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rjhExtensions is a simple utility that will add a number of useful functions to the context menu of Windows Explorer. The utility consists of the extensions and an organizer that allows you to control the placement of the extensions.: Path to clipboard:

Copies the path of the selected folder or file to the clipboard.

DOS Prompt:

Selecting DOS Prompt (Command Prompt in WinNT) opens a DOS window in the selected directory.

Shred File(s):

Overwrites and then deletes the selected file or files. WARNING: Shredded files cannot be recovered.

Rename Files:

The Rename Files extension allows you to quickly and easily rename multiple files in multiple folders.

Encrypt File:

The Encrypt/Decrypt extension allows you to easily encrypt and then decrypt any file using a modified version of the powerful Blowfish encryption algorithm.

Duplicate File(s):

Creates a copy of the selected file or files in the same directory. The duplicate files will maintain the properties of the original.

Copy directory list to file:

Creates a text file containing the names and, optionally, the details of all files in the selected directory and, optionally, subdirectories.

Print directory list:

Prints a list of the names and, optionally, the details of all files in the selected directory and, optionally, subdirectories.

rjhExtensions Organizer:

The organizer is a small application that allows you to select which extensions will appear on the context menu, whether the extension will be on the main context menu or a submenu and the order in which the extensions will appear on the menu.

March 28, 2006

RJH Extensions

Thanks for the suggestion, but this one isn't even working for me. I installed it and tried restarting my PC, it didn't add any context menu items anywhere. I've checked both files and folders, nothing there.

March 28, 2006

Here is a site with a lot of free 3D games. No shareware or freeware.

http://www.stingygaming.com

March 28, 2006

Does anyone know of any other file shredders? Eraser would be great if it were more stable. It often makes Explorer freeze or crash.

If you already use Spybot - Search & Destroy, the Advanced mode (add " /advancedmode" to the end of the shortcut) offers a Secure Shredder function after you select "Tools".

March 29, 2006

Notes2Go is an excellent free document encryption and security program :)

http://www.larasoft.co.uk/notes2go

March 30, 2006

Audio

OpD2d - Direct to disk audio recorder http://www.opcode.co.uk/opd2d/default.asp

Record anything on your sound card to disk.

For MP3 recording option get the BladeEnc dll here and put it in your System32 directory.

http://www.sonicspot.com/bladeenc/bladeenc.html

March 31, 2006

Audio

M4a/Flac/Ogg/Ape/Mpc Tag Support for Microsoft Media Player v10 and Windows Media Center 2005

http://www.softpointer.com/WMPTagSupport.htm

Zoomit http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/zoomit.html

ZoomIt is screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations. ZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the tray and activates with customizable hotkeys to zoom in on an area of the screen, move around while zoomed, and draw on the zoomed image. I wrote ZoomIt to fit my specific needs and use it in all my presentations.

ZoomIt works on all versions of Windows.

April 1, 2006

Sync

Synchredible http://www.ascomp.net/index.php?php=prog&p...synchredible.en

Synchredible synchronizes your data/folders the easy way: several assistants support you on defining scheduled jobs for data synchronisation and data backup. Network support is integrated for data synchronisation between local area networks (LAN).

You can use Synchredible not only for data synchronisation of files and/or folders, but also for data backup operations onto internal or external drives.

April 3, 2006

Everyday Auto Backup http://www.backupsoft.net/everydayautobackup.htm

April 7, 2006

Development freeware including 33 .net components : PaseoExpress

Model and generate your operational scripts graphically, through 33 .net components, such as File Management, SQL Request Import Export, Telnet emulator, Executable command, POP SMTP, FTP transfer, Date control, Timer and Period control, Variable calculation, Word / Excel...

URL: http://www.paseosoft.com/produits/paseoexpress_tele1.php

The generated XML script can be controlled directly by your scheduling application !

You develop your scripts in a few clicks (intuitive configuration, recovery mode, event handling, error and log management, execution trace) : View demo

Petra, developer for PaseoExpress :)

April 10, 2006

You could add maybe pc wizard 2006 for the monitoring software, its a nice piece of software :p http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

April 12, 2006

Moffsoft FreeCalc http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm

April 13, 2006

A large number of freewares can be found at

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm

April 13, 2006

Doc Convertor http://www.dbtalk.net/doc-convertor/

Quickly and easily export (10+ formats supported) and print your text-based documents, convert them to PDF, Excel, images and more.

HTML, PDF, BMP, PNG, JPG, Lotus, SVG, QUATTRO Pro, Excel.

April 15, 2006

Here's an extensive list of the top Freeware Utilities... insane list! http://www.econsultant.com/i-want-freeware...ties/index.html

Does anyone know of a free RealAudio (.rm, .ra, .ram, etc) to Mp3 (or WAV or something similar) utility that works well?

April 15, 2006

Freeware Editor (a UltraEdit32 alternative)

PSPad www.pspad.com

PSPad editor
The universal freeware editor is for you if you need to:

work with plain text - the editor has a wealth of formatting functions, including a spell checker

create web pages - as web authoring editor, PSPad contains many unique tools to save your time

use a good IDE for your compiler - editor PSPad catch and parse compiler output, integrate external help files, compare versions, and much more...

There is no complex install process, editor PSPad is ready to work immediately, without requiring customization. The editor supports many file types and languages, with syntax highlighting. There are macros, clip files and templates to automate repetitive activities. An integrated HEX Editor, Project support, FTP Client, Macro Recorder, File Search/Replace, Code Explorer, code page conversion, are just some of the many possibilities that PSPad can offer you.

Editor PSPad was tested in the Softpedia labs and Softpedia guarantees that PSPad editor is 100% FREE, which means it is a freeware product (both for personal and commercial use) that does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

April 16, 2006

hi

good list of freeware - well done.

haven't seen this mentioned yet but apologies if overlooked:

Ethereal-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/ethereal-xtra.php

MRTG-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/mrtg-xtra.php

Net-SNMP-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/net-snmp-xtra.php

NTop-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/ntop-xtra.php

Windump-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/windump-xtra.php

NMap-XTRA - http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/nmap-xtra.php

http://www.openxtra.co.uk/products/freestuff.php

cheers

itcrowd

sheffield, uk

April 20, 2006

Free note taking software;

http://www.evernote.com

This program create a "sandbox" or isolated environment for programs to run in;

http://www.sandboxie.com

April 20, 2006

This program create a "sandbox" or isolated environment for programs to run in;

http://www.sandboxie.com

it doesn't work with all applications. if you want a true 'sandbox', use VMware (Player).

April 22, 2006

MouseImp PRO http://www.mouseimp.com/

Instead of using a scroll bar, you can activate MouseImp and scroll by moving the mouse up or down anywhere in the window.

MouseImp also gives you the ability to shrink windows temporarily.

April 23, 2006

Free Photoshop Plugins

3D Shadow http://www.artistic-effects.com/3dshadow.html

Absolute Color http://www.mehdiplugins.com/english/absolute.htm

Abstractor http://www.xero-graphics.co.uk/downloads/abstractor.zip

Craquelure 3D http://www.redfieldplugins.com/filterCraquelure3D.htm

Caravaggio http://www.xero-graphics.co.uk/downloads/caravaggio.zip

Fur 2 http://www.mehdiplugins.com/english/fur.htm

G-Force http://www.cybia.co.uk/gforce.htm

Kaleidoscope http://www.mehdiplugins.com/english/kaleidoscope.htm

Luminosity http://www.sd3.info/pf828/luminosity/luminosity0-1.html

Mezzy http://www.cybia.co.uk/mezzy.htm

Mosaic http://www.autofx.com/freeplugins/mosaic.asp?id=20

Projection http://www.mehdiplugins.com/english/projection.htm

Pseudo-IR http://www.cybia.co.uk/pseudoir.htm

Reluminate http://www.sd3.info/pf828/reluminate/reluminate0-1.html

SkyGrad http://www.cybia.co.uk/skygrad.htm

SelfToner http://www.sd3.info/pf828/selftoner/selfToner0-1.html

SwapShop http://www.cybia.co.uk/swapshop.htm

Techni-X http://www.cybia.co.uk/technix.htm

Topaz DeJPEG http://www.topazlabs.com/topazdejpeg.html

virtualPhotographer http://www.optikvervelabs.com/download.asp

Vibrations http://www.mehdiplugins.com/english/vibrations.htm

Various plugin sets

http://www.richardrosenman.com/software/downloads

http://www.photoshop-filters.com/html/johanns.htm

http://www.xero-graphics.co.uk/downloads.htm

April 23, 2006

instant message / chat software :

Trilogy Encrypted Communicator. Free. Secure. here's the publisher's blurb:

The TrilogyEC Professional Edition was developed by Trilogy Solutions, Inc ( TSI ) as an absolutely FREE encrypted chat, instant messaging (IM) and file transfer application.

TrilogyEC utilizes 256 bit Advanced Encryption Standard ( AES ) cryptography to deliver U.S. military grade security in an instant messenger / chat hybrid program. With the TrilogyEC, you can collaborate with up to 5 people simultaneously in a completely secure environment without the need (or risk) of public servers.

The TrilogyEC was designed for use in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), in any size business, on college campuses, and even at home between family & friends.

By delivering a completely free multipoint communications platform with world-class security, and without dependency upon third-party servers, TrilogyEC marks a revolution in Internet text communications. Welcome to the revolution.

it can be found HERE

April 24, 2006

PastIconsFlusher http://www.prprogramsstudios.tk/

Cleans out the cache of system tray icons you no longer use.

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