Close Tray

N/A

Close Tray is a small application that, once installed, adds a button to close your CD/DVD tray just below the button that opens it (when you right-click on the disc unit). It undoubtedly does what it says on the tin, but that's all it does, really: it just adds a button that can exclusively close the disc tray. It doesn't do miracles, meaning it doesn't work on laptops with trays that need to be closed manually. Close Tray is a rather limited application, because even if it does what it's supposed to do perfectly well, that's actually not anything particularly useful.

Start Menu Cleaner

Mitthril Software

Winnydows Commader

Winnydows

7CMenuEditor

N/A

7CMenuEditor is an application that you can use to add and remove different shortcuts, which lead to programs and websites, to the Windows shortcut menu. Using the program is very easy: just select the destination application or webpage, the name you want to use to identify it on the menu, an optional icon to accompany it, and its position on the menu. 7CMenuEditor allows you to personalize your shortcut menu so that it is a convenient station with direct accesses to the programs and websites you need.

WinThunder

N/A

WinThunder is a small application that sets an icon in your system tray to give you quick access to any folder or program you want. The only thing to do beforehand is pick the shortcuts you want to add to the dropdown panel, and then start enjoying the convenience of having them there, perfectly organized. One interesting feature in the program lets you select where you live so you can always see your city's weather forecast. WinThunder is a very interesting tool that's sure to save you time if you're one of those people who's always accessing the same folders and programs over and over.

Windows Master

N/A

AeroBlend

Carthago Software

AeroBlend is an application that automatically changes the color of Windows 7 windows to make it match your current desktop wallpaper. That means that as long as the program is activated, you can change your wallpaper as frequently as you wish and the colors of the 'aero' will change along with it. It may seem silly to you, or maybe it sounds cool! One of the most interesting features included in AeroBlend is the ability to set your windows to change color according to the program's icon or the content within the window. AeroBlend is an easy-to-use application that will please any user who likes to have everything perfectly in place.

Multicommander

Mathias Svensson

Multicommander is a tool that manages your files. Its interface is divided into two tabs that allow you to carry out all the basic activities of copying, cutting, pasting, or moving your files in a straight-forward, easy way. In addition to the two basic tabs, the program also allows you to add more tabs so that you can jump quickly from one thing to another while multi-tasking. You can customize the work area however you want and add keyboard shortcuts. The program is compatible with almost all the formats used for compressed files, which you can work with directly. So, when working with images, you can manipulate the EXIF data more easily. Multicommander is an interesting application that is especially great for those who usually work with Windows.

Tray Gear

N/A

With this application you can get shortcuts to the calculator, calendar, notepad, control panel, a list of running applications, network connections, and the search window. Tray Gear lets you access any of these items with just a click. Once you open the application, it stays minimized in your system tray without taking up too much space. When you click its icon a popup menu displays all the options mentioned above and even more. Tray Gear is a useful tool that saves you time browsing between applications and windows, and even accessing the Start menu. Keep all your important applications in one single spot, where you'll have them always at hand.

LeCase

SDSoftware

LeCase is a simple application that lets you change the name of any file or folder from upper to lower case with just one click. All you have to do is select the file or files you want to change to upper or lower case and then click Start. Of course, you can also drag and drop the file in question to the application window. LeCase is a tool designed for a very specific problem, and you probably won't have to use it that often. But should at any point in time you need to change the names of 50 or more files from lower case to upper case, for example, this application will be a lifesaver.

DevManView

Nir Sofer

DevManView is a simple alternative to the classic Windows device manager. Instead of showing the files in tree format, this tool uses a very straightforward list. Besides displaying all the devices connected to your computer, DevManView gives you a list of anything detected on the local network. However, you'll only be able to see this if you have administrator privileges. An especially interesting feature lets you disable devices on your computer from a different Windows machine, allowing you to resolve problems arising from a hardware error. DevManView is a very comprehensive tool and an excellent alternative to the Windows device manager. Also, its interface is so simple that anyone can start using it right away.

eXtended Task Manager

Warecase

eXtended Task Manager is a comprehensive task manager from which you can do many more operations than you can with the default Windows task manager. From the task manager's main window, you can check a lot of information about any of the processes running at any given time. Apart from some other typical features, eXtended Task Manager lets you manage the resources consumed by your machine. You can free up memory, start and kill processes, and do all kinds of tests to optimize performance. eXtended Task Manager has so many features that it might overwhelm users with a less extensive background in IT. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of simple and useful features for you to use.

DBSys

Corporación dbSys, C.A.

DBSys is a small application to let you do some tweaks on Windows to make it less annoying and more accessible, while at the same time squeezing out a bit more performance. The application's interface is divided into thee different tabs. From the first one, Tweaks, you can disable Windows's keys or those annoying messages that ask you if you'd like to send a report every time an error occurs. In the second tab you'll find loads of shortcuts to different features like the on-screen keyboard, the notepad, or 'msconfig' among others. Finally, in the third tab, you can disable Windows services you never use to get a better overall performance. DBSys is a fantastic complement for Windows, especially for all users with a moderate knowledge of the operating system. If that's not your case, then be careful because you can mess things up if you don't know what you're doing.

Remote Process Explorer

Lizard Systems

Remote Process Explorer is a tool that enables you to manage all of the processes on your computer. It's similar to a task administrator, but includes many more options and features. You'll have all of the information about each running process visible at a glance. And, if you right-click on one, you can search for information about it on the Internet, which can really come in handy if you want to investigate a process with a suspicious name that might be easily confused with malware. One of the most interesting features included in Remote Process Explorer allows you to administer a previously-configured computer remotely. Doing it is simple thanks to a comprehensive tutorial that you can find on the program's website. Remote Process Explorer is an intriguing application for any user who likes to have all of the processes running on their computer monitored and under control, especially if the default Windows task administrator just isn't cutting it anymore.

Svift

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Svift is a lite program that doesn't require to be installed that will let you have a search bar just pressing 'win+enter'. Within that bar you'll only have to start typing the name of the application you want to run and you'll view it. An active filter will let it alone in a matter of 2 or 3 letters. Svift is alight, powerful and very useful, so we highly recommend it to tidy your desktop and have access to all your applications within a snap.

Absolute Time Corrector

FlexibleSoft

Absolute Time Corrector is an application that takes advantage of the Internet to set your computer's clock on time. Absolute Time Corrector checks the time of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and sets your computer in time. Although Windows usually synchronizes the clock automatically, this application can be an alternative.

Classic Windows Start Menu

Sourcecodeboy

Classic Windows Start Menu is a small add-on for Windows 7 and Windows 8 that adds the classic Windows XP start menu, one of the most liked by most users, to these two, newer, operating systems. For Windows 7, it will simply substitute its start menu with the XP start menu, which will make it much simpler. For Windows 8, however, it will have to go ahead and add a start menu access, as the new Microsoft operating system has completely eliminated the characteristic drop-down menu. The program also gives you several options to configure and personalize the start menu, letting you easily change the menu's background images, and the shutdown, re-start, and hibernate buttons. Classic Windows Start Menu will come as a relief to many users of the new Microsoft operating systems who just want to get their classic start menu back and save themselves the hassles. Plus, the add-on doesn’t even require installation on Windows 7.

ModernMix

Stardock

The Windows 8 Metro desktop has been plagued with controversy, and many people prefer to run all of its interesting applications in a traditional desktop environment. ModernMix is an application that allows you to use just one key to alternate between the Metro desktop and a traditional desktop, so you can run 'modern' applications inside a classic Windows window. You can run as many applications as you like, and even anchor them to your task bar so that you don't have to open the Metro desktop in order to launch them. The application will also remember the size of the application that you close, so it can open it with the same settings the next time. Whether you're trying to avoid using Metro, or you just want to run an application without dealing with the new desktop, using ModernMix only requires you to press one key.

NewFolderEx

Carthago Software

NewFolderEx quickly creates a shortcut on the context menu of the Windows desktop which allows you to create a new folder. With this addition to Windows, it is no longer necessary to navigate through the context menu and open the 'New' sub-menu. An option called 'New Folder' will simply appear, and this shortcut creates a new folder that you can rename immediately. This little application integrates perfectly with Windows and does not affect your system at all. It just makes things a little easier. So, it is an excellent option if you frequently create new folders to organize your music or videos, for example.

UnPowerIt Now!

Dmitriy Apraksin

UnPowerIt Now! is a really simple tool that basically puts your computer to sleep after it finishes any specific task that it's running. It's a great utility for when you have to leave your PC performing a task for a long period of time. Thanks to UnPowerIt Now! you won't have to wait for your computer to finish downloading a huge file, or for the antivirus to finish scanning the whole system. This application can shut down, sleep, hibernate, or even restart your PC after these processes end. The program is really easy to use: you just have to assign a date for the task being performed or start a countdown for your computer to shut down automatically. You can also set it up so it shuts down after the CPU activity falls below a certain level you set. If you want to customize the program interface, there are five skins for you to choose from.

HotShut

N/A

HotShut is an application to shut down, restart, lock, hibernate, or log off your Windows computer right from your taskbar and with just one click. Another of the advantages offered by HotShut is that you can set it to auto-start on Windows startup. The program makes shutting down easier on Windows 8 and Windows 7, both of which lack easy access to this function, unlike previous versions of the operating system. Plus, HotShut is portable, so it doesn't require installation and can be configured to carry out several actions with just one click thanks to its keyboard shortcuts.

Right Click Enhancer

RBSoft

Right Click Enhancer is a useful program if you want to expand the usefulness of your mouse's right click, which is usually reduced to simply displaying folder options. Using this application you’ll be able to add very interesting functions to this button, among them to copy and move files to folders, create drop-down-menus, encrypt files and folders, or even assign GodMode access to it. You can also set the menu to 'send to', thus letting you add new destinations such as any storage device or applications such as Skype. This tool is, in short, a great application that makes your work easier when it comes to carrying out certain tasks but letting you change your mouse’s right click button function to any other function you might want.

Gridy

Danny Ben Shitrit

When doing different tasks that require opening more than one program at a time, you'll often end up with too many windows on your screen, making it difficult to work in an organized way. Gridy lets you adjust the size of the windows immediately, so you can organize them and work better. This tool also lets you make certain windows transparent, view icons to access them, resize them, and minimize the application while you're doing something else. Gridy lets you resize windows and place them over up to nine different frames on the screen. The only thing you have to do is drag them to where you want them using the mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard.

Windows Lurker

mhyst

AlomWare Reset

AlomWare

When your computer's running slow and you want to restart it, sometimes the whole process can take too much time. AlomWare Reset helps you reset your computer in a really simple and fast way, so you won't need to use the traditional method ever again. This program can close all open programs, end active processes, clear the clipboard and recent documents, and free up memory – in short, everything that happens when you restart your system, but without having to wait for it. Once you open AlomWare Reset, a message will appear to make sure you want to reset. (Don't forget to save your edits on documents and other files first so you don't lose any information.) In short, this tool gives your computer all the benefits of a manual reset but without having to wait forever for the process to be completed. Your computer can recover its normal performance speed with just a click and in just a few seconds.

ControlUWP

Builtbybel

Folder Usage

Nodesoft

Folder Usage analyzes all the files on your hard drive and creates a detailed report about the space that is being used. This will help you to detect and delete files you don't need. As a result, you can easily control the space that your folders and sub folders take up and create space where it's necessary. It uses all types of filters to analyze the results. Also, it's integrated into the Windows Explorer context menu in order to analyze directories in the moment.

SE-TrayMenu

SE-SOFT

SE TrayMenu is a small application that makes opening up any program on the task bar simple. After installing the program, a little icon will appear next to your computer's clock. When you hover your mouse over it, a small window containing different programs will pop up. SE TrayMenu automatically includes Notepad, Paint, and other basic applications on its list, but you can add your favorite programs by going to the configuration options. SE TrayMenu is a very useful tool that will save you a lot of time when opening up applications.

PC Info

GVG

Despite what you may think at first glance, PC Info is not a program that simply detects the components that make up your system, but instead is a complete database administrator for PC data. The program has an interface that can accommodate virtually any aspect of your computer. PC Info lets you add as many computers as you want, so it is especially useful for computing technicians or those who regularly work with their client´s machines. Personal information, information relating to operating systems, motherboards, hard disks, memory, applications, and peripherals are all included. Info PC can have a custom tab ready for every PC that it is introduced to in just a matter of minutes, so maintaining an up to date database has never been easier

MouseWrangler

Jackass JoeJoe

MouseWrangler is an application that uses preset mouse gestures to carry out different actions. You'll be able to use this tool to automate Windows tasks, such as closing programs or saving files, for example. You can save as many gestures as you like and configure them so that a particular mouse move will carry out the associated task. The program is compatible with any application, meaning you won't be limited to using the gestures only with certain programs. MouseWrangler also includes a notepad where you can practice the gestures and get used to using the program.