ZenKEY is a free, open-source application for Windows that is designed to help you work faster and more efficiently via keystrokes. Since it is popular and completely free, we have decided to see if it is really worth your attention. We tested it on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. As already mentioned, ZenKEY enables you to control your computer with keystrokes. This could be launching a program, opening a document or maybe minimizing or maximizing a window. It all s…

Do you have a presumption that your connection is a bit dull, check it out with Speed Test. You can test both your internet speed, CPU usage, RAM, Wifi signal strength and how long each individual website is about to respond. Speed Test is a popular program for speed testing and diagnosis of different devices. Speed Test can monitor your download / upload speed, ping test, monitor websites' uptimes / downtimes etc., websites response times, connection time and bandw…

Here you can download the free and open-source PDF viewer JPview for Windows. It is a much simpler alternative to all the more powerful applications out there. We have tested it on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. Because the user interface is so simple and almost non-existent, JPview lets you focus on your files and nothing else. That is a great thing, but since the functionality is so limited, it is also incredibly hard to recommend this over similar applications. I…

Do you miss a detailed dictionary that can be used as a thesaurus and has everything you need to expand your English vocabulary? The Sage is everything you need. You can use it in many other applications such as Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and almost all browsers. You need to connect to the Internet to use the dictionary as it is located locally on your computer. The dictionary contains over 210,000 definitions that are well described in detail, 50,00…

Windows Winset (Formerly Vista Winset) can significantly increase your speed in your Vista / 7 system, improve security, clean out your files and delete unused folders - ensuring your Windows Vista / 7 is in top shape. Windows Winset features 40 smaller tools to enhance and configure all of the key features of Vista / 7: Memory, Desktop, File System, Security, Networking, startup features, right-click features, drivers and more.

DExposE2 is a easy way to manage all your open windows in Windows - instead of toggling all open windows with "Alt+TAB" - DExposE2 displays all open windows with just one click on F9. All windows are displayed on your desktop with complete information.

There are plenty of excellent utilities for repairing Windows 7, but Quick Fix for Windows 7 is freeware and appealing for most home users, since it is freeware. Quick Fix for Windows 7 will help you solve the most common problems and bugs in Windows 7 in a user-friendly fashion.

WhatInStartup shows a list of all the applications that start up with your version of Windows. For each application you can view the type, name, file version, manufacturer, location in the registry and much more. You can examine the list and remove unnecessary applications that you suspect is making Windows slower.

Fix IE Utility scans all the system files that are associated with Internet Explorer and corrects all error. And if your browser has been exposed to malware or spyware attack, then Fix IE Utility can also correct this problem. Fix IE Utility is compatible with Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8 in both Windows Vista and Windows 7. You must first start Fix IE Utility, when all open browser windows are closed.

When you use many different passwords, there is a great chance that you will sometimes forget some of them or lose them. This is where SnadBoy's Revelation comes true by going in and seeing what is behind the stars. It simply recreates the codes you entered in your time. It finds hidden codes in Windows, in installed programs and even codes stored on websites. However, this website function only works with the browser Internet Explorer and only if you in your ti…

Whether you are working, playing games or cooking, it is often useful with an alarm clock. If you do not have your phone around, Easy Timer is a great alternative for your computer. Since Easy Timer is a portable application you do not have to install anything. Actually, you only have to extract a folder in order to use it. When the application is running, a clock will automatically appear on your desktop. You can place this anywhere you want by dragging it around w…

NexusFile is a file manager for Windows that aims to be better than the default Windows Explorer. The application is completely free and portable so you can take it with you on a USB drive, or place it anywhere you want on your computer without installing anything. In our test, we used NexusFile on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. We are not very impressed with the user interface, including the icons and the black background with text in different colors. It is possib…

Do you want to rename all your folders, documents or images? Or maybe change some of the file attributes? Fortunately, you will not have to do it manually. Batch File Modifier is a simple application for Windows that lets you edit multiple files at the same time. In our test, we installed Batch File Modifier on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. We are not exactly sure why, but Windows Explorer crashed immediately after the installation. However, after a restart everyth…

Bing Desktop is a free application for Windows that packs a lot of the functionality from the search engine into a convenient toolbar for your desktop. In our test, we installed the application on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit, but since it is made by Microsoft, we think most versions of Windows are supported. During the installation, it wants wants you do to a couple of things, such as making Internet Explorer the default browser, but you can just ignore it since i…

Now, we are reviewing ParetoLogic Privacy Controls, a free application to delete traces on your computer, including internet activity, temporary files and so on. We have not liked any of ParetoLogic other products in the past, so it is interesting to see if they have finally made something that is worth your time. The installation did not cause any problems, and it was possible to choose whether ParetoLogic Privacy Controls should automatically run at startup. The i…

Feel the Wheel is an extremely simple application that makes it possible to use the mouse wheel to adjust the size and transparency of your open windows. How does it work? Just open the application and hover your cursor over the window bar and scroll up or down to change the size. The transparency can be adjusted the same way, but you just have to hold down Shift while doing it. We did experience one annoying problem in our test, but fortunately, it is just a minor…

Folder Menu, which is free and open-source, is a folder switching utility for Windows. It promises to make the way you work easier and more efficient. There is also a 64-bit version available at the official website, but since both seemed to work on our PC, we recommend the normal version. Folder Menu comes with many features, but the main feature seems to be that you can open a pop-op menu with your favorite folders by clicking on the middle mouse button. It works…

We have not looked at very much education software lately, so we decided to take a look at GraphCalc, which is a free and open-source calendar for Windows. While it does not provide a modern interface, since it has not been updated for years, it does come with some solid features. What sets GraphCalc apart from many similar applications is that it does not try to simulate a real calculator. Instead, the interface is split in a white field and the basic buttons you w…

Have you forgotten where your important files are located on your PC? DocFetcher is an advanced search application for Mac and Windows, and since it is open-source, everyone can download and use it for free. We tested the Windows version. The best way to describe DocFetcher is probably just by calling it “Google for your computer”, because it really is possible to search and find just about anything with this application. You can specify the desired size…

Have you been looking for a better version of the original Windows Notepad with more features? That is exactly what this free application Notepad Enhanced aims to be. It is only available for Windows, and we tested it on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. With its gray colors, Notepad Enhanced looks a lot like Windows Notepad, but the ability to create new tabs definitely makes it better than the original. It is also possible to make Notepad Enhanced always stay on top,…