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Tools
In this category you will find various tools that you can use for e.g. automation / control of different areas of the operating system. This could be be file management / processing / compression, diagnostic tools, updating / maintenance of the operating system, etc. You can, for example. download Folder Axe from here, which is used to split files into many small files by various methods.
With Cameyo Application Virtualization, you can run your apps anywhere USB, Dropbox, Lan etc. A virtual app (or portable app) is a single. EXE file that contains an entire application including files, DLLs and registry. Virtual apps can be copied and moved around as common files and can be run from anywhere without installation: at home, office, dropbox, USB, disk-on-key, laptop and network, so with Cameyo Application Virtualization, you can take your apps and data…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
7 MbDate added
30-11--0001
Date updated
14-05-2014Your desktop on your computer is probably quite boring, since all the folders have the same color. Advanced users know that it is actually possible to change the icon in the settings, but that is not something ordinary people should have to worry about. With the application Folder Colorizer this should be possible with only a few clicks. Unfortunately, that was not the case in our test on a machine with Windows 7 64-bit. The application stopped working complete…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
1.502904 MbDate added
30-11--0001
Date updated
13-09-2013TreeSize Free lets you check out the size of your computers folders in an easy and practical way. In this way you'll be able to identify what folders, with what content, that are taking up all the space on your hard drive(s). This program is totally free and will be very helpful if you're running out of space on your hard drive(s) but it could also be useful for users who just likes to have control over things.
Type af software
Freeware
Size
3.2 MbDate added
04-10-2012
Date updated
12-11-2012WinSetupFromUSB can format and prepare a USB stick for you so it can be used to do exactly that. This can be a great advantage if you want to install OS’ such as Windows, Linux etc. at a notebook, which often don´t have a disc drive. You can also use this software to boot from. Thereby you’ll always be able to boot units when you’re on the road without having to bring different discs for the installation. WinSetupFromUSB is one nice and free…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
24.3 MbDate added
05-06-2013
Date updated
28-11-2016If you run installs developed with the Microsoft Windows Installer then there's a fair chance that there be errors at some point. If you should experience this kind of problem then Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is a good solution - and you don't even have to restart (as you usually have to) after the corrections has been made with this software. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is also helping you removing a numbers of errors that can occur under installations…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.3 MbDate added
30-11--0001
Date updated
14-06-2017We have previously taken a look at other timers before. These include applications like Easy Timer, a very simple clock and timer application, and Final Countdown, a shutdown timer to turn your computer off. This time we are trying Free Desktop Timer, which is also free for Windows, but is it any better? The user interface is incredibly simple. All you have to do is right-click the icon in the start menu and choose “New Timer”. The application lets you c…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.8 MbDate added
10-10-2013
Date updated
06-01-2014As you probably know, Windows already has a great built-in search tool for finding your files. However, with limited functionality and a simplistic user interface that is mostly aimed at regular users with no technical knowledge. FileLocator Lite is a free, more powerful alternative. In our test, the installation went smooth without any problems on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. The user interface is not the most beautiful we have seen, but it definitely has s…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
3.881752 MbDate added
07-11-2013
Date updated
15-02-2019As you probably know, Windows already has a great built-in search tool for finding your files. However, with limited functionality and a simplistic user interface that is mostly aimed at regular users with no technical knowledge. FileLocator Lite is a free, more powerful alternative. In our test, the installation went smooth without any problems on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. The user interface is not the most beautiful we have seen, but it definitely has s…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
3.100872 MbDate added
07-11-2013
Date updated
15-02-2019Are you having trouble with Windows? Sometimes, the best way to solve serious PC problems is simply by reinstalling the entire operating system. It is not as hard as some people might think, but Microsoft Windows Product Key Finder makes it a bit easier. Basically, what it does is helping you locate the product key of the current Windows installation. No installation is required in order to use Microsoft Windows Product Key Finder. You just have to open it and copy…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.315 MbDate added
19-11-2013
Date updated
12-06-2017DropIt is a sort of magical icon on your desktop that can automatically manage and handle your files. In that way, it can be a lot easier to perform daily tasks, such has always having your holiday pictures or school assignments in the right folder. It is completely free for Windows, and we tried it on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. After the installation, the DropIt icon appears on your desktop. You can basically hover one or multiple files or applications over thi…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
3.5 MbDate added
10-12-2013
Date updated
15-12-2013Tired of manually doing the same tasks on your computer everyday? FastKeys is an automation tool for Windows that promises to make it a lot faster to use your computer. Even though we only used the trial, which you can download here, it comes with the all the functionality of the full version according to the official website. That is really awesome, but if you like the application, you can also support the developer by buying a license for 10 dollars. FastKeys does…
Type af software
Demo
Size
1.6 MbDate added
17-01-2014
Date updated
23-01-2014Not satisfied with your keyboard? With SharpKeys you can customize it exactly like you have always wanted to! The application is developed for Windows, and in order to use it you need to have Microsoft . NET Framework 4 installed. In our test, we did not experience any problems with SharpKeys on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. Basically, SharpKeys lets you customize your entire keyboard. Do you accidentally hit the Caps lock key a lot? No problem, just turn it off. Y…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.5 MbDate added
24-01-2014
Date updated
04-02-2014We have previously taken a look at different clipboard managers, including a Mac application called ClipMenu, and this time we are reviewing Clipjump for Windows. Basically, it does exactly the same, which is saving a full list of everything you have copied, so you can go back and see those things later. You can read more about the features on the official website, but it is pretty easy to get started with Clipjump. By pressing Win + C you can open the clipboard his…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.5 MbDate added
24-01-2014
Date updated
27-02-2014Dolphin Text Editor Menu is a simple application that expands the functionality of your installed text editors. That means while it is not a text editor itself, Dolphin Text Editor Menu is basically a menu that gives you access to manipulate your text in various ways. This application can be activated by pressing the hotkeys on your keyboard, which by default is Ctrl + Numpad 0. This brings up a little menu with the following options: Add to lines, Sort lines, Remov…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.1 MbDate added
31-01-2014
Date updated
06-03-2014Have you ever taken an important test at school where Wikipedia could be a great source, but internet access simply was not allowed? Kiwix is a free application that gives you the ability to access online content offline, such as Wikipedia or similar websites. Kiwix is available for multiple platforms, but in our test we focused on the Mac version, which is simple and easy to use. After installing it, which basically consists of dragging the file to your application…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
34.6 MbDate added
14-02-2014
Date updated
10-06-2015If you are not satisfied with the clock in the Start menu, then we think Digital Clock is just the application that you have been looking for. You can download it for Windows here, and Linux users can find the right file on the developer’s website. The user interface is very simple. You can place the clock anywhere on your desktop, and the best thing about this application is that it is fully customizable. In the settings it is possible to change the app…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
25.7 MbDate added
24-04-2014
Date updated
09-05-2014If you are not satisfied with the clock in the Start menu, then we think Digital Clock is just the application that you have been looking for. You can download it for Windows here, and Linux users can find the right file on the developer’s website. The user interface is very simple. You can place the clock anywhere on your desktop, and the best thing about this application is that it is fully customizable. In the settings it is possible to change the app…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
27.4 MbDate added
24-04-2014
Date updated
09-05-2014Have you ever wanted to run Linux on your PC without restarting your computer? VMware Workstation makes this possible, since it basically lets you install “virtual” operating systems on top of your current one. This is the Windows trial, but Linux users can also download it for their operating system on VMware’s website. Unfortunately, we have not had a chance to fully test VMware Workstation, but according to the developer, you can easily add mult…
Type af software
Trialware
Size
490 MbDate added
08-05-2014
Date updated
09-05-2014At this page, you can download Ruler, which is a very simple tool developed for Windows by Brian Ferguson. It is completely portable, which means you can just open and use Ruler without installing any files on your PC. Ruler is extremely simple to use. The application looks like a real ruler, and you can easily drag it around your screen with the mouse. You can also adjust the size, make it transparent or copy the width or height to your clipboard. It is that simple…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
0.2 MbDate added
22-05-2014
Date updated
01-06-2014Did you know that it is possible to download Wikipedia and access it offline on your computer? XOWA is a free application that makes it possible, and you can download it here for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit. XOWA is also available for Mac and Linux at the developer’s official Sourceforge-page. It does not seem like it is possible to find and download just a single Wikipedia page. Instead, you have to download a full archive, such as the German Wikipedia, an…
Type af software
Freeware
Size
48.1 MbDate added
26-06-2014
Date updated
15-09-2014