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- Find Out What's Taking Up Your Disk Space
http://www.werkema.com/software/spacemonger.html
Spacemonger is a free utility that displays the amount of space taken up by all the different folders and files in your system. It does this via a graphic display where the screen size of each folder is proportional to the space it takes on disk. At first look it seems rather ungainly, but it is actually extremely effective. Better still, the program does not need to be installed; all you have to do is run the executable file. This suits me fine as I only occasionally have need for this kind of utility - so why have it cluttering your Registry when you don't need it? Freeware, all Windows versions, 103KB.

- The Best Free Download Accelerator
http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/download.htm
For some time I've been recommending Star Downloader but the freeware version has been effectively frozen at version 1.44 with future with enhancements restricted to the shareware version. After trying half a dozen other products, I've settled on "Free Downloader" as my new selection. It's fast, stable and integrates well into both Internet Explorer and FireFox. Furthermore, there is no embedded adware or nag screen. After using it for a couple of weeks, I've decided that it's actually better than Star Downloader. Freeware, 1.31MB.

- New Version of CWShredder Now Removes HomeSearch
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
The free cleaning utility CWShredder has acquired a substantial reputation for its ability to remove the multiple variants of CoolWWWSearch, a widely distributed and notoriously difficult to remove spyware product. The latest version of CWShredder now also removes HomeSearch, a recent variant that has driven tech support staff to distraction by its propensity to return even after multiple cycles of removal. Freeware, 454KB.

- Free Image Processing Program
http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/index.html
Paint is a free program out of Washington State University that's got a lot of useful features including the ability to handle layers and is quite easy to use. Although the current version is not quite as powerful as the open source program "The Gimp", the upcoming V2.2 release looks like it will close the gap. If The Gimp just doesn't do it for you then do yourself a favor and check out Paint. It really is a nice piece of work. You'll need the .NET framework installed, though. Freeware, Win2K or later, 7.7MB

- Free Email Program Ideal for Travelers
http://www.geminisoft.com/en/
Pimmy is a small but feature rich email program that fits on a single floppy disk. It doesn't need to be installed so it can be run directly from compact disk or any removable media. Once you've saved your account settings, you can easily access your POP mail from any PC that will accept removable media. These features have combined to make Pimmy the email client of choice for travelers and other public internet terminal users. Note that, although Pimmy offers a bit more security than using the software provided on a public terminal, it won't save you from a keylogger that may be installed. As ever, show appropriate prudence when using a public system. Freeware, all Windows versions, 612KB.

- Tiny USB Wireless Adaptor
http://www.buffalotech.com/products/product-detail.php?productid=81&categoryid=7
The AirStation USB Keychain Adapter is a tiny 802.11g flash drive size device that can wirelessly enable any PC or notebook with a spare USB slot. The setup and divers are all on the adaptor so no installation CD is needed. With a street price of just over $50, it's an attractive way to upgrade older machines to the latest wireless standard.

 Free Online Malware Scan Worth Bookmarking
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Subscriber Stan Latta from IBM has made some great suggestions in recent months. Here's another: "Hi Gizmo, I happened upon this excellent site. Using its services I was finally able to remove a particularly persistent worm." Nice find, Stan. This site is less well known than some of the other online scan services but I agree with you: it's among the best. However, you'll need Internet Explorer 4 or above as the scan utilizes ActiveX.

- Control Sound Volume with your Mouse Wheel
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/volumouse.html
This is such a simple and logical idea it's amazing no-one has thought of it before. This free utility turns your mouse scroll bar into a volume control. All you do is hold down the Alt key while scrolling. Freeware, 73KB
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