Hott Notes has taken the concept of virtual sticky notes further. There are many apps like this around, but Hott Notes has special features that set it apart. The app is quick, letting you add a note and stick it to the desktop. Its icon rests on the taskbar, out of the way. The notes remain on your wallpaper and quite unobtrusive.
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (Psi) won’t just provide information about the software installed on your computer, but this software from Secunia will also provide links to updates for those applications on your computer that need updating. While the program performs complex functions, it is very easy to use.
More and more people are now tuning into Internet radio stations online, as there’s a lot of cool stuff to listen to. With StreamWriter from Alexander Nottelmann, you’ll be able to record streaming audio as you would other broadcasts. The application isn’t just free but open source so there’s a large community supporting it.
Gizmo Drive from Arainia Solutions is a device simulator. Designed for Windows machines, it enables you to make hard disk images that are password protected. It uses its own GDRIVE format but it supports a number of other formats which make it a good choice if you use this type of utility a lot.
DropIt for Windows is a small utility that you can use for organizing your files. Courtesy of the DropIt for Windows development team, it will get rid of the hassle that often comes with opening folders and searching through them. You can set up DropIt to perform a number of functions like move, copy, delete, rename and more.
Hamster Free eBook Converter from developer Hamstersoft allows you to convert ebooks so you can read them on a variety of devices such as the iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other devices. While ebooks are becoming more popular, the vast number of formats and devices can overwhelm a user, but this app will take care of that problem.
Screenshoter is a screen capture utility from InspireSoft. A screen capture program can be handy when you have to document a favorite web page or diagnose a computer problem among other tasks. This free application can do virtually anything users will require. Fortunately it doesn't have the complexity that comes with powerful screen capture apps.
Earth Alerts is a Windows program which enables you to track natural disasters and hazards very close to real time anywhere on the planet. Developed by South Wind Technologies, it tracks information on the web and delivers information on natural disasters and violent weather.
Koobits ebook reader from Koobits.com can be used to store Epub and PDF e-books, but more than that it provides a great deal of interactivity that other ebook readers cannot match. Its own KBJ format allows it to display games and other media content, and it comes with free ebooks to boot.
