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Shutdown utility for easier closing of programs as well as shutting down or restarting the computer after a specified timeframe (countdown) or at a certain time. Other features include lowering the volume or turning off the monitor. Also creates shell links for immediately carrying out actions from the desktop.

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Quick launcher for applications and system programs which can be grouped together onto one interface so that the gadget uses less space on the desktop

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Special version of the GO Launcher Android desktop tool that includes various themes, smoother image scrolling, context menus and a tab that shows which application was used last. Also allows you to create more than the default seven home screens.

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Copies text and images from the screen, even if the web designer or system programmer have blocked the relevant functions; also includes an OCR module that generates text from images.

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Arranges desktop icons in three dimensions to look like real objects that can be handled – for example, rotated or lifted. Offers 3D sound output, reflective surfaces and optional edge smoothing. Extended Professional version also available.

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Program to measure distances and angles on the computer monitor. Distances can be measured in pixels, cm, inches, points or twips and angles in degrees or radians. The ruler or protractor which appears on the screen is almost transparent.

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Syncronises wallpaper across multiple monitors linked to one PC and allows the user to choose either an individual image or sections of a complete image for each desktop.

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Virtual LED for the desktop that indicates disk access.

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Paste As File is an app to paste the contents of the clipboard to a new file via the context menu windows explorer background. It can paste as a text file or image file based on the contents of the clipboard. Supported image formats are jpg, pcx, png, bmp, tga, gif and tif. Fast and secure download from The H

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Investigates the local computer and the web to identify which programs are used most often and then prioritises them. Supports Google Maps, Amazon, eBay and Wikipedia. Extended Powerpack version can be purchased. Older version 0.9 for Mac OS X 10.5 (PPC) can still be downloaded.

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Displays incoming Facebook messages and informs about the activities of friends. Manufacturer's web site currently unavailable.

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Monitors the clipboard in Windows and can remember the last 15 entries.

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Virtual desktop manager for maximising the desktop. As soon as you move the mouse to the left-or right-hand corner, this tool opens a new desktop where you can move windows. In addition to the Free version, extended versions in 2D and 3D are available.

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Desktop search for locating files and emails. Examines email attachments as well as Outlook contacts and appointments, indexes drives in the network and saves search results. Available as a free Home version for non-commercial use and as an enhanced Professional and Corporate version for a fee.

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Compact player for radio streams with numerous preconfigured transmitters.

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Monitor Gamma Corrector. Allows you to calibrate your monitor to the standard gamma value of 2.2 without needing extra hardware. Older versions are still available on the manufacturer's web site. Fast and secure download from The H

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Provides MacBook Touchpads and Apple Magic Mice with additional features and gestures. Fast and secure download from The H

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A tool which runs in the system tray, automatically notifying the user of any incoming emails. Supports POP3, IMAP and various email servers, such as Hotmail, MSN, LiveMail, Yahoo, Google Mail, Mail.com, MyWay, Excite and Lycos.com. Also sends, reads and deletes emails.

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Enables the use of widgets and slider bars on Android device lock screens. Designed as a replacement for the standard lock screen and allows users to control the screen’s layout and appearance.

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Global messaging system that outputs status messages from different applications on screen, even if the applications are running in the background.

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