Auslogics Disk Defrag

Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startups and shutdowns. This latest version of Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast defragmentation of hard disks.

It provides nice visualisation of the defragmentation process, as well as detailed fragmentation report. It does write an entry to the registry indicating the language, but this setting is not user-configurable. System Requirements: Vista/XP/2000/2003, 32-bit and 64-bit and dual-core CPU supported.

The free Auslogics Disk Defrag V1.4.13 can be downloaded at http://www.auslogics.com/en/downloads/disk-defrag/disk-defrag-setup.exe.

To extract, download the installer and install it to the default folder. Copy all files (except unins000.exe and unins000.dat) to a folder of your choice and launch diskdefrag.exe. According to Andavari, a user, “WinXP defrag = A bicycle going through one foot of sticky mud. Auslogics Disk Defrag = The Starship Enterprise at war speed”.

DeepBurner

DeepBurner is lightweight, intutive and easy to start CD and DVD burning application package. It supports a very wide range of internal and external (USB 2.0 and FireWire) CD and DVD writers.  Among its features are:

compiling CDs and DVDs in different formats, Supports IDE/EIDE, USB, SCSI, and Fire Wire CD/DVD writers, Overburn function, Support for CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / DVD-RAM, Create Multi-session CDs, Bootable CD/DVD support, Dynamically adjustable drive buffer size, Supports Long File Name (Joliet) File Systems, AudioCD recording functionality, Supports multiple simultaneous recorders, Easy to use wizards, make your own cover, booklet or case insert, and more.

DeepBurner works on Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP and is virtually compatible with any CD/DVD burner. The 2.67 MB DeepBurner V1.9.0 can be downloaded at http://www.deepburner.com/download/DeepBurner1.exe.
Readers may also like to try DeepRipper, a freeware utility that can connvert audio CD tracks to a MP3, OGG or WAV files. The 0.75 MB DeepRipper can be downloaded at http://www.deepburner.com/download/DeepRipper1.exe

WinBubble

WinBubble is Vista’s answer to TweakUI. It lets you tweak just about anything you would want to tweak in Vista.
Among its features are: Easily change the OEM/Manufacturer information, Add useful options to the right click context menu, Show My Computer, Network, My Documents, Username Folder etc.. on the desktop, Edit the screensavers and hidden options, Edit the WEI score, Edit all the Vista Icons, Access hidden Vista tools, Lock down the system by disabling various parts (usb, task manager, control panel, new folder option, hide drives etc.), Optimize Vista using various speed tweaks, Edit IE information such as the Title/Start Page/Clear History and Cookies etc.

You can download WinBubble at http://winbubble.wikidot.com/local—files/main/WinBubble%201.70.zip

LiquidPlanner

If you can’t see the uncertainty in a project plan, you can’t manage that uncertainty. By letting you aware of the uncertainty in your project schedule, LiquidPlanner helps you to manage it.

The easy-to-use analysis provides a quick view of the project trajectory, from progress to resources to timelines, all in one place. LiquidPlanner also functions as scheduling software, with team management and resource scheduling  tools that let you manage workflow of onsite or remote team members and adjust schedules as needs change.

Global priority management gives you the freedom to set goals for your team or entire organization. Its other features include: wiki-like commenting and document sharing, keeps the vital project information flowing and safely stored in one location, flexible to handle all types of software, marketing, creative services, professional services or consulting projects. Now in Beta stage, LiquidPlanner is completely free. You can sign up at https://app.liquidplanner.com/signup

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