Cool/helpful software

[pl8er]

I'm always looking for helpful are just cool software for my pc and I find the easiest way to find it is to just ask around. I thought we could post software on here that we find to be the awesome or just helpful.

TaskSwitchXP is an advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be switched to.

Download for free here: http://www.ntwind.com/software/taskswitchxp.html

Came installed with my version of XP and I like it.

[tapout]

great thread idea.

[Jamesypoo]

Don't know if this applies, but I just downloaded a weather channel screen saver. I think it's cool. Shows the weather and snapshots of places showing the same conditions.

http://www.weather.com/services/screensaver/screensaver_email_lp.html

[tapout]

Don't know if this applies, but I just downloaded a weather channel screen saver. I think it's cool. Shows the weather and snapshots of places showing the same conditions.

http://www.weather.com/services/screensaver/screensaver_email_lp.html

I used that and it put a strain on my comp w/ 3 gigs.

[pl8er]

Don't know if this applies, but I just downloaded a weather channel screen saver. I think it's cool. Shows the weather and snapshots of places showing the same conditions.

http://www.weather.com/services/screensaver/screensaver_email_lp.html

Hell yeah this applies! I actually like this. I'll download an monitor resources via my keyboard.

[pl8er]

This is pretty handy. You can make a free customizable toolbar with the weather, quick link to all replies to Crunktimes...etc

http://www.conduit.com/Toolbar/Benefits.aspx

[Spider Monkey]

Passware. Find it. It will unlock any password protected file.

[Toasted1]

Some I use are putty for telnet/ssh, filezilla for ftp transfers, M$ one-note for jotting shit down quickly (replaced notepad), Notepad++ for coding, thunderbird for all my emails and last but not least FF for awesome browsing.

[willyg4444]

If there are any linux fans out there, deskspace is a pretty cool program if you like to be able to have multiple workspaces (desktops). The only thing is it uses about 65 megs when it runs, but it hasn't affected my performance yet with 2 gigs and XP. There's a good cracked copy on demonoid. I'll send someone over a file if they can't find a crack. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like: There's a bunch of skins for it though.

http://www.shubhamoy.com/blog/desk_space.jpg

[dman4486]

^^^linux(ubuntu) does not have a display driver to go with my laptop:crap: but it is great on the desktop:biggerGrin:

[ngsm13]

I'm always looking for helpful are just cool software for my pc and I find the easiest way to find it is to just ask around. I thought we could post software on here that we find to be the awesome or just helpful.

TaskSwitchXP is an advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be switched to.

Download for free here: http://www.ntwind.com/software/taskswitchxp.html

Came installed with my version of XP and I like it.

Yah, I used to use powertoys on my old XP install...

nG

[willyg4444]

If people like gestures, this is a cool program too.

http://www.tcbmi.com/strokeit/

You can have mouse/key gestures for doing various operations like closing programs, minimizing etc.

[dman4486]

synergy

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/synergy.html

amazing for when you want one keyboard/mouse and 2 completely independent machines. I use this at work with my laptop as the primary and the work machine as the slave....this way I don't even have a keyboard on the desk.

[IDSkot]

If there are any linux fans out there, deskspace is a pretty cool program if you like to be able to have multiple workspaces (desktops). The only thing is it uses about 65 megs when it runs, but it hasn't affected my performance yet with 2 gigs and XP. There's a good cracked copy on demonoid. I'll send someone over a file if they can't find a crack. Here's a screenshot of what it looks like: There's a bunch of skins for it though.

http://www.shubhamoy.com/blog/desk_space.jpg

Looks like a rip off of Beryl.

[willyg4444]

Looks like a rip off of Beryl.

Um... yeah... hence why I said "linux users" may like it ;)

[pl8er]

www.teamviewer.com Lets you remote into someones pc and have full access (they of course have to be willing). Very small program and damn good for a free remote access program.

[bluecar]

I use this thing called TuneUp Utilities. It supposed to help keep the registry clean and computer performance. I am not sure how well it works compared to similar programs.

[pl8er]

I use this thing called TuneUp Utilities. It supposed to help keep the registry clean and computer performance. I am not sure how well it works compared to similar programs.

I'll have to look at that. I used to use system mechanic and now I just use ccleaner

[Spider Monkey]

I'll have to look at that. I used to use system mechanic and now I just use ccleaner

dats what I use too.

[IDSkot]

Check into Rocket-Dock. I managed to cut everything on my desktop down to this little bar. It basically emulates the Mac OS's taskbar at the bottom. But, lemme say, it's dope.

Here's it in action on my desktop:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/TwistedShot/desktopv2-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/TwistedShot/desktopv2-21.jpg



There's a bunch of different themes, icons, etc. So far, I love it. Very helpful / useful.


(It works for Windows 2K, XP, and Vista.)