Monitors the CPU utilisation of individual processes and deprioritises them if they threaten to overload the CPU. Programs that have been tagged are ignored and manual program deprioritisation is possible.
Generates virtual disk drives or encrypted partitions and hides their contents. Primarily designed to protect data held on USB sticks. Can run from a USB stick without installation. Despite German-only web site, program is available in several languages, including English.
Portable automation tool that changes the current state of the computer after specified time periods or actions. The tool can shut down or reboot the PC, log off the user and play audio files. Available in Basic and Pro versions. Manufacturer's web site currently unavailable.
Program to shut down local or remote computers according to various criteria, including time, inactivity, changing colour of pixels, program end, network traffic and CPU utilisation. As well as various shutdown options, such as standard switch-off and reboot, the program can trigger actions such as disconnecting from the network and starting or closing programs.
Logs user activities for programs used under Windows and displays them graphically as a bar chart with associated screenshots. Logs application’s name and duration of use. Suitable for time recording of certain activities. Program is in English.
This alternative to the classic Windows Task Manager manages without useful functions, such as displaying the manufacturer name, but does give information about the CPU and its load, tasks, services, RAM use and the S.M.A.R.T. data for installed disk drives. Also allows you to change how services start. Doesn’t require installation. Despite German web site, program is also available in English.
Software that locks mouse events on the touchpad for a selected time after a key is pressed, so it can’t be moved accidentally, allowing faster, uninterrupted typing. Fast and secure download from The H
This codec enables you to view DNG files directly, both in a standard system Explorer and in Windows Vista’s Picture Gallery. The codec has been published as a release candidate and is only compatible with 32-bit Vista operating systems.
CPU stress test. According to the developer, the program uses a mix of integer and floating-point calculations that are subsequently checked to detect CPU failures. Fast and secure download from The H
For monitoring all SMART parameters for Intel-based Solid State Drives (SSDs). Also tunes up the newer 34-nanometer SSDs from Intel for optimum performance under Windows XP and Vista.
Checks to see if all the drivers installed in your system are up to date. Downloads the latest updates and installs them automatically. Fast and secure download from The H
Use this tool to manage Windows authorisations. It works with files, registration keys, printers, releases, shares and WMI objects. Also supports the use of especially long file paths. Fast and secure download from The H
Saves Windows and Office activations and restores them after a reinstallation. Supports Office 2010 as well as Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 or 2011.
Classic uninstall program for Windows PCs to facilitate complete removal of applications. According to the developer the software also allows the de-installation of programs which are already corrupted. The tool is executable without installation. Fast and secure download from The H
Changes or deletes local account passwords in Windows systems. Can’t decrypt existing passwords, but changes them by directly modifying the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM file. However, to do this it must be run from another system.
Tool based on rainbow tables for the recovery of Windows passwords. Also uses a time-memory trade-off and comes with a graphical user interface to ensure the tool is easy to use. Contains a brute force module for the detection of more simple passwords.
Enhances the functions of the caption buttons in Windows. Separates (among others) button groups, allows the user to adjust button colour and offers extra buttons for "always on top," "copy window," "send to back" and "Roll-up/Unroll."
Professional tool that allows you to directly access, obtain and convert physical memory on Windows systems. Supports various memory types such as VMWare Memory Snapshot, Microsoft Crash Dump and Windows hibernation files. The most recent versions include the predecessor tools win32dd and win64dd.
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