Ever thought about pounding your computer with a hammer hoping it starts moving slightly faster than the current snail’s pace?
Well we would say don’t rush for the
hammer just yet; try this collection of smart utility software instead.
Here are Top 10 Tools that provide all the help you need to control,
tweak and manipulate the looks and functionality of Windows.
Tweak UI : Here is a
utility from Microsoft which is termed as the ultimate user interface
(UI) tweaker for XP. This utility lets you twist and manipulate, and
sometime even override, the way your Windows interface should look. An
indispensable tool that offers multiple UI tweaks under a single
interface. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Google Desktop 5 :
Finally if you think searching files on your computer takes an eternity,
Google desktop can come to the rescue. This software does more than
just search. Google Desktop indexes all of your data files — including
email and instant messages — so you can find it fast. The interface
includes multiple search-box configurations and an advanced search
option. You can search and find your own files along with your Internet
search results.
desktop.google.com
desktop.google.com
DoubleKiller :
cluttered hard disk can really slow down your PC, and what adds to the
clutter the most is duplicate files that hog space for no reason. This
utility, as the name implies, brings you help on this front. It locates
duplicate files on your computer and kills one, leaving you with just a
single file. http://www.bigbangenterprises.de/en/doublekiller
FreeCommander : This is
an easy-to-use alternative to the standard Windows file manager. Here
you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock. The
best part is that you can put this utility on a USB key — even a floppy
disk if you can find one — and take it with you to control files on any
PC. www.freecommander.com
Taskbar Shuffle 2.2 :
So you think the Windows taskbar controls you? Here is one utility that
will let you turn the tables. It lets you move the buttons for open
applications anywhere you want on the taskbar, or group open documents
together. And yes, it works with Windows versions all the way back to
Windows 95.
www.freewebs.com/nerdcave/taskbarshuffle.htm
www.freewebs.com/nerdcave/taskbarshuffle.htm
Defraggler :
Fragmentation of the disk is another big culprit that can slow down your
computer. This utility is a handy one that will help you clean up the
mess. It not only defragments your hard disk but also claims to
defragment individual files. If you’re not sure what needs defragging,
it also provides a list of files that need it. And yes, this one is tiny
enough to go on a USB drive too.
www.defraggler.com
www.defraggler.com
WinDirStat : If your
hard disk seems bloated and you have no idea what exactly is taking up
all that much space, here is something you should look at. Short for
Windows Directory Statistics, this programme presents your hard drive’s
directory in multiple views, some resembling Windows Explorer — files
represented by 3D boxes in full colour. One look and you’d soon know
what’s taking up space.
www.windirstat.info
www.windirstat.info
WinPatrol 2007 : You
might not even notice but there are umpteen number of useless programmes
that come pre-installed with your Windows, which end up eating plenty
of CPU cycles. Put Scotty, the WinPatrol mascot, to work keeping an eye
on your system. Scotty will come up with warnings about new programmes
that plan to run at start-up and detection of other system changes,
trusted or not. It will also delay the start of programmes to improve
boot-up speed in any version.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.winpatrol.com
Absolute Uninstaller : You might have uninstalled a particular programme, but unfortunately it still leaves a lot of junk in its wake.
One way to be sure that a programme is
all gone is the absolute uninstaller. This replaces the default
Add/Remove Programmes control panel in Windows, checks for extra stuff
to delete after an uninstall (such as Start menu entries and useless
Registry keys), and, best of all, does batch removal of multiple
programmes at one time.
www.glarysoft.com
www.glarysoft.com
Eraser : With more and
more sophisticated recovery tools, it can be disastrous to get rid of an
old computer without making sure the hard drive is wiped clean. This
doesn’t mean just reformatting it, but actually annihilating all data by
overwriting disk sectors multiple times. Open-source Eraser that fits a
USB drive is a great candidate for the job.
www.heidi.ie/eraser
www.heidi.ie/eraser
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