3 posts tagged “computers”
| 10 Unknown Windows Freeware Applications You Should Know About |
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1. Circumventor This freeware will turn any Windows XP or 2000 PC with an Internet connection into a CGI proxy you can use at work to bypass web filters. Sure, regular web proxies will do the same thing, but isn't it cooler to have your own personal proxy that is ad free? This handy tool will search a computer for installed software and license keys and generate results as a HTML file. It's handy for recovering lost software licenses and Windows license keys. 3. Xpize Windows XP GUI enhancer. It changes Window's normal, boring icons into something worth looking at. 4. ISO Recorder ISO
Recorder is a light weight power toy for Windows XP, Server 2003, and
Vista that let lets you easily mount ISO images to CDs and DVDs. With
ISO recorder, mounting an ISO file is as easy as right clicking and
choosing "Copy image to CD." A 64-bit version of this program is
available. Compact and fast image viewer and basic editor that works with most versions of Windows. It offers features that will please both novice users and geeks, including support for just about any file format out there, mutli language support, playing multimedia files, cutting and cropping, basic photo enhancement options, and more. This Windows modification makes an admin's job easier. With the program, you can create a customized Windows CD that already has many updates, optimizations, and useful software on it. Though it's in Spanish, it's easy enough to figure out how it works. Click here for a translated version of the information page in English, courtesy of Google Translator. 7.Hamachi Hamachi lets you create your own virtual network of computers without actually having to network them together. It basically creates a LAN with other computers over the Internet. Hamachi is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. 8. BeamFile With this freeware application, you can easily send files up to 5 GB in size to friends and family. 9. CamStudio CamStudio is a feature-full program that lets you record videos of applications on your computer. It's great for making demonstration videos and even lets you add screen captions, include yourself in the video, and convert the AVI files it generates into smaller SWF (flash) files! 10. Abiword Many people know about this tiny little word processor, but its other open source brother, Open Office, takes the spotlight too often. Abiword is very small and light, making it perfect for systems that can't handle the bloatedness of Open Office. Abiword is available for many operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. |
There are dozens of well known freeware applications out there. From
web browsers to word processors to anti-viruses, there is freeware
everywhere. Take a look at these 10 great Windows freeware applications
you have probably either never heard of or never fully looked into.- Clipmarks - In an increasing crowded realm of social bookmarking and blogging tools, seems like a standout.
- CoolIris - Amazingly helpful tool which allows you to preview websites without opening a new window, tab or leaving your current page. Works for media content sites like YouTube and Flickr as well. I can't imagine the web without it. Makes surfing a dream!
- Coolringer - Takes the best clips of your favorite music automatically and sets it as a ringtone on your cell for free with a few clicks. Aren't you cool?
- Answers 2.2 - available through Firefox Extensions site. Highlight a word or text and get instant spelling, definitions, look up and/or searching with a variety of services.
- JOOST - Don't forget to get on line now (there's a waiting list) to become a beta tester for this hot new social online peer-to-peer TV service. Not only will you be able to watch live TV on your computer from around the world, with just a codec, you will also be able to chat with your friends live while you watch. See this screen shot. Can't wait, hope I get in on the Beta testing. Will be watching my email box and will let everyone know if I do.
