Tip #2739 - 2006 Downloads Revisited
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2006
Downloads Revisited
We get a lot of e-mail
around here at WorldStart all with varying subjects. Some that ask for
tech help and even some that are just looking for an old tip or download
that we featured in a newsletter at an earlier time. The e-mails are of
course routed off to their appropriate destinations where we, the WorldStart
employees, receive them and attempt to reply with the best possible answers.
Personally, I noticed a pattern of e-mails from the Computer Tips newsletter
readers looking for links to downloads we’ve run in the past, with
most of them from the past six months or so.
So, with that knowledge
and a suggestion from a co-worker, I decided to run a roundup of what
have been the most popular free downloads so far this year. I think this
is something that anyone who enjoys the Downloads of the Week
will appreciate and to patrons that maybe missed an article the first
time around will have a second chance to get a great free program.
So, with no further
adieu, I present to you (in my opinion) the best downloads of the year
so far from WorldStart.
1. My WiFi
Zone: This is a must have program for anyone running a wireless
network, especially if you live in a highly populated area. This little
guy is like a watchdog for your wireless connection and it can help you
determine things like if someone is trying to piggyback
your wireless connection. You can easily see who’s on your network,
who has been on your network before and who has been attempting to get
on. It’s easy to use and a great way for any novice to the world
of wireless networks to get their feet wet in regards to wireless security.
Read more about it here.
2. Process
Link Library: This, in my opinion, is one of the best free programs
on the Web period. With this program, you can easily decipher the cryptic
nature of determining what processes in your task manager are responsible
for. This can become an invaluable tool to anyone troubleshooting sluggish
systems or application conflicts. Find it here.
3. Disk View:
This program should be sitting right next to Process Link Library in your
utilities folder on your PC. (I know you all have one!) The reason you
should have this program is simple; it will quickly and easily show you
what sections of your hard drive are being occupied by what programs,
services, data, etc. In short, it will show you what occupies every bit
of space on your system’s hard drive graphically. This will unravel
the mystery of your hard drive and give you a better understanding of
how things are set up. Learn more about it here.
4. AM Notebook:
I honestly use this program all the time. It’s like a scratch pad
for your desktop. The program allows you to quickly take notes, make tables,
organize data and a lot more. The program is small and out of the way,
yet it does not lack in the feature department. So, forget about firing
up that big clunky MS Word and just jot down some notes instead. Don’t
even think about using Windows Notepad or as you might refer to it, the
lackluster wonderdud. With AM Notepad, you may not even need sticky notes
anymore! Read more about it here.
5. GodFather:
And last, but definitely not least, the GodFather. This is an
audio management program and it’s about as robust
as you're going to find. So, if you are like me and have thousands of
audio files on your PC, this is a must have. With the GodFather managing
your audio files, you will have complete control with unbelievable flexibility
of every audio file on your system. With GodFather, you will be a made
man/woman and rule over all your audio files with an iron fist. Just try
to remember the little people on your way to the top! Find it here.
Well, I hope you enjoyed
the recap. I have some more great things lined up for you in the next
couple of weeks, so make sure you stay tuned and check it out. And as
always, it has been my pleasure. Now, go on and have yourself a great
day!
~ Chad
Stelnicki
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