SP TimeSync

spdialer

SP TimeSync is a simple app that synchronizes the time on your Windows clock time with that of an atomic clock via the Internet. The program consumes a small amount of your system's resources and it lets you adjust the time with just a click, making it fairly easy for anyone to use. SP TimeSync is a unique tool that will help you arrive on time no matter where you go. The days of your computer clock being a couple of minutes fast or a few minutes slow are over.

Start8

Stardock

Start8 is a small application manufactured by Stardock (one of the most popular game and software development companies) that will allow its users to get back the traditional start button of Microsoft operating systems, which has disappeared with the arrival of Windows 8. In addition to getting it back and placing it where it has always been, Start8 offers many configuration and customization options, to give you the look that you want. From the start menu icon to the color, everything can be customized to suit the user. Also at your disposal, you will have a number of keyboard shortcuts that can be used for quick access to any part of the menu. Also, you can change the function of the Windows key that usually opens the start menu, by changing it to open the Windows 8 screen, if you want. Start8 is an interesting application for any user who is interested in returning to the traditional Windows presentation. Also, the full version (this one is a trial) only costs five dollars.

vLite

Dino Nuhagic

vLite is an application for Windows Vista that lets you deactivate certain options in the operating system you consider unnecessary and slow down your computer. If Vista isn't performing as fast as you want, vLite can help you get rid of what's weighing it down. vLite can also be used to create bootable ISO images for the operating system, containing all your previous settings. Thanks to vLite, installing Windows Vista is a whole lot easier. That's because you're only installing the features you actually want and need. vLite is a version for Vista of the classic nLite, which offers the same features for other Microsoft operating systems.

ViGlance

Lee-Soft

If you have seen any image of the new Windows Seven, you'll have realized that one of the major reforms is the visual style and the new taskbar is one of the preferred ones. If you have seen it and you want to have that taskbar on windows XP, you'll welcome this lite application that will transform your common taskbar into the new and trendy Windows Seven taskbar. You don't have to squeeze your brain, it's extremely simply to install, just run the executable and the new taskbar will replace yours. The design of Windows Seven will be introduced in your desktop with a taskbar that features icons of 48x48 and a floating text box. Give it a try, give Windows XP the Seven's fresh look.

WinMetro

IOBit Software

The Metro desktop is clearly Windows 8´s most important innovation, and while some hate it, others have been greatly impressed. With WinMetro you will be able to try the Metro desktop without updating your Windows. It works in the exact same way as the original, running from the start and in the background to integrate with your system. You can access the desktop by clicking the program´s icon in the toolbar or in the inferior left corner, like in Windows 8. If you bring the mouse nearer to the right side of the screen in the traditional desktop, the lateral bar will also appear and you will be able to access it through there. Once in WinMetro, we will be able to see relevant information like the calendar, the weather, the stock-market and shortcuts to our photos, Facebook and Twitter or Skydrive. A list with our most used programs will appear to the right. The application can be configured to open by default when Windows starts, and this way it will be more similar to Windows 8. This is the best way to have this function without needing to update or a possibility for the hesitant is to try the Metro desktop before taking the leap.

Free Mouse Auto Clicker

Advanced Mouse Auto Clicker

Free Mouse Auto Clicker is a small application that, simply put, will automatically click every certain amount of time. The user needs to manually establish the click interval, thus being able to vary between several hours or tenths of a second. Everything will depend on how you want to use it. The few program options allow you to choose if you want to right click or left click with the mouse, and establish the keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping the time interval counter. Free Mouse Auto Clicker is a unique tool that has very interesting applications for especially tedious task such as online games.

TabExplorer

iWeSoft

TabExplorer is a small application that integrates a simple tab system into your Windows file explorer so you can move more comfortably between folders without having to open them in different windows. As with other similar programs, you organize the tabs by simply dragging them to the front or back. In the end your Windows file explorer will look quite like your web browser. Tab Explorer is a very useful tool that makes navigating with your Windows file explorer much easier.

HWM BlackBox

N/A

HWM BlackBox is a program designed to give you information about the most important parts of your computer's hardware in a quick and simple way. The program is divided in five main tabs in which you can find every single detail about your computer's processor, RAM, graphic card, and motherboard. In the fifth tab, there's a performance test that's only available for users of Windows Vista and Seven. Those who still have Windows XP won't be able to make use of this interesting feature. HWM BlackBox provides you with lots of useful information in an executable file that's both lightweight and portable. This can be really convenient if you wanna carry it with you at all times in a USB flash drive.

Device Remover

Kerem Gümrükcü

Device Remover is one of the most effective and easy to use applications out there to help you cover the limited functions of the Windows device manager. Thanks to this powerful tool, we'll be able to manage all devices, no matter if we want to change, configure or uninstall them. The program will show on screen all details about the selected device. In fact, you can check details about devices which were previously plugged in your computer. Device Remover is not only that, in fact, we have found it pretty useful when using it as driver manager because it tells you extra information based in the program's database. Furthermore, we can create a backup including all the drivers, so we'll have all of them in case of crash. Finally, we'll find a Cleanup option which is essential if we want to disable or eliminate any device or delete temporary files

Ciusbet Hardware BenchMark

Coyotes Hardware

If your PC is getting old and you want to satisfy yourself that it is still performing to its optimal levels, you need an application like Ciusbet Hardware BenchMark. The programme has been designed with the sole aim of testing a PC, analysing the performance of each of its components and giving a general overview of the test results. Ciusbet Hardware BenchMark carries out a complete set of tests in which it will test the processor, RAM, graphics card, any storage devices and make an overall analysis of your PC. The programme´s creators recommend that you do not perform any other tasks while running the tests, as this will affect the results. The process can last anywhere between 1 and 20 minutes.

Bloatbox

Builtbybel

MouseFIGHTER

Phonepilot

MouseFIGHTER is a unique tool with which you can move the mouse cursor using your keyboard. Before you start using the program you need to configure the keys you want use. By default you use the arrow keys to move the cursor around, A to left-click, S to right-click, and Caps Lock to alternate between using the keyboard and mouse. Despite how it might look at first, using the keyboard to move the mouse can actually be pretty comfortable. For instance, when you move the cursor over a place where you can write, it shows it to you automatically, and just by clicking on that white space you can start typing with the keyboard as usual. MouseFIGHTER is a pretty interesting application that's definitely worth trying out.

TwinkiePaste

Aml Pages

TwinkiePaste is an application that is sure to make your life easier by giving you the ability to copy and paste any type of text, and perform searches in just seconds. It works by saving the phrases you use most often, and allows you to edit them by directly accessing the search function, which you may do at any moment. That way, you can assign a determined phrase to a hotkey combination, and paste more than one phrase at a time. The days of copying and pasting phrases one by one are over now that you can use TwinkiePaste to paste all the text you need. The application lets you insert formatted and unformatted text, works with a large variety of applications, and also allows the Unicode format. It includes a clipboard history that you can use the edit the list of most-used phrases, changing them to fit your needs.

UAC Controller Tool

N/A

Are you one of those users wo usually modify the Operating System? Don't you want tto be asked to allow any program to do something repetitively? UAC Controller Tool is the tool you need to change User Access Control settings easily Change the settings and set the ones you prefer not to be asked for permission for certain actions. The program offers 5 options and changes will applied automatically without having to restart the system. UAC Controller Tool is accessible from system tray, so you'll be able to change settings whenever you need to do it without having to mess around menus and more.

Nyan Cat Progress Bar

batya239

Nyan Cat Progress Bar does exactly what you would expect it to do: it replaces your standard Windows progress bar with the famous flying poptart cat, Nyan Cat And that's it. Don't expect anything more from this app. You can disable it for certain processes and programs, but the options end there. Nyan Cat Progress Bar is not the most useful application in the world, but it certainly has that special something that will make it a must-have for lots of people.

10AppsManager

Lavish Thakkar

Windows 10 comes with quite a few default programs that cannot easily be uninstalled or deleted. 10AppsManager is a free tool that lets you get rid of these programs and even retrieve them later if you change your mind. The program shows you all the icons of the programs that it can uninstall, though some of them are simply shortcuts to installers instead of the programs themselves. The full list includes 3D Builder, Alarms, Calculator, Camera, Film and TV, Get Office, Get Skype, Get Started, Mail and Calendar, Maps, Money, Music, News, OneNote, People, Phone Companion, Photos, Solitaire, Sports, Store, Voice Recorder, Weather, and Xbox. Since it's an experimental and unofficial tool, the developers recommend creating a backup before using it. Also, if you decide to reinstall a program that you deleted with 10AppsManager, you need to follow a series of steps that includes manually entering a command in Windows shell. This is all fully explained in the reinstall section of the program.

WSCC

KLS Software

WSCC is a tool that allows you to easily and intuitively manage all your system utilities. You can install and uninstall any utility, update it with just a click, execute it from the program's main window, and organize them however you like so you always have the ones you use most at hand. For utility management, there is a Favorites folder where you can add items by right clicking on them. WSCC is a light tool that doesn't require installation, and has a clean and simple layout that will make using it easy for any user.

Comfort On-Screen Keyboard

Comfort Software Group

Comfort On-Screen Keyboard is a lite application that sets a keyboard on screen which can be used pressing keys with the mouse. Why should you want a virtual on-screen keyboard? Well, there are two main reasons. It can be useful if you are learning typewriting, because you'll be able to know where the keys are, but you won't look at the real keyboard. It's also useful and more important if your keyboard breaks down, becasue it will allow you to write. Ok, it is not as easy as the real keyboard, but if your keyboard is broken it is a good solution until you buy a new one. Comfort On-Screen Keyboard offers additional features like hotkeys, autofill, sounds and more. Change the language of the keyboard and make it suit your needs by choosing one of the included styles. Comfort On-Screen Keyboard is good for those users using a tablet PC or touchscreen computers.

Dacris Benchmarks

Dacris Software

Dacris Benchmarks is acurious performance test application that will tell you how your computer work when running a certain application. It will show you data according to CPU charge, RAM, HD,Video card,... and the most interesting is that it will tell you how it changes when you run any application, so you'll know if your computer supports it well or not. The best way to use it is to start from zero, do the test and then, run the application we want to test and do the test again. It's perfect in case we are not sure if our computer can run the application and how it affects it. Once the test will be finished you'll be able to export reports as HTML, Excel or a chart in the program's interface. Don't hesitate, Dacris Benchmarks can be really helpful in case of doubts

Sizer

Brian Apps

Sizer is a lightweight utility that lets you resize any window into a number of predefined sizes. This application installs a menu on the title bar. From there, you can change the window's aspect ratio to any of the following options: 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768. You can also choose other sizes manually. Also, if you want to move the window to a specific part of the screen, you can do so here. Just access the application settings by clicking on the icon on the title bar. Sizer is an especially great application for web developers, since it lets you change a window's size with just a click. It's also useful for anyone who has to frequently take screenshots.

Microsoft IntelliPoint

Microsoft

IntelliPoint is a lite program that allows you to modify and personalize the functions of such an important device as your mouse. Assign different shortcuts to each button of the mouse, something specially useful in the case of the central button or the wheel. You can also change some settings like shadow, pointer image, auto-hide,... One of the most interesting features is the one that allows you to adjust the wheel sensibility in order to power up the way you use it. Microsoft IntelliPoint is very interesting for any user, it doesn't consume a lot of resources and can be very helpful.

Product Key Finder

Top Password Software

Product Key Finder is an easy-to-use application that allows you to view at anytime the CD Key of the programs you have installed. Most common applications supported by the program are: Windows, Office, SQL Server, Exchange Server, Visual Studio, VMWare, some Abobe programs and many more. The interface of the program is very intuitive.You'll have no problem to use it. You'll view alist of installed programs and their keys next to them. It's that easy. Product Key Finder can be really useful in case you are going to format your computer and you don't conserve the key of some installed programs you need to reinstall.

Folder Colorizer

Softorino

Do you want to give a touch of color to your computer's folders? With Folder Colorizer this is as easy as one, two, three. All you need to do is right click on the selected folder, click on 'colorize' and choose your preferred color. With this simple process you can have all of your computer's folders in different colors in a matter of seconds. The only disadvantage is that if the selected folder contains images, these won't be displayed as a preview like they usually do. Folder Colorizer is a small and simple application that offers very satisfying results.

CPU-Z Portable

CPUID

CPU-Z Portable is a small and free program that shows you all the important information about the components of your system, categorized in sections. This programs shows several tabs in which that information is displayed: CPU data, cache, board, memory, and operating system. If you need to know anything about your PC to make a repair or to improve its performance, this application can help you access this important information. CPU-Z Portable doesn't need to be installed; a window will open just by executing it, containing all the data on your computer. From the CPU section, you can check information on your processor, including technical specs, speed, and voltage. You can also check the motherboard information, the manufacturer, the BIOS version, graphic card, memory brand, Windows and DirectX versions. Now you'll always know your computer's details when you need to replace a part or fix it.

Audio Switcher

xenolightning

Audio Switcher takes you directly the sound settings on your PC, no fuss. Just by opening this program you can access all your system's tools to adjust your microphone and speaker settings, both internal and external. This program lets you easily manage all the sound devices connected to your computer, helping you to control external devices connected via USB. (You'll need to search for these devices in the control panel among your various active drivers.) Although accessing these settings directly is a great advantage, Audio Switcher also lets you create keyboard shortcuts to open the controls even faster, so even if you don't have the interface open you can just press a key to go to the menu for loudspeakers, sound cards, microphones, etc. A single click is enough to open the panel, and any adjustment you want to make is just two more clicks away. Say goodbye to the days of browsing through your PC's control panel to find audio devices and sound drivers.

Listary

Bopsoft

Listary is a lite application that when integrated in our computer can convert Windows searches into a different experience. One of the main differences we'll realize once we'll have installed it will be that a new bar will appear on each window. We'll be able to use that bar to search for any term on Windows. Choose to enable or disable it using 'ctrl + W'

Disable Key

AutoWin Software

Disable Key is a small application that, as its name implies, allows you to disable any key on your keyboard. For example, you can disable absolutely everything, or set the keyboard to inactive while running certain programs, something that may come in handy while playing certain video games where accidentally pushing 'windows' or 'escape' is a fatal mistake. Using the program is very simple, the menu barely has any options, and disabling keys is as easy as pushing them when the program prompts you to. Disable Key is a useful tool for those gamers who sometimes press the wrong key at the wrong time, and pay for it.

Advanced BAT to EXE Converter

BDargo Software

Advanced BAT to EXE Converter is a small tool that does exactly what its name suggests: it converts BAT files (for processing sets) to EXE. Thanks to this process you can, among other things, protect the code of any application that you have developed, establishing a beautiful icon that makes it look more professional in the process. In addition, you have to option of writing information about the version and the developer in the EXE, and even protecting the file with a password. Advanced BAT to EXE Converter is an interesting application for independent developers and programmers that are just starting out. Its functions, although not very advanced, accomplish what they claim to and more.

Virtual Floppy Drive

Ken Kato

Virtual Floppy Drive is a simple application whose goal is to give you the possibility to create virtual drives and use them as if they were real ones. The program allows you to create drives from 160KB (5.25’’) to 2.88MB (3.5’’) and you can choose the leeter you want to assign it. As you can check, the program is a bit old, but if your computer is not a new one, it can be useful. Virtual Floppy Drive can be useful for users with old computers who need a virtual drive creator. Of course, it's totally free.

Ultracopier

sfxteam

Supercopier is at the same time both a simple and practical tool that gives you many more possibilities at your disposal in the classic file copy window that Windows displays when you try to move documents from one folder to another. The application will show information such as the file transfer speed and the exact percentage of the transfer. Additionally, it will allow you to pause it at anytime and start again later, just as if it were a download. There are more options (which you can access by right clicking on the icon in the toolbar) that allow you to automate different actions, establish priorities of program use, determine if you want to view the file size in kilobytes or megabytes, and start the program when Windows launches. You can also configure purely aesthetic parameters, like the color of the progress bar, the border color, and even the font and color of the source text. Supercopier is a very interesting tool that becomes indispensable once you start using it. The improvements it makes for file transfers on Windows are enormous.