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PC - Freeware Essentials

Here you will find some freeware for PC which for one reason or another is worth to take a look at: some because we think it's really good, others which are extremely helpful for working & posting on this forum and take full benefit of it. Some program may already be found shattered topic-related around the forum... and difficult to track in the end. Maybe it's a rare found? Something you use and want others to discover? Something difficult to get as it needs registering to some unknown site, where you can't find your way trough the ads and popups? Remember the advantages of freeware: first of all, it's free. Then it isn't that 'heavy', as software you buy is often loaded with to many features - bells 'n whistles - you never use, and finally: you don't have to bother about serials and keys, which eventually have to be renewed and don't work any more when the software is updated. True, there are many sites around where you can find freeware. Nevertheless, I'd like to offer users of mobilism to share and discover some - and my - favorite essential freeware here on the site, in a structured way, with explicit screenshots and proper - working - links which are kept alive by the poster(s)... exactly like we manage to do on the rest of the site, which makes it so different from the usual...

If you think we missed some essential freeware, you may post here if you want to share it, but please follow these small suggestions:

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:!: Note 2:
    Though all freeware posted here is free, we sadly can’t state that all installation processes are clean as they often come bundled with some adware features (toolbar, home page and search) and even if you could easily opt out of having them installed - and/or remove them afterwards - this type of behavior could bother a lot of potential customers.

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PC - Freeware Essentials
Summary


Backup software

Encrypting
    Create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk.
OurSecret v2.5 - Review - Tutorial
    An easy to use and free tool for hiding your data with steganography.

File managers

Genealogy

GPS

Internet & Network Utilities

Communication

Multimedia

Image editing/resizing

Music Player

Music streaming

Office/Productivity

Notes/reminders

Emulators.

Print Utilities

Remote PC connect
  • Gbridge v2.0 - Review
      Lets you remotely control PCs, sync folders, share files, and chat securely and easily.

Security

System Utilities

System information

Desktop tools.

Video/Audio converters

Rippers

CD/DVD tools
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Feb 3rd, 2012, 5:41 pm
Freemake Video Converter v3.0.1.9
Requirements: Windows XP, Vista
Overview: Convert between video formats, rip and burn DVD, convert to iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, etc., create slideshows and music visualizations, cut, join, rotate and upload videos and music to YouTube with this free video converter.
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Features:

Numerous Input Formats
Conversion to iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, Xbox, Blackberry
Conversion to AVI, WMV, MP4, 3GP, DVD, MP3
YouTube Publishing
DVD Burning
Photo Slideshow Creation
Video Editing

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Code: Select allhttp://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

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System Spec v3.06
Requirements: Windows All
Overview: System Spec is a very simple tool for those that want to gather the most important system specifications for their computer.

It displays the CPU Speed, Memory (RAM), Video Card, Windows version and serial number, IP and MAC Addresses, hard disks, Ports and others.

It is intended to provide non-technical users with easy access to this information, from a simple interface. The program does not require installation.

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More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.alexnolan.net/software/sysspec.htm

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Doszip Commander v2.23
Requirements: Windows All
Overview: Doszip Commander is an LFN-aware TUI file manager (Norton Commander clone) for DOS with built-in unzip. The original program was written in Borland C, but the latest version compiles with Open Watcom 1.8 and the JWasm assembler.
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More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/doszip/

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Maxthon 3 v3.3.4.1200 Beta
Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP - Windows 2003 Server - Vista
Overview: Maxthon comes with all the great features which will give you a comfortable, joyful and personal Web surfing experience.
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It has unique features, such as:
  • Advanced ADs blocker: support popup blocker and Web content filter, support regular expression
  • File sniffer: Downloading video/MP3 files have not been so easy. just select the file type you want to catch and Maxthon will reveal any hidden file in the page.
  • Advanced tab managment: Close all tabs, auto refresh tabs, Lock tabs.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.maxthon.com/

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(Closed Filehost) https://ul.to/4e6ovno4/mx3.3.4.1200-beta.exe

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uTorrent v3.1.2 RC 3
Requirements: Windows all
Overview: µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.

It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients. With BitTorrent, you can download files faster and contribute by sharing files and bandwidth.
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Features:
- Multiple simultaneous downloads
- Smart bandwidth usage
- File level priorities
- Configurable bandwidth scheduling
- Global and per-torrent speed limiting
- Quickly resumes interrupted transfers
- UPnP support (WinXP only)
- Supports popular protocol extensions

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://utorrent.com/

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Freemake Video Downloader v3.0.0.15
Requirements: Windows XP - Vista
Overview: Download videos from YouTube, Google, Facebook, Dailymotion, other sites in HD, MP4, FLV, 3GP or convert web videos to WMV, MP4, MP3 with this free video downloader.
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Features:
- Numerous Sites Support
- HD Video Downloading
- Conversion to MP4, WMV
- Video to MP3

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.freemake.com/free_video_downloader/

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(Closed Filehost) https://ul.to/mi62h225/FreemakeVideoDownloaderSetup.exe

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HostsMan v3.2.73
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Overview: hosts file manager and editor
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HostsMan is an application to manage your Windows HOSTS file. It is mainly intended to block specific domains (mostly advertising servers) by redirecting them to localhost, but can also be used to add any other domain/IP combination that you want to be included in the HOSTS file. In addition to the editing features, HostsMan can prevent other programs from writing to the HOSTS, import and merge Hosts files, resolve IP addresses and mark potential hijack entries. This program assumes that you have basic understanding of the HOSTS functionality.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.snapfiles.com/publishers/7126691.html

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Multiclipboard v1.19
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Multiclipboard is a tray-resident, highly usable, non-intrusive tool that will transform your Windows eXPerience with its unlimited number of system-wide clipboards.
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With Multiclipboard, you can easily juggle your commonly used text, graphics, audio, and video clips in multiple hands!

Easy to reach key combinations, like [Ctrl+Alt] and [Ctrl+Win], allow you to swiftly switch between clipboards before you press the usual X, C, or V to cut, copy, or paste your clip respectively.

Highly effective tray-icon color scheme ensures that you can instantly see both the number and the status of the current active clipboard.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.heliwave.com/

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(Closed Filehost) https://ul.to/zri6kbaq/Multiclipboard.zip

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DVD Slim Free v2.4.0.2
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: DVD Slim Free is a small and easy to use application that allows you to quickly create and print covers.
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It allows you to print traditional covers for CDs, DVD, VHS, Blue Ray, Playstation Portable, PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Nintendo Wii, Standard and Mini-Disc Labels, and something completely new, can transform a standard cover in a 14 mm SLIM 7 or 9 mm and 5 mm even SLIM SOFT, scaling proportionally individual items.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://elefantsoftware.weebly.com/dvd-slim.html

Download Instructions:
(Closed Filehost) https://ul.to/4ej4cnlq/setup_dvd_slim_free_2.4.0.2.exe

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TCExam v11.2.023
Requirements: Windows - all / Windows 2003 Server / WiPHP 5.0 / MySQL 4.1+ or PostrgreSQL 8+ / JavaScript 1.2 support
Overview: TCExam is a Web-based Assessment Software system (e-exam or CBT - Computer Based Testing) that enables educators and trainers to author, schedule, deliver, and report on surveys, quizzes, tests and exams.
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The software is used all over the world by universities, schools, companies and independent teachers.

TCExam is well suited for both Internet and intranet environments, it replaces the old pencil-and-paper testing systems and simplifies the entire exam cycle, including generation, execution, evaluation, presentation and archiving.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.tecnick.com/public/code/cp_dpage.php?aiocp_dp=tcexam

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(Closed Filehost) https://ul.to/qw7ikdef/tcexam_11_2_023.zip

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CPU-Z v1.59
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: CPU-Z is a free diagnostic tool that provides information on your CPU and some of the main devices of your system.
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Including:

CPU:
- Name and number.
- Core stepping and process.
- Package.
- Core voltage.
- Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier.
- Supported instructions sets.
- L1 and L2 cache information.
- Location, size, speed, and technology.

Mainboard:
- Vendor, model and revision.
- BIOS model and date.
- Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor.
- Graphic interface.

Memory:
- Frequency and timings.
- Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table.


More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

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Advanced Renamer v3.21
Requirements: Windows - all
Overview: Advanced Renamer is freeware program for renaming multiple files or folders at once, it can use several different methods for calculating the new name including multimedia tools for sound and picture files.
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With Advanced Renamer you can construct new file names by adding, removing, replacing, changing case, or giving the file a brand new name based on known information about the file.

This program is a great utility for organising digital pictures for both professionals and beginners. The thumbnail mode lets you display thumbnails directly in the file list giving you maximum control of the renaming process.

Features:
- Undo functionality
- Real time preview
- MP3/ID3 renaming
- Image renaming with EXIF support
- Thumbnail view
- Supports both files and folders
- Several renaming methods
- Use multiple method at once

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.advancedrenamer.com/

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Paint.NET v3.5.10
Requirements: windows - all
Overview: Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.
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It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the Microsoft Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It has been compared to other digital photo editing software packages such as Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP.

More Info:
Code: Select allhttp://www.getpaint.net/

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