Metapad

Metapad
Version 3.51
Added Mar. 21, 2010
Homepage/developer
Compatibility : Windows All
File size : 46 Kb
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Excellent Notepad replacement!

From the developer's site, "metapad is a small, fast (and completely free) text editor for Windows with similar features to Microsoft Notepad but with many extra (and rather useful) features. It was designed to completely replace Notepad since it includes all of Notepad's features and much, much more.

Font Install & Backup

Font Install & Backup
Version 1.2.0.2
Added Mar. 21, 2010
Homepage/developer
Compatibility : Windows All
File size : 41 Kb
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A font install and backup program.

the ONLY reason to watch late night television.....

The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson

FileShredder

FileShredder
Version 2.0
Added Mar. 19, 2010
Homepage/Developer
File Size : 1.16 Mb
Compatibility : Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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File and folder deletion tool.
From the developer, "File Shredder is free desktop application to securely shred files and folders on computer. Files deleted with File Shredder can not be retrieved back. File Shredder supports multiple shredding algorithms up to 7 passes, US government compliant DoD 5220-22.M, Guttman method, shell integration on right click in Windows, Disk Wiper to shred unused free space."

EULAlyzer

EULAlyzer
Version 2.0
Added Mar. 19, 2010
Homepage/Developer
File Size : 1.66 Mb
Compatibility : Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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* The download link will take you to the Majorgeeks site, which has a list of multiple download locations for EULAlyzer 

Tool to analyze software license agreements* (EULAs)
From the developer's site, "Analyze license agreements for interesting words and phrases. Make sense of the nonsensical.

Diagram Designer

Diagram Designer
Version 1.22
Added Mar. 26, 2010
Developer/Homepage
File Size : 1.34 Mb
Compatibility : Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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From the developer, "Simple vector graphics editor for creating flowcharts, UML class diagrams, illustrations and slide shows.

Feedback.....

As I begin to actually get this site/blog moving forward, I want to ask that anyone who stops by would please provide feedback on things, so as to better shape the direction and future of things.
Like I have posted a poll asking if you'd like to have a newsletter to be an adjunct to the site, you can vote on this topic here.

Also, I started (awhile back) listing a 'Site of the Month', which feature sites I frequent and can highly recommend to others. So if you have a really good site/resource you'd like to recommend and/or nominate, please take the time, to contact me with the pertinent details of such site(s) by using my contact form here.

RegSeeker

RegSeeker
Version 1.55
Added Mar. 18, 2010
Developer/Homepage
File Size : 450 Kb
Compatibility : Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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From the author's description, "RegSeeker includes a powerful registry cleaner and can display various informations like your startup entries, several histories (even index.dat files), installed applications and much more ! With RegSeeker you can search for any item inside your registry, export/delete the results, open them in the registry. RegSeeker also includes a tweaks panel to optimize your OS ! Now RegSeeker includes a file tool to search for duplicate files, bad shortcuts and more !"

Note : RegSeeker is FREE for personal use only.
Editor's note : As with all apps that work with the registry or perform any type 'clean ups' please exercise discretion by backing up data and noting what items may be affected by the use of such apps/progs.

the plan backfires…..

I originally set out to have this blog/site be for showcasing freeware I use and thereby can recommend.
But I also wanted to list freeware I have discovered and also want to recommend (in addition to my own list of ‘must have’ freeware that I always install on each machine I use).
But as with all great plans, or should I say – great intentioned plans, I didn’t fully plan things so as to accomplish my planned goal.

File Bucket

File Bucket
Version 1.06
Added Mar. 16, 2010
Developer /Homepage
File Size : 100 Kb
Compatibility : Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
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From the author's description, "Create a collection of files from various locations and then copy them all to new destination."

Comodo Dragon browser thoughts

Not long ago I posted about Comodo Dragon (browser), and though I am enjoying using it and am reasonably pleased with it, I have found one possibly disappointment.
Which is that most Firefox extensions, and in fact Chrome extensions don't seem to work with Comoodo Dragon (least at this point and with this release).
I have emailed Comodo regarding this, and hopefully IF I get a response or news about a change in this matter in future releases, I will post about it.

Updates - changes - miscellaneous

Ok a few notes...
I have changed the layout/look of the site...any thoughts?
Also the new forum is open, but so far it hasn't appeared to be slow loading........
The name change....well it was due to a few emails who voiced opinions that seemed to not really be gungho about the old title, so I'll give it some time and see if any further feedback rolls in.

PhotoSketcher tutorial/overview

Free online screen recorder

PhotoSketcher homepage

F E E D B A C K wanted

To move forward with this blog/site, I really need feedback, ok?
So contact me - via my contact form, or if you'd like - post to the new forum(s).

forums

Well after some search online, I have begun to use a free forum service, and so far it seems to be a perfect fit.
So if you'd like to check out this work in progress, you can visit the Freeware Fiend Asylum Forums here.