TreeCompare

Brian Friesen

TreeCompare is a small application that allows you to compare two folders to see all the differences and similarities that exist between the two. All you have to do is type the name of both folders and click “Compare.” Within a few seconds, the program will display the results and indicate how many files and folders are the same and how many are different. TreeCompare is very light (less than 40 Kbs) and doesn’t require installation, which is why it is recommended for any user that wants to see if they have duplicate files on their computer using a program separate from those already installed.

Direcscape

ExtSoftware

Direcscape is an application that basically gives you a new interface to browse through the contents of your folders. The main window of this Windows navigation system is so minimalist that you can access any folder with fewer clicks than you'd typically need on the normal interface. Even though using the application is relatively simple, the developer's website has some tutorials to help you with the few questions you might have. Finding a folder and moving it has never been so easy. Direcscape is a very interesting tool that may take a bit to get the hang of. The quicker you get used to it, though, the quicker you'll realize it's a great way to navigate Windows.

DropIt

Lupo PenSuite Team

DropIt is a tiny application that lets you organize your files and folders automatically. You can create patterns so that the program copies and pastes a certain number of files from one location to the other, simply by name, extension, or by other parameters that you can set up easily. You can create several profiles and patterns in order to automate almost everything you do in terms of file organization. DropIt is a useful application, but you might not really think it's worth installing, since the task it performs is not that tedious anyway, and everyone is already used to doing it.

DupeRAZOR

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DupeRAZOR's primary purpose is to detect and delete duplicate files on your hard drive so you can free up space and optimize your computer's performance. The program uses an advanced comparison technology that can detect duplicate files even if they don't have the same file name, which is common among those files that slow down your computer the most. You can choose whether you want to analyze only specific folders or the entire hard drive. No matter what you choose, once it's finished scanning, DupeRAZOR will always ask you what to do with the results and only remove the duplicate files permanently once you confirm. DupeRAZOR can be quite useful if your computer has slowed down, as it's quite likely you have a good handful duplicate files floating around that you're not aware of.

Magic Uneraser

East Imperial Soft

Magic Uneraser is a data recovery tool which can restore any file on your hard drive (videos, images, programmes, games, documents, etc..) so you can access and use them once more. The program´s interface lets you follow a step by step procedure to recover any object. You just have to scan the entire disk, partition, or specific folder, select the file or files you want to recover, and click. Magic Uneraser can recover files from any hard drive, laptop, memory stick or USB that has been formatted with FAT 32 or NTFS. Furthermore, the recovered content can be easily packaged in an ISO format for extra safety.

Oops!Backup

Altaro

Oops!Backup is a useful application for making backups of any part of your hard drive that you deem particularly important. The application offers constant protection, meaning every time you make a change to a folder you've selected to be monitored, the change will be recorded and copied to the backup. The backup itself can be stored on a portable hard drive, another computer connected to the same network, or a USB memory device of your choosing. Thanks to ReverseDelta technology, the application will only back up the parts that have actually changed, helping your computer save space, time, and energy. Oops!Backup is a good way to keep your important folders always protected.

FileFiller

N/A

FileFiller is an application to create totally useless files full of different characters and random data. The files can have a maximum size of 4GB if you're working on a FAT hard drive, or 80GB if you're using a NTFS. Of course, you can give the resulting file any name and extension you want, even though it's irrelevant, since it will do absolutely nothing.

Buzz Folders

Infinity Cube Software

Buzz Folders is a tool that lets you easily and quickly navigate different folders on your hard disk. Once installed, the app will display a window just below every folder that you open, where you can directly access other folders that you may have previously established as favorites, as well as the folders belonging to the app you are currently using. Configuration options let you set the size of the window, adjust the color of the different sections, and even activate and deactivate sounds. You can also put certain programs on the black list, so that the window will not appear. Buzz Folders is a very interesting app, although its interface is not very intuitive.

MoveOut

DonationCoder.com

MoveOut is a simple app that lets you move files around on your computer by just establishing a series of rules. These rules will make that, for example, each time you save an image to your desktop, it'll go directly to a folder that you specifically created for this purpose. You can establish as many rules as you want, allowing you to have your computer perfectly organized automatically, without the need to worry about moving files from one place to another. MoveOut is an interesting tool that's especially attractive for anyone who likes to keep their things neat and orderly.

1toX

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1toX is a lightweight tool that lets you divide in parts any file of up to four gigabytes in size and then rejoin them easily. The software can work with several files simultaneously and includes 13 different preset sizes to divide any file you want. That said, you can still enter a different size manually. One of the most interesting options when you're dividing your file into parts is that you can set a password, so if you want to rejoin all the pieces you need to have this program installed, and have the password too. 1toX is quite a useful tool for creating lots of small files that you can rejoin in just a click. Ideal for splitting large files onto different drives.

7sDoc

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7sDoc is an advanced search tool to locate files by content. Just type a word from what you are looking for, and the application will search through all documents in formats like .doc, .xls, .rtf, .txt, .html, etc. The first thing to do to start searching is create a custom index where you specify the folders and extensions you want the program to work with. The results of your search are shown in order of relevance, depending on the chain of words you searched. Elements like the size of the file, the number of words in it, and its creation date are all factors that affect the results. 7sDoc is an almost essential tool for users who write a lot on their computers. With it it's much easier to search for a specific text.

FlyffyApp

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FlyffyApp is an useful application that will help us upload any file in order to share it with other people. You only have to install this application, create an account -totally free- and start uploading files. Once you have uploaded the files you want, you will be able to access them at anytime from any computer. That means you can share the link so your friends can see or download them. It works very similar to DropBox and you can upload videos, music, pictures, documents and more. FlyffyApp can be ery helpful if you want to share files with your friends or if you want to access any file from many different computers. It's llike having an extra hard disk accessible from anywhere.

Greenfish DataMiner

N/A

Greenfish DataMiner is a tool that lets you recover all sorts of data from a damaged CD or DVD or one that you have accidentally recorded over (in case the disc is rewritable). Using the app is as simple as double-clicking on the .exe file and, without installing, selecting the type of disc that you want to recover information from. The program will quickly list all the files available to be recovered, as well as their size and extension, so that you can find the ones that you're looking for more easily. Greenfish DataMiner can be useful in specific cases, so having it saved just in case (remember that it doesn't have to be installed) is an excellent idea.

McAfee Secure URL Shortener

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Copymark

CopyMark Law Group

Duplicate Commander

WinSimple Software

Duplicate Commander is an interesting tool that can have your computer cleaned. It will detect any duplicate file and will ask you to choose whether to keep them or to delete them to have files only once. When you use Duplicate Commander you scan your computer for duplicate files in order to save space and make your computer run better. More free space always means better performance, so you should run Duplicate comnnacer and enjoy a better computing experience. When we have a big HD we usually waste memory space by saving the same file several tmes, when you download them or when you copy photos from the camera. That means you can have some GBs wasted. Duplicate Commander offers an easy way to find all those duplicate files and eliminate them.

Once Renamer

Moochos

Once Renamer is a tool to change the name of several files very quickly and with just a click. The process is very simple: import the files you want to rename, edit the names (or the extensions), and process the changes. In a matter of seconds you'll see the results. Once Renamer performs a very specific task and does it very well. Its interface is also very comfortable (although it's a little outdated) and you don't need to install it, meaning you can take it with you anywhere on your USB device.

TheSearchMan

VenusSoft Corporation

TheSearchMan is a lightweight search tool to help you find any file on your hard drive quickly and easily. The program doesn't need to be installed and you can run it and leave it minimized in the system tray without using any resources the entire time you have the computer running (you can have it run at Windows startup). That way, when the moment strikes, you can click the icon and type the name of the file you're looking for (you can even include wildcards if you only know how the file name begins or ends) and the approximate folder where it might be located, then start the search. In a few seconds, you have your results. TheSearchMan is a small and useful tool to have. Even if it doesn't provide any features Windows doesn't already offer, its results and speed are good enough to make it interesting.

VirtualLab Data Recovery

BinaryBiz

VirtualLab is a comprehensive tool that helps you recover files that have been damaged, lost, or simply deleted by accident from your hard drive. The application can scan any partition on your hard drive that might be damaged, recover files that have been 'permanently' lost (but not always), recover lost emails, and even pictures that have been damaged or deleted from the camera's memory card. Best of all, the program makes it extremely easy to do any of these things. The interface conveniently presents all the options to the left of the screen, just one click away. VirtualLab offers really outstanding results. If you look for old pictures, for example, you might find some that you didn't even remember you had.

SharedSafe

N/A

SharedSafe is a tool that turns your email account into a secure vault where you can store the most important files and folders on your hard drive. The application works in a way that's very simple and complex at the same time: while installing it, you link it to your preferred email account so any folder or group of files that you choose to protect can be sent encrypted to that same address. Of course, this encryption code will not be revealed to the email server, nor to SharedSafe. In addition, the program integrates perfectly with Windows, so all you have to do to sync an item is right-click it and choose the desired action. Quick, easy, and smooth. SharedSafe is a very useful application that can save you precious time by storing your files safely in your email account.

ActiveSmart

Ariolic Software

ActiveSmart is a software designed to protect your hard drive from any possible error or malfunction that may damage it. The program’s main window displays the hard drive’s overall health as well as its performance, temperature, and free space. There is also a detailed graphic that will let you know about any variation in the temperature. In the rest of the tabs, you’ll find all the info related to your hard drive, a complete SMART report, and a free disk space 'analyzer'. ActiveSmart is very useful application when it comes to protecting something as valuable as your hard drive, the health of which shouldn't be taken for granted.

MeinPlatz

Hrg Nenad

MeinPlatz is a free tool that can analyze your hard disks and folders for free space, or uselessly occupied space. Once you chose which disk you want to analyse, the program will show you a list of all the folders with the space they each occupy (normally 'My Documents' and 'Program Files' will occupy most of the hard disk). All you have to do is right click on one of them to repeat the process, this time focusing on a folder. This way you can see where the greatest concentration of occupied space is on your computer, and where you have free space. MeinPlatz is a very intuitive application, by which you can explore the annals of your computer in a matter of seconds.

File Sync

FreeFileSync

File Sync is a tool to sync any file or folder on your hard drive with files and folders on another computer or partition. The way it works is so simple that you can have everything ready in just three steps: choose the directory you want to sync, select the destination of the backup copy, and confirm it. After that the program will remember your selections and the folder will sync on its own. You can create several sync plans, of course, For example, you can link the 'My music' folder with your iPod, or the 'My images' folder with a thumb drive. File Sync is a very useful tool that will save you precious time. This means if you often work with different devices it's practically indispensable.

CleanUSB

Cryptomax

Wipedata

Cryptomax

Wipedata is a tool that allows you to completely delete any element off of your hard drive forever. Whether you want to erase an important document without leaving any traces, or finally get rid of an application that refuses to go away, Wipedata is the most convenient solution out there. Just select the file or folder that you want to eliminate and complete four simple steps. In just a few seconds, the items will disappear from your hard drive. Wipedata is one of the many options that you have when it comes to permanently destroying files. Its strong point, however, is the ease with which it performs its task.

Vonuff Vdrive

George Zou

Vonuff Vdrive is an application that can turn any folder on your hard drive into a virtual drive. Once the application is installed, all you have to do is right-click on the folder you want and choose the 'map virtual drive' option. After this, a small window will appear where you can choose the type of drive and the name you want. To remove a folder as a drive, all you have to do is reverse the process: right-click the drive and select the 'unmap' option. Vonuff Vdrive is a very useful application, that's also very easy to use. The interface is far from complicated, and you can do everything right from Windows Explorer.

Ashampoo HDD Control

Ashampoo Gmbh

Ashampoo HDD Control is a maintenace tool to help you keep your HDD on fit. Prevent and repair any error within a pair of clicks. It can monitor your Hard Disk to prevent it against any error, but it can scan it too. Ashampoo HDD Control also incldudes a simple application that will erase any error from your HD and will make it work perfectly. As long as you use your computer , your disk stores useless data and fragmented files which make work slower and slower. Use the built-in defragmenter to solve that problem. Ashampoo HDD Control is an easy-to-use application that will rejuvenate your computer within two clicks.

HDDlife for Notebooks

HDDLife

HDDlife for Notebooks is a tool designed to, primarily, provide you a higher degree of security regarding your hard drive's health. The program can show you a constant visual and written representation of the state of your hard drive, which will usually be in perfect health (modern hard drives are very resistant). However, the best way to use the program is to minimize it so that it just appears on the taskbar. Then, you can just hover your cursor over the program icon to see information about your hard drive's temperature and health. HDDlife for Notebooks is an interesting application which will let you completely stop worrying about possible hard drive failures.

Glace Space

N/A

Glace Space is a lite application to synchronize our computer using the Internet as Hard Disk. By that way we'll be able to access information from any other computer. Once you install the application, you'll be able to download and upload files from an HD to another via P2P. You'll see this online HD as a common disk. You can copy, paste and move files, create folders, rename files, etc as if you were using a common disk. Glace Space can be really interesting if you use more than one computer and you want to have a disk where you can store data to use from different computers or to share with friends.

AVG LiveKive Airspace

AVG Technologies

AVG LiveKive Airspace is a cloud storage tool that lets you create backups of your entire hard drive (or just certain essential folders) quickly and easily. Besides the ability to back up your files, you can also sync entire folders across different computers or even schedule the running of certain processes at set times and intervals. As if that weren't enough, AVG LiveKive Airspace also lets you share files quickly and easily with any user on any computer, even if they don't have the application installed. Despite the fact that the upload speed could be a little better, AVG LiveKive Airspace is a worthwhile tool that works perfectly well. It's easy to use, accessible, and reliable.