Toolbox.
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4t HIT Mail Privacy LITE 1.01
W9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/4t_hitmail/

HIT Mail Privacy LITE allows you to hide a message within a picture and supports most popular image formats. Uses 128 bit encryption.

URL: www.4t-niagara.com/hitmail.html

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AceFTP 3.01
W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/ftp/ace_ftp/

AceFTP is an excellent FTP client that is easy to use (this update includes a bug fix for creating folders on the server). The program has powerful features and puts in a good turn of speed. Make server-to-server file transfers, open several FTP sites easily, execute multiple file transfers concurrently, preview files with the integrated viewer, resume broken transfers and monitor transfers graphically with the Transfer Rate Viewer.

AceFTP has good configuration options and site management as easy as any file manager. Now with enhanced firewall support.

URL: http://freeware.aceftp.com/

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Ad-aware 6.181
W98/ME/2000/NT4/XP
Free û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/adaware/

Ad-Aware is a spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware and scumware components and lets you remove them safely. These components are used by advertising supported software to 'call home' and exchange statistical data. Ad-Aware will list all detected files.

Removal is optional and may cause some so-called 'adware' programs to stop working. You can build backups easily before removing adware components or fixing your registry. The included backup-manager lets you reinstall a backup with a single mouseclick. You can also select to ignore certain components, and keep them on your system without triggering an alert each time you scan. Be sure to check the Web site for the latest reference file after installation.

URL: www.lavasoftusa.com

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Aladdin Stuffit Expander 8
W98/2000/NT/XP
Free û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/stuffit_expander/

Aladdin's Stuffit Expander gives you an easy way to expand most compressed or encoded files including those downloaded from online services and the Internet. The program handles Mac and Windows archive files.

Note: StuffIt Expander is a free component of StuffIt 8. This means that you will also have the opportunity to install an unregistered trial version of StuffIt Standard Edition, as well as unregistered shareware versions of DropStuff and StuffIt Browser.

URL: www.stuffit.com

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Analog 5.32
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/analog/

Produce detailed usage reports for the traffic to your Web site. Use the information to improve the structure and content of your site. No installation is required – copy the folder as above to your hard drive, open it and run analog.exe from there. Documentation is included.

URL: www.analog.cx

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AntiVir Personal Edition 6.21.06.14
W9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
Free û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/antivir/

Note: uninstall any previous version of AntiVir Personal Edition before installing this one.

AntiVir Personal Edition detects and removes more than 50,000 viruses and includes a Virus Guard and an Internet update wizard for easy updating of the program and virus definitions.

URL: www.free-av.com

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Coffee Cup Direct FTP 5.2
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
30-day evaluation
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/ftp/coffeecup_direct/

CoffeeCup Direct FTP allows you to edit HTML and text, right on the server. Also upload and download all types of files.

URL: www.coffecup.com

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CoffeeCup Zip Wizard 2
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/coffee_zip/

Try this fine little file archive utility that can upload your ZIP files via FTP or email them directly from the program.

URL: www.coffeecup.com/zip-wizard

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Microangelo 5.58
W9x/ME/NT4/2000/XP
21-day trial
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/microangelo/

If you've ever wanted to customise your desktop's My Computer icon, Trash can etc., this is the program for you. The latest version of Microangelo comes in five modules. Create and edit your icon (using XP-friendly alpha-blended channels, if you like) in the Studio module, which will have you producing true colour 48-bit icons (including text) with ease. The Animator module will get your icons on the move, while the Librarian module together with the Explorer module will keep track of your creations and any other icons on your system. The On Display module then gives you complete control over how, where and at what size your new icons will appear.


URL: www.microangelo.us

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Natural Voice Reader 2.7.1
W98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/natural_voice/

Giving your computer a voice could be a lot of fun, but could also have serious implementations. Natural Voice Reader has browser integration, options to record to WAV files for burning to CD, and can read from PDFs, rich text documents and Word files.

URL: www.naturalreaders.com

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OneMX 
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/onemx/

While the battle goes on over the rights and wrongs of online file sharing, here's a new application to try, connecting to the eDonkey network.

URL: www.onemx.com

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Recover My Files 2.18
W98/ME/2000/NT/XP
Demo – new version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/recover_my_files/

This application could save you a lot of bother. If something untoward happens to your system, or you hit the delete key too hastily, there may still be hope for your important files.

This demo version will only demonstrate its ability to retrieve your files û if you actually want them back (which you probably will) you'll need to purchase the full program at around ú42.

This update supports more file types and sports general performance improvements.

URL: www.recovermyfiles.com

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Report Magic for Analog 2.21
Free
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/report_magic/

Comprehensive log file analysis for your Web site. Report Magic uses the Computer Readable Output format created by Analog (included on this CD) to deliver enhanced site usage log reports.

URL: http://reportmagic.org

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SnagIt 6.3
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
30-day trial version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/snagit/

SnagIt is a top screen capture utility. It may be more pricey than pressing the Print Screen key and pasting a BMP into MS Paint, but it does a lot more.

Get a screen grab of any shape with the lasso, and use the AutoScroll feature to capture the whole of a long Web page. Take pictures from AVIs and MPEG-4 video streams or save video streams of onscreen activity. Capture all images from a given URL or Web page, snag words and save them as editable text. SnagIt can operate as a virtual printer, writes to a wide variety of image formats, and comes complete with editing tools and effects.


URL: www.techsmith.com/products/snagit/default.asp

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Sygate Personal Firewall 5.1
W9x/Me/2000/NT4SP4/XP
Free û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/sygate_firewall/

Try this user-friendly program that protects your computer from spyware, Trojans, etc. Free for personal use. Requires MS Internet Explorer 5 or later.

URL: http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

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WebLog Expert Lite 2
W9x/ME/NT/2000/XP
Freeware û recently updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/weblog_expert/

WebLog Expert Lite is a free log analyzer, a light-weight version of WebLog Expert. It allows you quickly and easily to analyse your log files and get information about your site's visitors: activity statistics, what files visitors accessed, information about referring pages, search engines, browsers, operating systems, and more.

This version includes new filters, recognition of Windows Server 2003, bug fixes and other enhancements.

URL: www.weblogexpert.com

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WinZip 8.1
W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Shareware
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/winzip/

WinZip is an excellent archive file manager, handling ZIP and other compression formats, including many common on the Internet, such as TAR, BinHex, UUencode and MIME. Features handy integration with Windows explorer.

A key addition to this latestáversion is compatibility with Windows XP. There are also major enhancements to the integration of WinZip into Windows Explorer, with many new functions and options in the context menu. You should generally find the handling of your ZIP files easier than before. There are various cosmetic changes and improvements to the program and its help files.

Look out for version 9, still in beta testing at time of going to press, it should be released soon.

URL: www.winzip.com

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ZoneAlarm 3.7.202
W98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Free û latest update
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/zonealarm/

This firewall software provides top-notch basic intrusion security for your PC. Pro version 3.7 offers many extras at a price. ZoneAlarm is free for individuals and non-profit charitable users.

URL: www.zonelabs.com

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Aladdin Stuffit Expander 7.03
OS X
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/stuffit/

Aladdin's Stuffit Expander gives you an easy way to expand most compressed or encoded files including those downloaded from online services and the Internet. The program handles Mac and Windows archive files. There is also a Classic version on the CD (see the folder as above).

Note: StuffIt Expander is a free component of StuffIt. This means that you will also have the opportunity to install an unregistered trial version of StuffIt Standard Edition, as well as unregistered shareware versions of DropStuff and StuffIt Browser.

URL: www.stuffit.com

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Analog 5.32
OS 8+
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/analog/

Produce detailed usage reports for the traffic to your Web site. Use the information to improve the structure and content of your site. Documentation is included.

URL: www.analog.cx

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LimeWire 3.4.4
OS X
Free û new version
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/limewire/

LimeWire is a free ad-supported cross-platform tool that enables peer-to-peer file sharing on the Gnutella Network. You can share, search for and download MP3 music files, movies, pictures, games, and more.

LimeWireáis multilingual andáenables you to join a group of people with similar interests in order to increase the probability of finding what you are looking for. Now with skins and improved downloading.


URL: www.limewire.com

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Report Magic for Analog 2.21
Classic
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/report_magic/

Comprehensive log file analysis for your Web site. Report Magic uses the Computer Readable Output format created by Analog (included on this CD) to deliver enhanced site usage log reports.

URL: http://reportmagic.org

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Speed Download 2.0.3
OS X 10.1.5+ or OS 8.6+ with CarbonLib 1.6+
15-day evaluation û latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/speed_download/

Speed Download lets you use multiple simultaneous connections to perform downloads, working with Internet Explorer, Netscape and Opera. Open up to 32 simultaneous connections per file. All downloads are resumable and a queue system that supports schedules and scripting allows for efficient use of online time. This update brings full compatibility and integration with Apple's Safari browser and improved performance.

Speed Download is ready for Mac OS X and has multi-processor optimisations when running under OS 9 or higher. It doesn't install system extensions, control panels or other gadgets, but just brings speed and performance. This update brings improved support for downloading AVIs and MPG videos, more efficient handling of HTTPS passwords, and better overall performance and reliability.

Note: this unregistered version supports only two simultaneous downloads. The program is intended for use with broadband Internet connections.

URL: www.yazsoft.com