Utilities
Windows Utilities
Atto Disk Benchmark
Old school disk benchmark software that just works… FREE = GOOD!
Download Atto Disk Benchmark Software
VLC Media Player
Samurize
A little complex and finicky to configure, however the configuration options are endless!
My current simple & clean Samurize profile:
I take no credit for this profile since it was created by Nessa482 a deviant art member who was nice enough to share his configuration with the world.
Link to Download Samurize
Link to Nessa482’s Simple Stats Bar – Samurize Page
Link to Deviant Art Samurize Themes Page
BGInfo
BGInfo Download – Free Microsoft App.
RainLendar
Calendar App. with skin & theme capabilities
Rainlendar Site + Download
Desktop BackGrounds
desktopography.net
Free National Geographic Wallpapers
Colorful Desktop Wallpapers
Even more awesome desktop wallpapers…
Bandwidth Monitoring Software
http://www.softperfect.com/products/networx/
Minimalistic Desktop Software
Changes your windows task bar to one which is nearly invisible.
Emerge Desktop Link
Windows Vista Side Bar – For XP!
Rocket Dock
Identical to Apple OS X dock, but Free and for Windows. Also comes with loads of handy add on applets, icons, and eveything except the kitchen sink.
http://rocketdock.com/
Windows XP Powertoys
Just another oldie but goodie that’s free from Microsoft!
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
TrueCrypt – Hard/Flash Drive Encryption
Windows 2003 Resource Kit
Loads of handy utilities not included in the default install of Windows XP/Vista/2003 Server/2008 Server.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9D467A69-57FF-4AE7-96EE-B18C4790CFFD&displaylang=en
Recuva
Free Windows Data Recovery Tool
http://www.recuva.com/
IconRestorer
Manage and save desktop icon details/location/theme etc.
http://fsl.sytes.net/iconrestorer.html
Automate Any key stroke
Linux Utilities
Iotop
Find out what process is flogging your disk
http://guichaz.free.fr/iotop/
