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[File Management] Folder Creation Files 2 Folders registers a new shell entry when launched which can be used to automatically move the selected files into a new folder. Just select one or multiple files in Windows Explorer, right-click the selection afterward and select the Files 2 Folder option from the context menu. The software creates a folder based on the file name if a single file is selected, and displays a popup otherwise. Here you can then select to move all files into a single directory that you have to name, or to move each file into an individual folder based on individual file names. Files 2 Folders simplifies the process of moving files into new folders on the system. This can be a useful program for users who often download all kind of files into a single download folder to move them from that folder at a later time. A file to uninstall the shell extension is placed into the program folder after registration of the extension. This can be used to remove the entry again from Windows Explorer’s context menu. Portable Version. Size: 608KB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Online Services] Recipe Calculator Recipe Calculator Recipe Calculator can create a recipe. Calculate the nutritional information of a recipe: Search for and add each ingredient. Enter the total number of servings that your recipe makes and click the "Calculate Info" button. You must login or register to save and share your recipes and nutritional information.
[Audio] Voice News Vocalyze lets you choose from a wide range of text articles and news sources, and delivers them in voice, podcast style. It can be run as a web app on your computer and is available a a free app for the PC and Android. This turned out to be very good, and I was surprised.
[Internet] Anonymous Surfing ST Proxy Switcher is a smart, easy to use proxy application. Download thousands of free proxy lists, manage it with our advance proxy servers management utility and activate your proxy in just a click. In just few seconds you will be able to browse anonymously to web servers. Hide your IP, county and details from web sites. Our Easy-to-use proxy checker enables you to verify the proxy status, country, response time and most important the anonymously level. Requires .NET 3. Size: 953KB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Utility] PC Performance Analyzer PerfView is a performance-analysis tool from Microsoft that helps isolate CPU- and memory-related performance issues. Portable single executable. Size: 14.9MB. Win Vista/2008/7.
[Internet] DNS Changer DNS Helper runs in your Windows notification area and provides a popup menu to quickly switch to any DNS provider. It automatically changes the DNS server address in your network settings for you. You do not have to keep the program running in the tray once you use it to change your DNS Server. It also features backup and restore functionality in case you want to revert to your ISP's default DNS servers. It is configured to allow the choice of GoogleDNS, OpenDNS, ComodoDNS, DNS Advantage, Cisco Systems, and ScrubIT. You can also manually enter the IP address of any DNS server in the Custom DNS tab, though it doesn't include options to add and save additional servers. You can use GRC's DNS Benchmark program to evaluate which DNS server is best for you. Portable single executable. Size: 63.5KB. Requires .NET 2. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Internet] DNS Benchmarking DNS Benchmark is a utility to determine the exact performance of local and remote DNS nameservers. Since nothing can happen until IP addresses are known, the use of slow, overloaded or unreliable DNS servers will get in the way, noticeably slowing down virtually all of your use of the Internet. Compare the performance and reliablity of your system's currently configured DNS servers to many publicly available alternatives. Portable. Size: 163KB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Security] Directory Monitor Directory Monitor surveils selected directories and notifies of any file changes, deletions, modifications, and new files in real-time. You can choose as many directories to monitor as you like. You can optionally execute an application when a change occurs. This program helps on understand what is happening to these folders when in use or not. Portable version which downloads as a single executable. Runs in the system tray. One quirk of the program is when you minimize it, it goes to the taskbar, "X" it and it goes to the tray. To exit the program you must right click > exit the tray icon. Size: 924KB. Requires .NET 3.5. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Office] Spell Check Get it Right provides you with a handy means of checking the spelling in order to make sure your words are correctly typed/written. It is fully featured as well, with a large selection of dictionaries, and custom import/export dictionary support. It is a useful stand-alone application that lets you easily and quickly verify the spelling of words in any Windows application. Copy the text, paste it into the spell checker and click "start checking." The spell checker is optimised for multi-core processors. In fact, anything that supports the clipboard supports our spell checker. Special Operational Note: Do not manually enter the correct word or change any word inside the pasted text or editor area. Enter or change your correct text inside the "Replace With" edit box and then click on the "Replace Word" button. If you are running this application on Windows Vista / 7 / 8, simply right-click on the executable and select the "Run as Administrator" option. You will only need to do this once. Portable. Size: 3.3MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] Cleaner System Ninja contains a unique dual cleaning engine. It scans your entire hard drive performing a thorough initial scan, identifying junk based on heuristics. System Ninja then continues to check locations that are known to contain junk based on a number of routines. The integrated startup manager allows you to dictate what can and can't run when you turn on your computer. It supports Run, RunOnce and Sheduled Tasks files and registry keys. System Ninja contains a database of several hundred common startup items, used to provide information and advice so you know what to remove. The process manager can forcibly terminate any process running on your computer. It can even remove multiple processes simultaneously. It will also remove any old Chrome versions. Portable Requires .NET 3.5. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Web Development] Text Editor WYSIWYN Bluefish is a powerful editor targeted towards programmers and web developers, with many options to write websites, scripts and programming code. Bluefish supports many programming and markup languages. A What You See Is What You Need interface. Multiple document interface, easily opens 500+ documents. Very powerful search and replace. In-line spell checker which is programing language aware. Auto-recovery of changes in modified documents after a crash, kill or shutdown. Character map of all Unicode characters. HTML toolbar and tear-able menu's and much much more. Size: 34MB. Win XP/2003/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
Chrome Version Remover OldChromeRemover is a simple console program that checks for any redundant versions of Google Chrome left behind by the updater. It will quickly remove all except the newest version when prompted by the user, allowing you to free up valuable disk space. OldChromeRemover also supports Chrome 'Canary' builds. You can silently run OldChromeRemover using the "/AUTO" command line argument. This will silently perform the scan, remove any detected directories and files, then exit the program. Portable single file executable. Requires .NET 3.5. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Online Services] File Backup CrashPlan backup concept for all computers connected to the free account that makes it easy to back up to to your friends, family or anyone's computer for offsite backup, in addition to using your own computers and external drives for onsite backup. You can also use your existing cloud based services like SugarSync, CX or Dropbox to store the CrashPlan backups in. It is not a online file storage service, but a easy way to network to computers connected to the account. It can be configured to send backup notification messages via Twitter or email. Backing up your family computers doesn't require them to buy an external drive or have another computer on-site for CrashPlan to do the work. 128 bit encryption at the source so the files can only be read after decryption. Win 2003/XP/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] NirSoft Updater WSCC is a free, portable program that allows you to install, update, execute and organize the utilities from Windows Sysinternals Suite and NirSoft Utilities. The setup packages are downloaded from the author's website. NirSoft has some of the best portable utilities available. WSCC can install and update the supported utilities automatically. Alternatively, WSCC can use the http protocol to download and run the programs. Size: 1.4MB. Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] Uninstaller Advanced Uninstaller FREE The Installation Monitor included in the program can watch all the actions that a program performs on your computer while it installs. Advanced Uninstaller FREE remembers these changes so later you can completely uninstall that program, making sure nothing is left behind. This tool can remove any program without a trace. Uninstall programs, leftover scanner plus detailed report of all installed applications. Uninstall programs by using the Installation Monitor (snapshot mode). Manage auto start-up programs and speed-up your computer. Manage Windows services, create and apply various profiles. Quick Cleaner of usage history, browser history (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera), temporary files, etc. Scan for invalid shortcuts on your Desktop and Start menu. Clean and unclutter your Start menu. Manage installed fonts. Manage Control Panel items. Size: 8.3MB. Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
[Graphics] QR Code Generator QRGen is a small, easy to use, useful, portable and most importantly freely available application that allows you to easily generate QR codes and save them into multiple image formats, including JPEG, PNG, BMP and GIF depending upon your requirements. The QR code appears in the left side of the main application window after you generate a QR code, by entering the text in the provided field, and by selecting the size from the pre-specified 100x100 to 500x500 image size list according to tour need and requirements. After this you need to choose the Error Correction method, and hit the Generate button in order to create the respective QR code. As already mentioned, you can export the image by saving it as PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG or BMP. You may string information together. Example: http://bearware.info Name: Bear Bottoms Address: 00000 Chickhouse Avenue, North Wells, La. Phone: 225-604-7000. Portable. Size: 427KB. Win All.
[Android] Medical FirstAid is designed to help you follow the right procedures in a stressful situation or support other people by giving them instructions. It is based on illustrations, videos and short texts that show you how to take the necessary action step by step and in the right order.
[Android] Medical Home Remedies Natural home remedies are safe and useful for the common ailments. Most of the non life threatening illness can be treated at home. Learn how you can use natural cures to replace many of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs in the treatment of common ailments. If you use home remedies wisely, it will save your time and money. Hope this app helps you to find your own path of healing through natural remedies.
[Android] Friend Locator Foursquare helps you explore the world around you. Keep up with friends, get insider tips, and unlock discounts and rewards. While on the go, you can easily tell friends where you are, share pictures, get their comments ("I'm right around the corner, I'll stop by to say hello"), and get insider tips ("order the Lobster Ravioli; it's the best dish by far."). Tons of places offer discounts and freebies to foursquare users, and you earn points and badges for doing the things you love.
[Android] Image Editor Lightbox allows you to take photos and enhance them like never before. In addition, you can organize and then upload them to a Lightbox community time line very much like post cards, something that’s setting the service apart from most right now. There is also an online interface for you to interact with all of your photos. Lightbox.com offers safe storage for all your important snapshots and thus being in the cloud, you can quickly and easily download them onto any device that supports the application. Lightbox is a place to capture, enhance, & share your moments. Your photos are automatically organized into a time line of postcards on Lightbox.com. Keep them private or selectively share them with friends, family, or the entire Lightbox community.
[Utility] Launcher MadAppLauncher is a simple application launcher. Group applications, folders, scripts, etc. with ease. It supports drag and drop and manual editing. There is no need to remember all those hot keys, just activate the application launcher, press one number key to select a tab(group) and another key(letter/symbol) to launch the corresponding application. Assign 30 programs for each of the 10 tab pages. A total of 300 per configuration. Press a key to find a program, 0-9 to activate tabs and the corresponding letter/symbol to launch a program. Organize better by assigning a configuration file to a button - effectively creating a cascading set of programs. Auto activate tabs on mouse over. Size: 103KB. Win XP/2000/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
[Android] SMS Handcent SMS alternative to the stock Android messaging app, Handcent SMS features optional, seamless online integration with your My Handcent Online account allowing users to circumvent the limitations of the Android OS and wireless carriers. Full SMS and MMS support augmented with unmatched features powered by the Handcent network. Integrated spell checking and additional message composition tools. password protect and hide individual messages with the Privacy Box or secure all of your messages. Handcent’s Contact Locator plugin helps you quickly locate your friends using GPS! Group sending features capable of extending Android’s SMS limitations of 100 messages per hour up to 1,100 messages per hour. Handcent MMS+ allows you to circumvent Android’s MMS limitations and send up to 10 files at 25 megabytes each for a total message size of 250 megabytes!
[Internet] Radio Recorder streamWriter is a free application for windows that records music broadcasted by internet-radiostations. Record as many streams as you want at the same time (MP3/AAC). Automatically record a wishlist's song when it's playing on a stream. Listen to streams. Track splitting with silence detection. Function for manual cutting of saved titles. Tracks are named by a given pattern. Short songs (ads) can be skipped. ID3 tagging and script-based postprocessing option. Scheduled recordings. Stream browser. Portable Version. Size: 1.9 MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Android] Photo Effects Camera360 An alternative camera app that allows you to enhance your photos with effects like LOMO, Retro Effect, Dreamlike Effect, Art of Black and White, Back to 1839 and Night Enhancement will make your photo more beautiful. The amazing HDR effect is even better than iPhone HDR. Unique Funny Mode: Effects like Surrealistic B&W Paining, Vertical/Horizontal Left Symmetry, Vertical/ Horizontal Right Symmetry, Ghost are available. Unique Scenery Mode: It takes the interesting composite photos, you can choose whether be in a movie poster, an art painting, a outdoor advertisement, or among the various types of greeting cards. Unique Tilt-shift and Color-shift Mode allows you to see the world from another angle.
[Web Development] Web Authoring BlueGriffon is a WYSIWYG content editor and an intuitive application that provides Web authors (beginners or more advanced) with a simple User Interface allowing to create attractive Web sites without requiring extensive technical knowledge about Web Standards. Portable version. Size: 11.4MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] Folder Creation Smart Folders Folder creation functionality where folders can be created by selecting multiple files and drag and drop them over any other file to quickly group them up in a folder and the application will ask you to enter the name of the folder that you want to create. Once specified, a folder will be created in the same location and the files automatically added in it. It will help you quickly organize images, documents, audio files etc., into folders, without having to go through the hassle of creating separate folders prior to moving the files. Some files like LNK, BAT and EXE need to be registered manually, so if you have some files left over simply register manually the extension. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Android] SMS yuilop is a smartphone application which enables the user to send free SMS. No matter if the recipient has a smartphone or not. Moreover it is possible to send SMS to over 110 countries and to all kinds of providers through which the user is able to reach his whole contact list.
[Graphics] Design Vector Creative Docs .NET is a vector-based graphic design tool with support for rich text, ideal to quickly write short documents, manuals, posters, illustrations, schema, plans, flow charts, and much more. The interface is tailored for high productivity: it does never get in your way. Creative Docs .NET tools are simple, yet powerful. All styles and attributes can be modified interactively with a minimum number of mouse clicks. A color gradient, for instance, can be modified directly by dragging its handles in the document window. Requires .NET 2.0. Size: 11.8MB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Online Services] Maps Wikimapia is an editable interactive map. The goal of Wikimapia is to create and maintain a free, complete, multilingual, up-to-date map of the whole world. Wikimapia intends to contain detailed information about every place on Earth. It is an interactive community and awards and status are imposed for participation in the forums and adding content to the map.
[Utility] Clipboard Manager+ OrangeNote is a text clipping manager for Windows that allows you to store an unlimited number of fully-indexed and taggable text clippings in its database and pull them up at any time with a quick full-text search. You can assign clippings custom hotkeys and paste them into any running program, so commonly-typed things become as quick as a single keystroke. OrangeNote works great as a text backup utility, too. For example, if you’re writing out a lengthy reply or post to a web page and want to make sure you don’t accidentally lose what you’ve written, just copy it to the clipboard. Each time you copy, a new note will be created so you can never accidentally “copy over” the text on the clipboard. This great program can replace PhraseExpress, Quotepad, and clipboard managers. Requires .NET 3. Size: 2.8MB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Security] Application Monitor Kiwi application monitor is a small program which lets you monitor your applications/processes, Windows and User activity. All you need to do is select an application or processes from the build-in process viewer or enter an application's exe name. The program can be set to start with Windows and run in background with small system resources usage. Kiwi can inform you of certain events and take defined steps so you can automate almost everything imaginable on your computer! Size: 3.4 MB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Internet] Web Site File Capture WebSiteSniffer is a packet sniffer tool that captures all Web site files downloaded by your Web browser while browsing the Internet, and stores them on your hard drive under the base folder that you choose. WebSiteSniffer allows you to choose which type of Web site files will be captured: HTML Files, Text Files, XML Files, CSS Files, Video/Audio Files, Images, Scripts, and Flash (.swf) files. WebSiteSniffer cannot capture files of a secured Web site (HTTPS). Winpcap is required to use WebSiteSniffer. Portable. Size: 276KB. Win 2000 thru 7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] Uninstaller Comodo Programs Manager helps users to comprehensively remove programs, drivers, services and Windows components. It monitors and records every change that a program makes to your computer so that it can completely undo those changes when it's time to uninstall. Monitors your programs and keeps track of all changes they make to your computer and completely removes unwanted software, drivers and services with a few clicks. Detects and removes remnants of failed and partial uninstalls. Instantly add or remove Windows components and features. Allows you to restore accidentally or mistakenly uninstalled applications. Built-in scanner warns you if you are about to install malware. Win XP/2003/Vista/2008/7. 32/64bit.
[Online Services] Task Management Wunderlist makes it downright simple to organize your daily life. Just create a list and start filling it with things that need to be completed. Keep track of your more important tasks with reminders and notifications. You can share your lists through email, on Facebook, Twitter and on other social media sites. You can even create a new task for Wunderlist straight from your email inbox. Task management with Wunderlist is now available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and on the Web. No matter which version you are using, your tasks and lists will be synchronized.
[Utility] Clipboard Manager Ethervane Echo is a clipboard manager that sorts clipboard entries into tabs for easier access. Start Echo and it will begin capturing clips. Press Win+Insert (configurable) to bring up the main window. Scroll or find a clip, then press Enter to paste it into the active application window. A search is provided for finding clipboard entries. Clips are automatically sorted by date, with options to change the sorting order to alphabetical, application, use count, length or ID. The right-click menu offers to copy, paste and delete clips, and editing options. All information are stored in it's own database in the program folder. The program creates the database automatically on first run. The database is cleaned up ever 30 days by default, with options to change the frequency of the cleanup in the program preferences. It is even possible to keep the database in memory all the time and not on the computers hard drive. You can paste multiple clipboard entries at the same time into the active application window, integrate a spell checker (a download is available at the site.) Only captures text. Fully Unicode-enabled. Portable version. Size: 10.4MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[File Management] File Association Portable Extension Warlock can be set up to quickly utilize portable programs to open files with other than the default program. Windows users can make use of the Open With context menu entry whenever they need to open a file in a program that is not the default file handler of the file type. However, issues arise with portable applications. Portable programs cannot be set as the default file handler. Portable Extension Warlock is a program designed to bypass system file associations. The application can be configured to quickly load specific file extensions in a program that is not the default handler of the extension on the computer system. Requires .Net 4.0.
[Graphics] Cursor Editor AniFX is a full-featured cursor editor. It is an all-in-one solution for cursor creation, extraction and editing. With a wealth of tools and more than 40 effects at your fingertips, there’s virtually no limit to the cursors you can create. You can easily convert your favorite images into cursors, or cursors into images. AniFX gives you the possibility to change cursors inside exe files. Convert your GIF files to animated cursors and vice versa. With AniFX you can extract cursors from other files, including Windows Vista and Macintosh files. You can easily work with multiple files using the batch processing capability of AniFX. Your existing cursors are located in c:\windows\cursors... as .cur files. Last Freeware Edition. Portable. Size: 3.4MB. Win XP/Vista/7.
[Utility] Mouse Gestures StrokesPlus is a lightweight mouse gesture recognition software with an incredible amount of options. Minimizes itself automatically on program start. A right-click on the system tray icon displays some of the most important program options. This includes enabling or disabling mouse gestures, running a test mode to draw gestures on the screen without executing the command, changing the button that initiates the command, and links to program preferences, configured actions and the programs ignore list. Each action consists of the initial action button, the gesture itself and optional mouse or keyboard modifiers. New actions can be created globally or for a specific application. Portable. Size: 1.21MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Online Services] VPN TunnelBear is a simple to use application that gives you access to your favorite international media from around the world without geographic restriction (option to select a US or UK server to connect to). Account registration is required. A free account limits the monthly data transfer to 500 Megabytes, a commercial account allows unlimited transfers. Free accounts are protected with a 128 bit algorithm, while paid accounts make use of 256 bit data encryption. You can setup an account during installation. The program automatically configures all settings, including the installation of a new network connection that is used to connect to the VPN. The core application interface has only two switches. One to connect to the virtual private network, and choose the US or UK server. The interface displays the current connection status and the remaining bandwidth for the month. An incredibly easy app to experience the internet as if you were living in another country. Size: 13.1MB. Win XP/Vista/7. 32/64bit.
[Graphics] JPG to PDF JPG to PDF simply drag and drop a group of photos for converting or convert a single image at a time. JPG to PDF can be configured according to the choice for either converting each image from the group into an individual PDF file or will convert all of them into single PDF files having each image on separate page of the document. Supports JPG, TIF, BMP, PNG, GIF, ICO, PSD, and TIFF. It converts hundreds of JPG to PDF document in few seconds normally. Simple drag and drop interface. Portable. Acrobat not required. Size: 808KB.

SugarSync

I've used SugarSync since it became available and I can attest that it is as reliable as any Cloud real-time autosync service available. SugarSync will automatically sync any folders you point to and offers 5GB free storage (and up to 10GB with referrals.) It also gives you access to these folders via all of your devices and any computer with an Internet connection. I pointed SugarSync to my PC's My Documents folder in which I keep folders containing all of my data files, including portable programs, music and video, etc.

If you install SugarSync on your Android or iPhone as well as your computer, all of your pictures or video created with your phone are automatically saved to SugarSync which you can access from all of your other devices.

SugarSync is a way for users that work with a lot of files (music, documents, pictures) and multiple computers (a combination of laptops, desktops, cell phones) to keep all of those things in sync via online storage.

You can also, from any ones computer or device, upload files to your "My SugarSync Website" where it will become immediately available to all of your computers or devices connected to your SugarSync account once it synchronizes with those devices. You can also point torrent downloads to those folders from any computer or device.

The Magic Briefcase is a folder whose files will remain identical across all the computers that are being backed up. So say you have two computers, and you're between the two a lot while working on a project, you can keep your project files in the Magic Briefcase, to ensure that whenever you set to work on the project, that you're working on the latest and most current version of the files.

The Web Archive feature segregates a file out from the rest of the synchronization activities between your computers and SugarSync. So, say you're working on a multiple file Word document, and you particularly like this specific version of one of the documents, you may elect to archive that document, then and there, and the file will be frozen in time, set aside in the archive, for you to refer to, download whenever you want.

Be sure to manage your deleted files folder on SugarSync as files you delete remain in that folder until you *permanently* delete them, thus still taking up storage space. This is a great feature to help prevent accidental deletion of files but must be managed to recover storage space eventually.

One of the cool features to SugarSync is the quick and easy way to socialize straight away from the site's folders. For instance, you'll find that once your photos have been backed up to the cloud, that each file and folder is given the opportunity to share the pic with your Facebook friends. You can also share your files the "old fashioned" way, by email. And like you can with other file sharing and online storage services, you can set files to a status of Private or Public.

You can also set up private shared folders. These folders work much the same way shared folders do on other online storage and file sharing services. You set up the folder either through the desktop app or through the website, and then you invite users to come and collaborate and share files within that folder only. You can elect to continuously back up and synchronize the folder with a specific folder on any of the computers that you're backing up with SugarSync, or you can just upload files to that shared folder manually; it's really up to you.

With SugarSync, your MP3 collection housed on your PC follows you, wherever you go. Stream you DRM-free MP3s and M4As to your other computers or even your iPhone or iPod touch or Android using SugarSync. Remember, you're streaming the files from SugarSync, not your home PC; so even with your computer turned off, you can still listen to your favorite artists from another location.

Similarly, your photos can now follow you, too. SugarSync not only backs up your photos, but also creates online galleries for you to share with your friends. No longer do you have to backup your photos to one spot, and upload them again somewhere else to share them. The enhanced Photo Gallery makes browsing through your photos a breeze. Since this is a synchronizing system, when you take a photo with your phone, it's sent to SugarSync, and it's also downloaded to your computer.

The key role that SugarSync plays for your computer is the real-time autosync of all of your data files and programs in the folders you point SugarSync to. If you ever have to restore an Image of your operating system, for whatever reason, all of these data files will automatically download the most recent files to those folders once you boot to the restored image. All of these files automatically take care of themselves.

IMO, SugarSync is one of the top three most important things a person should do to become self-reliant with their computer. Those are:

Image your computer.
Use the likes of SugarSync to automatically protect your data.
Use any decent combination of AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, and firewall.

CX Cloud Storage

If you need additional free storage beyond that of SugarSync:

CX is secure cloud storage, real-time auto-syncing, public and private sharing, interactive group collaboration, and intelligent discovery. 10GB free and get up to 16GB total with referrals. Mac, IPad, Windows. Android coming soon.

What I like about CX Cloud Storage is 10GB of real-time auto-sync'd free storage out of the box with referral upgrade to 16GB. I recommend it's use if you need more real-time auto-sync'd free storage than the 5GB to 10GB SugarSync offers or store specific categories of files such as media.

ADrive Cloud Storage

Another way to free up your real-time auto-sync Cloud Storage accounts is to use ADrive for your static or rarely used files. ADrive Features 50GB free Cloud Storage. There is no synchronization so it is similar to an external hard drive, safer (off-site) but slower. It does have Universal Access, File Sharing (free account shared links expire after two weeks), Folder/Directory Upload, File Download, and an Easy Search Tool. It is not suitable for streaming music or video IMO.

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System Images

This is a general plan to manage system images. For recommended programs on this subject and more detail, visit the BearWare Security page.

Pristine Image: This image is taken of a freshly restored system with fresh installs of all programs of the latest version and all Microsoft updates. Always save this image.

Secondary Pristine Image: Use your pristine image until you decide to make a permanent system change and/or enough Microsoft system updates have happened. Some time will have passed and malware may have crept into your system without your knowledge. At this point, reload your pristine image and allow the Microsoft updates and install the permanent changes you have decided to make, then make a new image which is now the secondary pristine image. (Always keep your original pristine Image as a last stand backup.)

Use your secondary pristine image until you decide to make another permanent system change and/or enough Microsoft system updates have happened. Some time will have passed and malware may have crept into your system without your knowledge. At this point, reload your secondary pristine image and allow the Microsoft updates and install the permanent changes, then make a new image which is now the third level of your pristine image.

Never delete your original pristine image. I recommend keeping at least three levels of images. The second and third levels will be replaced in sequence by the next time you decide to make another permanent system change and/or enough Microsoft system updates have happened. When that time comes, reload your third pristine image, make your updates and delete the second pristine image. This makes the fourth pristine image become the third, and the third pristine image becomes the second.

This technique helps prevent making a dirty image. If you ever discover you have a dirty image, restore your original pristine image and start over. You can mount your potentially dirty images for a record of the programs you installed since making the pristine image and reload all of those programs and allow all of the Microsoft updates to happen on your original pristine image. Repeat the process with that. Remember, never delete the original pristine image or you will have to do a full system restore all over which takes a lot of time.

If your system becomes infected with malware, I suggest to restore your most current system image rather than attempt to clean the malware as there is rarely any certainty of complete removal of the malware or that you have discovered all of it.

HTML5 Browser Compliance

An HTML5 capable Browser is required to correctly view the HTML5 details (expand/collapse) element exampled below. Right now, only Chrome will do it.

HTML5 Details Example BlueStacks App Player

Currently, Chrome actually wins hands down in the browser wars - especially HTML5 compatibility.

The most important element for BearWare was to only list the best freeware in each category. The second most important element was no ads, no cookies or popups and no monetization. The third most important element I desired for BearWare was as clean a presentation for as easy navigation as possible which meant most of the detail about programs needed to remain hidden until an action was performed. Since the inception of BearWare, I've used the span element features to render mouseover 'popups' to reveal this information. The details element of HTML5 offers a much better solution and presentation. However, I am reluctant to use it until all of the other browsers catch up to Chrome.

Below are screenshots of how the most recent versions of these browsers display BearWare with the HTML5 details element applied.

This is how Chrome renders the HTML5 details element: (as intended)

Details Hidden Details Revealed

You can open and close details at will, leave some open and move on or whatever. Page refresh defaults to hide all. (To get a feel for how it works if you aren't using Chrome, load the first image above "Details Hidden", then load the second image "Details Revealed" in the same tab, and click your tab back and forward arrows to go back and forth between the two.)

This is how FireFox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera renders the HTML5 details element (none compatible):

FireFox Internet Explorer Safari Opera