| Compression
/ De-Compression: |
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WinZip - Handle ZIP files with ease with the most popular compression utility for Windows. Very easy with newbies and has tons of features! |
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WinRAR - It's a 32-bit Windows version of RAR Archiver, the powerful archiver and archive manager. RAR files can usually compress content 8 to 15 percent more than ZIP or ARJ files. WinRAR's main features include strong general and multimedia compression, and the ability to process of non-RAR archive formats such as ACE, ZIP. |
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WinAce - This powerful compression tool will get the job done. It provides a quick viewer for graphic files, HTML pages, ASCII files, and Word documents. It even has has drag-and-drop support. This program compresses and decompresses files in a host of different formats. For specifics, please see the author's home page. |
| Burning
/ CD Writing / ISO: |
| CDRWin - CDRWin supports the recording of digital audio,
CD-ROM (Mode 1), CD-ROM-XA (Mode 2), CD-I, mixed-mode, and
multi-session discs. It features the Cue Sheet scripting language
that gives you custom control over disc layout; a disc backup
utility that preserves the exact layout of the original disc.
This new version has added support for many new recorders,
MP3 recording, the burnproof feature on some new 12X recorders,
and an enhanced Load Tracks screen. |
| FireBurner - FireBurner is CD recording software that features
a fully functioning track ripper, DAO burning on Yamaha CD-Rs
(except those that support Send Cue Sheet burning), TAO burning
on most drives, and BIN/CUE burning. FireBurner allows you
to rip several or all tracks at once, into ISO, CDA/WAV, or
RAW format. Version 1.06 features the ability to create audio
tracks from your MP3s at the highest recording speeds. |
| Nero
Burning Rom - This CD burning tool lets you
easily back up your hard drive and your favorite CDs/downloads.
You can copy either one file at a time or multiple files at
once. This is very easy to use and features full drag-and-drop
support. |
| Downloading
via FTP / HTTP: |
| Get
Right - If you get disconnected in the middle
of downloading a file, you can now reconnect and resume right
where you left off. Suppose you've just finished getting 95
percent of a 100MB file, and you lose your connection, GetRight
can help you get the last five percent without starting over! |
| Go!Zilla - Drag and drop files into user-defined categories
and let this program do all the work of downloading and disconnecting
you. There is also a search engine to find MP3s, pictures
or videos. There is even the option to search for downloadable
software. |
| Running
FTPs / Downloading from FTPs: |
| FlashFXP - A useful FTP/FXP program with an explorer-like interface, FlashFXP provides a nice interface for common tasks, an optional Tree View for easy directory navigation. |
| Serv-U
FTP - Serv-U is an FTP server that is not
only 100 percent compliant with the current FTP standard,
but also includes numerous features unique to Serv-U that
make it a great file sharing solution for virtually everyone. |
| Bulletproof
FTP - Bulletproof is a great FTP program that
takes an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface and adds some
very nice features to make it one of the best FTP programs
we've seen. One of the best features of this program is its
"cueing," you can move around directories on the FTP site
and select a bunch of files, from different directories to
download or upload, then hit "go" and go to sleep or whatever. |
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WS-FTP
Pro - This FTP tool is simple, yet sophisticated
enough for experts. This is one of the fastest and most
popular. Quickly and easily manage, upload, and update Web
sites with any Internet connection.
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| Cute
FTP - CuteFTP allows you to do much more than
just upload and download. You can queue transfers, write macros,
search for files, and more. CuteFTP's many capabilities give
you maximum control over your FTP session without sacrificing
ease of use. |
| Running
ISOs: |
| WinISO - This tool lets you open an image file, display
the file tree and run files from within the image file. Because
of the file associations, you can simply double click an ISO
file in Windows Explorer to open it. |
| ISO
Buster - A great tool that lets you explore
a CD's File System while by-passing Windows. You can open
an ISO file without having to have to burn it onto a CD first. |
| IRC
(Internet Relay Chat): |
| mIRC - This is one of the most popular IRC clients
around. mIRC automates all IRC transfers and connections.
It also includes colored text, DCC, XDCC and file servers. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Registry
Healer - Whether you love Windows or hate it,
it is obvious that, after multiple downloads and installations,
the system files get a little clogged. With a slick interface
and a simple atmosphere, Registry Healer will do all the complicated
work needed to tidy up a tired OS. |