Internet Applications & Tools
Web Forum Reader 1.11 (2.1 MB) enables you to stay informed
about updates and changes on your favorite forums without loading them
in your browser. Saves time by showing new and updated topics while
hiding those you have already read. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/
XP/ 2003/ Vista.
MP3-Wolf is an advanced audio searching tool, developed to
search the internet and spider web sites for hard to find audio files.
Try it FREE.
SharpReader (814 KB) is an RSS reader that handles all RSS
versions. Allows you to group subscribed feeds into custom categories,
filter items and drag and drop feed links. Minimizes to the system-tray
and has plug-in support. Freeware for Windows 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.
IPNetInfo 1.11 (89 KB) is a small utility that allows you to
find all available information about an IP address: owner, country/
state name, IP address range, contact information, etc. Results can be
exported to text or HTML. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP.
Host Evaluator (383 KB) is fr'ee software that analyses server
connection speed over time, tests for server uptime and alerts you if
the server is not responsive by system alert and/or email. Features of
web hosts can be added in a wizard type format for comparison. The
program can assist in determining the best host, based on attributes
like storage space, bandwidth, cost, e-mail, support, redundancy,
features, connection speed and uptime. Outputs a table listing the hosts
best suited to your needs. For Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP.
SearchAlyzer (2.2 MB) queries search engines and compiles the
results into an "interactive book" with chapters, an index, and pages.
Clicking on chapters shows groups of related pages and related index
words. Clicking a word in the index shows the most relevant pages for
that word. Clicking a page shows other related pages and also shows the
most relevant index words for that page. Freeware for Windows 95 and
above.
RSSOwl 2.0 (14.5 MB) is a RSS/RDF/Atom Newsreader written in
Java. Features include export of news to PDF, Import / Export with OPML
and full-text-search with syntaxhighlight. Comes with an impressive
selection of pre-selected RSS feeds. Freeware for Windows, Mac, Linux
and Solaris.
Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (1.1 MB) detects numerous
spyware, adware, trojan, keylogger and trackware components. The
scanning process is very fast and tells you how to uninstall the
invasive spyware or puts you in contact with the spyware developer for
the most up-to-date and safe uninstall instructions. Fr'eeware for all
Windows versions.
Internet Owl (1.1 MB) watches websites and lets you know when
they have changed. Notification of changes is provided by email, popping
up a window, or by playing a sound of your choice. Freeware for Windows
XP/ 2000/ 2003.
Bitter 2.2.3.1 (43 KB) is a social networking tool that allows
you to post to and get messages from Twitter, Plurk, Pownce and
FriendFeed. Freeware for Windows 2k / XP / 2003 / Vista.
w.bloggar (1.7 MB) is a Windows desktop interface to post your
blogs to various online blog services. Use a word processor-like
interface to create your blog entries, add pictures, links and preview
posts before uploading. The program supports import of text files, color
coded HTML tags, spell checking, posting to multiple blogs and much
more. Requires MS IE 5.01+. Fr'eeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP.
ShowIP (505 KB) is a small tool that shows your current
IP-address. Runs in the system tray and displays your computer name and
IP address when double-clicked. Also displays the external (WAN) IP
address, useful if you are running behind a router. Freeware for Windows
98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.
Forum Buzz 1.01 (1.6 MB) is a Forum poster tool that allows you
to customize, organize and make forum posts quickly and easily. Create
and save multiple profiles and login details. Freeware for Windows 2k/
XP/ 2003/ Vista.
MereSurfer 2003 PopUpStopper (786 KB) stops pop-ups, fixes web
bugs, removes banners, erases Internet activity tracks and protects you
from DoS attacks. Uses Artificial Intelligence to block all known kinds
of bad pop-ups. Requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Freeware for
Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.
