PC - Freeware Essentials

Zacharie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:41 pm

Dexpot 1.6 Beta Build 1805
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: With Dexpot you may have separate virtual desktops for different applications. One desktop might feature applications for graphic design, for example, and another might feature your business applications.

Switch between virtual desktops in order to keep track of your open windows. Using Dexpot, you'll considerably increase your workflow.

You'll love Dexpot, because:

Tremendously increases your work efficiency.
Looks up to date, tidy and has a lovely design.
Fast set-up. Plenty of features. Yet easy to use.
Can be expanded with plugins. Results in small memory footprint.
Stunning 3D transition effects. Only if you like them.
Supports stylish wallpaper clocks (*.wcz).

More Info:

Code:

http://www.dexpot.de/index.php?id=home

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/9SMNZ ... _r1805.exe

What is a .wcz file?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:49 pm

Everything search engine v1.2.1.371
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Everything: desktop file search that will transform the way you use your PC.

Sounds hyperbolic, perhaps, but I stand by it 100%. “Everything” is a super fast desktop file-search that integrates in the right click context menu. It is fast for the simple reason that it does not scan the hard drive to build its database, but rather uses the raw Master File Table for NTFS drives, which logs all changes made on the partition.

This means that you as the user do not have to worry about whether the database you are searching is up to date, about doing manual re-indexing operations, or about areas on your hard drive that are not included in the database; you just use it and it works. The down side is that “Everything” will not work on non-NTFS formatted drives (take my advice and convert your FAT32 drives to NTFS anyway). It also will not search network drives (although it will search extrenal NTFS formatted drives).

Everything Screenshot context menu2Right clicking “search everything” on folders will soon become your method of choice when seeking, well, anything. And I am happy to report that the context menu entry works on both 32 and 64 bit systems.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.voidtools.com/

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/07AJO ... .1.371.exe

What is NTFS?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:00 pm

Dropbox v1.2.52
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.

Features:

2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers.
Sync files of any size or type.
Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.
Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again.
Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops.
Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time.
Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits.

File Sharing

Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files.
You can see other people's changes instantly.
A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox.
Control who is able to access shared folders (including ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers).
Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from folders of photos in your Dropbox.

Online Backup

Automatic backup of your files.
Undelete files and folders.
Restore previous versions of your files.
30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a paid option.

Web Access

Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, delete, rename etc.
Search your entire Dropbox for files.
A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox.
Create shared folders and invite people to them.
Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted files.
View photo galleries created automatically from photos in your Dropbox.

Security & Privacy

Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite.
All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL).
All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) and are inaccessible without your account password.
Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers.
Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files.
Online access to your files requires your username and password.
Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.dropbox.com/

Review

Download Instructions:
v1.2.51: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0BAD2 ... 1.2.51.exe
v1.2.52: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0TWRM ... 1.2.52.exe

What is 'AES 256' encryption?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:08 am

HTTrack v3.44-5
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: You do not need to be online anymore to browse your favorite website. HTTrack is a free (GPL, libre/free software) and easy-to-use offline browser utility.

It allows you to download a World Wide Web site from the Internet to a local directory, building recursively all directories, getting HTML, images, and other files from the server to your computer. HTTrack arranges the original site's relative link-structure. Simply open a page of the "mirrored" website in your browser, and you can browse the site from link to link, as if you were viewing it online. HTTrack can also update an existing mirrored site, and resume interrupted downloads. HTTrack is fully configurable, and has an integrated help system.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.httrack.com/

Review

Download Instructions:
64-bit: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/HTKKN ... 3.44.5.zip
32-bit: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1JUHY ... 3.44.5.zip

What is a 32/64-bit PC?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:52 pm

Hotspot Shield v2.24
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Ensure you are private, secure, and anonymous online!

Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop and the wireless router. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers and hackers from viewing your email, instant messages, credit card information or anything else you send over a wireless network. Which means you remain anonymous and protect your privacy.

Secure your web session, data, online shopping, and personal information online with HTTPS encryption.
Protect yourself from identity theft online.
Hide your IP address for your privacy online.
Access all content privately without censorship; bypass firewalls.
Protect yourself from snoopers at Wi-Fi hotspots, hotels, airports, corporate offices.
Works on wireless and wired connections alike. Provides Unlimited Bandwidth.
Works on the PC and the Mac, including new operating systems (Windows 7, Snow Leopard, Lion)

More Info:

Code:

http://anchorfree.com/downloads/hotspot-shield/

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1DCFPTZY/DM-247.exe

What is a 'snooper'?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:28 pm

FreeFileSync v5.0
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization tool providing highly optimized performance and usability without needless user interface complexity.

Features

More Info:

Code:

http://freefilesync.sourceforge.net/

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0SKPT ... _setup.exe

What is Linux?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:29 pm

ToDo Reminder v1.1.7.1
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Make a list of all the tasks you have to do and remember, create lists of all your important events, anniversaries, and things to do.

Define priorities and dates to do things, archive old reminders, print list, sort by date or task, and it uses whatever date format the user's computer is configured for.

Takes very little space on your desktop, and minimizes to the tray. Can also startup automatically, to help you remember.

Make a list of all the tasks you have To Do and remember, mark them done, archive tasks for future reference, define item priorities, alarms and... it is so small that won't take much space in your desktop!

More Info:

Code:

http://www.webxpace.com/

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/FCWRD ... remind.zip

PC - freeware - Knowledge database.

Zacharie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:11 pm

PeStudio v3.54
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: With PeStudio, you can inspect any 32-bit or 64-bit application (*.exe, *.dll, *.cpl, ocx, *.ax, *.sys, ...) WITHOUT starting it!

PeStudio shows you much more details, like:

All libraries that are used by an application.
All functions that are imported by an application.
All functions (also anonymous) that are exported by an application.
All functions that are forwarded to other libraries.
Obsolete Functions that are exported and imported by an application
Whether the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) Windows security mechanism is used.
Whether the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) Windows security mechanism is used.
Whether Structured Exception Handling - SEH Windows security mechanism is used
Whether some sections are compressed, and more...

More Info:

Code:

http://www.winitor.net/en/pestudio.html

Review

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/Q1KUP ... dio354.zip

What means ASLR?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:48 am

FreeRIP v3.63
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: FreeRIP is an advanced CD to MP3 Converter that comes packed with features.

At its core, FreeRIP reads audio from your CDs and allows you to save them to your computer in a variety of digital formats including WMA, MP3, Ogg, Wav, or FLAC audio files (this process is known as CD ripping or CD to MP3 conversion). Converting your CD audio collection to digital audio files is a breeze with FreeRIP: download and install FreeRIP, put your audio CD into your computer's CD drive, run FreeRIP and click on the Rip button.

FreeRIP is also an audio and MP3 converter. It can convert MP3 and other audio files from one format to another. For example FreeRIP can convert audio files from WMA to MP3, or OGG to MP3, FLAC to MP3 or WAV to FLAC and so on.

Once you have your digital audio tracks saved in your preferred format, it's easy to load them to your favorite audio player (e.g. a portable MP3 player such as an Apple iPod™, Creative Zen Player™ or Sony Walkman™). You can also move tracks to an advanced mobile phone, or burn them to a MP3 CD's to listen in your MP3 car stereo, home stereo or Discman™.

Features:

More Info:

Code:

http://www.freerip.com/

Review - Tutorial

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0IFTH ... -setup.exe

What is FLAC?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:56 pm

Recuva v1.42.544
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important when your computer crashed? No problem! Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it's free!

Features

Undelete files on your computer

Deleted a file by mistake? Recuva brings lost files on your computer, USB drive, camera or iPod.
Recovery from damaged or formatted disks

Even if you've formatted a drive so that it looks blank, Recuva can still find your files on it.
Recover deleted emails

Emptied your email trash and need it back? Recuva's got you covered with full support for Microsoft Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Windows Live Mail.
Recover deleted iPod music

Deleted music from your iPod or MP3 player? No problem, Recuva will get this back for you along with any additional track data.
Restore unsaved Word documents

Did Microsoft Word crash or did you forget to save that important Word document. No problem with Recuva! As it can intelligently rebuild Word documents from their temporary files.
Quick-Start Wizard

If you need your files back right away without fiddling with options, Recuva's Quick-Start Wizard is the answer.
Deep Scan

Recuva can find most files within a minute. Or, set the Deep Scan to look for more deeply-buried results.
Securely delete files you want to erase forever

Want to protect your deleted files? Recuva also allows you to permanently erase any traces of deleted files.
Portable version

Take Recuva with you wherever you go with the portable version.
Full Windows OS support and many languages

Recuva has support for every modern version of Windows and 37+ languages.
More Info:

Code:

http://www.freerip.com/

Review - Tutorial

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1VSHM ... tup142.exe

What is a Recycle Bin??

Zacharie · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:21 am

IZArc v4.1.6
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: IZArc is the best way to extract zip, rar and many other archives for free

Sometimes you receive emails with zip files, rar files or any other "strange" archive files attached and you are wondering how to open them. Stop looking for solution! IZArc is the right choice. It can unzip (extract) almost any archive file types.

If you have many documents containing confidential information or you just want to back up your files you can use IZArc to create password protected archives secured with strong AES encryption.

IZArc is the best freeware archive utility supporting many archive formats like: 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ, B64, BH, BIN, BZ2, BZA, C2D, CAB, CDI, CPIO, DEB, ENC, GCA, GZ, GZA, HA, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LIB, LZH, MDF, MBF, MIM, NRG, PAK, PDI, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TAZ, TBZ, TGZ, TZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, YZ1, Z, ZIP, ZOO. With a modern easy-to-use interface, IZArc provides support for most compressed and encoded files, as well as access to many powerful features and tools. It allows you to drag and drop files from and to Windows Explorer, create and extract archives directly in Windows Explorer, create multiple archives spanning disks, creating self-extracting archives, repair damaged zip archives, converting from one archive type to another, view and write comments and many more. IZArc has also build-in multilanguage support.

With IZArc you can open CD image files like ISO, BIN, CDI and NRG.
It is also possible to convert such files from one type to another (BIN to ISO, NRG to ISO).

If you need to send large files to your colleagues, friends or customers who may not have archiving tool you can easily create self-extracting archive that can be extracted by simple double click.

IZArc can be configured to run your preferred Anti-Virus scanner when you open any archives.

IZArc supports 256-bit AES encryption to secure your data.

IZArc is integrated in Windows so you can perform all archiving operations by using right-click menus in Windows Explorer.

If you have broken archives IZArc can help you to repair them with ease.

IZArc is 100% virus free and it doesn't contain any spyware or adware.

IZArc is the most complete archive utility available today.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.izarc.org/index.html

Review - Tutorial

Download Instructions:
http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1XJLF ... c4.1.6.exe

What is an .ISO file?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:20 pm

Image Analyzer v1.34
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Advanced image editing, enhancement and analysis software. The program contains both most image enhancement features found in conventional image editors plus a number of advanced features not even available in professional photo suites.

Features

More Info:

Code:

http://download.cnet.com/Image-Analyzer/3000-2192_4-10429018.html

Review

Download Instructions:
http://ul.to/jfskv7pl

Mirrors:

http://uploading.com/files/ccm4f5f8/ImageAnalyzer.exe/

PC - freeware - Knowledge database

Zacharie · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:15 pm

Kaspersky Rescue Disk v10.0.31.4
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Kaspersky Rescue Disk is a safe way to remove viruses from a computer without the risk of getting infected. Boot from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to scan and remove threats from an infected computer without the risk of infecting other files or computers.

Burn this ISO image to a CD/DVD, insert it into the infected system´s CD/DVD-ROM drive, enter the PC´s BIOS, set it to boot from the CD/DVD and reboot the computer.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.kaspersky.com/

Review - Tutorial

Download Instructions:
http://ul.to/i4a4al90/kav_rescue_10.iso

Mirrors:

http://uploading.com/files/7472299b/kav_rescue_10.iso/

What is BIOS?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:04 pm

CDBurnerXP v4.4.0
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.

Key Features

More Info:

Code:

http://cdburnerxp.se/en/home

Review - Tutorial

Download Instructions:
http://ul.to/qf6t6pbb/cdbxp_setup_4.4.0.2905.exe

Mirrors:

http://uploading.com/files/621acc49/cdb ... .2905.exe/

What is Adware ?

Zacharie · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:33 pm

SpaceSniffer v1.1.4.0
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: SpaceSniffer is a freeWare (donations are welcome) and portable tool application that lets you understand how folders and files are structured on your disks. By using a Treemap visualization layout, you have immediate perception of where big folders and files are placed on your devices. Treemap concept was invented by Prof. Ben Shneiderman, who kindly permitted the use of his concept into this tool.

Start a scan process and see the overall situation. Bigger are the elements on the view, bigger are folders and files on your disk. You need more detail on a big folder? Just single click on it. The selected element will be detailed with its content.

Need more and more detail? Keep selecting elements and they'll discover their secrets to you. Need a larger view of a small folder? Then double click on it, and it'll zoom to the full extent of the view.

If you need to understand why no more free space is left on media, keep following bigger elements. Maybe you want to focus only on particular file types... ok. Just type the file type on the filter field (example: *.jpg) and press enter. The view will react and show you only JPEG files.
Want to exclude files? Then type a starting pipe before the filter (example: |*.jpg) and press enter. The view will show everything but JPEG files.

If you want to keep track of examined files you can tag them. Four colors are available. Just hover the mouse on a file and press CTRL+1 to tag it red. There are keys also for yellow, green and blue tagging. Use them as you wish. You can also filter on tags (example: :red will show only red tagges files, :all will show all tagged files and so on). You can also exclude tagged files (example: |:red will exclude all red tagged files)

Want to know if you have old files? Type the condition in the filter field (example: >2years) and the view will react accordingly.

You can also filter on file size, file date and combine all filters
(example: *.jpg;>1mb;<3months;|:yellow)

Once you have your result, you can produce a textual report by using the embedded Export Module. You can even customize the report layout to match your needs.

More Info:

Code:

http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/index.html

Review

Download Instructions:
http://ul.to/h0ymehqr/spacesniffer_1_1_4_0.zip

Mirrors:

http://uploading.com/files/23c5eb2b/spa ... 1_4_0.zip/

What means 'embedded'?

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