Favorite Utilities Programs
What utilities do you use? Some of us use little applications and cant live without them. Why not shared them :) (With link if possible) (No spaming please)
For my part there is one I cant live without and another usefull one
ULTRAMON:
UltraMon is a utility for multi-monitor systems, designed to increase productivity and unlock the full potential of multiple monitors.
* efficiently move windows and maximize windows across the desktop
* manage more applications with the Smart Taskbar
* control application positioning with UltraMon Shortcuts
* multi-monitor support for desktop wallpapers and screen savers
* mirror your main monitor to secondary monitors for a presentation
Desktop Sidebar
Desktop Sidebar provides you with instant access to the information you most desire by grabbing data from your PC and the internet. The result is a dynamic visual display you configure and control.
motherboard monitor
Monitor Temps
Speedfan
Monitor Temps
CPUCool and CPUFSB
Monitor and OC tool (even for Compaq Comp...)
RivaTuner
OC Tool
PSU Calculator (The most complete I've seen)
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I would like to know what combination of firewall/antivirus/antispyware stuff people are happiest with. I use adaware, spysweeper, NOD32, and windows firewall. But if someone knows of more effective, less resource consuming progs let me know. Also, cost is a factor. I don't want to spend too much.
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RamCleaner 4
That's my newest program for performance utilization. So far it works pretty great. I'm thinking about purchasing it once my free trial runs out.
I also like this one alot for some reason. I guess I just like seeing my CPU freak out constantly. ><
CpuUsage
I also use ULTRAMON when I have a dual screen setup. That is one handy tool!
I'll have to try out that Desktop Sidebar. Looks pretty nifty!
-SnowFire
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Originally Posted by
jdbnsn
I would like to know what combination of firewall/antivirus/antispyware stuff people are happiest with. I use
adaware,
spysweeper,
NOD32, and windows firewall. But if someone knows of more effective, less resource consuming progs let me know. Also, cost is a factor. I don't want to spend too much.
I noticed you did not mentionned SPYBOT, Wich is one of my fav. Lots of options, customisable...
(I also linked those you mentionned in the quote )
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ATTENTION: I wrote this from an old list I have, some may have changed, some may not be free anymore, and some may arm your computer. Use at your own risks
Free Antivirus:
Grisoft
Free-AV
Avast
Free Firewalls
Agnitum
Kerio
Sygate
Zonelabs
Spyware tools:
12 Ghosts
Symantec Security Scan
Xp AntiSpy
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Originally Posted by
SnowFire
RamCleaner 4
That's my newest program for performance utilization. So far it works pretty great. I'm thinking about purchasing it once my free trial runs out.
I also like this one alot for some reason. I guess I just like seeing my CPU freak out constantly. ><
It look nice, I use one in the Desktop sidebar, but unfortunatly, it take alot of memory... They seem to have other nice program. Cool find :)
CpuUsage
I also use ULTRAMON when I have a dual screen setup. That is one handy tool!
Agree, and it's a MUST HAVE program when you work with more then one monitor.
I'll have to try out that Desktop Sidebar. Looks pretty nifty!
-SnowFire
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That ultramon seems like a waste. "Display properties" can do everything you've said ultramon can do. IDK, maybe it can do more...
My utillity programs:
AV/
Norton AV 2007
Spyware:
Adaware SE Professional
Registry:
Registry Mechanic 5
Firewall:
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro
I've never had anything major happen while i've been running thoes apps. So, i guess i have to swear by them. Im going on year 2 without having to format or repair windows. I used to use one of thoes ram cleaners/defragers but i found that they actually suck ass and take away performance rather than help. When your machine is bogged down, the last thing you'll want to do is defrag your ram.
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Originally Posted by
Cana-Balsitic
That ultramon seems like a waste. "Display properties" can do everything you've said ultramon can do. IDK, maybe it can do more...
Give it a try and come back to me... ;)
You can move windows from 1 comp to the other in 1 click
Maximise to both window in 1 click
create shortcuts for differents applications (changing primary monitor, display size, desactivate monitor and more)
Add taskbar on every monitor
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I'm running AVG Antivirus with Zonealarm, both free. Appart from that, the only other 'utility' i use is WinRar. And that's a piece of crap. I wish i could find a better compression utility-at least, one that gives me all the shell functions without all the crap messaging.
-Dave
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Originally Posted by
DaveW
I'm running AVG Antivirus with Zonealarm, both free. Appart from that, the only other 'utility' i use is WinRar. And that's a piece of crap. I wish i could find a better compression utility-at least, one that gives me all the shell functions without all the crap messaging.
-Dave
7Zip? :)
