NirCmd

multi-purpose command-line tool

NirCmd is a multi-purpose command-line utility that offers a wide variety of functions ranging from deleting files and registry keys, writing values to a file, deploying desktop shortcuts across a network to changing display settings, rebooting your computer and much more. You can also append text from the clipboard to a file, hide the Start button, change file dates, adjust the volume, turn of your monitor and perform dozens of other small tasks by calling them from the command-line or a batch file.

Freeware

Publisher	Nir Sofer
File Size	93 kb
Version	2.48 ...history
Last updated	Feb 23, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7 +
Requirements	.NET Framework 1

Shotty

screen capture tool

Shotty is a small screen capture tool that allows you to take high quality screen captures with excellent support for Windows Aero Glass effects. Shotty is a great choice for taking high quality screenshots, while it does include some annotation features, these are somewhat limited and not the strongest feature.

Freeware

Publisher	Thomas Baumann
File Size	634 kb
Version	2.02.216 ...history
Last updated	Feb 23, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7 +
Requirements	.NET Framework 2.0

JPEGsnoop

JPEG File Decoding Utility

JPEGsnoop allows for detailed examination of the EXIF and ITPC data contained in digital photos, AVI files, PDF documents and several other file formats. Other features include the ability to extract embedded thumbnail images, full AVI file parsing, multi-channel preview, an integrated database of thousands of compression signatures and more.

Freeware

Publisher	Calvin Hass
File Size	544 kb
Version	1.5.2 ...history
Last updated	Feb 23, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	XP/Vista/7 +

Backup4all

backup your files

Backup4all is a full featured backup tool that allows you to define custom backup configurations to meet your personal needs. You can backup to local or network locations, remote FTP servers, or to CD/DVD, using the built-in burner software. Backup4all works with any drive letter, including mapped network drives, DVD/CDR/CDRW media and UNC paths.

Free Trial $49.95 to buy

Publisher	Softland
File Size	20862 kb
Version	4.5.241 ...history
Last updated	Feb 23, 2011
License	Free Trial $49.95 to buy
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial limitations: 30 day trial. Fully functional.

Duplicate Cleaner

find and remove duplicate files

Duplicate Cleaner is an easy-to-use program that helps you to find and remove duplicate files on your computer. You can search multiple folder structures at once, and set criteria that identify the duplicates. You can choose to search for exact matches using CRC comparison or use the file name, size and date as criteria. The program offers extended support for music files, allowing you to use the ID tag information (artist, title, album) to identify duplicate tracks. The results are grouped in a list and a selection assistant enables you to quickly select files based on age, audio quality, location and other aspects.

Pros: Selection Assistant makes it easy to select the duplicates you want to delete; extended support for music files

Cons: Duplicates can only be deleted, not moved or archived

Freeware

Publisher	DigitalVolcano
File Size	1278 kb
Version	1.4.7 ...history
Last updated	Aug 30, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7

Soluto

make your PC boot faster

Soluto is a unique startup manager that can help you make your PC boot faster by disabling or delaying certain auto-start items.

Freeware

Publisher	Soluto
File Size	958 kb
Version	1.1.1371.0 Beta ...history
Last updated	Feb 22, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

iSpy

motion and sound detection software

iSpy turns your ordinary webcam and microphone into an automatic surveillance system with motion and sound detection. You can limit the motion detection to selected areas, adjust the sensitivity and set the program to automatically record video whenever motion (and/or sound) is detected.

Freeware

Publisher	DeveloperInABox
File Size	7605 kb
Version	2.0.2.1 ...history
Last updated	Feb 20, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

FastCopy

copy, move and delete files faster

FastCopy provides a faster way to copy, move or delete large numbers of files. FastCopy supports Unicode and long file names. Standalone software, installation is optional.

Freeware

Download 64-bit version

Publisher	H. Shirouzu
File Size	237 kb
Version	2.07 ...history
Last updated	Feb 20, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7 +

Text Filter

search-as-you-type text filter

Text Filter enables you to quickly search and filter text files with an intuitive as-you-type search that instantly highlights all matching words in the file and automatically hides all irrelevant lines (optional). The program makes it much easier to quickly find and review text matches without the need to scroll or jump from one match to the next. Text Filter supports simple keyword searches, smart searches (word matches) as well as Regular Expressions.

Freeware

Publisher
File Size	466 kb
Version	1.1.0.535 ...history
Last updated	Feb 19, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7 +

MyConnection Server

Broadband Speed Test server

MyConnection Server (formerly MySpeed Server) is a server side Java application, that allows users to measure download and upload connection speeds by timing actual data transfers between your server and end-users. The test results include bandwidth consistency, as well as information for managing high-bandwidth applications such as VoIP and multi-media. MyConnection Server runs as a Java applet and can be hosted on any platform running a standard Web application server that has Java installed. A professional version is also available.

Free Trial $395.00 to buy

Publisher	Visualware
File Size	7088 kb
Version	9.2i ...history
Last updated	Feb 19, 2011
License	Free Trial $395.00 to buy
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7

Yawcam

web cam server

Yawcam (Yet Another Webcam Software) allows you to stream a live broadcast from your webcam or DV camera. In addition to streaming video, the program can also save captured snapshots to a local file, upload them to a remote FTP server or serve them via the built-in web server. Furthermore, a motion detection feature allows you to automatically start capturing snapshots or perform other actions whenever the software detects any motion within the monitored area. Other features include optional text overlays, timestamps, motion detection mode, a built-in scheduling engine, password protection, image-to-movie conversion and more. Yawcam can optionally run as Windows service.

Freeware

Publisher	Magnus Lundvall
File Size	4385 kb
Version	0.3.5 ...history
Last updated	Feb 19, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

DVDVideoSoft Free Studio

video and audio conversion tools

DVDVideoSoft Free Studio combines more than 30 video and audio conversion utilities into a single interface. The program includes conversion tools to download and convert YouTube videos for portable devices (PSP, iPod, iPhone etc.), convert video soundtracks to MP3 format, video to Flash format, 3gp conversion and much more. It also includes several burning and ripping applications to create CDs and DVDs and extract music from AudioCDs as well as some simple video editing tools. Caution: While this a a very good suite of free audio and video tools, DVDVideoSoft is somewhat notorious for trying to sneak their sponsored browser toolbar onto your system. It will be offered to you each time you exit one of their tools, and you can only opt-out by closing the Window (without clicking Next).

Installs a Conduit toolbar unless you opt-out during install.

Free (Ad-supported)

Publisher	Dvdvideosoft Ltd.
File Size	59038 kb
Version	5.0.5 ...history
Last updated	Feb 20, 2011
License	Free (Ad-supported)
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7

FastCopy

copy, move and delete files faster

FastCopy provides a faster way to copy, move or delete large numbers of files. It automatically selects an optimized method depending on whether the Source and Destination directory are on the same or different hard drives, and performs read/write operations without using the O/S cache. In addition to simple copy and delete operations, the program also supports advanced methods that allow you to synchronize files based on their date and size. Other features include customizable buffer size, preview of file actions, adjustable speed control, command-line support, file verification and advanced file filtering. FastCopy supports Unicode and long file names. Standalone software, installation is optional.

Freeware

Publisher	H. Shirouzu
File Size	237 kb
Version	2.07 ...history
Last updated	Feb 20, 2011
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7 +