Windows default File Manager utility is a pain in the ass, when you use it for large scale drag and drop. In such cases, you might require to have a utility, which can open different files and folders in different panes, so that you can use drag and drop features for quick file management.

Q-Dir – Advanced File Manager

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MS DOS had a very easy command “dir > prn”, which could easily print the list of all files and sub-directories in a directory to the printer. Unfortunately Windows does not have any such default built-in command.

But still there are situations, when a Windows user want to list, print or save the list of files and sub-folders contained in a folder. At times you may also like to compare the contents of the files contained in two folders for which you may have to save the list.

GetFolder is one such freeware utility, which allows you to do the job perfectly. It allows you to save the content of a windows folder in any of the four formats like csv, txt, html or xml. You can then manipulate or print the saved data in any manner you like.

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AutoRun was introduced in Windows 95 to ease application installation for non-technical users and reduce the cost of software support calls. When an appropriately configured CD-ROM is inserted into a CD-ROM drive, Windows detects the arrival and checks the contents for a special file containing a set of instructions. For a commercial application, these instructions normally initiate installation of the software from the CD-ROM.

If you are a software developer or compiler, and want the functionality of autorun in your CD, then there are a few freeware available.

Compact AutoRunner Software – A freeware Autorun CD Creator

Compact AutoRunner is one such freeware which does the job just perfectly.

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Steps to Increase Net Speed

In case you are on a LAN and wondering why the speed of your LAN is slow while using Internet or other works, then the first thing you have to do is to analyze the traffic flow of your network.

You have to first ascertain, which users and applications are consuming most of the bandwidth and then take steps like isolating them so as to increase the overall net speed.

And here is a free tool to help you analyze and increase your net speed.

SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer is a free desktop tool that captures and analyzes NetFlow data in real time to show you exactly what types of traffic are on your network, where that traffic is coming from, and where it is going. If you are new to NetFlow, we’ve bundled another free tool with your download – NetFlow Configurator – to help you remotely configure NetFlow v5 via SNMP on supported Cisco® devices.

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If you are a network administrator of your company LAN and want to save the few minutes wasted in the Power On process of each individual PC on your LAN, then you can try to use the Remote Power On PC feature.

It will power on the PCs before the employees come to their seats thus saving a few minutes and increasing their productivity.

How Remote Power On Feature Works

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When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the file name extension. If Windows recognizes the file name extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that file name extension, otherwise, it gives you a list of application to you to let you choose the one, which you think is most appropriate for that file type.

Although, you can change the program that is associated with recognized file name extensions, but often users do not find it easy to do. Thankfully, there is a light-weight freeware application, which can do the job pretty easily.

Default Programs Editor (DFE)  - An Easy Way to Change File Associations and Much More

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