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    BriGGs List of Neat Programs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by briggs_ca, Apr 30, 2004.

  1. briggs_ca

    briggs_ca Notebook Consultant

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    So since I got my Inspiron 9100, I've been on a blitz on making this "my machine". Very picky about what goes on it.. and very picky about how the system looks as whole and what small windows modifications I make on it. I've found a bunch of programs that do neat thigns and thought I'd share them wtih you, maybe you would find them usefull. If you have any neat programs, list them!

    Active Captions
    http://www.tomdownload.com/utilities/desktop_enhancements/active_captions.htm

    Advanced System Organizer (shareware only, trying to get full of 2.0)
    http://www.systweak.com/


    Lavasoft Adware
    http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-1

    Powertoys for WIN XP
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

    Registry Mechanic
    http://www.winguides.com/regmech/

    Autpatcher Windows Update
    http://www.autopatcher.com

    Registry Editing
    http://v2.tlab404.com/


    .:Inspiron 9100:.
    -:2.8 P4:-
    -:1GB 400 MHz RAM:-
    -:60GIG 7200 RPM HDD:-
    -:128MB ATI Radeon 9700:-
    -:800MHz FSB:-
     
    briggs_ca, Apr 30, 2004
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  2. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    If you want a good program, check out Slickrun.
    It enables you to launch any program you want with with your own predefined commands.

    I hardly ever use the start menu anymore.

    http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/
     
    Run1track, Apr 30, 2004
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  3. Analog

    Analog Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track
     
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  4. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Another good free one is DesktopSidebar
    http://www.desktopsidebar.com/

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 21,862
     
    Quikster, May 2, 2004
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  5. briggs_ca

    briggs_ca Notebook Consultant

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    oh i like that one

    .:Inspiron 9100:.
    -:2.8 P4:-
    -:1GB 400 MHz RAM:-
    -:60GIG 7200 RPM HDD:-
    -:128MB ATI Radeon 9700:-
    -:800MHz FSB:-
     
    briggs_ca, May 2, 2004
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  6. Analog

    Analog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Let's not for get Xteq X-Setup for the mother of all tweaking utilities.
     
    Analog, May 3, 2004
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  7. arjung

    arjung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the linx guys, my new Acer 4501 will love these! :D
     
    arjung, Oct 1, 2004
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  8. redjr

    redjr Notebook Geek

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    Another good 'all-in-one' utility is...Tweak-XP Pro. I've been using it for years.

    http://www.totalidea.com/frameset-products.htm

    redjr...
     
    redjr, Oct 1, 2004
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