7-Zip · 4.57 · Updated: 2007-12-09 · Open Source
· Original (7z) compression algorithm for file archiving
· Compress and uncompress file archives
· Create self-extracting files
Ad-Aware 2007 · 7.0.2.7 · Updated: 2008-04-10 · Freeware/Shareware
· Multi-spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry, and drives
Adobe Reader · 8.1.2 · Updated: 2008-02-09 · Freeware
· View and print Adobe PDF files on all major computer platforms
· Fill in and print PDF forms
· Fill in and submit PDF forms online
Antenna Web Design Studio · 2.7 · Added: 2007-10-01 · Shareware
· Create web pages and digital photo galleries with this WYSIWYG editor
· Create smooth gradient backgrounds and glossy buttons
· Built in publisher that can be set to publish changes only
· Make any part of your web site multilingual
ASPack · 2.12 · Updated: 2002-01-07 · Shareware
· Permanently reduce the size of executable (.EXE) and library (.DLL) files
· Compressed files are self-contained and run exactly as before
Audacity · 1.2.6 · Updated: 2006-12-04 · Freeware
· Record, play, and edit sounds
· Import and export WAV, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, and MP3 files
· Mix tracks and apply effects to recordings
AudioGrabber · 1.83 · Updated: 2007-03-11 · Freeware
· Digitally copy audio from CDs and create WAV, MP3, and WMA files
· Use internal or external MP3 encoders
· Copy tracks from LPs and cassette tapes through the sound board (analog)
Burning Studio · 7.21 · Added: 2007-12-28 · Shareware
· Copy CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray
· Burn files and folders to CD/DVD/Blu-ray
· Create and burn disc images for CD, DVD and Blu-ray
· Erase rewritable media
· Multi-disc file backup and restore on CD/DVD/Blu-ray
· Create bootable discs
· Create DVD menus
Cathy · 2.27 · Updated: 2008-06-19 · Freeware
· Catalog files stored on removable media, hard disks or network drives
· Create searchable catalogs that do not require access to the original media
· Files can be opened, executed or deleted directly from the original media
· Print directory trees
CCleaner · 2.08.588 · Updated: 2008-05-30 · Freeware
· Delete Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera URL history and cookies
· Empty Windows Recycle Bin and delete temporary files
· Delete recent file lists (MRUs)
· Remove unused and old entries from the Registry
· Backup the Registry entries prior to removal
ColorPic · 4.1 · Added: 2008-01-07 · Freeware
· Easily pick any color from the screen
· Colors shown in hex and decimal
· Adjust Hue, Saturation, Value, Red, Green and Blue values
· Resizable magnification area
· Use arrow keys to nudge mouse pointer
· Save multiple palettes of colors
· Adjust color with four advanced color mixers
Convert · 4.1 · Added: 1999-10-30 · Freeware
· Convert units of distance, temperature, volume, time, speed and many others
· Create custom conversions
CSE HTML Validator · 8.0403 · Updated: 2007-06-10 · Freeware/Shareware
· HTML, XHTML and CSS editor and validator
· Find and correct errors in your web documents
· Check links, spelling, and accessibility
· Lite, Standard and Pro features comparison page
CutePDF Writer · 2.7 · Added: 2007-04-15 · Freeware
· Installs as a "printer subsystem"
· Creates PDF documents from virtually any Windows application
· Requires PS2PDF converter such as Ghostscript
· A link to GhostScript is available at the CutePDF Writer site
DeepBurner · 1.9.0.228 · Updated: 2008-04-03 · Freeware/Shareware
· Create data, audio and photo CDs and DVDs
· Create video DVDs
· Build and burn ISO images
· Bootable CD and DVD support
· Disk-to-disk copy
· Backup utility
· Free and Pro features comparison page
DirectX End-User Runtime · 9.0c (2007-10-24) · Updated: 2007-10-29 · Freeware
· The multimedia system foundation for Windows
DVD Profiler · 3.1.1.1171 · Updated: 2007-10-12 · Freeware/Shareware
· DVD collection database/manager
· Extensive data collection, filtering and reporting features
Easy CD-DA Extractor · 11.5.3 · Updated: 2008-05-06 · Shareware
· Copy audio CDs
· Convert music files between formats
· Burn audio, MP3, WMA and data CDs
· Supports BURN-Proof
Easy Thumbnails · 3.0 · Updated: 2008-02-16 · Freeware
· Create thumbnail images and scaled-down copies from various image formats
· Six size-reduction algorithms
· Adjust contrast, brightness, sharpness and quality
· Rotate images
Express Assist · 9.6.1 · Updated: 2008-06-03 · Shareware
· Backup Outlook Express mail folders, Address Book, Mail settings and more
· Restore the backup as needed
Firefox · 3.0 · Updated: 2008-06-19 · Freeware
· Find and display Web sites and information with this Mozilla browser
· Tabbed browsing interface
· See Thunderbird for a Mozilla email client
HomeSite · 5.5 · Updated: 2004-03-05 · Shareware
· Code-only editor
· Build, deploy and manage your entire Web site
· Project management, quality control and site deployment features
· Validate, reuse, navigate and format your code with integrated coding tools
· Wizards help create pages, tables, frames and JavaScript elements
HTMLPad 2008 Pro · 9.0.0.97 · Updated: 2008-06-19 · Shareware
· Code-only editor
· Create and edit HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript code
· Integrated tools to validate, reuse, navigate and deploy code
· UTF-8 Unicode support
· Auto complete for HTML and CSS code
· Code collapse
· Instant preview for HTML and CSS
HTML Shrinker · 2.6 · Updated: 2003-01-13 · Linkware/Shareware
· Permanently reduce the size of HTML, CSS, JS, WML, WMLS, PL, and XML files
· Backup and restore the original files
HTML Tidy · 1.42 (2008-06-18) · Updated: 2008-06-19 · Freeware
· Convert webpages to wellformed XHTML 1.0
· Clean and fix HTML code
· Adds appropriate Doctype
IntelliPoint · 6.2 · Updated: 2007-10-05 · Freeware
· Set the functionality of the Microsoft mouse
· Reassign the funtion of the mouse and wheel buttons
· Modify the pointer speed and wheel scrolling rate
Internet Explorer · 7.0.6001.18000 · Updated: 2008-04-12 · Freeware
· Find and display Web sites and information with this browser
· Tabbed browsing interface
IZArc · 3.81.1550 · Updated: 2007-06-15 · Freeware
· Compress and uncompress file archives
· Open CD image files like ISO, BIN, CDI and NRG
· Convert CD image files from one type to another
· Supports 256-bit AES encryption
jetAudio · 7.1.1 · Updated: 2008-05-30 · Freeware/Shareware
· Play all major audio file formats
· Convert between audio file formats
· Rip and burn audio CDs
Kolorgenerator · 1.1.0.3 · Added: 2005-07-11 · Freeware
· Find colors from system or Web safe color pallets
· Enter RGB, HSV or HEX settings
· Built-in color grabber with adjustable magnifier
LAME · 3.97 · Updated: 2006-12-04 · Freeware
· MP3 encoder
· LAME DLL: Use internally for CD rippers such as AudioGrabber
· LAME EXE: Command line encoder. Use as standalone or with CD rippers
Magic Mail Monitor · 2.94b18 (B) · Updated: 2007-10-12 · Freeware
· POP3 mail monitor with multiple accounts support
· New mail notification
· Preview and delete mail
· Configurable filters, friends list, partial loading and other tools
· Display raw headers in Mail properties
Magnifier · 2.4 · Added: 2008-01-07 · Freeware
· Resizable magnification area
· Auto-hide window edges allowing increased magnification area
· Stay on top and Smooth display options
· Choose to follow mouse or magnify as you move
· Adjustable zoom factor
· Image capture with 10 second delay
Mass Downloader · 3.4.725 · Updated: 2008-04-11 · Shareware
· Download single/multiple files from the Web and FTP sites
· Browse ZIP archives before downloading
· Multiple channels significantly decreases the time necessary to download files
Microangelo On Display · 6.10.8 · Updated: 2007-07-15 · Shareware
· Customize desktop icons, folders, shortcuts and more
· Change icons easily - right-click and select Appearance
· Use images from JPG, BMP or PNG files
· Automatically create an icon with the required image format
· Support for multiple monitors
Microangelo Toolset · 6.10.9 · Updated: 2007-08-17 · Shareware
· Create, edit, access, find, extract, filter, and manipulate icons
· Create icons in all sizes and formats including 256x256 Vista images
· Create and edit cursors in all color depths
· Import graphics from PSD, PNG, JPG, BMP
· Export images to PSD and PNG
· Edit icons and images in ICO, ICL, EXE, DLL, and other program files
· Extract icons from icon resources, libraries and program files
· Create animated cursors
Monkey's Audio Compressor · 3.99F · Updated: 2004-07-25 · Freeware
· Lossless compression does not discard data (files will be larger than MP3s)
· Compressed files sound like the original
· Compressed files will decompress back to the exact original
· Winamp and Media Jukebox support
MP3Gain · 1.2.5 · Updated: 2005-01-08 · Freeware
· Analyze and adjust MP3 files so they have the same volume
· Adjust the MP3 file directly without decoding and re-encoding
Norton Internet Security 2008 · 15.0.0.60 · Updated: 2007-10-07 · Commercial
· AntiVirus automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses
· Personal Firewall hides your PC on the Internet against hackers
· Includes Protection Center, AntiSpam, Parental Control, AntiSpyware
NotePad2 · 2.1.19 · Updated: 2008-04-11 · Freeware
· Small and fast text editor
· Syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages
NoteTab · 5.61 · Updated: 2008-02-09 · Freeware/Shareware
· Text editor and HTML coding tool
· Tabbed (MDI) interface
Opera · 9.50.10063 · Updated: 2008-06-13 · Freeware
· Find and display Web sites and information on the internet with this browser
· Tabbed browsing interface
OutBack Plus · 6.3.0 · Updated: 2008-04-03 · Shareware
· Backup Outlook Personal Folders (.pst file), email account settings, and more
· Restore the backup as needed
Paint.NET · 3.31 · Updated: 2008-05-02 · Freeware
· Photo and image editing tool for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
· Free alternative to the standard paint application included with Windows
· Requires Microsoft .NET Framework
· A version of Paint.NET that includes .NET Framework is available
Pdf995 Suite · 8.4 · Updated: 2008-05-15 · Freeware/Shareware
· The free versions display a sponsor page in a web browser
- Pdf995 Printer Driver 8.4:
· Print to create PDF files
· Supports custom page sizes and large format printing
· Pdf995 is a printer driver that works with any Postscript to PDF converter
· A free converter is available at the Pdf995 site
- PdfEdit995 8.1:
· Combine documents into a single PDF
· Automatic link insertion
· PDF conversion to formatted HTML or DOC (text only)
· Integration with Word toolbar
- Signature995 8.05:
· Security and encryption
· Add digital signatures
pdfMachine · 12.18 · Updated: 2007-12-09 · Freeware/Shareware
· Print to create PDF files
· Edit and comment PDF files
· Set document properties
· Mail, MS Office, and MS Internet Explorer integration
· Supports hyperlinks, digital signatures and security encryption
PhotoImpact · X3 · Updated: 2008-01-28 · Shareware
· High-end tools for retouching, montages, painting, drawing and Web graphics
· Create slide shows
Power MP3 Cutter 2006 · 2.5 · Updated: 2006-07-16 · Shareware
· Cut MP3 or WAV files into smaller pieces
· Cut/convert from/to either format
· Re-encode MP3 at different bitrate
PowerArchiver 2007 · 10.22.02 · Updated: 2008-01-28 · Shareware
· Compress and uncompress file archives including ZIP, CAB, 7z, etc
· Create self-extracting files
PowerDVD · 7.0.3409 · Updated: 2007-10-20 · Shareware
· DVD software player that offers maximum video and audio playback
· Feature-rich navigation controls
Prolix · 3.2 · Added: 2006-03-26 · Freeware
· MDI (Multiple Document Interface) text editor
PurgeIE · 8.01 · Updated: 2007-01-27 · Shareware
· Manage cookie and cache files
· Protect or delete them with all references, tracks, trails and strays
· Clears or deletes: Unprotected cookies, Typed URLs, History Folders, etc
· IE 5 or greater: Clear previous searches, AutoComplete forms and User data