Ulteo Virtual Desktop: run a virtual Linux environment inside Windows

Ulteo Virtual Desktop installs a virtual Linux environment inside Windows. This free program shows up as a panel inside the Windows desktop and allows you...

“Types”: easily configure the default apps, icons, and context menu entries for file types

"Types" is a lightweight open source configuration utility designed to enable users to edit the program associations, icons, context menus, and other properties of...

Melloware Placesbar Editor: add favorite folders to Windows and Office open/save dialogs

Melloware Placesbar Editor is an open source program that allows you to change the default folder shortcuts that are found in the Windows open/save...

Trayconizer: add built in minimize-to-tray functionality to your apps

Trayconizer is a small program that can add minimize-to-tray functionality to any program.It is loaded using the shortcut for the program (or programs) you...

VolumeTouch: control system volume with the mouse (or hotkeys)

VolumeTouch gives quick control over your PC’s volume by using a combination of hotkeys and the mouse or arrow keys. The first thing I will...

Copy Handler: speed up and control file copying and moving operations

Copy Handler is an open source program that resides in memory and significantly enhances the copying or moving of large files in Windows. It introduces...

Ubericon: add visual effects to your icons

UberIcon is a windows tweak that adds visual effects when double clicking on an icon. It comes with three different effects to choose from,...

Thoosje Quick XP Optimizer: get better performance out of XP

Thoosje Quick XP Optimizer is a free program that provides 1-click performance enhancement for Windows XP, including faster startup, faster HD access, faster apps,...

CloseWin: instantly close all open windows

CloseWin can close all open windows and programs in the taskbar in a single swoop. It also allows the user to create profiles for and...

Desk Drive: get automatic drive/media shortcuts on your desktop

Desk Drive is a free program that adds automatic shortcuts on the desktop to flash drives and other media when you plug them in,...

FreeSnap: maximize window edges individually

FreesSnap is a free program that runs in the background and allows the user to individually maximize any of the four sides of an...

Lebendig: animate your windows

Lebendig is a Windows enhancement that will animate your windows, making them twist around as they open, recede into the horizon when closed, or...

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