Ac Browser Plus free edition

impressive explorer replacement with a built-in ftp client, encryption and batch renaming

Ac Browser Plus

Online Armor

protect yourself against keyloggers, worms, unauthorised actions with this basic firewall

Online Armor

Meteo Fusion

attractive desktop weather application

Meteo Fusion

NaturalReader

listen to text on your pc

NaturalReader

Wiki Clicky

look up stuff on wikis

Wiki Clicky

FileHamster

allows you to backup frequently altered files to their previous versions; downloadable plugins available too

FileHamster

FTE - Faster Than Ever

a quick way to launch favorites and applications using the keyboard

Faster Than Ever

UpdateStar

keep up to date with all the latest releases of your favourite applications, be they freeware or shareware

UpdateStar

Firefox Fresh and Fast

It's always exciting to install Firefox on a new machine and watch the browser load speedily, unimpeded by the clutter of extensions, themes, plugins and toolbars. The question necessarily arises: which addons to install? Out of all the bells and whistles available, which extensions are first on the list? Well, for me it has to be Foxmarks. Now I can download all my stored bookmarks from the server and my new browser is up and running. For peace of mind, I sync to an ftp server - DriveHQ is my preferred choice in this regard and it provides a basic 1gb service for free. But hang on a mo - what's this? My bookmarks toolbar looks a right mess - so many links and folders have created a snaking drop down list stretching off the bottom of the browser. Well, my next essential addon is Smart Booksmarks Bar - suddenly my toolbar is a blaze of icons. And I'm happy. If only I could keep Firefox like this -snappy with just two addons! Now, let me see....

WinContig

a small, standalone defragmenter that allows you to defrag individual files and folders, with the option to load profiles. Works with Vista too.

WinContig