Utilities, Share yours - Page 5

Ihmhi · 02-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Stickied for sheer usefulness.

Anshinritsumai · 02-05-2009, 05:34 AM

Looks like someone un-stickified it...

GeoKill-----> · 02-05-2009, 07:58 AM

Paft · 02-05-2009, 11:05 PM

!?
---------

Don't think I'll use it my self but..:

Fences - By Stardock
"Fences is a program that helps you organize your desktop, and can hide your icons when they're not in use. It's FREE for personal use, so try it out today, and change how you use your desktop forever!"

Also Checkout StandAloneStack

Paft · 07-16-2009, 05:30 PM

So, VLC 1.0 is out.

VLC is much better that when I tried it a few years back. It finally got fullscreen controls not so long ago, and now with this 1.0 release It doesn't feel sluggish and actaully stops without a delay when you hit Pause.

Ran out of reasons not to use it.

I think I'll actaully use it as my main and only video player from now on.

KubeDawg · 07-16-2009, 06:20 PM

I currently use Fences and Taskbar Shuffle to organize my desktop icons and be able to rearrange my taskbar windows.

the phenom · 10-07-2009, 08:46 PM

I haven't read through most of the thread. But techsupportalert.com seems to have a useful number of freeware reviews and education resources.

stray kitten · 02-02-2010, 03:12 PM

Replay Media Capture

Not free, I have been using free tools that do this off and on but this is just worth the money. Util captures and records media files from sites like YouTube etc. Will also record MP3 streams, something I find HIGHLY addicting. I am using an older version and it works perfectly. If you get too many streams going it will crash so I keep to about 4. All you do is start the program and click "record". You don't even have to stay on the site just click few vids and set back or grab a beer. The cost is 40 bucks with free trial. The new version converts from flv and swf but I just keep them in that format. VLC will play them and so will media player classic from k-lite codec pack. 9 times out of 10 the recorded version is a little higher quality that those on the streaming window. And stream pausing caused by bandwidth congestion does not affect the final recorded file.

Speaking of k lite ...

stray kitten · 02-02-2010, 03:15 PM

K Lite Codec Pack

For ALL of your video/media playback needs. FREE.

Dospac · 02-04-2010, 05:13 AM

Sorry if any of this is repeated from earlier in the thread!!

Use Shark007's codecs:

http://shark007.net/

with MPC-HC:

http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/

And everyone should check this site out, it's AWESOME:

http://ninite.com/

It does a single packaged installer w/o the nagware and toolbars etc for LOTS of common stuff, so cool! Just check what you want and go.

Paft · 02-04-2010, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dospac

Sorry if any of this is repeated from earlier in the thread!!

Use Shark007's codecs:

http://shark007.net/

SomeOldGuy · 02-04-2010, 06:44 PM

This may be of some use to those with WIN7...

Use a free tool from MS to make a bootable USB drive from virtually any ISO.... including the WIN7 CD with some tweaking.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/web..._download_tool

FTA: If you want to use it for any/all ISO's and bypass the Win7 security you'll also need this tweak:

http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/11...h-custom-isos/

Explanation of all this in the articles.

EDIT: Also looks like the tool works on XP, as long as you have a few other things installed (.net and some other MS tool listed in the MS article).

GenghisTron · 02-04-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dospac

And everyone should check this site out, it's AWESOME:

http://ninite.com/

It does a single packaged installer w/o the nagware and toolbars etc for LOTS of common stuff, so cool! Just check what you want and go.

That's pretty awesome, not gonna lie. I'm gonna be upgrading to Win 7 soon, and that'll definitely come in handy. Thanks!

Paft · 03-10-2010, 01:14 PM

SPlayer
Yet another video player...

SomeOldGuy · 03-12-2010, 04:42 PM

Awesome freakin' diagnostic tool, and can be kept on a baby usb drive for using on the road (aka grandma's house to fix her pc)

'tis called LookinMyPC, free, and a wealth of info on your system. Works in flavo(u)rs of Windows, including Win7.

D/L is here:
http://www.lookinmypc.com/download.htm

Original article is here:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/web...eek_lookinmypc

stray kitten · 03-16-2010, 06:52 PM

PDA NET

Turns almost any data enabled smart phone into a full unrestricted wireless broadband modem. Without paying your mobile carrier when they charge for the service.

Software not free

Pulsar · 04-01-2010, 12:10 AM

windows cd

to reformat

best thing ever

windows partition / backup partition

Paft · 04-28-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuitous

Weird question, but are there any desktop managers or shell extensions for windows that, rather than giving you multiple desktops, instead gives you one GIANT desktop that you can scroll around?

I know that with a few of the Linux window managers you can get four desktops arranged in a square, but you have to swap fully between them rather than scrolling through.

Just been scanning thought this thread again out of boredom. Noticed your post, super late but... I know of one now:

GiMeSpace Desktop Extender
http://sites.google.com/site/gimespace/

I am liking XYplorer (full vers) atm. Seems decent and doesn't look like shit like the other alternatives.

XYplorer
http://www.xyplorer.com/
"A Windows File Manager and Explorer Replacement"

stray kitten · 05-12-2010, 02:58 PM

Yamipod

Yet another iPod manager. Can be a direct replacement to iTunes. Prevents duplicate additions to the library. Works on Linux!!

The home page lists features, what stands out for me:

Last.fm support!
Eliminate exact duplicates
Find lost songs
Run from USB on any computer, including iPod. Yeah run it from your iPod.

What I hate....

NO FLAC SUPPORT! But hey... that's Apple.

Paft · 08-15-2010, 11:08 PM

Everything
Everything search engine
Locate files and folders by name instantly.

02-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#81
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Stickied for sheer usefulness. __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

02-05-2009, 05:34 AM	#82
Anshinritsumai °_o Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 127.0.0.1 Class/Position: Medic & Engy Gametype: AvD Affiliations: DM, OC, -[CfH]- Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Looks like someone un-stickified it... __________________ Steam \| Xfire \| Twitter \| Last.FM \| Anime \| DevART

02-05-2009, 07:58 AM	#83
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	__________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

02-05-2009, 11:05 PM	#84
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	!? --------- Don't think I'll use it my self but..: Fences - By Stardock "Fences is a program that helps you organize your desktop, and can hide your icons when they're not in use. It's FREE for personal use, so try it out today, and change how you use your desktop forever!" Also Checkout StandAloneStack __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012 Last edited by Paft; 02-06-2009 at 12:04 AM.

07-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#85
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	So, VLC 1.0 is out. VLC is much better that when I tried it a few years back. It finally got fullscreen controls not so long ago, and now with this 1.0 release It doesn't feel sluggish and actaully stops without a delay when you hit Pause. Ran out of reasons not to use it. I think I'll actaully use it as my main and only video player from now on. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

07-16-2009, 06:20 PM	#86
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	I currently use Fences and Taskbar Shuffle to organize my desktop icons and be able to rearrange my taskbar windows. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

10-07-2009, 08:46 PM	#87
the phenom Join Date: Aug 2009 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I haven't read through most of the thread. But techsupportalert.com seems to have a useful number of freeware reviews and education resources.

02-02-2010, 03:12 PM	#88
stray kitten mjau D&A Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Class/Position: kittens are sneaky, spy Gametype: Capture the mouse Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Replay Media Capture Not free, I have been using free tools that do this off and on but this is just worth the money. Util captures and records media files from sites like YouTube etc. Will also record MP3 streams, something I find HIGHLY addicting. I am using an older version and it works perfectly. If you get too many streams going it will crash so I keep to about 4. All you do is start the program and click "record". You don't even have to stay on the site just click few vids and set back or grab a beer. The cost is 40 bucks with free trial. The new version converts from flv and swf but I just keep them in that format. VLC will play them and so will media player classic from k-lite codec pack. 9 times out of 10 the recorded version is a little higher quality that those on the streaming window. And stream pausing caused by bandwidth congestion does not affect the final recorded file. Speaking of k lite ... __________________ 6 of the 10 richest counties in America now surround Washington D.C. Our "capitol" edged out Silicon Valley as the nation's richest metro area. Reality Distortion Field = 1. Stream the distractions: One percent, hoodies, and kony oh my. Last edited by stray kitten; 02-02-2010 at 03:15 PM.

02-02-2010, 03:15 PM	#89
stray kitten mjau D&A Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Class/Position: kittens are sneaky, spy Gametype: Capture the mouse Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	K Lite Codec Pack For ALL of your video/media playback needs. FREE. __________________ 6 of the 10 richest counties in America now surround Washington D.C. Our "capitol" edged out Silicon Valley as the nation's richest metro area. Reality Distortion Field = 1. Stream the distractions: One percent, hoodies, and kony oh my.

02-04-2010, 05:13 AM	#90
Dospac Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Sorry if any of this is repeated from earlier in the thread!! Use Shark007's codecs: http://shark007.net/ with MPC-HC: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/ And everyone should check this site out, it's AWESOME: http://ninite.com/ It does a single packaged installer w/o the nagware and toolbars etc for LOTS of common stuff, so cool! Just check what you want and go. Last edited by Dospac; 02-04-2010 at 05:14 AM.

02-04-2010, 06:44 PM	#92
SomeOldGuy older than dirt Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just east of the jug handle Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	This may be of some use to those with WIN7... Use a free tool from MS to make a bootable USB drive from virtually any ISO.... including the WIN7 CD with some tweaking. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/web..._download_tool FTA: If you want to use it for any/all ISO's and bypass the Win7 security you'll also need this tweak: http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/11...h-custom-isos/ Explanation of all this in the articles. EDIT: Also looks like the tool works on XP, as long as you have a few other things installed (.net and some other MS tool listed in the MS article). Last edited by SomeOldGuy; 02-04-2010 at 06:56 PM.

03-10-2010, 01:14 PM	#94
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	SPlayer Yet another video player... __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012 Last edited by Paft; 03-10-2010 at 01:14 PM.

03-12-2010, 04:42 PM	#95
SomeOldGuy older than dirt Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just east of the jug handle Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Awesome freakin' diagnostic tool, and can be kept on a baby usb drive for using on the road (aka grandma's house to fix her pc) 'tis called LookinMyPC, free, and a wealth of info on your system. Works in flavo(u)rs of Windows, including Win7. D/L is here: http://www.lookinmypc.com/download.htm Original article is here: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/web...eek_lookinmypc

03-16-2010, 06:52 PM	#96
stray kitten mjau D&A Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Class/Position: kittens are sneaky, spy Gametype: Capture the mouse Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	PDA NET Turns almost any data enabled smart phone into a full unrestricted wireless broadband modem. Without paying your mobile carrier when they charge for the service. Software not free __________________ 6 of the 10 richest counties in America now surround Washington D.C. Our "capitol" edged out Silicon Valley as the nation's richest metro area. Reality Distortion Field = 1. Stream the distractions: One percent, hoodies, and kony oh my.

04-01-2010, 12:10 AM	#97
Pulsar Join Date: Mar 2010 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	windows cd to reformat best thing ever windows partition / backup partition

05-12-2010, 02:58 PM	#99
stray kitten mjau D&A Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Class/Position: kittens are sneaky, spy Gametype: Capture the mouse Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Yamipod Yet another iPod manager. Can be a direct replacement to iTunes. Prevents duplicate additions to the library. Works on Linux!! The home page lists features, what stands out for me: Last.fm support! Eliminate exact duplicates Find lost songs Run from USB on any computer, including iPod. Yeah run it from your iPod. What I hate.... NO FLAC SUPPORT! But hey... that's Apple. __________________ 6 of the 10 richest counties in America now surround Washington D.C. Our "capitol" edged out Silicon Valley as the nation's richest metro area. Reality Distortion Field = 1. Stream the distractions: One percent, hoodies, and kony oh my.

08-15-2010, 11:08 PM	#100
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Everything Everything search engine Locate files and folders by name instantly. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

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