in Flash (.swf) format - without needing any additional software.
• RssReader This stand alone reader is able to display any RSS and Atom news feed (XML). Internet syndication and aggregation software that runs under Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XP/2003.
• Process Explorer is a program that shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded. The processes currently running are shown in an Explorer type pane. When you click on a process another pane below it shows all the associated DLL's and events. When you right click on any DLL or process you can do a Google search on it and you will get a lot of useful information. It has a system info screen you can pull up and you can kill processes or handles.
• SyncNotes is a system that allows you to easily store, retrieve and even communicate small pieces of textual information (sticky notes). The sticky notes reside on the SyncNotes server and your desktop and are synchronized. It can be used on any PC or WAP (text messaging) cell phone or PDA.
• Firefox The wait is over. Firefox 1.0 empowers you to browse faster, more safely and more efficiently than with any other browser.
• Firefox Extentions are small add-ons that add new functionality to Firefox. They can add anything from a toolbar button to a completely new feature. They allow the browser to be customized to fit the personal needs of each user if they need addtional features, while keeping Firefox small to download
• xTerminator will help you block spam and most of worms before they even reach your mailbox. You'll be able to delete unwanted messages directly from the server thus saving valuable time and bandwidth.(A MailWasher Pro substitute)
• Speedfan - Great temp monitor for these fast, HOT PCs (also includes S.M.A.R.T. HD Health results)
• PIXResizer is a photo resizing program to easily create web and email friendly versions of your images with reduced file sizes. The reduced files are saved in a different folder, so your original images are not altered at all. PIXresizer offers several different resizing methods to choose from and can automatically recognize image sizes to calculate the best fit. In addition, it can convert between image formats (JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG and TIFF), rotate images, convert to grayscale and resize multiple images in batch mode. A great companion for webmasters and digital photographers.
• EVEREST Home Edition (Formerly known as AIDA32) is a freeware system information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for home PC users, It offers the world's most accurate system information and diagnostics capabilities, including online features, memory benchmarks, hardware monitoring, and low-level hardware information.
• SyncBack is a powerful freeware program that helps you backup and synchronise your files to: the same drive; a different drive or medium (CDRW, CompactFlash, etc); an FTP server; a Network; or a Zip archive.
• X-Setup Pro is the most complete "tweaker" ever available: nearly 1,700 hidden functions can be controlled with some simple button clicks (e.g. Windows, Internet Explorer, Instant Messaging, Office, Explorer appearance, Server options, Network settings, Security...) Free to home users.
• Password SafeWith Password Safe, a free Windows utility designed by Bruce Schneier, users can keep their passwords securely encrypted on their computers. A single Safe Combination--just one thing to remember--unlocks them all.(Site also contains other related links worth reading)
• PowerToys for XP Microsoft are additional programs that developers work on after a product has been released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the Windows experience. PowerToys operate as they should, but they are not part of Windows and are not supported by Microsoft.
• PDF SpeedUp allows you to significantly speed up the time it takes to load Adobe Reader. When the Reader starts it loads many plug-ins which you may or may not need, this program simply disables the plug-ins and loads only the absolute necessary ones so the program starts quickly. It offers several options and you can also manually enable or disable the plug-ins as needed.
• NoteTab is a top-rated text and HTML editor for Wind0ws. It is user friendly and feature rich with many innovative productivity tools. Whether you create web pages, write source code, send E-mail, take notes, analyze text, read files, or do anything related to text, you will certainly find NoteTab a worthy tool and a great time saver.
• Copernic Desktop Search brings the power of a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use search engine right to your PC and allows you instantly to search files, e-mails, and email attachments stored anywhere on your PC hard drive. It executes sub-second searching of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, Acrobat PDFs, and all popular music, picture and video formats. CDS also searches your browser history, favorites, and contacts.
• Ad-aware SE is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.
• IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative graphic viewer for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003. Over 100 graphic file formats supported. Thumbnail/preview option, Slideshow, Drag & drop support, Fast directory view, Batch conversion, Email option, Multimedia player, Print option, Change color depth, Batch scanning, Cut/crop, Effects, Sceen capturing, Extract icons, Lossless JPG rotation, Many hotkeys and command line options. Additional plugins add more functions.
• ClearType Tuner PowerToy With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display quality over traditional forms of font smoothing or anti-aliasing. ClearType improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.
• Webwasher is a free (home or educational use) Web browsing utility that filters incoming internet traffic and can be set to eliminate pop-up windows. It has many other functions and filters that can be selected.
• MyNetwatchman is a free downloadable agent that identifies and sends information on internet hack attempts to a central server that then analysizes it and in turn sends the information to the affected server for action. It also allows you to view not only the attacks on your system but also the attacks reported by all other agents.
• Ken Ward's Zipper Free zip program - zip and unzip utility for windows. This free program can be downloaded and freely used and distributed.
• Burn To The Brim is a utility which selects the group of files or directories (documents, mp3 files, whatever you like to burn) which optimally fills a cdr or other medium (or multiple CDRs/media). The program analyses the files and folders in a folder you specify, and groups them in the best possible way.
• CPU-Z provides some information on your CPU including, Processor name and vendor, Core stepping and process, Processor package, Processor current core voltage, Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, Partial overclock detection, Processor features, including supported instructions sets, L1 and L2 cache informations : location, size, speed, technology.
• Opera is a small and speedy browser that is one of the few real alternatives to the two major browsers. Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat.
• Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard. As long as the person can control a mouse, trackball or other pointing device, he or she can send keystrokes to virtually any Windows application or DOS application that can run within a window.
• Copernic Agent An entry-level Web search tool combines many search enhancement features along with an intuitive user interface, making your Web searches faster and easier than ever.
• XXcopy enhances the DOS command Xcopy with over 160 new switches. Full documentation is provided on how to use these switches.
• Aldo's Macro Recorder allows you to record your keystrokes and mouse clicks into a macro. Works with *ANY* application.
• PGPfreeware encryptation software provides limited, but important, capabilities including secure e-mail, file encryption and peer-to-peer VPN.
• Smart Capturer This is a universal image capturing program for Windows that can be used to capture still images from common video sources. Sequential frames can also be captured as individual files. Save each captured image to the clipboard or save as a JPEG, GIF, or BMP file
• Ico Folder Change the standard Windows folders icons to any other icon on your computer. Update includes the ability to extract and save from the hundreds of hidden icons already on your computer. Over 60 unique icons included with program
• dBpowerAMP Music Converter (dMC) allows you to convert audio files from one format to another. It can convert [from & to] Wave and Mp3 files. Download options bring Windows Media Audio (WMA), CD Audio (CDA), Ogg Vorbis and many more file types to the table. Volume Normalization, ID Tag preservation and the simplest way of converting (right click on a file and select Convert To), music straight from Audio CDs! [optional install].
• 2xExplorer Lite a dual-pane file manager for all 32-bit windows platforms (i.e. 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP). 2xExplorer is an easy to use yet very potent and extremely efficient alternative to the standard windows Explorer. It combines the user-friendliness of the latter with the increased efficiency and advanced features of good-old dual-pane file managers like Norton Commander. It is a package that will appeal to the power user, yet its similarity with Explorer will ensure that less experienced users will not be driven away either.
• Design Pro Tools FREE allows you to experience the power and flexibility of Pro Tools®. Using your computer's built-in sound capability, Pro Tools FREE offers up to 8 tracks of audio and 48 tracks of MIDI, real-time plug-ins, and many of the same editing and mixing features the pros use.
• Sygate® Personal Firewall Sygate® Personal Firewall is a personal firewall software that protects a single computer from malicious intruders. Sygate® Personal Firewall protects your computer from intruders and Trojan Horse applications by constantly monitoring your Internet connection. If an intruder is detected, you will be immediately notified and your Internet connection will be reconfigured to prohibit further intrusion. Likewise, you will be notified in the event that an unwanted application on your system attempts to use your Internet connection.
• Bios 1.34.0 (24 kB) This utility allows: - Saving and restoring the BIOS settings - Validating actual settings to saved settings - Displaying information about the BIOS, BIOS Extensions and BIOS beepcodes Finding BIOS passwords for Award, Ami and Phoenix BIOS - Finding BIOS universal passwords for Award BIOS - Dumping the whole BIOS segment to disk - Switching the 1st and 2nd level caches on/off . This site also has some other nice utilities on it.
• Motherboard Monitor. This program will provide you with information about your motherboard's temperature, voltages, fan speeds and cpu temperature."
• Qcheck the network troubleshooting utility from NetIQ! Qcheck slices, dices, and checks network response time, throughput, and streaming performance. It even runs anywhere-to-anywhere traceroute! Based on the parameters you select, the Qcheck console will instruct any two endpoints(internet, home network, etc.) to run a test and return the results to you at the Qcheck console.
• Screen Calipers Pixel perfect, every time. It's really easy to use; you can drag it around the screen, measuring inside and outside objects just like a real set of calipers. You can change the colours, flip and nudge it around from the keyboard. The readout gives the absolute pixel distance that you are measuring. The Screen Calipers can be used with any program where fast and accurate measurements are required. Originally created for graphics and web professionals for onscreen html layout, the Screen Calipers are currently being used by thousands of people for hundreds of uses.
• DocMemory an advanced self-bootable PC Memory Diagnostic Software. It is a user friendly software designed to capture all possible memory failures in a PC. A rigorous test pattern excerises both the PC Base and Extended Memory to locate defective memory, all carried out without the need for user to disassemble memory from the PC.
• The Icon Collector The Icon Collector is a program with which files and directories can be searched for icons. Found icons are listed and can be copied, extracted and saved as icon- or bitmap files.
• Ultimate Boot Disk the fast and easy way to install, troubleshoot and fix Windows. This single disk offers: Virus Scan Option, Restoration of System Files, Rapid Windows Installs, Identification of PC Hardware, Extraction of Windows CD files, Startup Troubleshooter, Eleven Hard Drive Tests.
• Trace-3D Network Analyzer lets you analyze the performance of the devices between your computer and a destination computer or Web site. Trace-3D Network Analyzer traces, 3D computes, and graphs minimum, average, and maximum trace route performance values using interactive 3D visualization. Features include zoom in and out support, and graph centering.
• Winmag.com URL Discombobulator v1.3 This freeware allows you to lookup the IP address(es) associated with any valid domain name. Or lookup the domain name associated with any IP address. As a bonus, the program generates alternate "shrouded" URLs for any web site, and can display the ASCII Code table.
• Eudora-Lite Eudora e-mail program
• ZoneAlarm is a commercial grade firewall for your personal computer that is being offered for free. Automatically configures to your "always on" connection such as cable or DSL.
• TClockEx TClockEx enhances the standard Windows taskbar clock, adding the ability to display the date, time and lots of other information in any format you like.
• Screen Measure is a free application for all those who need to measure pixels on the screen. Besides measuring it can be used for determining the relative mouse position and colors. Comes with a compelete setup and help

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• Yousendit.com is a free service that allows you to send large files by e-mail. Choose who you want to send a file to. Select a file up to 1 gig in size to send. Click on Send. YouSendIt will automatically email your recipient a link to your file stored on their server. Your file will be deleted after seven days.
• Calendar of Updates this is a calendar of security software upgrades, updates & definitions.
• Distributedcomputing.info Distributed computing is a science which solves a large problem by giving small parts of the problem to many computers to solve and then combining the solutions for the parts into a solution for the problem. This site is designed for non-technical people who are interested in learning about, and participating in, public distributed computing projects which apply distributed computing science to solving real-world problems.
• Give and Take This forum is designed to allow those with a Google online e-mail account (Gmail) to post their free invitations to get a Gmail account. You can also request an Gmail account on this forum. While Gmail is in beta the only way to get a gmail account is through an invitation. G-mail has a 1 gig storage space.
• Axentra.net Axentra.net email and online file storage and sharing service. Completely free email, calendar, address book and online file storage and sharing service! Axentra.net provides 25 MB of storage space that allows you to access and share your files, calendar, contacts and more via a web browser or through native Windows, Mac or Linux PIM applications such as MS-Outlook, MS-Entourage, Netscape, and Mozilla to name a few.
• changedetection.com Now anyone can automatically monitor any web page for changes. Every day ChangeDetection will check to see if the web page you are monitoring has been changed. If so, you will receive an e-mail to let you know.
• Goodpassword.com This site allows you to generate a password from 6-20 characters with the ability to specify what kind of characters you want to use. You may also generate multiple passwords at one time -- up to 20.
• SPAM: Where to Complain about Frauds & Scams on the Internet
• Top Ten Reviews This site compares the features of the top ten software in a particular category such as Anti-virus, Tax, Anti-spyware etc.
• SourceForge.net is the world's largest Open Source software development website, with the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet. SourceForge.net provides free services to Open Source developers.
• Fax4Free, eFax, free2Fax Three FREE online fax services.
• TreePad is a very intuitive, small yet powerful personal database programs, only 465 Kb in size. They allow you to store all your notes, emails, texts, hyperlinks, etc. into one or multiple databases. With the look and feel of the familiar Windows explorer, editing, storing, browsing, searching and retrieving your data can not be easier!
• Versiontracker.com This site is a resource for Windows software and driver support information. Their goal is to help you keep your PC up-to-date and running smoothly. They also make it easy to discover new software you never knew about, from games to high end networking tools.
• PayPal allows you to send money securely online to anyone else with an e-mail address just by using your credit card.
• WhaleMail is a free service that allows you to send large files (3MB -50MB)by email. You log-in to WhaleMail, upload the file, choose recipents and send. The recipient receives an e-mail notice and can wait up to 7 days to download the file.
• Translate mail This free service will translate e-mail for you automatically. "Send an e-mail to a friend or colleague in your native tongue. In the "CC:" line, enter the desired translator address."
• Freesite.com Brings you fresh listings and reviews of all the best freebies that are available on the Net.
• PC Show and TellFREE! COMPUTER HELP at PC Show and Tell™ that you SEE and HEAR.
• Web2mail.com delivers web pages to you by email for free. They will deliver your chosen page(s) whenever you like (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) - direct to your inbox as email attachments. They deliver web pages, not web sites. You are free to subscribe to as many web pages as you like.

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