CrystalMark
CrystalMark is a benchmark suite which lets you test your CPU, memory, HDD and video (GDI, Direct Draw, OpenGL) subsystems. The program also shows some information about your system. The report can be saved in a text or HTML file.
*crystalmark.info/?lang=en
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CTFMON-Remover 2.1
CTFMON-Remover helps you remove the annoying CTFMON.EXE from your Windows operating system.The program is easy to use and displays whether the CTFMON.EXE is installed and whether or not it is running.
If it is found you can remove it within seconds.In case you need the CTFMON in the future there is also an option to restore it.
*www.gerhard-schlager.at/
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Windows Updates Downloader
Windows Updates Downloader is a small utility that allows you to download all of the current Windows critical updates. All updates are downloaded directly from microsoft.com to your computer with a single mouse click.
*www.jcarle.com/
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PastIconsFlusher
PastIconsFlusher is a small program that attempts to clean out the 'Past Items' list in the 'Customize Notifications' listbox in Windows XP. It has several command-line switches.
*bellsouthpwp.net/p/r/prprogramsstudios
*bellsouthpwp.net/p/r/prprogramsstudios/software.html
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THG Task Assignment Manager
A dual-processor system with two 3 GHz Xeon processors does not automatically have the same kind of power as a 6 GHz computer. The application and the operating system have to support symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) or HyperThreading (HT) for performance to improve. Also, the native management features of the operating system aren't always as effective as you might imagine.
However, THG offers a software utility that allows you to switch over to manual operation. As our benchmarks show, you can push your dual-processor system to even higher levels of performance.
If your applications have already been optimized for multiprocessing, the utility will not be particularly helpful. You can only draw some extra juice out of a multiprocessor system if you are running several applications without SMP support simultaneously. For example, while a CPU is compressing a movie in MPEG2 format with MainConcept software, the other CPU can be used for office applications or your Internet browser.
*images.tomshardware.com/2004/05/28...t_of_your_dual_processing_buck/taskassign.zip
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Ultimate++
Ultimate++ is a C++ cross-platform rapid application development suite focused on programmers productivity. It includes a set of libraries (GUI, SQL, etc..), and an integrated development environment.
Rapid development is achieved by the smart and aggressive use of C++ rather than through fancy code generators. In this respect, U++ competes with popular scripting languages while preserving C/C++ runtime characteristics.
The U++ integrated development environment, TheIDE, introduces modular concepts to C++ programming. It features BLITZ-build technology to speedup C++ rebuilds up to 4 times, Visual designers for U++ libraries, Topic++ system for documenting code and creating rich text resources for applications (like help and code documentation) and Assist++ - a powerful C++ code analyzer that provides features like code completion, navigation and transformation.
TheIDE can work with GCC, MinGW and Visual C++ 7.1 or 8.0 compilers (including free Visual C++ Toolkit 2003 and Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition) and contains a full featured debugger. TheIDE can also be used to develop non-U++ applications.
U++ distributions combine U++ with 3rd party tools like MinGW compiler or SDL library to provide an instant development platform.
What you can get with the Ultimate++ download in plain English :
Very effective C++ library for cross-platform development in source form.
A good integrated development environment, designed for developing large C++ applications.
Availabke for windows & Linux. Binary .exe and .deb & .rpm packgaes are also available.
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*www.ultimatepp.org/www$uppweb$overview$en-us.html
*www.ultimatepp.org/www$uppweb$download$en-us.html
*www.ultimatepp.org/www$uppweb$documentation$en-us.html
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USB Drive Letter Manager
USBDLM is a Windows service that gives control over Windows' drive letter assingment for USB drives.
Running as service makes USBDLM independent of the logged on users' previleges, so there is no need to give the users the previlege to change drive letters. USBDLM automatically solves conficts between USB drives and network or subst drives of the currently logged on user.
Furthermore you can define new default letters for USB drives and much more.
*www.uwe-sieber.de/english.html
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Why Reboot 1.0
Do you really need to reboot? Find out with this tool.
Why Reboot is a free tool that shows you whether it's really necessary to reboot your computer after installing new programs.
Download.CHIP.eu is not responsible for the content of this Publisher's Description. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws.
*www.exodus-dev.com/
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XNeat Windows Manager
XNeat Windows Manager adds additional features to the Windows taskbar and system tray, that enables you to minimize any window to an icon in the system tray (instead of the taskbar), keep any window on top, set a custom transparency level, and also hide any window or tray icon, furthermore the program allows you to re-arrange the order of the taskbar buttons by simply dragging them around. XNeat Windows Manager integrates into the right-click menu of the taskbar and system tray. It also allows you to change the taskbar appearance by hiding the Start button, system clock and other elements.
Below are some ( not all ) of XNeat features
*www.xneat.com/windows_manager/download/setup.exe
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