Nov 22

Ginipic: Enhanced Image Search for Your Desktop

Posted in: Features, Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Windows

This article was written on March 31, 2009 by CyberNet.

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Searching for a specific image on the Internet can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Some sites, such as Google Image search, try to make the process easier, but shuffling through one page after another of results can quickly get tedious.

That’s where the free desktop application called Ginipic comes into play. You can view hundreds of results at a time, and inserting an image into an app like PowerPoint is as easy as dragging-and-dropping it. To see how easy it really is checkout their video tour.

Here are some other features that make Ginipic worth it:

  • Multiple Sources – You can choose to search your favorite search engine or photo-sharing site (Flickr, Google, Yahoo!, SmugMug, deviantArt, Picasa, Photobucket, Facebook, and more), or expand your search to unlimited results with a click of a button, with our tailored “All Sources” option.
  • No Duplicates – Did you know that, on average, “big search engines not be named” give you 200 duplicates for every 1,000 results? Not with ginipic.
  • Incredible Variety – Ginipic gives you the power of the web to find ANY picture in ANY category with NO restrictions.
  • Advanced Search – Advanced search gives you the ability to customize your queries in each source – just as you would on their site.
  • Resizing – Choose your own preview size for the best possible experience! Maximize to enjoy the picture in all its glory, work small if you’re just browsing away.
  • Tagging – Tag your pictures away and see them all in a heartbeat by choosing your tag in the comfortable Favorites source. Not a tag person? Just favorite the picture and you’ll still have a super easy access to it.
  • Drag & Drop – Drag & Drop functionality gives you the ability to start working immediately – you see something you like, just drag it in your work space and continue working.
  • Save Images Locally – Want to backup or save it for later? No need in clumsy “right click, save as, too hard to understand what’s going on” options – just save the picture right from the preview window when you’re satisfied.
  • Set as Wallpaper – Do you feel like changing your background? Just hit the “Set as wallpaper” on any picture and instantly your desktop will change and renew before your eyes.

This is definitely a slick app, and truly handy for those heavy images searchers out there. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think.

Get Ginipic for Windows [via Lifehacker]
Thanks Sanji for the tip!

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Nov 22

Nero 8 Download Leaked 3-Weeks Early

Posted in: Features, leaked, Release Date, Screenshots, Software, Today's Chili, Windows

This article was written on September 10, 2007 by CyberNet.

Nero 8 Ultra Download
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Last month we reported that the Nero 8 download would be available to buyers on October 1st, but pirates can get it starting today! As with many high-profile applications this one has been leaked to the file sharing networks a full 3-weeks before the consumer release was scheduled. And as expected screenshots are also making their way around the Web: StartSmart, Burning Rom, Vision, and Showtime.

Here’s a recap of what’s new in Nero 8:

  • Newly-designed Nero StartSmart user interface. Prime functions like burning and ripping audio and data discs can now be accessed directly, letting users complete projects with one-click functions.
  • Optimized for Vista – includes DiscCopy (a Vista sidebar gadget) that lets users copy a disc in just one click.
  • Edit photo slide shows and create High Definition video in both Blu-ray BD-AV and HD DVD video formats.
  • Nero RescueAgent allows users to restore deleted files and recover data from CDs and DVDs that may have been lost due to scratched discs, interrupted recording operations, or poor recording quality.
  • Multimedia, backup, and recovery features.
  • Live icons allows users to see what is in a file without opening it.
  • Rich Preview pane offers direct access to files from within the Windows Explorer browser.

So where can you get it from? It’s obviously all over the BitTorrent network, and is being seeded by thousands of users. However, it also appears to be popping up on download sites such as Softpedia as a trial version. I’m assuming this is the same thing as the leaked download, and as long as you can get your hands on a serial you’re good as gold. Update: I’m not condoning piracy by saying that…there could be multiple ways to get a serial. Hopefully one of those ways will be by purchasing a serial from Nero soon, and I would think that the trial would last past October 1st so that you can legally acquire the serial before expiration.

So what’s going to happen to Nero 8 now? Will Ahead push the release date forward to minimize the amount of damage that the pirated version will do? Only time will tell, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they at least start offering the download-only version a few weeks early.

Source: TechConnect

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Nov 22

CyberNotes: Auto-Click Your Mouse

Posted in: CyberNotes, Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Windows

This article was written on June 12, 2008 by CyberNet.

CyberNotes
Tutorial Thursday

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Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a way for you to dominate those “shoot the monkey” ads that popup all over the place? Just imagine all of the fame and glory you would receive from your friends! You just need one tool to get the job done… a mouse auto-clicker.

On a more serious note having something that can automatically click the mouse buttons can actually be handy. Maybe you’re trying to test the way an application operates, or maybe you’re playing an intense game that requires excessive clicking. It doesn’t really matter what you’re reasoning is, but if you need to click the mouse at regular (and somewhat insane) intervals we’ve got the application for you.

AutoClick is a freeware Windows application that requires absolutely no installation. Once you have downloaded it and get it running you should see a screen similar to this:

autoclick.png

–Automated Clicking–

To get started you should start by playing around with single-task automated clicking. This will simulate the clicking of the mouse in a single area on the screen, and if you enable the Freeze Pointer option the position you specify will remain constant even if you move the mouse.

Here are the steps needed to automate the clicking of a single point on the screen:

  1. In the settings specify what kind of clicks you want performed (left/right/middle and single/double), and also the interval at which the clicks should occur. Optionally you can limit how many clicks should be performed.
  2. Hover your mouse over the area on the screen where you want the auto-clicking to be performed.
  3. To start the auto-clicking press the F3 key.
  4. To stop the auto-clicking at anytime press the F3 key.

–Smart Clicking–

Smart Clicking is a little more advanced because you can specify multiple “hotspots” that will be clicked at any given interval.

Here are the steps needed to automate the clicking of multiple points on the screen:

  1. In the settings specify what kind of clicks you want performed (left/right/middle and single/double), and also the interval at which the clicks should occur. Optionally you can limit how many clicks should be performed.
  2. Press the F4 key to begin recording the click positions. Click and drag the Record button onto the area(s) you wanted to be clicked. The cursor should turn into blue crosshairs while you are dragging the Record button:
    autoclick record.png
  3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the areas that you wish to be clicked. When you’re done press the F4 key again.
  4. Check the Smart Click box in the settings to enable the playback of the clicks you just recorded, and then press F3 to start the auto-clicking. You should see it rotate through all of the areas you selected in Step 2.
  5. To stop the auto-clicking at anytime press the F3 key.

–Overview–

A tool like this can definitely save some time, and I was actually having some fun seeing what it looked like when clicking the mouse every 1/1000th of a second. It could actually make for a fun prank, too. Did I say that out loud? ;)

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Nov 21

CyberNotes: Ultimate System & Network Tools App

Posted in: CyberNotes, Features, Freeware, Screenshots, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on September 25, 2007 by CyberNet.

CyberNotes
Time Saving Tuesday

I have an application that nearly every geek out there will love, but may fail to understand everything that it actually does. Let me introduce you to Net Tools (download mirror), the all-in-one solution that could very well replace dozens of separate apps on your computer.

Net Tools is comprised of nearly 200 mini apps that are included in the 25MB download. Some of the things that are included are extremely simple tasks, but look at it as being a suite of applications that brings everything together in one convenient place.

–Getting Started–

After you install Net Tools for the first time, the program will seem rather uneventful. To get going just click the ”Start” option from the menu bar, and choose one of the mini apps from the sub-menus:

Net Tools Menu

–Mini Apps Overview–

I could have put together a list of everything that comes with Net Tools, but instead I thought I would provide an image that lists out everything that’s included. In the next section I’ll highlight a small fraction of them.

Net Tools Features

–The Mini Apps–

Now I’ll point out some of my favorite things that Net Tools includes, but remember this list only represents about 15% of everything that comes with the program:

  1. IP Address Scanner
  2. HTTP flooder (DoS)
  3. Mass Website Visitor
    Net Tools Mass Website Visitor
  4. Anonymous E-mailer
  5. E-mail Spoofer
  6. File Comparison
  7. Mass File Renamer
    Net Tools Mass File Renamer
  8. Create Local HTTP Server
  9. Memory Leak Tester
    Net Tools Memory Leak Tester
  10. Bandwidth Monitor
  11. CPU Monitor
  12. Windows Startup Manager 
    Net Tools Startup Manager
  13. Mouse Record / Play Automation (Macro Tool)
  14. Timer Shutdown/Restart/Log Off/Hibernate/Suspend/ Control
  15. Hash MD5 Checker
  16. Direct Peer Connecter (Send/Receive files + chat)
  17. Easy and Fast Screenshot Maker (also Web Hex Color Picker)
  18. File Shredder
  19. Steganographer (Art of hiding secret data in pictures)
    Net Tools Steganography
  20. Internet Explorer Password Revealer
  21. Hide Secret Data In Files
  22. File Split & Merge
  23. Net Tools Mini (Client/Server, Scan, ICMP, Net Statistics, Interactive, Raw Packets, DNS, Whois, ARP, Computer’s IP, Wake On LAN)
  24. File Encrypter/Decrypter
  25. FreeMAC (MAC Address Editor)
    Net Tools MAC Editor
  26. WebMirror (Website Ripper)
  27. Google PageRank Calculator
  28. Quick Website Maker and Web Gallery Creator
    Net Tools Website Gallery Maker
  29. Remote PC Shutdown
  30. Tray Minimizer

–Overview–

As you begin using this, you’ll quickly become familiar with the F3 key on your keyboard. That is the search function so that you can type in the name of the application you’re looking for instead of hunting through the rather tedious unsorted menus.

After you get Net Tools up and running, I recommend customizing the menus so that they aren’t so darn cluttered. Then enjoy the large set of applications that are now at your disposal. :D

Net Tools Homepage (Download Mirror)

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Nov 20

ESET SysInspector Computer Analysis

Posted in: Freeware, Pre-Release, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on March 20, 2008 by CyberNet.

eset sysinspector
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You may have noticed in the Daily Downloads today that I mentioned an application called ESET SysInspector that is currently in the Beta stage. From what I gather it’s not an incredibly new application (released late last year), but this was the first that I had heard about it. And ESET, the creators of the NOD32 antivirus software, is one of my favorite security companies so it’s only fitting that I spread the word about this new app.

ESET SysInspector is completely free and requires no installation to start using it. What’s really nice is that it brings up the interface seen above so that you can analyze the services, registry entries, and running processes on your computer. It’s a great tool for finding out details about your PC that you may not have otherwise known.

Using the Items Filtering slider along the top portion of the interface you can narrow down items on your computer according the the risk they pose. If you put the slider somewhere towards the middle it will show the items on your computer that the application is unfamiliar with. If you take the slider all the way over into the red only the “risky” items will be shown.

One thing that I want to point out is that this is a read-only application. By that I mean you can’t remove registry settings or delete files from within this interface, but you can right-click on an entry to open the file/registry location in an external program. Also from the right-click context menu you can perform an online Google search of a file or registry entry in your default browser.

This is definitely something you should throw on your USB drive for those times you have to clean up a PC from one of “those people.” Yeah, you know who I’m talking about. ;)

Download ESET SysInspector Beta

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Nov 20

CyberNotes: Top 15 Ultra Tiny Apps

Posted in: CyberNotes, Freeware, Reviews, Software, Today's Chili, Windows Vista, Windows XP

This article was written on September 04, 2007 by CyberNet.

CyberNotes
Time Saving Tuesday

Tiny Computer ChipHard drives are becoming huge these days, and most applications have begun to make use of the abundant space that barely ever gets filled up. I’m a big proponent to full-featured applications as long as they serve a purpose, but size isn’t always the best representation of quality. To prove that, I set out to find 15 top-notch apps that take up little to no room on your hard drive.

–Requirements–

The first thing I did was setup a few requirements for the applications that I was going to look for:

  • A download size smaller than 250KB (I caved in and included one program that was 252 KB though)
  • I preferred apps that didn’t require any installation
  • They must run on Windows (at least compatible with XP, but most listed work on Vista as well)
  • Has to be completely free

One of the problems I ran into is that many programs include installers with the download, and doing so often adds a considerable amount to the download size. After some careful deliberation I still decided to go with the download size as the deciding factor for this article, and not the actual size of the program once it is setup on your computer.

–The List–

I’ve listed each of the 15 programs below, and sorted them with the smallest program first. Next to all of the apps you’ll see the download size, and some of them also specify that they don’t require installation. A few of the programs we have also written about before, and we give links to our reviews on those apps. Some also have similar, but more feature-packed siblings, and we’ve listed those in case the small size isn’t the primary characteristic you look at.

Without further ado I present to you our top 15 ultra tiny apps:

  1. jRes [5KB] – No Installation Required
    Description: Switch between all available resolutions using a simple System Tray icon.
    jRes
  2. WinRoll [9KB] – No Installation Required – Our Review
    Description: Roll windows up so that only the title bar of the window is visible.
    WinRoll
  3. GhostIt [11KB] – No Installation Required
    Description: You can assign certain windows to have a “ghosting” effect. When a ghosted window loses focus it stays on top but becomes ultra-transparent.
    GhostIt
  4. Mouse Emulator [14KB] – No Installation Required – Thanks for the tip “s”!
    Description: Control the mouse using the number-pad on your keyboard
  5. SlimFTPd [59KB] – No Installation Required
    Similar: Quick ’n Easy FTP Server
    Description: There is no GUI for this FTP server application, but everything can be edited through a well-explained text configuration file. I’ve yet to see another FTP server that has a footprint as small as this one.
  6. Switch Off [64KB]
    Similar: WinOff, Power Manager, Shutter, and PowerOff
    Description: Schedule your computer to shutdown at a specified time, or you can easily access the shutdown options from the System Tray.
    Switch Off - Schedule a Computer Shutdown
  7. Taskix [64KB] – No Installation Required – Our Review
    Similar: Taskbar Shuffle
    Description: Rearrange Taskbar items using this super-small app. Prior to this I used Taskbar Shuffle, but this is much smaller and does the same thing.
    Taskix Taskbar Item Rearranger
  8. TinyResmeter [92KB] – No Installation Required
    Description: Monitor your system’s resources with this customizable application. You can pick and choose which stats you want to see, and you can customize the look as well.
    TinyResmeter
  9. TrayIt! [144KB] – No Installation Required
    Similar: TrayDevil and DM2
    Description: Minimize windows to the System Tray therefore decluttering your Taskbar!
    TrayIt
  10. TweakUI [147KB]
    Description: Customize dozens of hidden Windows XP options. This is a must-have for anyone running XP!
    Windows XP Tweak UI
  11. winMd5Sum [181KB]
    Similar: digestIT, HashOnClick, MD5 Column Display
    Description: Calculate the MD5 checksum so that you can make sure files were downloaded without becoming corrupt.
    WinMd5Sum - MD5 Calculator
  12. Unlocker [192KB]
    Similar: WhoLockMe
    Description: Unlock files that are still considered “in-use” by the operating system. That way you will be able to deleted them without restarting your computer.
    Unlocker
  13. uTorrent [219KB] – No Installation Required – Our Review
    Description: This is hands-down my favorite BitTorrent downloader.
    uTorrent BitTorrent Downloader
  14. Notepad2 [243KB] – No Installation Required
    Similar: Notepad++
    Description: A great Windows Notepad replacement that has dozens of settings you can configure.
    Notepad2 - Windows Notepad Replacement
  15. Total Copy [252KB]
    Similar: Copy Handler and TeraCopy
    Description: This one barely broke the 250KB limit that I was shooting for, and so I thought I would include it. With this you’ll get a better file transfer manager that can pause and resume file transfers. You can also impose speed limitations so that the transfer doesn’t hog all of your network bandwidth.
    Total Copy

–Overview–

Did you even realize that there were so many tiny apps that are this useful? I’ve only begun to scratch the surface, and there are hundreds more that are just as good if not better. I just wanted to diversify the list, and tried hard not to list programs that performed similar functions as one another.

If you know of any free tiny apps that you use on a regular basis, hit us up in the comments below. Let everyone benefit from your knowledge!

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Nov 20

CyberNotes: Free CD, DVD, & Blu-ray Burning Software

Posted in: CyberNotes, Features, Freeware, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on March 11, 2008 by CyberNet.

CyberNotes
Time Saving Tuesday

I used to love the Nero CD/DVD burning software when it first came out because it came in a no-frills package that ran faster than any of the competing alternatives. Since then they’ve added about a dozen additional applications that are bundled with the burning software, and it’s pretty disappointing to see it become so bloated.

If you feel the same way I do then you’ll be pleased with the two free alternatives that I’m about to show you today. They are well updated applications that not only support burning CD’s and DVD’s, but also support Blu-ray and the soon-to-be-extinct HD DVD. More importantly for me, however, is that both of them support burning ISO images.

–BurnAware (Homepage)–

This works on Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista (32 and 64 Bit)
UPDATE: As of June 2008 this software is no longer free. You can find information on downloading the last free version here.

BurnAware comes in both free and paid flavors, but for most people the free version will be more than enough. The thing that really stands out with this application is that it has an exceptional interface that nearly any computer user will be able to understand:

BurnAware
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From the main interface you just have to select what task you are looking to perform. This is where you can select to burn an ISO image, audio CD, DVD videos, or a data disc. Selecting media to add to a data disc, for example, will really be a no-brainer for most users:

BurnAware Data Disc
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Here’s a list of features that you’ll get from using BurnAware:

  • Writes to all CD/DVD media types including Blu-Ray (BD-R/BD-RE)
  • Writes discs from disc images
  • Writes DVDs from DVD-Video files
  • Writes Audio CDs from WAV, MP3, or WMA files
  • Creates disc images
  • Supports all current hardware interfaces
  • On-the-fly writing for all image types
  • Writes Multi-Session to all supported media formats
  • Auto-verification of written files
  • Supports unicode for multi-byte languages

Thanks to “sorr” for the tip on this one!

–CDBurnerXP (Homepage)–

This works on Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

If the interface on BurnAware is a bit too simplistic you might find CDBurnerXP to align better with your taste. This is a personal favorite of mine because the interface is more advanced, and is closer to what I’m used to with Nero. It’s quite reminiscent of browsing files in Windows Explorer:

CDBurnerXP
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If you’re using this to burn some ISO images you’ll be happy to know that there are a few different settings that you can configure. You can even have the computer shutdown after the burning process is completed:

CDBurnerXP ISO

Here’s a full list of features that you’ll get from using CDBurnerXP:

  • Burn any Data on CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM/BD/HD-DVD, including double layer mediums
  • Create bootable discs
  • Drag and drop files directly from any Windows Explorer window
  • Burn on-the-fly and with buffer-underrun protections
  • Create audio CD’s from MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, and WMA files
  • Gapless audio CD’s supported (disc-at-once-mode)
  • Burn ISO files to CD
  • Create your own ISO files
  • Convert BIN and NRG files to ISO

–Overview–

I think you’ll be happy no matter which of the two applications you decide to go with. Both of them offer exceptional features for the price… FREE! The best thing is that they are well updated and support a wide array of CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD burners. You’ve got nothing to lose by giving them a try.

If you’ve got a personal favorite burning application let us know in the comments below. We always enjoy checking out new programs.

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Nov 18

Explorer++ is a Free Windows Explorer Replacement

Posted in: Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Windows

This article was written on June 07, 2010 by CyberNet.

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Microsoft has been on the right track with the Windows Explorer updates in Vista and Windows 7, and I really like the breadcrumb functionality that they added. I never really understood why they didn’t add tab capabilities, which makes sense with how many Explorer windows some users have open at any given time. Heck, at work I probably average having a dozen Explorer windows open at any moment.

We have covered some Windows Explorer replacements in the past, but the problem is that a lot of them aren’t free. Explorer++ is one of the few freeware alternatives, and has many of the features you’re probably looking for:

  • With the option to save to the registry or a configuration file, Explorer++ is completely portable.
  • Tabbed browsing for easy management of multiple folders.
  • Display window shows previews of files as they are selected.
  • Easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation.
  • Customizable user interface.
  • Full drag-and-drop support with other applications, including Windows Explorer.
  • Advanced file operations such as merging and splitting supported.

I do wish that they managed to get breadcrumbs in the navigation bar, but aside from that this is a pretty solid app. One thing I want to note is that this app does let you replace Windows Explorer as the default tool for opening folders (such as the ones on your desktop). That makes it even easier to put the native Windows Explorer behind you if you so choose.

Explorer++ Homepage (Windows only; Freeware/Portable)
[via TinyHacker]

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Nov 18

Free Pocket Informant Download Today Only

Posted in: Screenshots, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on December 14, 2007 by CyberNet.

Pocket Informant 2007In the past we’ve written about some of the free apps that Handango has given out on Fridays, and today’s program is a real gem. They are giving away Pocket Informant 2007 (for Pocket PC’s) completely free. Believe me, it is worth every penny. ;)

When I owned a Pocket PC I used Pocket Informant regularly as my only method for organizing my schedule. It has a calendar, note taker, contact storage, and task organizer all wrapped up in one simple application. If you want a better idea what it’s all about head on over the the Pocket Informant homepage, and bask in the dozens of screenshots they have available.

You’ve got until 11:59PM Central Time to download Pocket Informant for free, which is about 12 hours from now. They’ll ask you for a little bit of personal information before they let you download the program, but nothing your neighbor’s cousin’s grandma’s hamster doesn’t already know about you.

Free Pocket Informant 2007 Download [via jkOnTheRun]

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Nov 14

CyberNotes: Add/Remove Items in the Right-Click Menu

Posted in: CyberNotes, Features, Freeware, Screenshots, Software, Tips and Tricks, Today's Chili

This article was written on October 18, 2007 by CyberNet.

CyberNotes
Tutorial Thursday

The right-click menu (a.k.a. context menu) is one area in Windows that Microsoft refuses to let users customize out-of-the-box. There should be some sort of utility that lets people choose what’s included, and the order that the items are placed in. I don’t think I even use half of the options that are often located in the menu!

And then there is the command that I use the most often which is idiotically buried within a submenu, and lives without a keyboard shortcut: create a new folder. I’ve walked through ways for setting up a hotkey or context menu entry for making a new folder, but this should be an easier way to more prominently display the commands you use the most often.

What you really need is a utility so that you can customize the right-click menu to make it exactly what you want. FileMenu Tools (Download Mirror – version 5.2) might very well be exactly what you’re looking for!

FileMenu Context Menu

As you can see from the screenshot above there are several commands in the right-click menu that are not ordinarily there. That’s all because of FileMenu, which is a free utility that can help you add and remove items from the right-click menu.

–Features–

Once you get FileMenu installed it is pretty self explanatory what you have to do. In the main content area of the program you’ll see a bunch of commands that you can add or remove from the context menu. They can also be reordered by dragging and dropping them around, or by using the arrows in the left sidebar.

FileMenu Commands

The sidebar also has options to add a separator/divider and submenus, which will both help to declutter the right-click menu. In the screenshot above I have added a separator as well as a submenu to show how they work.

Tip: You won’t see any changes to the right-click menu until you hit the green “Commit” button on the top toolbar.

As you’ll find out in a moment there are a lot of different things that you can configure in FileMenu. It’s important that you use the import/export options in the File menu of the program for saving your settings. This makes it a lot easier to duplicate your settings across multiple computers, or to restore the commands in the event that you need to format your computer.

–Specialized Tools–

FileMenu comes with several specialized tools that help make it an indispensable tool. Each of the features I mention below are all accessible through the right-click menu thanks to the program. In reality each of these features are essentially their own little mini applications.

  • Split/join files – This type of thing was a little more useful back in the days of floppies, but there are still some reasons that you may want to split up files.
    FileMenu Split File 
  • Change file time – Modify the creation time, last write time, or last access time.
    FileMenu Change Time
  • Find and replace – Use this to find and replace text in files.
    FileMenu Find and Replace
  • Advanced renamer – This is actually one of my favorite parts of the program. With this you can quickly rename photos, music, and any type of file. It’s not the best file renamer, but it is super nice for quick tasks.
    FileMenu Advanced Renamer
  • Advanced delete – Recursively delete a certain type of file from a folder and subfolders. You can use it to get rid of the pesky thumbs.db files from your computer.
    FileMenu Advanced Delete
  • Synchronize – You can sync the contents of two different folders with this utility. It’s not packed with features, but it’s nice if you’re just looking to do it quickly.
    FileMenu Folder Synchronization
  • Create a new folder – A pretty straightforward way to create a new folder. It prompts you to enter the name of the folder before it is created.
    FileMenu Create Folder 

–Remove Existing Items–

One thing you may notice in Windows is that the right-click menu is different depending on what type of thing your clicking on. FileMenu takes that into account, and lets you remove existing commands based upon those parameters. For example, I can have the “BriefcaseMenu” option (pictured below) show up when I right-click on files, but turn it off for when I right-click on folders.

With FileMenu you can enable or disable several of the existing commands that have been added by Windows or by other applications:

FileMenu Remove Existing Commands 

–Roll Your Own Commands–

FileMenu Custom Command

FileMenu even lets you create customized commands that will only work for certain types of files (according to extension) or just for folders. I can think of a lot of reasons why this would be useful, and the first that comes to my mind is specifying an image editor to show up only for files that have an image-related extension. Then you won’t have to go to the “Open With” command to have a photo open up in your favorite editor.

Tip: To pass parameters to a program just click in the “Arguments” box and press the “…” button to see a list of available parameters.

Or you could use this to simply add shortcuts to your favorite programs. Why not create a submenu that has all of your most used programs in it? That’s what I just got done doing. FileMenu was able to automatically pick up the icons for all of the apps I created shortcuts for, so don’t worry about filling in the icon field. :)

FileMenu Tools Homepage for Windows (Download Mirror – version 5.2)
Thanks to PCWorld for pointing out this great app!

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