Windows users can make use of a few different ways of launching programs, opening files and folders or commands in their operating system. This ranges from using the start menu or desktop shortcuts to hotkeys. Advanced users rely on programs like Launchy to perform these operations. JumpTo is another lightweight and very speedy launcher for [...]
Windows File Server
Users who want to share files have several options at hand. They can upload the files to file hosting websites and share the links pointing to those files with the users that should be able to access them. They can also setup an ftp server that is running on their local computer system or trade [...]
K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool
K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool has been designed to troubleshoot media playback issues that users might experience in Windows. The portable software program displays a selection of options to fix various issues comfortably. The program divides its various troubleshooting options into categories.
Each category lists various options and actions that can be performed by selecting one [...]
Skype Portable 4.1
Skype is a popular voice over IP client for various operating systems. It has since then evolved to not only offer voice over IP capabilities but also video conferencing, text chat and instant messaging functionality. The standard Skype software needs to be installed in the Windows operating system. This installation can add some weight to [...]
Autopatcher 1.0.0.6 Released
The Autopatcher development team has released a new version of their popular system updater. The program is a downloader and installer for Windows operating system and software patches. It can therefor be used to download all patches for specific operating systems and software programs like Microsoft Office. The main benefit of running Autopatcher over Windows [...]
Google Map Saver
We reviewed the Google Maps downloader Offline Maps last month and came to the conclusion that it was an excellent program for users who want to have offline access to specific regions and locations in Google Maps. The Google Map Saver is a similar application. There are a few differences between the programs that need [...]
Xkcd Comic Wallpaper Changer
Xkcd is a website where new comics are posted regularly. Most of these comics apply to a geek audience and may cause confusion by the rest of the population. The characters in the comics are drawn as stickmen and there is usually lots of text to accompany the drawings. The comics are provided as single [...]
