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Programs that make working in Windows easier and more efficient.
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ShellGEM |
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HACE |
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Adds a context menu item for browsing your computer, favourite folders, folder history, and system folders. It also provides various quick
file management functions including copy, move and unarchive.
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WinKey |
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Copernic Technologies, Inc |
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Define keyboard shortcuts using the Windows key. A must-have for "keyboard people"! |
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TurboTop |
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Savard Software |
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Make any window stay on top. Places an icon in the system tray, from which you can access a list of windows and toggle their "stay on top" status.
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WinZip |
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Nico Mak Computing, Inc |
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Archive utility. Provides an intuitive, Windows-standard interface for working with archives in many formats, with optional browser integration.
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Beyond Compare |
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Scooter Software |
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Visual comparison and synchronisation utility for directories and files. The side-by-side viewers feature colour highlighting, definable comparison
rules, and manual or automatic synchronisation. Great for source code management (even handles Delphi DFMs sensibly!).
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ClipCache Plus |
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Xrayz Software |
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Clipboard extender. The core function is to monitor clipboard activity and provide access to historical clips, but you can also
group and save clips, preprocess clipped text, and configure the program to suit both keyboard or mouse use.
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FinePrint |
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FinePrint Software |
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Print multiple document pages per printer page from any software. You can preview output, combine documents, delete unwanted pages,
and add borders and watermarks. Saves lots of paper, and you can even use it to add a preview facility to programs (like Internet
Explorer) that don't include Preview functions of their own.
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OutOfContext |
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HACE |
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Adds a fully-configurable bucket of functions to the context menu. Too many to list here, but my favourite is having multiple program
associations for any file type (e.g. easily open HTML files in one of several web development programs, text editors, or
browsers). The Move To and Copy To areas are also very useful.
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PowerDesk |
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Mijenix |
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Windows Explorer on steroids, plus a bunch of integrated tools for managing your files and drives more effectively. View files in
multiple panes, convert graphic formats, use integrated archiving, encrypt files, synchronise folders, manage used disk space, etc.
It also extends Windows' common file dialogs by making them resizable with application-aware file and folder histories.
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FreeSpace |
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Mijenix |
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Selectively compress files and folders to save disk space. The process is completely transparent to your applications and you
can use the compressed files exactly as before.
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Tardis |
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HC Mingham-Smith Ltd |
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Synchronise your PC's time to a network or internet time server. Tardis supports multiple time protocols and GPS devices, and can
provide time services in its own right.
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