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PowerToys & TweakUI -- WinXP
Windows XP was released in the Autumn of 2001 and as it turns out, is a pretty good operating system. Well then, in the time honored Windows tradition, that means it's time to enhance it with TweakUI. As always, the PowerToys are not supported so don't go crying to Microsoft if you break your WinXP installation. This version of the PowerToys is exclusively for WinXP, so go get it and enjoy!
(Last updated: 12/4/01)
TweakUI -- Win2K, WinNTx, WinME, Win9x
WinME and Windows 2000 have been around for a little while now, but they can stand some juicing up. Win9x and NTx are old hat so they need something to keep you interested. Ok then, let's tweak `em. Let's tweak them all! And what better place to start than with TweakUI? Microsoft recently released a new version, 1.33, for all 32-bit Windows builds (not for Windows 3.x and Windows XP though), so go get it and enjoy!
(Last updated: 11/18/01)
Xteq -- Win9x, WinME, WinNTx, Win2K, WinXP
The most comprehensive freeware tweaker program available is Xteq. Designed with specific tweaks for Win95, Win98, WinNT as well as WinME, Win2K and now, WinXP, Xteq is an excellent procuct.
(Last updated: 11/25/03)
Tweak Revisited -- Win9x
Tweak Revisited is a great supplement for Microsoft's own TweakUI. It features some very cool specialized tweaks. Check out Tweak Revisited v3.
(Last updated: 11/18/03)
CoolMon -- Win9x, WinME, WinNTx, Win2K, WinXP
CoolInfo will display vital system information in a small configurable window. Most of the application's data is retrieved from the Windows performance counters but it can also integrate information from other programs such as MotherBoard Monitor (MBM). The list of what it can do is too long to go into here, so read more...
(Last updated: 9/23/05)
WinBar -- Win9x, WinME, WinNT, Win2K, WinXP
WinBar is a free and compact program that lets you monitor your system and provides easy access to frequently used controls. WinBar will run on any Windows 9x or Windows NT based operating system. Read more...
(Last updated: 3/31/02)
TClockEX -- Win9x, Win2K
A funky tweaker. My buddy Bobstur indirectly directed me to my favorite kind of util in the whole entire world. This one, called TClockEX, can modify the Windows system tray clock as well as many other cool tweaks. Version 1.4.2 has recently been released.
(Last updated: 7/9/01)
TClock2 -- Win9x, WinME, Win2K, WinXP
Tclock2 is the ultimate Windows Taskbar and Desktop enhancement tool. Allowing you to customize the clock text, flatten various parts, skin various parts and customize the desktop as well. This version of TClock broadens its scope well beyond the taskbar and is better suited for use with WinXP.
(Last updated: 11/11/03)
3D Color Changer 3000 -- Win98, Win2K, WinXP
JaSMiN is once again a great site for tweakers. They were off the air for quite a while, but they're back and their little UI tweaker utility is the bees knees, so go get a copy while it's hot.
(Last updated: 11/18/03)
WinDUH! -- Win9x
Here's a blast from the past. One of the early Win95 tweaker programs that I used was WinDUH, a simple little tweaker that also works with Win98. It has some great features like assigning sound to certain events in Windows, and more. This utility has become very hard to find. You can still download it though at this site, about two-thirds of the way down the page.
(Last updated: 11/18/03)
More Properties 2.0 -- Win95, WinNT4
I owe all you grizzled tweakers out there a big apology. More Properties 2.0 has been around since forever for Win95 and WinNT4 users (it works passably well with Win98 too) and it's a great little util with some very handy features. It should have been posted here sooner.
(Last updated: 4/11/00)
THROB OFF! -- Win9x, WinME, WinNTx, Win2K, WinXP
A Throbber is the animated graphic that appears in the upper right corner of most web browsers. A throbber lets you know, by displaying animation, that the browser is busy retrieving information. You cab rid yourself of your throbber with THROB OFF!
(Last updated: 6/28/03)
Shake It! -- Win9x
As a reward for your undying loyalty, we have a totally weird and wonderful util for your customizing satisfaction. Shake It! is a util which allows you to place your System Tray, Start button and Quick Launch bar on either side of the taskbar. Amazing -- what'll they think of next? Take a look.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
Sonique -- Win9x, Win2K
Probably the worst kept secret on the internet is Sonique. A friend just reminded me that this great freeware skinnable MP3 player is definitely worth posting. Sonique claims to be the best sounding audio player on the internet.
(Last updated: 3/23/02)
Winamp -- Win9x, Win2K
Still the standard by which other MP3 players are judged, Winamp is updated regularly, so check back often.
(Last updated: 3/23/02)
CDex -- Win9x
Do you enjoy listening to MP3s while computing? I have many CDs and it would be convenient to rip some of this music into MP3s on my HDD and listen while I compute. But how can you do this you ask? CDex is a superb freeware util made just for this purpose. Version 1.30 is the current release, but version 1.40 is well along in its beta cycle. Reviews of CDex have nothing but high praise. Download it and get to rippin'.
(Last updated: 9/15/01)
WhatCpuIs -- Win9x
Would you like to know exactly what CPU you have, and at what speed it's actually running? Check out WhatCpuIs. It's a little Control Panel applet that pumps out a great deal of info.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
MacVision -- Win9x
Tired of that Windows look but don't want to change your OS? Miss your Mac? Want the best of both? Check out MacVision, a program for 32-bit Windows computers. It allows your computer to be more friendly - more "Mac like". MacVision gives your Windows environment the friendly personality of a Macintosh computer by replacing the normal windows style window borders, buttons, progress bars, scrollbars, and more... and at the same time gives you the functionality of MacOS by providing a strikingly similar replica of the Mac OS Finder. MacVision is still in beta, if you're interested, download it and give it a try.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
FMToolbar -- Win3.1, Win9x
Would you like to try a very good alternative to the standard Windows toolbar? FMToolbar is fully user customizable, it provides about twice as many buttons, support for MS Tools and handy "tooltips" for novice users (like the MS Office toolbar for Word and Excel).
(Last updated: 6/5/02)
ActivIcons -- Win9x
And here is yet another great freeware program for icon tweaking. ActivIcons makes it simple to change properties for various icons on your Windows Explorer desktop. Version 3.11 is now available. Note: As the Cursorarts site is very diffucult to navigate, this link will take you to the download page for ActivIcons.
(Last updated: 9/7/01)
Another Task Manager v3.0 -- Win9x, WinME
Here's a freeware util for you power users out there. Another Task Manager provides a real-time capability to monitor all processes and threads, used memory, their CPU usage, execution time and much, much more. This is far more comprehensive than the Resource Meter or Task Monitor provided with Win9x, or even than the Task Monitor provided with Win2K. The latest version is ATM v3.0.
(Last updated: 9/23/05)
Araknoid Win 32 -- Win9x
When was the last time you had a little pure fun? Remember those simple 2D games from yesteryear? Well, take a look at Araknoid Win 32.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
TransText 1.0 -- Win9x
Sometimes the little things can be the most fun. TransText 1.0 is a small util which will make the background color in the icon caption area transparent. It can also set the text color, lives in the system tray and comes with an uninstaller.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
XrX Add Bar -- Win9x
There is a new beta of one of the most interesting little specialty utilities I have ever come across. XrX Add Bar utility allows you to create professional type Logo.sys files. All you need is the appropriate picture formatted correctly. XrX will insert the moving "wave" at the bottom in any color combination you choose.
(Last updated: 7/10/02)
WinLogo Changer v1.2 -- Win9x
All around swell guy James P. Girard sent word of a few of his choice freeware utils. I agree. These are winners. One of the best fun utils on Jim's list is WinLogo Changer v1.2. This util will convert BMP,JPEG,JPG,GIF images to proper logo format automatically, and it saves the original. Make your own splash screen then look into XrX Addbar listed above to complete the effect.
(Last updated: 7/3/02)
Tree Copy 1.0 -- Win9x
Have you ever needed to copy and entire directory tree without the files? Well, Tree Copy 1.0 is just what you need. Take a look at it.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
Remind Me Deluxe -- Win9x
Need a nice, simple, free little alarm clock for your computer? OK. No problem. Check out Remind Me Deluxe. This little util is a great idea.
(Last updated: 2/15/00)
Sound Control Plus -- Win9x
Do you listen to music with your computer? Are you a Winamper? Do you find yourself adjusting the volume frequently each time a new MP3 starts? You need Sound Control Plus. The advantage of this freeware util is that you can dynamically adjust sound volumes using keyboard hot keys.
(Last updated: 9/7/01)
SoundEvents editor -- Win9x
Here's a great freeware util to have some fun with. You can assign sounds to any application with SoundEvents editor. I've used this util for years. It's simple, fun and effective.
(Last updated: 3/29/00)
All The Time for Windows v3.51 -- Win9x, WinNTx, Win2K
This is an old favorite of mine. All The Time for Windows v3.51 is one of the best little of its type I've ever come across. It's a customizable clock, but in addition to the current time and the date, it can also monitor memory, disk and system resource levels, as well as printer activity. A glowing Orb can be used to check your system's status at a glance. Hey, glowing orbs! Clocks! What more can you ask?
(Last updated: 4/17/00)
StartMenu Tweaker v2.50 -- Win98
StartMenu Tweaker is a great little freeware util designed primarily for Win98 which allows you easy control over many features of the Start Menu.
(Last updated: 7/26/01)
Qlock -- Win9x, WinNTx, WinME, Win2K
Qlock v1.44 is a stylish, simple yet powerful world clock. It allows you to create multiple clock faces from a selection of over 500 countries, each of which can have customized color schemes, sizes, alarms and display options. Qlock is a very nice and useful little freeware. Especially handy for those of you that post to forums. You can quickly see what time it is in any number of locations around the world.
(Last updated: 7/3/02)
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