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Eraser 5.81

Freeware

Advanced security that enables you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. Most people have some data that they would rather not share with others - passwords, personal information, classified documents from work, financial records, self-written poems, the list can be continued.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Folder Marker 1.4

Freeware

Use Folder Marker to mark your folders. One mouse-click and it becomes clear at once, which documents have a high priority, and which of them have normal or low priority. Which operations are finished completely, which are half-done and which haven't started yet.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Fresh UI 7.73

Freeware

Simple application designed to get the most from Windows. The majority of the hidden options are included, along with many of the 'hard to find' options, such as the facility to turn off internal disc burning within Windows, or the autoplay option so CDs do not autoplay when you insert them in your computer.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

FlashGet 1.80

Freeware

Promises fast downloads, and on the whole it delivers. It is different to many download managers in that it is integrated into the browser toolbar (IE and Netscape, and Opera via optional plug-in). FlashGet's main adavantage is its ability to split a download into up to 10 separate packets; each one downloads a portion of the file only, making effective use of the available bandwidth.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Fresh Download 7.66

Freeware

Download files quickly by downloading different sections of the file at the same time making best use of your internet connection. Once installed, a translucent icon sits on your desktop. Web links can either be copied and pasted onto it to start a download, or the software can be set to start automatically.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Maxthon Preview 2.0.1.3018

Freeware

One of the more popular Internet Explorer replacement browsers and is constantly updated. This is the second public preview of the forthcoming Maxthon 2. The new version is far from complete, but contains a brand new streamlined interface.

Requires: Windows 2000 or XP