Access Monitor

Hkeylocal Executables

You might be looking for a program that lets you see who gets access to your PC, how long that person uses it, and what that person does. Most programs that do that also do more complex tasks, but if you're looking for something simple, Access Monitor is a great alternative. It's free, and uses a simple interface that's limited only to the features named above. This interface is accessible only if you have the administrator password. It lets you save all the information so you can check it later. From the settings menu you can change important options, like allowing it to open at startup, and choosing a password. All this makes Access Monitor a really useful application.

Access File Repair

SecureData Inc.

Accents

DonationCoder.com

Accents is a free application for Windows to put tildes in words in a faster and more intuitive way than what you're used to. This system replaces written vowels for vowels with the tilde by just repeatedly pressing the respective key. Depending on how many times you press, you shift through different accents for that vowel, until you get the one you need. This way, you can apply an accent without actually pressing the tilde key, saving time and effort. You can also set up other possible substitutions for any key, modifying the order and the number of repetitions for specific accents. This all makes Accents a versatile and useful application.

Accelerate

Webroot Software, Inc.

Have you noticed that your Internet connection isn't as fast as it should be? Would you like to optimize it to reach greater speeds? If so, you might want to pay attention to this tool. Accelerate is an application for Windows that quickly helps you accelerate your Internet connection without needing to know much about it, thanks to its built-in assistant. Although this application was created for inexperienced users, there are some adjustments included that may be of interest for more advanced users. These can be selected during one of the assistant's steps. All of this makes Accelerate an intriguing application that is certainly worth your time to try out.

3D Mailbox

World Market Watch, Inc.

2012 Wallpaper

N/A

2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells off the heroic struggle of survivors. One more film telling us about the destruction of the world, this time with even more special effects and based on a Mayan prophecy. When you'll enter the cinema, you'll enjoy the soundtrack and the special effects as well as the roles played by John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt and Thandie Newton. While you decide when you will go to the cinema, you can enjoy one of the images of the destruction featured in this amazing wallpaper.

2000zip

N/A

2000zip is a completely free tool with a very intuitive interface that lets you zip and unzip any file in .ZIP format. However, the program is not limited to only this - it also has the ability to instantly perform Internet searches, translate texts, search for MP3 files, and much more.

1AVCapture

PCWinSoft

1AVCenter is an all-in-one tool that lets you capture images, audio, and video from any part of your computer screen, no matter whether it's playing on screen or from the mic and webcam. Everything on your PC can be recorded and saved on your hard drive in AVI or WMV format. Although it can seem a little overwhelming because of the number of options it offers, the interface is well organized so you can choose which features you need: taking a screenshot, recording the desktop, activating the webcam and mic, and uploading the content to the Internet. 1AVCenter is a very useful application if you need to record from your webcam for surveillance or if you want to record any activity to upload it to the Internet. The recordings are saved in AVI or WMV format, the screenshots in JPEG, and the audio in WAV, MWA, or MP3. 1AVCenter can also create backup copies that you can restore to undo changes on your system.

123AllToPDF

N/A

AllToPDF lets you create PDF files from any DOC, XLS, PPT, or HTML text file. Load as many files as you want in the conversion queue and then program will convert them all with no hassle. Once finished, you can combine different documents into a single PDF. One of the best things about AllToPDF is its enormous ease of use, letting you change the format of your files with a single click in a matter of seconds. AllToPDF is just one of the many PDF creators available. However, its ease of use and the possibility to convert by the batch make it one of the top choices.

Windows Movie Maker for Vista

Microsoft

Some users have seen how Windows Movie Maker stopped working when they have changed to Windows Vista due to compatibility problems with the graphic engine. That's the reason why Microsoft now offers Windows Vista users a new and updated version of Windows Movie Maker for Vista. Windows Movie Maker for Vista is a very good choice if you want to create your own video compilations and you are a novice, because its intuitive interface is amazingly easy-to-use. No matter if you are by no means an expert in video production or editing, you'll be very happy with the output and will continue to use WMM as your video editing software of choice. Import videos and photos, add music, mix different video formats, transition selector, more than 20 different effects, narration supported,... Remember it's totally free so it becomes a really good choice to get started in video edition.

UsefulRest

N/A

UsefulRest is a very simple tool to help you take care of your health in a pretty obvious way: by forcing you to take breaks from working every once in a while. You set the time intervals at which you want to take breaks and how long you want them to last (by default they're set to 10 minutes). During the breaks you can't work on the computer unless you enter a password, and depending on the level of security you set, it's possible to not even give yourself the option of entering a password to make sure you take the entire break. Other setup options let you disconnect the Internet during the break (just in case), make a sound before going to the break screen, change the break screen to leave it black or clear, and much more. UsefulRest is a very peculiar app that may be very useful for people who don't have the force of will to get up from the computer by themselves.

Cigati PDF Manager Tool

Cigati Solutions

Cigati PDF Manager Tool is a multifunctional PDF document management tool that can easily manage multiple PDF files with great ease. The application facilitates its users to split a single PDF file into multiple files, and merge multiple PDF files. Additionally, it secures PDFs by enabling various security parameters and removing passwords or encryption from PDF files. The software is equipped with a highly advanced algorithm that smoothens the management of PDF documents.

myCollections

myCollections

myCollections is a good piece of software to catalogue videogames, films, TV series, music, books and programs installed in your PC. The program searches for apps, movies or videogames and add them to the collection. Of course, you can add elements manually. In addition, myCollections downloads information from the internet and adds it to the elements in your catalogue, so you have all the information about the items in your collection. We can organize our collections in different ways. E.g. you can sort your movies by genre, length or release date. myCollections also includes an option to mark if we have lent any video, game or disc to anyone and the person who has borrowed it. If you have a lot of movies, videogames or discs, myCollections can be really helpful to manage them.

PicBus

PicBus.com

PicBus is an application which lets you easily create a photo album in just a minute and share your photos with the people you want. It is really easy.You only have to sign u your name and automatically a website named as: http://www.yourname.picbus.com will be created. After that, you only have to choose the photos and organize them by using this easy to use tool,and your photos will be shared in a moment. You decide who can see the photos by protecting them with password and when they can see them, because they can only be seen if you are online. The photos are always in your computer, they are not uploaded to any server. Tell the website to the pe$pole you want to see the photos and enjoy the new way of sharing photos.

DxO FilmPack

DxO

DxO FilmPack is an app that allows you to apply dozens of effects and filters to your photos inspired by analog finishes that have been used throughout the history of photography. In total, the program has more than forty different effects for black and white photographs and almost fifty different effects for color photographs. This way, you can make your snapshots look like they were taken with Kodak Elite 100, Ilford Delta 3200, or Polaroid Polachrome film, among others. One of the most interesting features of DxO FilmPack is its Time Machine, which allows you to choose from over a hundred different configurations to apply to your photos. Each of these configurations will also be accompanied by a brief history that will teach you about the historical context that made that particular paper and color configuration famous. This way, you can learn as you edit and improve the look of an image. Choosing from dozens of filters and effects is all well and good, but sometimes you need a little more customization. For that reason, DxO FilmPack allows you to create your own vintage effects, adjusting the intensity and grain of any image, controlling texture and light filters, and using effects from different types of old lenses. You will find several options at your disposal to create unique settings and filters that are right for you. You can add a little of your own personality to each snapshot. Although one of the goals of DxO FilmPack is to give a vintage and authentic look to your photos, it also offers a range of modern features to make your life easier. Inside the editor, you will find all the facilities you would expect from a software of this caliber. You can compare the current image with the original one, have complete change control to go back to any previous stage, see all the information about your image, and much more. Download DxO FilmPack if you want a powerful and versatile image editor to give your work a unique and personal look. The ideal program for true lovers of the world of photography, which lets your imagination run wild as you learn about the history of this medium, all within a software package that takes up less than 1GB.

WorkinTool Image Converter

workintool

ScreenSmart Screen Capture

Belltech Systems, LLC

Capreg

Grupo Sasp S.A.

LS Screen Capture

Linos Software

Webpage Capture

EndicoSoft

Szoter

Annotely

Szoter is an Adobe Air based application that allows you to take screenshots and many more actions like taking hotos with the webcam, edit photos or share those image we take. The screenshot taker is extremely easy to use. Once you take it, you can edit the recently taken screenshot thanks to a built-in picture edition tool featuring basic options. In additin, you can also upload them and share them with your friends automatically. Your pictures will be uploaded to ths Szoter server, and then you can share the URL.

ScreenCatch

N/A

ScreenCatch is the program that allows you to take screenshots and then, upload them to the Internet automatically. It's very easy to use. You'll get used to it within a pair of minutes. Choose the hotkey to take screenshots and from then on, when you'll take an screenshot, you'll be able to edit it before uploading it. The program has a private server where all those screenshots can be uploaded and accessed from anywhere using the given URL.

LLXScreenCut

Lava Monkey

IM ToolPack

IMToolPack.com

IM ToolPack is an application that allows you to take screenshots and send them automatically to several websites. Upload images to Twitter, Facebook or Myspace in a matter of seconds. In addition you will be able to edit them before uploading: cut edges, add text or draw something on them. IM ToolPack is very useful for Twitter and Facebook users who love sharing photos and screenshots and want to share them quickly and without any problem.

ScanRn

Laryon

If you don´t have the software that came with the scanner, you can always use a tool that comes with ScanRn. It offers a series of basic functions to capture documents. Select the capturing device and start scanning. You will be able to determine if the imagine should be captured in colour or in black and white, as well as establishing the output resolution. But there´s even more, ScanRn allows you to select the area on the screen to be captured. Use the rubber tool which you will find in the right bottom part to activate the selection and click on it again to deactivate. ScanRn also has an image preview option which will allow you to have a preview of the image which will be captured and a keyboard shortcut to copy the whole surface of the page and send it directly to the printer. Note If you haven´t installed the scanner´s controller, you won´t be able to use the program.

Capture Text

Sokolovskiy and Co

Capture Text is the application tyou need if you want to capture text from any picture, website or PDF file and in general, from any document that can be copied to the clipboard. Once you install the program, it remains minimized in the task bar and you'll only have to press 'ctrl+shift' to enable the rectangular area to select an area of the screen. Then, select the area where the text you want to capture is and Capture text will do the rest. Of course, it also includes more capture modes, like fullscreeen or active window, but we recommend the rectangular area. Acces s the configuration panel to set settings and choose if you want to create a new file with the captured text, paste it in an open document, or just print it. Capture Text can be really helpful, because sometimes we need to copy a lot of text, and by this way it will be done automatically.

SimpleShot

Kaan Şengül

SimpleShot will allow you to take screenshot ina fast and easy way. Run SimpleShot and keep it running. Then, you'll only have to press 'PrtScn' key to take an screenshot. Click ssave and that's all. Don't worry about configuration settings, you are using a very simple program which doesn't offer complex settings, save the file as JPG and enjoy. If you want something simple, SimpleShot is a good choice to take screenshots. Without any extra options, ready for novices.

IE Screenshot Pro

BrowserTweaks.com

IE Screenshot Pro is a screenshot program that's integrated with Internet Explorer. Its main function is to take a picture of the website content you're viewing at that moment. The main advantage of this type of program is the option to take webpage snapshots that are divided into multiple frames. The program then creates a single file with all the content from the page put together. IE Screenshot Pro has various configuration options. It lets you choose the type of file created; if JPG is selected, you can also choose the quality. It also lets you choose the text that will go along with the image, the URL, and the date format. Lastly, this tool includes an interesting option that lets you send the screenshot automatically by email, without have to previously save it to the computer.

Snapshoter

Xabier Payet

Snapshoter is a tool that goes beyond just taking screenshots. Besides that basic feature, it lets you create reminders, collages with your images, and add watermarks, among other things. The interface consists of a tiny sidebar to the left of the screen that lets you access all the features and see the latest snapshots you've taken in just one click. The composition mode, maybe one of its oddest features, lets you create collages from all the screenshots you've taken up to that moment, apply different effects, and save the resulting image to use as you like. Snapshoter is one of the most comprehensive screenshot applications you can find. And since it can sync with Dropbox, it makes it really easy to share your images over the Internet.

SoftDigi PrintScreen

SoftDigi company

SoftDigi PrintScreen is one of the many applications available for taking screenshots. The subtle difference with this one is that it lets you edit the images you take right away, in a matter of seconds. You can take screenshots in any of the following formats: BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, or TGA. To take them, just press the keyboard shortcut, which by default is the PrtScr key. Apart from typical screenshots, you can also record video in AVI format in a similar way. You can even capture an entire webpage just by entering its URL. SoftDigi PrintScreen is quite an interesting alternative to the enormous variety of similar applications available out there.