Everyone is aware of the really obvious programs that they should install in a new computer: Adobe Reader, Office, Firefox, Chrome and so on. But many are not aware about a host of other lesser-known software on the web that will enhance their experience, that too for free. Some of these apps might be quite familiar, but some may be altogether new and once you’ve used them, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Check them out, as reported by Karan Bajaj and Hitesh Raj Bhagat of ET Bureau.
Dexpot
If you're tired of constantly minimizing, maximizing, and resizing windows, you need to try Dexpot, today. Dexpot is free virtual desktop software that lets you customize
he options to your liking, rather than build up clutter on your desktop. With this software, PC users can use multiple desktops, and categorize them as you wish—for work, play, gaming, internet and so on.
The software not only lets you customize the options to your liking, but it also lets you switch between virtual desktops, hotkeys and hot corners with the keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Rainmeter
As Windows offers limited desktop customization, not everyone would want to purchase paid version of the
software. Therefore, Rainmeter is one such application that lets users to view system performance and a variety of other useful information right on the desktop.
Rainmeter is an attractive desktop customization platform that replaces the entire desktop with a skin—you can add widgets, notes, RSS feeds, and much more—right on the desktop or just have a unique look to your machine. What’s more is that the software is easy to get started with and you can download and use thousands of skins from the community, all for free.
KeePass
Today you need to remember many passwords—your e-mail account, your website's FTP password, online passwords and the list is endless. So put an end to all this complications—KeePass is one such software that helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way.
KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps users to put all their passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. So users have to only remember one single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The databases are also encrypted using the best and most secure modes that are not accessible by hackers.
Recuva
Accidental deletion of files is a pain and more likely to occur if you’re not used to a new computer. Therefore, by having a software like ‘Recuva’ on your PC will quickly
help you recover deleted files from various sources.
Recuva is a free file recovery program that makes it extremely easy for users to locate files that were once thought to be lost forever. The wizard-like approach and spontaneous user interface will help user’s recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player.
Rocketdock
If you’ve ever wanted a smoothly animated dock like the kind that runs on Mac OSX, look no further. RocketDock is a completely customizable dock that you can use to launch programmes.
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher that provides a nice clean interface to drop and open shortcuts on desktops for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable, the software has no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
With the newly added Taskbar support the minimized windows now appear as icons on the dock and this allows users to have better productivity and accessibility.
7-Zip
Windows users should know about the fact that WinZip isn't the only file-compression utility in the world. Like its better-known competitors, the free 7-Zip unpacks a host of archive formats, including ZIP, TAR, GZ, and its own 7z format.
Unlike WinZip, the software can create TAR and GZ archives, which are commonly used on Unix and Linux systems. The program's ability to shrink files is stunning and some of its other advanced options include the ability to create solid and self-extracting archives, and adjust the compression level and password protection of achieves files.
Dexpot
If you're tired of constantly minimizing, maximizing, and resizing windows, you need to try Dexpot, today. Dexpot is free virtual desktop software that lets you customize
he options to your liking, rather than build up clutter on your desktop. With this software, PC users can use multiple desktops, and categorize them as you wish—for work, play, gaming, internet and so on.The software not only lets you customize the options to your liking, but it also lets you switch between virtual desktops, hotkeys and hot corners with the keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Rainmeter
As Windows offers limited desktop customization, not everyone would want to purchase paid version of the
software. Therefore, Rainmeter is one such application that lets users to view system performance and a variety of other useful information right on the desktop.Rainmeter is an attractive desktop customization platform that replaces the entire desktop with a skin—you can add widgets, notes, RSS feeds, and much more—right on the desktop or just have a unique look to your machine. What’s more is that the software is easy to get started with and you can download and use thousands of skins from the community, all for free.
KeePass
Today you need to remember many passwords—your e-mail account, your website's FTP password, online passwords and the list is endless. So put an end to all this complications—KeePass is one such software that helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way.
KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps users to put all their passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. So users have to only remember one single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The databases are also encrypted using the best and most secure modes that are not accessible by hackers.
Recuva
Accidental deletion of files is a pain and more likely to occur if you’re not used to a new computer. Therefore, by having a software like ‘Recuva’ on your PC will quickly
help you recover deleted files from various sources.Recuva is a free file recovery program that makes it extremely easy for users to locate files that were once thought to be lost forever. The wizard-like approach and spontaneous user interface will help user’s recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, recycle bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player.
Rocketdock
If you’ve ever wanted a smoothly animated dock like the kind that runs on Mac OSX, look no further. RocketDock is a completely customizable dock that you can use to launch programmes.
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher that provides a nice clean interface to drop and open shortcuts on desktops for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable, the software has no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
With the newly added Taskbar support the minimized windows now appear as icons on the dock and this allows users to have better productivity and accessibility.
7-Zip
Windows users should know about the fact that WinZip isn't the only file-compression utility in the world. Like its better-known competitors, the free 7-Zip unpacks a host of archive formats, including ZIP, TAR, GZ, and its own 7z format.
Unlike WinZip, the software can create TAR and GZ archives, which are commonly used on Unix and Linux systems. The program's ability to shrink files is stunning and some of its other advanced options include the ability to create solid and self-extracting archives, and adjust the compression level and password protection of achieves files.
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