ImBatch is a powerful image processing tool with a long list of available tools for modifying one or more files. Available options include resize, rotate, modify colors, metdata, blur, shadow, crop and many more. Tasks can be chained (e.g. adjust contrast + sharpen) and reordered to just preview not just one change but multiple edits. Any process can be saved for quickly assembling future edits.
The program can also optimize images, create or add to an existing PDF, create animations (GIF), and upload the results to a remote server. The program can also passively watch a given folder for images to process and longer operations can put the computer in standby to save power once they conclude.
Smart functions include autocrop, auto-enhance, auto-stitch (for panorama-type images). The program supports a wide range of formats, command-line operations and batch task settings for easy load/unload of operations.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the installer and launch. When prompted for version, select "portable", and then choose a folder of your choice. Launch ImBatch.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | XnConvert |
What's new? | See: https://www.highmotionsoftware.com/download-center/imbatch |
OpalCalc is new type of calculator using natural language to function like Notepad or a word processor. It lets you build text with numbers adjacent to sums over multiple lines so you can quickly go back and adjust your previous calculations with the answers auto-updating on the fly. OpalCalc is ideal for putting math into everyday thinking such as for quick budgets and shopping lists.
Built-in features include percentages, currency conversion, custom functions/variables, date/time support, color coding, lightweight size, configurable interface, hundreds of measures and functions, and more.
Freeware version limited to 5 lines.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5+ |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Liteware |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch OpalCalc.exe. |
What's new? |
See: https://www.skytopia.com/software/opalcalc/#history |
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Foot
on 2014-04-28 00:35
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The download links (at 27 April 2014) lead to the installers. The portable zip is available through a link at the upper right of the website page. |
XMPlay is a skinnable audio player that plays all major audio formats and includes gapless playback, effects, equalizer, net streaming. More features are available using plugins, including visualizations, more format support, cover art and more. Note that the library and playlist will not work as you change PCs.
Can play MP3, WMA, M4A, OGG and more, as well as output to WAV, MP3 OGG etc. (via external encoders).
Alternatively, XMPlay is natively portable but does not automatically adjust library and playlist paths: download the ZIP package, extract to a folder of your choice and launch xmplay.exe.
Also, you can always download the "Latest stuff" version.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch XMPlayPortable.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | foobar2000 |
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TP109
on 2015-01-03 03:45
@smaragdus Thanks. I downloaded it. BTW, XMPlay archives older versions here: https://support.xmplay.com/files.php?id=20
dbonnell1972
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I used to use WinAmp (over the years became bloated and tool forever to load), then tried Cool Player (good, but not enough features for me). XM Player is the perfect balance - super fast, reliable (so far), flexible, and customizable. J.U.S.T. Perfect! |
ClickMonitorDDC enables easy controls to adjust monitor brightness, contrast and colors, as well as audio volume. The program supports color profiles, rotation, monitor inputs, and dim, reset, and power off/on monitor. The program can also differentiate between monitor speaker volume and system volume, rotate display and more.
Note that some functions require an up-to-date graphics driver. Supports command-line functionality.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
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Similar/alternative apps: | ControlMyMonitor |
What's new? |
See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201016064411/https://clickmonitorddc.bplaced.net/ |
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webfork
on 2019-08-30 22:04
Absolutely a must-have if you are in a place with a changing light setting or you need to be moving your laptop frequently. The access to brightness and volume in the notification area is definitely something I can't lose again. Also, the automatic start at a lower light level has saved me loads of battery since I installed it. Some of the advanced tools and functions aren't super clear, but the basic tools are easy and effective.
Cornflower
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I just got a 404 error on the page, but the following work: |
NetTraffic is a network bandwidth speed monitor supporting real time data rate chart, network usage history and quota usage meter. The window can be resized, will auto-adjust to clearly display speeds, and has a variety of colors and data visualizations.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch NetTraffic.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
Similar/alternative apps: | NetMeter, NetWorx |
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PAFuser
on 2019-09-02 17:27
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Prefer NetSpeedMonitor, available: https://download.cnet.com/s/netspeedmonitor-64-bit/ 32-bit on same page, but no longer available on developer's site. Provides numerical up/down info on toolbar. May not be portable, but is quite small 1.26 MB. Have used for years. |
HDDScan is a feature-rich disk diagnostics tool with a variety of low-level tools. It supports IDE/SATA/SCSI hard disk drives, RAID arrays, SSD drives, external USB/Firewire hard disks, flash cards and can scan the surface, view SMART attributes, adjust AAM, APM (Power Management), monitor temperature etc.
Note the program shouldn’t be run from a read-only device/media.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Avoid starting program from read-only device such as a CD or write-protected flash device. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch HDDScan.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | PassMark DiskCheckup, CrystalDiskInfo |
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Ruby
on 2010-12-10 06:56
@hugh_h You can try GMER http://www.gmer.net/ Scroll to the downloads there's also and mbr and userland rootkit detector.
nunz
on 2013-06-16 22:30
Latest official link:
webfork
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This program worked beautifully in testing an old external hard drive that was behaving strangely. Instead of relegating it to a secondary backup drive, it now looks to have plenty of life left. |
QWinFF can convert audio and video files into other formats. It includes a rich set of presets and allows advanced users to adjust conversion parameters like bitrate and sample rate in detail. The program is an interface for the powerful, command-line FFmpeg.
Note that you can add other media formats for conversion in the presets.xml file, including images and other formats that FFmpeg can handle.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: |
Download the "Portable" self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch qwinff.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
Similar/alternative apps: | XMedia Recode |
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See: http://qwinff.github.io/news/ |
Gridy adds an invisible grid on your desktop so that any window you move or resize is snapped to it. This helps maximize screen real estate by making windows placed adjacent to each other dynamically adjust to avoid overlapping.
Snapping to the grid is enabled with mouse drag or keyboard arrow keys. Gridy also lets you store and restore a window's size and position in up to 9 slots. This is useful for quickly arranging your windows in a convenient way. In addition, you can hide the window's Alt-Tab icon, and set any window semi-transparent or to "Always on Top."
Written in AutoHotkey.
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Runs on: | WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source: MIT |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Gridy.exe. |
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AdrianK_IT
on 2013-11-27 20:37
Just upgraded from a 19" 1280x1024 to a 24" 1920x1200 monitor, and 'side by side' or 'stacked' just didn't cut it any more! A brilliant app, easy to get the hang of, I have my standard workspace of one main and three minor windows at my command. Thanks!
AdrianK_IT
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V0.60 (the .exe file is a puzzling 4x the size of v0.50) just doesn't work on my PC. Reverted to v0.50. |
Ant Renamer provides many options for the batch renaming of files and folders. The program includes the ability to change file extension, replace/insert/move strings, change case, even give files random names. The program can even rename based on date and time (great for scanned files) or using exif/mp3 tag info (making metadata the file name), or regular expressions. File renaming can be previewed before execution and changes can be added to a batch file and saved for future use.
Alternatively, Ant Renamer Portable (PortableApps.com Format, adjust drive letters and paths as you move PCs).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Renamer.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Rename Master |
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smaragdus
on 2015-07-13 14:15
New version of Ant Renamer has been released- 2.12.0, what is new in the latest version:
ripu
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There is no way to rename using multiple methods/rules at the same time. You have to use one method at a time. Also, can't preview all the files and can't undo after closing the software. So, I prefer Advanced Renamer. |
Simple Duplicate Finder helps track down similar files either to delete extras and save space or to compare versions. While most duplicate-searching programs are looking for exact copies, SDF uses a Percentage Search, allowing you to adjust the percentage difference required for a file to be considered a duplicate. Once scanned, the program will display the number of bytes which differ as well as the specific percentage match between files.
This is useful for example with metadata: when Windows Image Import tool downloads pictures from your digital camera, additional XML data is inserted into the images and video files, including a timestamp of when the image was downloaded to the computer. Although the image is identical in every way to its original, the file will appear as unique. SDF can detect these files and help remove them.
Note: main site appears to be down, switched to archive.org
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch DupFinder.exe. |
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----Version 1.0.0.0---- Initial Release ----Version 1.1.0.0---- Added percentage match ability, this superceeds smart jpeg search feature. Added Extension filter to search only for specific file types. Bugfix, empty directory search could cause previous version to hang. Updated program icon to be compatable with olders versions of windows. ----Version 1.2.0.0---- Code optimization for increased speed. Added ability to compare files which sizes are not identical, but within percentage match. Total progress now still displayed during a large file compare. ----Version 1.2.0.1---- Fixed a sort problem where text could be incorrect for an item ----Version 1.2.0.2---- Increased sort speed ----Version 1.2.0.3---- Renamed program to "Simple Duplicate Finder" since someone stole my other program name |
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__philippe
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Simple Duplicate Finder v1.2.0.3 - link date 20-FEB-2012 |