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Originally Posted by drbass
I found this little File Recovery prog today which is related to Crap Cleaner so I'm assuming it's a decent tool (coz I think CCleaner is) but I haven't got time to test it today.
Recuva
Just found something. A tweak that gives you the size of the folder from Explorer. I haven't tried it, but it sounds good and sourceforge.net is pretty reliable and also free.
http://foldersize.sourceforge.net/
sorry, only works on xp and 2000 nothing prior and not vista either.
If you like your applications to be in the 'right' place on your taskbar then here's one you'll like. Works like a charm. Many people may not even have realised they would want this.
:cool:
Dr. Bob: Nice one! I've tried some other programs like TaskArrange but they ran all the time in the background. I never cared for that but didn't know that there was an alternative. Now I can run it when I need it and can leave it off when I don't. I placed a link for TaskArrange in my Quick Launch bar so I'll have easy access!
There are a couple other programs at the TaskArrange site worth a look too.
OverDisk http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotini.../overdisk.html and DeskPins http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotini.../deskpins.html All 3 are handy little tools...
REGSEEKER -- Best registry cleaner i ever found -- 850 keys were removed on first pass!
DISK CLEANER - Best temp file remover i have found :)
Found this back-up program the other day.
http://www.mogware.com/FileHamster/Downloads/
Have played with many back-up programs but they all seem so clunky. File Hamster works in the background and even keeps more than one revision.
Just what I have been looking for.
Rex
Can't say that I can live without this as I have only just found it, but I think it's great and is now installed.
http://www.bhelpuri.net/Snippy/
Click on the icon, a pen appears, scroll around whatever it is you want to save from a web page (does not have to be rectangular), open Word (or whatever) and paste the image. You can even save half an image if that is what you have outlined!
Uncertain how useful that is!
Rex
Ideal for testing your (new) LCD monitor/notebook for those dead/hot/just a little bit ill pixels.
Homepage.
Which after a few clicks brings you to this Windows version binaries (and source code) download page.
Although LCD screens are pretty good these days depending on the warranty you get you could take this with you if you buy in a local shop and test a screen before you take it with you. Later they will hit you with their 'pixel defect norms' policy.
:cool:
Ghost
I'd go for a similar app over Ghost, for the simple fact that it is a Symanwreck product....Acronis True Image does a much better job, and has much better support, should you need it, just my £0.02.Quote:
Ghost
Liam
Been a while since this thread was revived. I felt that a new (to me ;) ) little freebie I stumbled across deserved mention here.
Marxio Timer http://www.marxio-tools.net/en/marxio-timer.php
It offers several methods to act as a timer or scheduler to perform various tasks. It fairly intuitive and it works (which some of these things I've tried do not.) Check it out... :)
This has always been one of the best threads. I have downloaded a number of useful, recommended programs.
As one cannot do without a PDF viewer, my current favourite freebie is PDF-XChange Viewer. worth checking out.
Rex
It's cool to see that people are still posting to this thread more than six years after it was started. I never thought it would go on this long, but I too have found several good programs because of it. VirtualDr rocks!
I've been using Gimp for graphics manipulation. Infra-recorder to burn dvds and CDs, and Picasa 3 for photo editing. I didn't check to see if any of these were mentioned already
Spacemonger - A little tool that gives you are graphical picture of files and folders on your hard drive. This allows you to clean up your drive super-quick. Brilliant!
CDBurnerXP and Faststone image Viewer are my latest additions.
An easy way to keep informed of security updates Secunia PSIQuote:
The average user without the Secunia PSI has 12 insecure programs installed on their PC!
Your Secunia System Score of 100% is 4% HIGHER than the average user :)Quote:
Originally Posted by wild willy
Thanks for the link!
This is a list of Open Source Alternatives to the "Big Name" Proggies.
I snatched this from my graphics forum. I know some have been mentioned but I wanted to keep them all together. Thanks to Surfpark for all his hard work in arranging this list :)
Replace Photoshop/Photoshop Elements with...
GIMP (Windows, Mac, Unix)
GIMP stands for GNU Image Manuipulation Program. The program has the ability to edit bitmap images and photos. It saves files in formats that will work with other bitmap editors, including Photoshop (jpeg, tiff, gif...). There is also a modified version of the client for Windows called GIMPshop, which "skins" the interface to emulate Photoshop.
Replace Illustrator with...
Inkscape (Windows, Mac, Linux)
This program creates scalable vector artwork. It can import and export SVG, Illustrator (.ai), PDF files, and also handle many common raster format files (jpeg, png, gif..).
Replace InDesign or Quark Xpress with...
Scribus (Windows, Mac, Linux)
This open source program is designed for desktop publishing. This program supports PDF/X-3 standards and comes with a limited amount of vector tools. It supports SVG importing and Open Type fonts.Designer Note: If you plan on using software on a semi-professional or professional manner, it is best to ask your printer first. Unlike the other programs on this list, your printer will want to be able to access your native Scribus file. Ask your printer in advance to install the software before sending out a print job.Replace Flash with...
Synfig (Windows, Mac, Linux)
When looking to replace Flash I had to consider the usage. Flash serves a dual purpose for designers, as a means to animate/present content or to use as an interface. Synfig is a little more confusing than Flash, espcially if you're a novice user. It can export to a variety of video formats, including Flash (.swf), mpeg, and SVG. This program also supports ActionScript.Designer Note: While you may be creating with an open source tool, you might want to save your work in a widely-used format (SVG or SWF). Most of the audience will view your work with Adobe's Flash Player, which is free to download. If you goal is to avoid all proprietary software, then check out Gnash, a free open source Flash player.Replace Director with...
libavg (Mac, Ubuntu)
While this may not be the ultimate solution, its one of the few products that allow users to develop rich-media interfaces. Perfect for a kiosks and presentations. The interface is nothing like Director, so be prepared to learn a little bit.
Replace Dreamweaver with...
Nvu (Windows, Mac, Linux)
This HTML editor allows code view and WYSIWYG design view, similar to the way Dreamweaver does it. It also allows users to handle their files neatly, integrate forms, and more. This is a great program for those learning web design. It also offers a clean source code view for the people that like to create their HTML from scratch.
Replace Soundbooth with...
Audacity (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Imagine a stripped down version of Soundbooth with the same amount of power. Don't worry though, because you'll be able to download all the sound filters you want through the web site. Handles all the major audio file formats (wav, mp3, aiff, ogg vorbis).
Replace Premiere with...
Avidemux (Windows, Mac, Linux)
While this doesn't have all the features of Premiere, its great for simple linear editing and encoding. This allows you to input MPEG, Quicktime, AVI, ASF, images, H.263 format, and more. Output your work into AVI, MPEG, MP4, or OMG. While an advanced user might need more control, this will do the trick for the majority of users.
Replace Encore with...
DVDStyler (Windows, Linux)
If you've created and edited your film, and want to share it, you'll need to burn it to disc. Encore no longer exists as a stand-alone program, since it was rolled into Premiere in CS3. Open source solutions have yet combine editing suites and DVD authoring into one. Adobe has jumped into the format war and have given Encore the ability to burn Bluray discs. Until the format war is over (and Bluray drives become standard) most people, including the open source community, are sticking with DVDs.
DVDStyler is a great tool that allows the user create simple and beautiful menus for DVDs. Although this program doesn't give advanced control over video playback, it is great to learn the DVD menu structure.
Replace After Effects with...
Jahshaja (Windows, Mac, Linux)
This is very similar to After Effects. The one thing missing is the After Effects library. Not to gret though, since Jahshaka comes with a slew of their own effects. It even lets you import projects from Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Lightwave, Maya, 3DS Max, and more. It lets you export your projects into many formats too.
Crimson--how about these. Although they're not open-source, they're less invasive, and also free:
Replace RealPlayer with Real Alternative
Replace WMP with Media Player Home Cinema or MediaPlayer Classic
Replace almost any other media player and image viewer with Irfanview (reads 200 formats, including Quicktime files)
Will Synfig play Flash files in your web browser? Gnash is compatible only up through Firefox 2, and we're on 3.6 now.
I've just found a little prog. that is proving to be useful for bookmarking web sites that I want to use, probably one time in the future, but not actually add to my Bookmarks folder.
Called VisitURL. Just copy and paste the address into it, add some notes and away you go.
Rex
If you are one to those who have several windows minimized and would like to close them with one click, go here: http://blog.jonschneider.com/2008/02...oseallexe.html
I have it installed and it is a nice piece of free software; one that I have just discovered this week.
Recuva is great, better and faster than Restoration. Pirifoirm makes good freeware.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by keithy397
Any of them correctly? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Dude111
Old but still amusing:
Originally Posted by drbass
"Two words, Ghost"
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"LOL thats one word!"
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Ghost makes a copy. Ghost, Ghost.
My favorite is WordWeb. I use it everyday.
Irfanview for me.
this thread is great, 6 years and still on, maybe it is time to list down all these good proges so it will be a reference to all
Actually not a bad idea.
A list with the number of referals to each would be good
Then see which one gets most votes, and how many are freeware
PIXresizer 2.0.4 (Photo Resizing tool) from http://bluefive.pair.com/
PIXresizer is a tool for quickly generating screen-friendly versions of your images with dramatically reduced file sizes. It is a photo resizing program that enables you to quickly resize one file or a selection of image files for use on the web and in e-mail. A great companion for webmasters and digital photographers.
best part .......its Free
FastStone Photo Resizer
is an image converter and renaming tool that intends to enable users to convert, rename, resize, crop, rotate, change color depth, add text and watermarks to images in a quick and easy batch mode. Drag and Drop mouse operation is well supported.
most powerful i used so far and it is free, get it from their web site
Ahmed--Is that your granddaughter in your avatar? Looks too young to be a grandfather.
Have either of you compared FastStone to Irfanview, which I've used for many years?
Phil, you've been chosen to compile the list.
Clipmate. On a desert island...
link: http://www.lookinmypc.com/
A nice little program that checks your entire PC and shows you what you have. Even lists the product codes for some software.
Similar to Belarc Advisor
Whadda ya mean buddy?Quote:
Originally Posted by foxy
File Hamster (the older versions do not have the annoying pop-ups) is/was freeware and is a life saver.
Runs in the background and backs-up whatever you ask it to, on the fly. Brilliant.
Rex
This is an interesting thread, good Idea.
I like and have used for what seems like forever, these 3 programs.
"Irfanview",I luvit, "Mysendto", cant live without it and The Powertoy "Image resizer", unfortunately Microsoft hasn't adapted this one for Windows 7.
Hope I haven't just missed this but, Search Everything
I don't think there's anything out there that can search your PC like it does!
FastStone Image Viewer
http://www.faststone.org/
Beats Irfanview in my book.