PDF Merge Tool is a free and open-source tool for Windows that can merge your PDF files into one document. Since it is such a small file, it only takes a few seconds to get started, and the user interface is very easy to use. Just add your files, chance the order and merge them. A big drawback with PDF Merge Tool is that it will not let your chance the page order of your individual PDF files. If you need that functionality as well, then we recommend you to download…

Here you can download Sumatra PDF, which is a free and open-source PDF reader developed for Windows. In our test, it only took a few seconds to install it on our PC running Windows 7 64-bit, and we have not experienced any problems while using it. The user interface is very simple and almost non-existent, but perhaps also a bit boring with the classic gray Windows colors. According to the developer, Sumatra does not just support PDF files, but also ebooks, comic boo…

Evince is a free PDF viewer that is actually part of the open-source GNOME project, but you can download a version developed for Windows here at Holyfile. com. Read more about all the supported file formats by clicking here. The user interface is simple, and overall, Evince is just really easy to use. It does not come with editing features such as the more powerful alternatives since Evince is clearly aimed at those who are just looking for a simple application…

The ability to navigate through multiple web pages with tabbed browsing is part of every modern browser, and clearly, this is also a feature that many people would like to use in Microsoft’s file browser, Windows Explorer. QTTabBar is one of the free tools out there that makes this possible. The application does not come with an introduction for new users, and since it can do so many different things besides just tabbed browsing, such as the ability to customi…

One of the biggest problems with Windows is that it does not support virtual workplaces like OS X and Linux. That means you will have to manage all your applications and windows using the same desktop. However, VirtuaWin is a free and open-source application that adds this functionality to Windows. In our opinion, the user interface is too plain since it never visually displays your virtual desktops. Instead, you can view a list by clicking on the icon in the menu.…

Need to translate translate something? Screen Translate is a free OCR tool that quickly lets you translate any piece of text on your screen. It is only available for Windows, and you need to be connected to the internet since Screen Translator uses Google Translate. It takes some time to get started with Screen Translator since the installer file is huge, but you do not have to install all the supported languages. Screen Translator scans most pieces of text, and the…

Looking for a simple clock application? Then you might be interested in Multi Zone Clock for Windows. Basically, it lets you place digital and analog clocks on your desktop, and these can be used to display different time zones from all over the world. There is also built-in alarm functionality. We have tested Multi Zone Clock in Windows 7 64-bit. Overall, it is a fine application that does what it should, but there are a couple of things that we did not like. For e…

Here you can find the Windows version of Virtual Magnifying Glass, which is a virtual magnifying glass for your PC. If you prefer to use Mac or Linux, then you can also download Virtual Magnifying Glass for those operating systems at the project’s official SourceForge page right here. Virtual Magnifying Glass can be used in two different modes. Classic mode lets you magnify any part of your screen with the mouse, and Dynamic mode enlarges a specific part, whic…

Prevent Screen Saver is a free application for Windows that is designed to move your mouse a single pixel every minute. As the name indicates, that may be used to prevent screensavers from automatically running. The tool does not need to be installed, and you can close it again with the Task Manager. However, since it is not a problem to completely deactivate a screensaver by simply going to the Control Panel, most users will probably use Prevent Screen Saver to con…

How do you keep track of time while you are playing games or chatting online? Clock Alert is a simple application that is designed to ring every hour like a traditional clock. We did not experience any problems while testing the tool in Windows 7 64-bit, but it should run on most computers with Windows XP or newer. Clock Alert works as it should, but the big disadvantage is that it does not do much more than that. It is not possible to set custom alarms or even use…

E-Tech Timer is a simple application for Windows that works both as a stopwatch and a countdown timer. According to the developer, it is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8, and we did not experience any problems while testing E-Tech Timer on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit. The user interface of E-Tech Timer is simple, and you can easily switch between the two modes by clicking on the arrow in the upper left corner. However, the big problem with E-Tech is also…

 To see how easy Shutdown Timer is to use and how well it performs we tested this program on our Windows 7 computer. The program has a very simple structure where the developers behind Shutdown Timer have focused on the functionality and size. The result only has one page and a very simple interface, where you can set a custom timer or a preset timer and choose if you want a warning before shut down. Shutdown Timer is a good program for users who want functiona…

Sometimes when you need to time yourself or count down to an event, you need a timer. You can use a timer to control your own schedule, if you work with a project and you need an hour for it. Just set the timer for an hour and get it going. Free Timer shows what percentage is left of the time you have set in motion. The percentages are designed to help you manage how much time you will spend on each task. You can set different alarms for Free Timer if you have more…

TextPipe is used to convert text, reformatting and extracting data from a textfile. When you have installed the program, you start out creating a filter in the program. You can choose filters from Convert, Add, Remove, Email, Special and Map menus. The program can be set to check for updates when you want it. It's not the most convenient program for unexperienced users, but there is a tutorial you can follow to learn all the features in the program. The user interfa…

Freeze your computer's current state in a time capsule and continue working in a copy, which you can change as much as you want and could always go back to the original state. You can select all the files and folders that you don’t want to be affected, by the changes you make and then start up ToolWiz Time Freeze. Apart from the toolbar and the system tray showing the program is active, there is no indication of when the Time Freeze's virtual system is active.…

If you miss a menu or two when you right click on the mouse, use Right Click Enhancer to create and customize your own menus. Right Click Enhancer allows you to add submenus and cascading menus to the right click of the mouse. When you add a submenu the program automatically adds an option to right-click and add the files and folders you want. It allows you to print or create a file list of a folder by right-clicking on the folder and select one of the options. A qu…

CHK Checksum Utility is a tool to check for duplicates of files on your computer. You can verify the integrity of downloaded files, and find and remove duplicate files on your computer. The program supports CRC16, CRC32, CRC64, ED2K, MD4, MD5, RIPEMD160, SHA1, Base32 SHA1, SHA224, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, Tiger and Whirlpool. CHK Checksum Utility has a simple interface with Drag & Drop function and full Unicode support. You can use it anywhere and it's free. The…

PicMapTool is a good program to calibrate measurements of pictures on the desktop. You can measure and draw on everything you have on your desktop through PicMapTool. When using PicMapTool, you will still be able to use the tools and buttons you commonly use as the program settles like an invisible window on your working screen. Among other things, you can rotate and flip images you selected through the invisible PicMapTool screen, and create watermarks and blue-scr…

The best way to save time nowadays, is to minimize the time you spend in front of the computer. This is best done by knowing all the tricks and tips available for hotkeys, etc. Besides saving time, it can also help to increase productivity. Keywin is a nicely designed shortcut-generating program that helps you to configure hotkeys. It simplifies your work so you can use your time more wisely on other things instead of clicking all over the menu with your mouse until…

Diagnose your Windows system. Since diagnosis is half the cure. PCSpeedUp runs a comprehensive checkup on your system and detects every issue that may be slowing it down. We have developed powerful scanners that zero in on registry errors, fragmentation, incorrect system or Internet settings and other speed thieves for a precise verdict. Improve computer speed. Everything on your PC will work faster. PCSpeedUp defragments your hard drive, cleans up the registry, twe…