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Old 29-03-2013, 10:40 PM
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Favorite Windows utilities

Just wondering what Windows utilities people are using that make computing easier?

I have 3 freeware utilities/programs that I use all the time, saving time and effort.
By the way, I'm running Windows 7 Home Edition 32bit.

The first is RocketDock 1.3.5, a program launcher that saves so many mouse clicks it isn't funny.
I do like a clean desktop, and RocketDock gives me an animated Macintosh type dock that auto hides.
I'm able to just drag and drop shortcuts on to the dock, and with one of the add-ons I can stack links.
I move my mouse cursor to the bottom of my screen which brings up the dock to select what I want.
This program/utility doesn't support 64bit systems though.
Check it out at: http://rocketdock.com/

Second is Executor 0.9.9, another launcher that I use for access to programs that aren't on the RocketDock.
I used to use a launcher called 'Launchy' but this beats it hollow.
This utility is launched with a hotkey and has loads of options.
Just fire it up, start typing, and it responds.
Check it out at: http://executor.dk/

Third is Everything 1.2.1.371, a utility that finds 'stuff' on my system with a minimum of effort.
Use a hotkey to fire it up, start typing, and it shows all files and folders that contain what I type.
Saves a lot of mouse clicks etc.
Check it out at: http://www.voidtools.com/

I would be very interested to hear of what your favorites are.

Cheers

Chris
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