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.

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.

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.

ABPMon

Igor Arsenin

ABPMon is a small application that, when you run it, places a sidebar on your screen that's always visible and displays interesting facts about your operating system. Some of the data it displays includes total CPU usage; physical, virtual, and cached memory; hard drive performance; Internet connection information; total number of GDI objects on the screen; and much more. All this always visible on the right side of your screen. You can also set it up to notify you when there's only a little memory left, or even shut down or restart the computer from the application interface. ABPMon is an interesting tool if you want to have certain information about your computer always at hand. The only problem is that, because of its placement, it might cover an important part of the screen.

Winautomation

Winautomation

Winautomation is the application you need if you usually do repetitive and monotonous tasks everyday and want your computer to do them automatically. The program offers you the possibility to create patterns and plan actions, so you'll see how the computer works on its own while you do other tasks. The program will track the movements and clicks of the mouse and then it will repeat them when you'll decide or plan. Winautomation can be really useful if you usually save certain folders at a certain time. Plan it and Winautomation will dot. Of course, you can have it doing anything, just track your mouse.

Svift

N/A

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.

HydraMouse

Novica Paunovic

If you have one of those mouses full of buttons and you want to take the most out of your acquisition, you'll need HydraMouse. Hydramouse is the perfect application to assign different functions to that high number of buttons. No matter if you want them to play or to work. you can even assign different functions to the same button depending on the program you are running. By this way, the wheel can be useful to change weapon in a game and also to zoom in or out when editing text. In short, if you have one of those epic mouses, you need HydraMouse to really enjoy it.

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.

Wexplore

Coopware

Wexplore is a small Windows explorer that you can use with no installation. You can move around your computer very easily using this tool. Copy, cut, paste, erase, rename ... all these classic commands will be at your disposal. Of course you can also drag and drop files and folders in between Wexplore and the traditional Windows file explorer, which is really useful. Wexplore offers a different (although, generally speaking, similar) way to explore your system. Thanks to its lightweight and easy-to-manage quality it's an alternative that could come in handy on any computer.

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.

Taskbow

DeskEx

Taskbow is a unique app that will convert your taskbar into a rainbow full of interesting features. What the program basically does is change the way you see the elements on your taskbar. You can choose different colors for each window, and there are more options for organizing them. The interface is very simple. It consists of a screen with different buttons from which you can play around with all of the program's possibilities. Taskbow is a fun tool that will let any user organize their taskbar however they like. Colors, groups, icons, everything is changeable.

Start Menu Cleaner

Mitthril Software

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.

AeroRainbow

Winaero

Aero Rainbow is a simple application that constantly changes the color of your windows in Windows Aero, giving it a much more dynamic and interesting look. From the options, you can set which colors you want the application to alternate between. You can also leave this part blank and let the application run through all the colors of the rainbow. Aero Rainbow is an interesting application if you like to change the look of your desktop often. With Aero Rainbow, a new color will appear on your screen every few seconds.

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.

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.

NotRun

Evvasoft

NotRun is a lightweight application that stops other programs from running without your consent. To use it, you just have to select the executable file's path, and click OK. From that moment on, the program won't be able to run, and if someone tries to open it, nothing will happen. To stop anyone from changing the list of programs that can't be opened, you can protect NotRun with a password. Aside from changing the password, the only other option NotRun lets you change is the font color. However, this change is only superficial and doesn't change how it works. NotRun is simple and easy-to-use application that does exactly what it's supposed to do. With this software installed, only the programs you want will be opened.

MiCoRuta

Miguel Conde

MiCoRuta is a small app that, once installed, adds a command to Windows' context menu (the one you can see when you right-click on a file) that will let you copy that file path directly to your clipboard. On top of this, MiCoRuta includes two additional features that will allow you to copy DOS-style short names by holding down CTRL while you click, and also make a list of all the files inside a folder by holding down Shift. MiCoRuta is so small it barely consumes any resources, and it makes it easier for you to copy file paths, saving you all those extra clicks. Ideal for users who have to perform this task regularly.

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.

Pipy

flomesh

Pipy is a small application that runs any program installed on your computer or searches for files much more quickly and conveniently than the conventional method you're probably used to. Once you install Pipy, you'll have a search bar right on your desktop to carry out a series of simple commands. Type 'launch' and the name of the application you want to run and then that program will open. Type 'search' and another word and then the program will search for whatever you want. The best thing about this application is that it has a fast autocomplete system to save you lots of time. For example, if you type 'launch ch' the program knows you want to open Google Chrome. Another interesting feature is that it lets you search for items directly on the Internet. To do this, you just have to use the command 'websearch' and the program will give you shortcuts to Wikipedia, Google, and YouTube for your search term. Pipy is a simple program that consumes few resources and takes up very little space. However, it could be super useful to any user who wants to save valuable seconds on everyday activities.

Mouse Hunter

Mazov Gosha

The mouse wheel is a very useful tool to move text, but sometimes it only works with certain parts and only when they are selected, which can turn out to be a nuisance. With Mouse Hunter this is no longer a problem, because just by activating it, you can move almost everything with the wheel by just placing the mouse cursor over it. It's very simple to use, you only have to activate it (it can start by default with Windows) and it will discreetly be shown as an icon in the task bar. Furthermore, within the adjustments you can configure the horizontal movement with the wheel, making it possible to replace it by the vertical movement or converting it in a keyboard shortcut like CONTROL wheel. That way you can move horizontally or vertically in every window in a much easier way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snap2HTML

RL Vision

Snap2HTML examines the structure of your folders on your system and takes a snapshot of it that's then saved as an HTML file. With this application, you'll be able to click on any of the folders you see in a file tree and view which files are inside. You'll also be able to search for files (although everything is stored in the created HTML files). Snap2HTML is similar to Windows Explorer. Thanks to the file tree view and the file search option, you'll be able to find the link to the corresponding list where the HTML you're searching for is found.

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.