Zback (version: 2.70.0.c2) is a simple but capable backup and sync tool that works over network drives too. The program’s tabbed interface is divided into Simple back, Simple sync, Manual and Batch. The Simple back is just like a manual no frills back up, one interesting option is the Include source path option that keeps the files’ directory structure in...
Save Text To File is a simple but potentially time saving add-on for Firefox. Saving text for future use and reference is a situation that many encounter. There are countless ways of dealing with and managing things found online. Bookmarking the page, saving the whole page, using ‘read it later’ tools and add-ons or setting up outliners/organizers like CintaNotes to...
Clipjump is a very capable freeware clipboard manager. It , of course, holds many clipboard items and does its job without disturbing familiar Windows routines such as Ctrl+C, V and X. It provides a tool tip like confirmation and visual, for example one that confirms that it has copied items. Clipjump captures all data types, when Ctrl+C is used it...
In an earlier review for FileSearchy commenter smaragdus wondered out loud if there are any utilities that support searching in epub (and fb2) files. Indeed the search for such a tool seems to confirm that it is a rare feature. I stumbled upon dnGREP, however. dnGREP searches inside most text files and some like pdf require a plugin which come...
FileSearchy is a new beta software that searches and indexes Windows drives. It can also search in files including Office and pdf formats and present highlighted results. It features a tabbed interface to keep multiple searches open. FileSearchy indexes attached drives automatically unless this is unchecked in its options. The program has an Instant mode to show search results as...
One of the must downloads of the early days of the internet, Winamp, is shutting down. End of an era for sure. Personally remember the Windows 98 days of using it and downloading sometimes ugly skins to go with it, it lost its way when it was bought by AOL and became less and less relevant as we entered the...
System Ninja (version: 2.4.4) is a freeware system tool that not only cleans and optimizes but also provides information about the PC. It includes a Junk Scanner and remover that looks for and cleans cache, history, log, dumps and other temporary or unnecessary files. The system tools section has a Startup Manager, App Uninstaller, Process Manager and additional tools with...
Sisma (version: 4.1) is a lightweight freeware password manager that is encrypted using 256-bit AES and is a good alternative to the more popular KeePass and the famous web based LastPass. It of course features the familiar password grouping and also supports hiding and showing passwords. It also has options to lock the program to prevent edits and can also...
ImBatch is one of the better rated freeware image editors. As its name and tagline imply it makes it easy to work on a number of images. This latest version 2.0 adds to its power with a folder monitor, what it calls ImageMonitor, and a ContextMenuEditor. These new features can be accessed from the Tools menu. The first makes it easier...
Presented without comment. Five free apps downloaded to the Nexus 5. Wifi Analyzer, Kindle, Swiss Army Knife, A.C. Milan, and Simplenote