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Automatic Computer Shutdown Freeware

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automatic PC shutdownActually, Shutter is way a lot more than just simply an automatic computer shutdown freeware. While it enables you to automatically shutdown computer based on the time that you’ve set before, it allows you to do other automatic actions like automatic hibernate, restart, sleep, log off, lock workstation, mute/unmute master volume as well as automatically turning off monitor screen. More »



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Recover Files from Corrupted/Damaged CD/DVD/HD DVD/Blu-Ray disks with CD Recovery Freeware: CD Recovery Toolbox

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CD, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-Ray disks won’t last forever in good condition. Sometimes, you may get it damaged or corrupted so that you cannot copy some of the files to your computer. Imagine if a corrupted DVD contains, let’s say, your family pictures or perhaps some important data that you need to get back into your computer. If this happens, before you fall into despair, try some CD/DVD recovery software to recover the files. There are lots of CD/DVD recovery freeware out there for a start. More »



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Portable CD/DVD ISO Burner – Free ISO Burner

Free ISO Burner is a portable application, an alternative CD/DVD ISO burner for Windows if you don’t want to digg deep your pocket to purchase commercial burners like Nero, Roxio, and the likes. The features aren’t as complete as those burners, but it is a good alternative for a straightforward ISO burning need without having to load tons of features. Put this program into your USB drive and burn any ISO anywhere without installation whatsoever.

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Download portable ISO Burner: Free ISO Burner.



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Shortcut Key to Create New Folder

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This free add-on, bxNewFolder, lets you use a shortcut key to create a new folder within Windows explorer. Optionally, it adds a “New Folder” button to the toolbar of Windows explorer. If pressing F12 isn’t the fastest way to create new folder in certain situations, then clicking on the button will do the same thing.

Once you press the shortcut key or clicking on the button, a small window pops up. Enter the name of the folder into the provided space and click the “Ok” button to instantly create a new folder. If you hold down the Shift key while you click the “Ok” button, the new folder will be opened immediately after it is created.

shortcut key to create new folder

No more crawling to the context menu again to access the option to create new folder. With a click on a button or shortcut key, you can instantly create a new folder. bxNewFolder works on Windows XP, 2000, 98, ME, NT.

bxNewFolder (Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the download link)

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Capitalize, Lowercase, Uppercase Many File/Folder Names at Once in Windows Explorer Through Context Menu

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uppercase filenames in windows explorerCopyAs is a free add-on for Windows explorer that enables you to capitalize, lowercase or uppercase many file/folder names at once through right-click menu. After installing, highlight or select all the files or folders that you want to change the names, choose “CopyAs Plus” and select one of the rename options.

To capitalize file/folder names, select “New Name.new extension”.
To uppercase file/folder names, select “NEW NAME.NEW EXTENSION”.
To lowercase file/folder names, select “new name.new extension”.

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In addition, you can change the time stamp of many files at once, copy file names to clipboard (with full path or not), launch command prompt from current folder and rename file series.

CopyAs

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Free Hard Drive Health Monitoring Utility

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free hard drive health monitoring utilityNothing is more important than data. Before your hard drive gets damaged, you have to backup the data that you haven’t backup yet. The problem is sometimes it is too late for you to do the backup. You have a regular backup schedule, but the hard drive is already broken when you want to do it. This is where a hard drive health status monitoring utility comes handy. More »

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