Latest software: September 2007

Saturday, September 29, 2007

WallShuffler 2.7

Desktop wallpaper changer

WallShuffler is a simple wallpaper changer that allows you to alternate between a selection of desktop backgrounds. The program can update your wallpaper every time you start Windows, or manually from the system tray. A feature that makes this (otherwise mediocre) application stand out, is the ability to apply various image effects to the wallpaper, without changing the original image.

Pros: Apply image filters to the wallpapers without changing the original

Cons: No scheduled rotation options; overall basic features

Quick Batch File Compiler 2.1.6.0

Compile any .BAT file to EXE

Quick Batch File Compiler enables you to convert your batch files (.bat) into a standalone executable (EXE) with a single click. You can customize the resource information, specify a custom icon, and also include small files into the compiled package. The compiled EXE encrypts your code to hide it from viewing and protect it from changes.

Sothink FlashVideo Encoder 2.3

Convert video files to Flash

Sothink FlashVideo Encoder enables you to convert standard video files into Flash (.swf) or .flv files. It supports popular video formats including .avi, .asf .wmv, .mov and .mpeg. Several quality settings allow you to optimize the output for the intended purpose. In addition the program can also extract MP3, WAV, HTML and images while converting the video.

SEO Studio 2.9.1.145

Search engine submission and tools

SEO Studio is a tools suite for search engine submissions, web site optimization and search engine rankings. It offers keyword analysis of your pages and allows you to compare your site with the keywords that are used by top ranking competitors. The program also includes a search engine submission module which allows you to submit to the major search engines, as well as various minor sites and directories, organized by countries. The results are presented in simple HTML reports, that can be customized with your company information and also sent via email.

Photobie 4.2

Image editor with layer support

Photobie is an image editor that offers all the standard editing and paint tools, as well as image layers and Photoshop (.8bf) plug-ins as well s several other features that are normally not found in free image editors. The program includes screen capture tools, an image browser, a GIF animation tool and a Flash player, as well as photo frames, channel adjustments and more. The documentation is somewhat lacking but an active support forum can help you along if you run into problems.

Pros: Layer support; can be used with Photoshop plug-ins; create GIF animations too

Cons: Outdated interface; limited documentation

MoveIt2 6.5

Automatically move or upload files

MoveIt2 is a utility to automatically move files that are added to a specific folder. You can set filters based on the file name, rename files using regular expressions when moving them to the new destination, create directories based on the file name or date and check if the file already exists. The program can move files from/to local folders as well as FTP directories. MoveIt2 offers quite a few features that make the program very flexible and useful for a variety of file management tasks as well as file backups. It runs in the system tray and automatically monitors the selected folders for any additions that match your file moving rules. You can set up to 5 working threads, each with individual settings. Other features include detailed logging, support for subdirectory scanning, command-line options and more. This free Lite version is restricted to 5 MoveIt2 threads (moving rules), which should be sufficient for most users. Documentation is provided from the website.

Easy Thumbnails 2.92

Easy Thumbnails is a handy utility for creating accurate thumbnail images and scaled-down copies from a wide range of popular picture formats. An elegant interface makes it simplicity itself to find your images and select them for processing individually, in batches, or in whole folders, using a well-designed file selector and built-in image viewer. You can use slider controls to rotate images and adjust their contrast, brightness, sharpness and quality, and preview the results. Thumbnails can be created in any existing folder or a new folder, and you can identify them clearly by adding a prefix or suffix to their titles. If you`re a image processing enthusiast, you will appreciate the option of choosing from a selection of six size-reduction algorithms for the best possible results.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Atrise Everyfind 8.0.2

Atrise Everyfind 8.0.2

Everyfind allows you to design a search engine for your web site, intranet, CD, DVD or any portable documentation. The search engine you create does not require any server-side scripts and can run virtually anywhere. It offers customizable search templates, with more than 15 styles to choose from. Consequently, it can be used in many cases when a search engine seems impossible to implement, such as on the homepage of a public server where the use of scripts is not allowed.

AusLogics BoostSpeed 3.7.2.680

AusLogics BoostSpeed 3.7.2.680

AusLogics BoostSpeed is a computer tools collection to optimize and clean your computer, fix registry errors, boost Internet performance and more. It provides a categorized collection of tools and utilities, including a disk cleaner, registry scanner, startup manager, uninstaller and more. The program also includes a complete set of networking utilities, including WHOIS, Ping, connection monitor, traceroute and others. Other features include application boosting of popular browses, email programs and instant messengers, as well as Microsoft Office, Media Player and others. AusLogics BoostSpeed offers backup and Undo, allowing you to rollback any changes made to your system.

SmartFTP 2.5.1006.39

SmartFTP 2.5.1006.39

SmartFTP allows you to transfer files across the Internet via FTP. It offers a Windows XP look and feel and features including SSL (Implicit/Explicit), FXP Support, Multiple connections, Proxy Firewall support, Drag and Drop from Explorer, and Remote Directory caching and more. SmartFTP offers support for Unicode/UTF8/MBCS, IPv6, and UPnP.

1st Security Agent 7.5

1st Security Agent 7.5

1st Security Agent enables you to set a wide range of access restrictions for your computer. You can limit access to the Control Panel, Start Menu, Taskbar and many other areas, and also prevent registry editing, system changes, hide configuration options, drives and more. More than 500 tweaks are organized into categories, and you can simply check the ones that you want to apply. Furthermore, you can also create custom Desktops, Favorites, Startup items and Start Menus on a per-user basis and secure various Internet Explorer settings.

Total Uninstall 4.26

Total Uninstall 4.26

Total Uninstall enables you to track any changes made to your system during the installation of a new software applications. The program takes a system snapshot before and after the install, and then allows you to compare the differences. You can see which files were added or removed, registry values added, changed, removed and more. It allows you to perform a complete uninstall without having to rely on the supplied Add/Remove program which may leave files or changes behind.

GoodSync 6.2.8

GoodSync 6.2.8

GoodSync is a file synchronization tool that enables you to backup your files and/or synchronize them with another location such as a different drive, folder, USB drive or network location. The program supports one-way and two-way synchronizations, it can propagate deletions and check for conflicts, which can be reviewed and approved before executing the synchronization. You can also execute jobs automatically when a removable device is connected, periodically, or schedule via Task Scheduler. Other features include file filters and exclusions, support for time shifts, chained syncing, backup of deleted files and more. After the 30 day trial, GoodSync can be used for free for up to 3 synchronization jobs with less than 100 files each.

WinAlarm 2.2.1

WinAlarm 2.2.1

WinAlarm is a small and easy to use reminder program that can pop up an alert box at specified times, reminding you of things that need to be done. You can set up one-time reminders or recurring events that will remind you every day, week or year. The program comes with a nice interface, and offers color coded (customizable) notification windows with an option to snooze the notification for X minutes if needed.

iSysCleaner Pro 1.0.2.167

iSysCleaner Pro 1.0.2.167

iSysCleaner Pro is a simple tool that searches for junk files on your computer and allows you to delete them. It currently cleans Windows Temporary Files, browser cache, cookies, lost cluster files, recycle bin contents, user defined junk files (folders) and a few more. An easy-to-use tool for a basic PC clean-up.

Video DVD Maker 2.12.0.75

Video DVD Maker 2.12.0.75

Video DVD Maker enables you to capture video from your DV recorder, web cam, TV tuner or other input device, as well as video files and convert/burn the output to a CD or DVD. You can capture a single movie or combine multiple captures into a single video, using an easy-to-use 3-step interface. Video DVD Maker is intended to be simple and straightforward to use, it does not offer any advanced editing features.

TextCrawler 1.0.5

TextCrawler 1.0.5

TextCrawler is a string search and replace tool that enables you to find and/or replace text and phrases across multiple files. The program supports simple keyword searches as well as advanced queries, using regular expressions. It also provides the option to extract the matching text to a separate window, from where you can copy it for other uses (e.g. to extract email address, URLs or similar patterns). A preview window allows you to view the found matches within their context, and you can choose to exclude certain files from the replace actions. Other features include an option to save RegEx strings in a custom library, subfolder scanning, automatic file backup and a built-in Regular Expression tester.

ZoomIt 1.7

ZoomIt 1.7

ZoomIt is a desktop zoom and annotation tool, that enables you to zoom your desktop with your wheel mouse or the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard. It is activated with a customizable keyboard shortcut, and can also be used to draw on your desktop (with or without zoom), using a customizable color and pen width. ZoomIt is very convenient to use, it does not require any additional windows to open or close, and even includes a customizable break timer that will blank your screen with a countdown when it is activated.

AM-Notebook Lite 4.1.3

AM-Notebook Lite 4.1.3

AM-Notebook Lite is a system tray utility that provides an easy way to keep notes, TODOs and other data. It offers a tree-style notes manager with support for text formatting and inserted images or objects. In addition, it integrates an alarm feature, that allows you to associate selected notes with a reminder, and a built-in backup option that saves your notes to a zip file. A more powerful shareware version is available. Nonetheless AM-Notebook Lite makes a good tool to manage your occasional notes.

BitMeter 2 3.5.3

BitMeter 2 3.5.3

BitMeter 2 is a small bandwidth meter, that allows you to monitor your Internet connection with the help of a real-time graph that shows your upload and download speed over time. It offers long-term upload/download history to track your usage over time, as well as customizable speed and volume alerts. It also includes a download time calculator and a download stopwatch. The small graph can be placed on your desktop as a floating window or in click-through mode.

Screen Calendar 7.3

Screen Calendar 7.3

Screen Calendar enables you to add a calendar display to your desktop wallpaper that can be semi-transparent and click-thru enables. You can choose from a small display or full size desktop calendar and fully customize the (background image, calendar arrangement, fonts, colors etc.) appearance to your preference. The program can synchronize data with MS Outlook, keep track of daily or recurring appointments, print calendar sheets and more. Screen Calendar supports dual-monitor setups.

Codelobster 3.3.2

Codelobster 3.3.2

Codelobster is a web code editor, that supports TXT, CPP, JAVA, JSP, PHP, PL, ASP, HTML, CSS, XML, XSL, JS, VBS and SQL. It offers all the standard editing tools, as well as built-in online and offline preview, syntax highlighting, spell-checking, code collapsing, as well as auto-complete and context help for JavaScript, CSS and ASP code. It can also convert HTML files into JSP, PHP, PL, ASP ones and vice versa.

MemOptimizer 3.03

MemOptimizer 3.03

MemOptimizer runs in the background and automatically recovers locked memory when your resources becomes low. You can also create special shortcuts , that will automatically recover memory before launching a specified program. It comes with an integrated memory usage and process manager that allows you to see how much memory is currently consumed, and which programs are using it. Additional features include a dynamic tray icon, statistics and a process manager.

SmartWhois 4.3

SmartWhois 4.3

SmartWhois - a handy utility for obtaining information about any IP address or hostname in the world. Unlike standard whois utilities, SmartWhois automatically delivers information associated with an IP address no matter where it is registered geographically. In just a few seconds you get all you want to know about a user: domain, network name, country, state or province, city. Even if the IP address cannot be resolved to a hostname, SmartWhois won t fail. Supports Socks5 proxy connections. The program has a pleasant and easy to read interface, making it refreshingly different from other clients.

Ace Translator 4.2

Ace Translator 4.2

Ace Translator makes use of online translation engines to translate any text in to one of 12 different languages. The interface is plain and simple, comparable to the features of free online translation services. The program supports translation from English to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish as well as French to Dutch, German to English, Spanish to English and more.

AAA Logo Software 1.22

AAA Logo Software 1.22

AAA Logo Software is a very powerful, yet easy to use program to create highly professional logos from a set of customizable templates, custom fonts, and thousands of high quality design objects and clipart that come ready-to-use with the software. You can design a logo from scratch, or use one of the base templates to get started. The base concept can then easily be customized in every aspect. The program uses an intuitive WYSIWYG editing approach, that allows full control over the design, without requiring you to have any editing experience. Don`t be fooled by the rather generic name, the program produces some very impressive designs, that can easily measure up against many professional logo designs.

Outlook Express Email Saver 5.1.61

Outlook Express Email Saver 5.1.61

Outlook Express Email Saver allows you to backup your email, address book and internet favorites in a single step. You can specify a backup directory and even schedule the backups to take place automatically. The software comes with a simple, easy to use interface.