Wireless Network Watcher

Nir Sofer

Wireless Network Watcher scans your WiFi network and provides you with a list of all the computers that are connected to your network with their corresponding MAC. You will be able to control who connects to your network, and even activate a sound alarm when a new user connects. You can also generate an automatic command line so that it starts running when someone connects. You can see the information of each user separately and export the list in different formats like html, css, txt... If you want to know who connects to your WiFi or check which IP address is assigned to each computer, this free program is just the one for you.

Procaster

Livestream

Procaster is a tool with which you can record all kinds of videos and broadcast them live directly using your computer as a source station. By all kinds of video we mean the ability to broadcast them by syncing a webcam, a digital video camera connected to your computer, a videogame that you’re playing, or simply your desktop (showing video, powerpoints, etc.). Moreover, you can configure the video options to your liking: both the resolution as well as the angle. The video player used so others can see you is via livestream.com, in Flash format and with a chat option so that any user watching can comment in real time. Procaster is the perfect tool for broadcasting videos live to large audiences. Its easy-to-use interface will help you master it in a matter of minutes.

Streamster

Streamster

DroidCam Client

Dev47Apps

DroidCam Client is the program that makes it possible to use DroidCam with programs you have installed on your PC. By adding this client to your computer, you'll be able to make your Android device work as a webcam without any problems. Before installing this program, you have to makes sure that all the programs you're going to link with your smartphone as a webcam are closed. Once that's done, you just have to start the process for all the components to be installed. With almost complete security, thanks to this program your computer will recognize your Android device's camera as a webcam. Plus, it should also capture sound. If that doesn't work, you can try restarting your computer for the changes to take effect. DroidCam Client is the Windows program that you need if you want to use the Android app. All it takes is a few simple steps to start using your smartphone as a webcam in world-renowned videoconferencing programs like Skype, Zoom, and more.

Skypelauncher

N/A

Skypelauncher is a tool that can automatically connect you to multiple Skype accounts at the same time with just one click. The program will automatically detect any Skype account you have logged in using the computer, and allows you to access easily. The interface of the program is very simple and will show the few options available to you directly on the bar on the right, so you'll just have to check and uncheck which ones you want. Skypelauncher is quite useful for people that usually use Skype a lot, so if you are one of those people, you should give it a try.

Change MAC Address

Lizard Systems

Change MAC Address is a simple tool that lets you change your MAC address with only a couple of clicks. Thanks to this program, you can see your MAC address and the manufacturer of your network adapter, replace it with a new address and give it a fake one if you chose, and even generate a completely random address. Change MAC Address is a very easy tool to use, ideal for any user who wants to start playing with MAC addresses and Wifi network configuration.

RSSOwl

RSSOwl

One of the most used features by serious Internet users is the news feeds feature. The more RSS feeds you follow, the more necessary an RSS feed organizer becomes to keep you from wasting too much time looking at them all. In addition to collecting information and news, RSSOwl helps you distribute and organize the content on your screen however you want. The toolbar offers plenty of different options, like marking all the stories as read, and more. While every RSS feed organizer does these things, RSSOwl also lets you complete an internal news search and includes content in a variety of languages. If you've never used a program like this, this one could be your first. But if you already have an RSS feed organizer, this one probably won't surprise you.

STOIK Capturer

N/A

STOIK Capturer is a video recording software that lets you capture images from your webcam, digital camera, or any other video source plugged into your PC, such as a TV card. This tool can record video from any of your devices in high-quality AVI or WMV format. You won't lose information between frames thanks to a recording method that doesn't utilize re-compression, but instead conserves all the information in temporary files. STOIK Capturer enables you to view, copy, rename, or delete all the videos you record with the program. You can also divide up the files you create into segments of 650MB, 700MB, 800MB, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB so you don't have to deal with one super-cumbersome file that drains your memory. This tool has an interface that's very easy to use and makes it so anyone can record videos with their devices. When you open STOIK Capture, you'll see a little window with your video, which lets you know that your webcam or any other device is connected. You just have to choose which video source you prefer to record with, choose a format, a size, the folder that you want to save the video to, and ... start recording!

The Dude

MikroTikls SIA

The Dude is a suprising app that you can use to graphically manage a network of computers. It will automatically create a diagram that shows the entire structure of all the hosts that are contained within a determined range of addresses. You can manually add it to any device or configure it to one that you already have. With this app, you can control the activity of the different computers on the network and know their status at any moment. In addition, it has a combination of tools that allow you to do different things, like: ping, trace route, remote connection, bandwidth test, telnet, ftp... The Dude will punctually keep you informed on the supervised devices through the employment of a full-stats system.

GOM Studio

GOMlab

easy WiFi

N/A

Easy WiFi is an application specially thought for notebook users who need to find WiFi spots to connect to the Internet. Easy WiFi makes it easy. You run it and it will scan the air for networks and wireless connections. You'll see a list of networks and you decide the one you want to connect to. Ok, you'll need the password if it is not an open one. Easy WiFi can be extremely helpful if you are on holidays and you need to be online. It's an easy way to scan for accessible wireless networks. Run it, check if there is any WiFi available, connect and surf the web as usual.

Webcam Simulator

webcamsimulator.com

Webcam Simulator XP Edition is similar to Fake WebCam in that you can use it to simulate a webcam, even if you don't actually have one. If you are planning a play a prank on your friends or family, this program will help you to carry out your evil plan. Just select the video you want to use and activate broadcast mode. You can then send the video over any instant messager system as if the images were coming from a webcam. Webcam Simulator can be used for other purposes, for example, if you have a large video, you can use this program to show it to a friend instantly without having to send it. If you do not know how to configure the program, Webcam Simulator includes a quick guide to set it up to work with different messaging clients like Yahoo or MSN Messenger.

CamBlocker

WOLFCODERS

CamBlocker is a tool through which you can lock your webcam while you are not using it to prevent spying or you can even use it to block another family member from using it (such as the little ones in the house). The application has two main functions: one which will block any unauthorized incoming signal, and the other is a password that will protect any attempt to use the camera by anyone except for the intended user. Thus, the webcam can only be used with your permission. CamBlocker is a very useful tool for anyone who has little ones at home, as it is often dangerous for them to have constant and direct access to a webcam. You never know what could happen, and it is best to be prepared.

TFTP

Philippe Jounin

As its name indicates, TFTP is a client/server for TFTP networks protocols and only a server for DHCP, SNTP y Syslog. TFTP protocol is a simpler version of the classic FTP which is used mainly to update the firmware on network devices such as routers, commuters or IP phones. It can also remote start (PXE) computers. The TFTP client/server lets you configure some parameters on this protocol, such as size, blocksize, and timeout to obtain maximum performance during file transfers. The application can be installed as a Windows service.

Ice RSS Reader

icestone

DATApark

Juan Fernando Valencia

DATApark is a curious application that will grant total control of check-ins and check-outs of people or vehicles in any building or parking. The application takes snapshots each time anyone access or leaves the place and logs day and time on it. By this way you'll be able to know the day and hour anyone was there. Additionally, the program also offers the possibility to create a log of all accesses and checkouts featuring photos too. That means you can see at a glance what happened anyday in that place. DATApark is a good security program if you want to make sure people arrive on time or not.

Webcam Monitor

DeskShare, Inc.

WebCam Monitor lets you to use your usual webcam as if it were a security cam. If you need to keep an eye on any place (i.e. your house or office) but you can’t afford it or simply you think is too much money you have to invest, you can take this alternative method. Thanks to WebCam Monitor you will be able to use your webcam as vigilance trooper, so it will warn you if it watches any movement. In addition we can setup a timetable so it will switch on/off at the scheduled times. It will record videos and you’ll see what has happened in your house or office when you were out. Webcam monitor will send you an email warning you with the captured images. And if you have more than one webcam, you can use up to 4, so your places will be even safer.

GOM Cam

GOMlab

GOM Cam is a powerful yet simple application that lets you capture and record what you see on your computer screen. Whether you want to make video tutorials for YouTube, record your video games, or simply record Skype conversations with loved ones, you can't go wrong with GOM Cam. It lets you do all this and more easily and thoroughly. Among the many features offered, GOM Cam lets you zoom to focusing on smaller details, take screenshots, schedule recordings, draw on videos, and add video effects. All you have to do is choose if you want to capture the entire screen or only a section and click the record button. GOM Cam also records your computer's audio, making your videos more dynamic and saving you the trouble of editing the videos to add sound later on. With low CPU usage and so many comprehensive features, GOM Cam is your new best friend for recording anything on your computer screen.

NVIDIA Broadcast

NVIDIA

Aircrack-ng

Aircrack-ng.org

Aircrack-ng is a tool pack to monitor and analyse wireless networks around you and put them to the test. Check how safe your wireless password is or unlock your neighbour's wireless network. It can guess WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) passwords. Once you run the program, you'll be able to capture data packs of a certain network thanks to one of the tools in the pack: Airodump, an sniffer that willl collect data packages so you can exam them later. Once you'll have captured enough packages, you only have to load them on Aircrack and it will decode them and will tell you the password of that wireless network so you can access it.

CTS Global Camera

N/A

CTS Global Camera is a free program that gives you access to a great list of webcams from around the globe. Simply choose from one of the many countries and scroll down the list of available cameras with the arrows. To view live video, all you have to do is click on the 'play' button. You can also take screen shots at any time, saving interesting images to your hard drive. Without a doubt, this is a useful program for having a look at just about anywhere in the world. Check the weather or just check out something new.

OSToto Hotspot

OSToto Co., Ltd.

OSToto Hotspot is a very simple utility to turn your computer into a WiFi access point to which you can connect any nearby device. Thanks to this you can enjoy guaranteed Internet access on any mobile or tablet in your home. You don't even need to do a complicated setup or activate any buttons; as soon as you open OSToto Hotspot, you'll see the name of the new network and the password, that's it. Once you know the access information, you can share that with your visitors so they can quickly connect to the separate network. This is a great option if you want to avoid anyone logging in to your normal network every time he or she is in your home, or if you just want to expand the reach of your main network. From the control panel in this utility you can quickly see all the devices connected to the new network; if any of those don't belong to one of your family members or friends, you can block that device so it can no longer connect, allowing you to keep your info and computers protected. One of the features that make OSToto Hotspot so special compared to similar ones is its speed checker, which shows the number of megabytes available for your guests to browse the Internet. Enjoy this free connection from all your devices and in every corner of your home in a way that's both simple and comfortable.

RSS Submit

ksoft

If you have a website with RSS, you obviously want as many subscribers as possible, which is a difficult task. Now, help has arrived. RSS Submit is a Windows tool that posts your RSS automatically in the main RSS search engines. You'll be able to type in several feeds at the same time, and you'll only have to do this once. Also, it can be easily integrated with Technorati and Feedburner so that you can follow your feed's statistics. Once you've added all your feeds to the list, they'll automatically be added to more than 100 RSS search engines that are compatible with the app. RSS Submit is a great application for anyone who wants to boost their website's popularity in this new web 2.0 era.

CyberLink YouCam

CyberLink

CiberLink YouCam is an app that allows you to add fun and unique special effects to your webcam conversation or usual video recordings. The program allows you to wear dozens of different virtual masks and add backgrounds and fun screen borders. Also, with face tracking technology, you can move around and the effects that you've added to your face will stay on your head. With CiberLink YouCam you can share your audiovisual creations automatically via YouTube or Facebook, allowing you to connect the program to your favorite social networks using a very simple process that will save you a lot of time. CiberLink YouCam is a very fun utility that, although the younger kids at home will especially love it, is designed for audiences of all ages. At the end of the day, who doesn't like to have some fun with their webcam every now and again?

SecurityCam

WOLFCODERS

SecurityCam is a security tool that can use your computer's webcam as a security camera, enabling you to keep an eye on your space remotely through the Internet. Its configuration options allow you to establish parameters, like if the camera only starts recording when it detects movement, the video's image quality (too high and you'll consume a lot of bandwidth), how frequently the image refreshes (again, be careful if you're not running a powerful machine). You can also configure the application to emit a sound when it detects something, alerting whoever has entered the zone that you are recording what you're seeing. Security Cam is a useful tool that helps you keep an eye on your room or office without having to spend a lot of money on equipment.

Free WiFi Hotspot

FreeWiFiHotspot Co., Ltd.

Free WiFi Hotspot is a program that lets you turn your device into a WiFi access point so you can share your internet connection with any other user that’s close by without having to use any additional hardware. The program lets you share connections regardless of what they might be: DSL, cable, Bluetooth, broadband cards or mobile. The only requirement is that your PC has to include a WiFi card. Another great feature of the program is that you don’t have a limit on the number of connections. To configure it, you just need to establish a name or network ID, pick a password and choose the network card that you are going to use (in case you have several). Once those parameters are set, anyone that knows the password can access the network and connect to the internet in a matter of seconds. You can manage the connection that you’re sharing at any moment by starting it, pausing it or stopping it. Also, when the connection is working you can view all the changes that are being made as far as the connection data by all the users that join it.

BitsCast

BitsCast.com

The Internet as a mode of communication harbors enormous possibilities and an almost infinite amount of information. Because of the web's size, most of its content goes unnoticed by most users, since they don't even know it exists. BitsCast lets you access much of this content. This application integrates different features like RSS feeds, videos from podcasts, and P2P file transfers through torrents. Each is organized in its corresponding category. With just one click, you can access the latest news from some dozen media outlets from around the world. You can also add RSS feeds from your favorite news sites, including newspapers, software websites, and so on. In the podcasts department, BitsCast is integrated with platforms like CNN or YouTube. In the latter, you can see the most popular and most viewed videos. Additionally, BitsCast lets you download torrents from RSS lists updated at fixed intervals. You'll no longer have to use torrents search engines to look for this type of file, as you'll always have them at hand. Finally, the program includes a programming section with RSS feeds from websites like MSDN, CodeGuru, or Microsoft Team RSS Blog.

FeedDemon

Bradbury Software

One type of application that's gaining more and more traction among Internet users is the news- or feed-reader. Using one of these, you can receive the latest news or changes from a website (that supports this) without having to visit it, saving you hours of browsing. FeedDemon is a newsreader/RSS feed reader for Windows to which you can add your favorite websites' feeds without having to visit the page. You can use the feeds as you'd normally use your email, marking read/not read, highlighting news, doing searches, etc. You can import or export the feeds list as necessary and bring your feeds to this comprehensive reader. If you always want to stay up-to-date, FeedDemon is a tool you should try out.

SharpReader

Luke Hutteman

Logitech Capture

Logitech

Logitech Capture is a program designed for recording video with Logitech webcams. Thanks to all the options offered by this tool, you don't need an expensive camera to make high-quality audiovisual content; all you need is a Logitech webcam. One of the key aspects of Logitech Capture is its built-in video editor, which you can use while recording. This way, you can save tons of time by setting the correct video parameters depending on whether you want to share it via YouTube, Twitch, or with your contacts. Thanks to Logitech Capture, you can also set a background image with Chroma Key technology. To use this feature, all you need is a webcam and a neutral background onto which you can project whatever image you want. This feature has been particularly well-received when it comes to using virtual backgrounds during Zoom calls. Logitech Capture includes tons of options for modifying the composition and format of your video, as well as adding text and other layers to the image. In conclusion, this program has absolutely everything you need to take full advantage of all your Logitech webcam has to offer.