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April 1996


Clock Talk
This talking clock provides vocal alarms for specified dates and times and can automatically launch and close programs. Its customizable interface lets you change its appearance and on-screen face. You can also select either voice or .WAV file alarms. Clock Talk even functions as a timer-based CD player. Latest version: 32-bit upgrade.

$12
Filename: Ctlk3210.exe
Real Solutions
PO Box 491523
Redding, CA 96049

Click here to copy Clock Talk to your hard disk (file name: CTLK3210.EXE).

ErrorScan
This system and disk-cleaning utility includes a handy resource gauge that updates once a minute and performs disk scans every five minutes. You'll have to register the program to take advantage of its customization tools and file-cleaning feature. Latest version: 1.0

$29
Filename: ERR_SCAN.ZIP
Lifestyles Technology Consultants
PO Box 2309
Duxbury, MA 02331

Click here to unzip ErrorScan (file name: ERR_SCAN)

FedTaxCalc '96
Monitor and plan deductions from your paycheck based on a variety of scenarios with this tax app. You can determine how much to deduct from your total pay if you have multiple paychecks, display the effects of 401(k) increases or calculate changes in the number of deductions you claim. Individual state editions are also available. Latest version: 3.0

$10; state version, $15
Filename: Fedtx.zip
TestDepth SoftWare
Shannon CT.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
http://members.aol.com/testdepth/soft.htm

Click here to unzip FedTaxCalc '96 (file name: FEDTX.ZIP).

Fund Manager for Windows 95

Forget those tangles of ticker tape--let Fund Manager track your stocks and mutual funds for you. It uses a variety of graphs and reports to manage your portfolio and accepts price, investment and distribution data. Prices can be entered manually or imported from Quicken, America Online, CompuServe or Prodigy.
Latest version: 1.3

$29
Filename: Afmw9513.zip
Mark Beiley
PO Box 51641
Phoenix, AZ 85076

Click here to unzip Fund Manager for Windows 95 (file name: AFMW9513.ZIP).

Start Clean
Is your Start menu cluttered with obsolete links to deleted programs? With the click of a mouse, Start Clean scans all the links in your Start menu and removes the ones pointing to nonexistent files. You can also delete any remaining empty folders and check links to removable and network drives. Latest version: 1.52

$10
Filename: Stcln.zip
Firas El-Hasan
4137 W. 132 St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Click here to unzip Start Clean (file name: STCLN.ZIP).

ToQuicken
Looking for a fast way to update Quicken files? This simple utility formats downloaded stock or mutual fund prices for Quicken. The program reads America Online, CompuServe and Dow Jones files and also accepts command-line options for automated conversion. Latest version: 1.7

$5
Filename: Toqckn17.zip
Mark Beiley
PO Box 51641
Phoenix, AZ 85076

Click here to unzip ToQuicken (file name: TOQCKN17.ZIP).

VistaVue
This powerful multimedia viewer and player offers a full range of image-enhancement tools, including filters, luminance control and rotation. It's TWAIN-compliant, so you can use it to manage scans. It plays most multimedia file types, supports drag-and-drop thumbnail files and lets you view multiple images with the Gallery feature. Latest version: 4.2

$29
Filename: Vuesetup.exe
Faxtastic
PO Box 242
Marlton, NJ 08053
Requires VBRUN300.DLL

Click here to copy VistaVue to your hard disk (file name: VUESETUP.EXE).

Visual Calendar Planner
Organize your agenda on your desktop by day, week or month. This network-ready planner uses a standard wall-calendar format. Features include recurring events, calendar-as-wallpaper and color printing capabilities. Users can customize views, fonts, colors and alarm sounds. Latest version: 4.1

$29.95
Filename: 3dvcp.zip
Bok Nan Lo
PO Box 5479
Reno, NV 89513
Requires VBRUN300.DLL

Click here to unzip Visual Calendar Planner (file name: 3DVCP.ZIP).

Windows Quick Boot
You can automatically exit and restart Windows or reboot your system up to 30 times with this utility. It doubles as an on-screen clock with an alarm that can save up to 10 settings. Password protection is also available. Latest version: 2.0

$10 (upgrade for previous users, $8)
Filename: WQB200.ZIP
Chiam Yih Wei
1, Jln Lang Perut Putih 10
Kepong Baru, 52100 KL,
Malaysia
Requires VBRUN300.DLL

Click here to unzip Windows Quick Boot (file name: WQB200.zip)

The Zoo
Round up your apps and files with this fully customizable program launcher. The Zoo's tabbed interface includes a series of Gates, Pens and Computer Critters that group and auto-start programs and documents. The program supports drag-and-drop functionality and can import existing Program Manager groups. Latest version: 1.58

$29.95 (plus $2 shipping)
Filename: ZOO.ZIP
Al Meadows/Fineware Systems
PO Box 75776
Oklahoma City, OK 73147
http://www.fineware.com/
Requires VBRUN300.DLL

Click here to unzip The Zoo (file name: ZOO.ZIP).

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