System Information Viewer 5.09

One of the most comprehensive system information tools to date concerning hardware-related data, featuring plenty of customization settings

System Information Viewer is a compact software utility that can be used to find out the PC's hardware configuration in detail when it comes to the processor, memory, graphics card, and other components. It is portable and features numerous modules.

No installation required

You can extract the program files to a custom directory on the hard disk and immediately launch the executable file, as well as save System Information Viewer to a USB flash disk or other removable storage unit, in order to run it on any PC to study its characteristics.

Worth mentioning is that the tool does not modify Windows registry settings or create extra files on the disk, thus leaving no traces behind after its removal.

Simple interface filled with numerous information

The GUI is represented by a regular window that shows component-related information, as well as a system tray icon which System Information Viewer creates at startup and where it gets minimized; it provides quick access to each module and various settings.

View and copy data seamlessly, customize settings

System Information Viewer shows the current resources usage, physical memory, paging file and file cache sizes, CPU and GPU utilization, along with other details in the summary section. You may get a closer look at the all drivers installed, DNS names, DLLs and fonts, sensor debugging, PCI devices, IP address, SPD data, disk mapping, network adapters, and many other areas.

Information can be copied to the Clipboard as text, or the current panel can be grabbed and copied as a bitmap picture. It is possible to change the temp measurement unit, save data to file, change font types and colors, quickly access various Windows utilities from the tray icon, and so on.

Evaluation and conclusion

System Information Viewer certainly has a lot to offer, provided that users take plenty of time to explore its features. As far as performance goes, it runs on low CPU and RAM, so it does not put a strain on resources. It worked well in our evaluation without hanging, crashing or popping up errors.

All in all, System Information Viewer is one of the most complete system information utilities we've seen. Needless to say, power PC users may take their time and research extensive data in regard to their machines' abilities.

Program Information

 Developer: Ray Hinchliffe

Price and Added Date

Freeware .14-04-2016

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Disk Savvy 8.2.14

A fast and reliable disk space analysis utility that comes with intuitive functions which you can use to generate great looking reports

Disk Savvy is a well designed and engineered utility which enables you to perform a detailed analysis on local and network attached storage drives.

After an analysis, the application offers you accurate information regarding the number of files and the amount of space they take up. The application allows you to run a total or isolated scan and if needed, can categorize the files by extension, size, creation time, modification date and type.

Apart from other similar applications, Disk Savvy enables you to create custom profiles which you can use to run personalized scans. Each profile can be edited at any time in case you need to add or remove folders from the analysis and create rules. Moreover, you can have the application take various actions for each scanned directory that has a certain volume of data. When a specified case is met, Disk Savvy can generate and save TXT, CSV, XML, HTML and PDF reports to locations on your hard drive.

Disk Savvy provides the means to create great looking and practical charts that you can apply to your reports. They can be in pie or bar form and can display data by disk space usage or number of files per directory. The charts can then be either printed or copied to Clipboard and from there inserted into any application or text editor that supports images. As far as reports go, Disk Savvy doesn’t disappoint. If anything, it surprises you with how thorough and comprehensive the gathered records are.

Besides being practical, Disk Savvy also focuses on efficiency. In this sense after it is installed, it adds an entry to the Windows context menu that allows you to quickly perform an analysis of any selected folder.

In closing, Disk Savvy is truly a disk analysis tool that can guarantee fast, accurate and efficient analysis for any storage space that is visible and accessible from your computer.

Program Information

 Developer: Flexense Computing Systems Ltd

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE.19-01-2016

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LastActivityView 1.11

Discover the most recent actions and events recorded by your computer, such as launched programs, accessed files, system craches, or PC restarts

LastActivityView is a lightweight and portable software application that enables you to view the latest activity recorded by your computer, such as program installers, files and folders opened, system shutdown or user log off.

Since installation is not a requirement, you can drop the executable file somewhere on the hard disk and just click it to run.

It is also possible to save LastActivityView to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any machine effortlessly and without previous installers.

An important aspect to take into account is that the Windows registry does not get updated with new entries, and files are not left behind on the HDD after program removal.

The interface is based on a standard window with a plain and simple layout, where the list with the recent activity is immediately populated at startup. You can view the action time and date, description, file name, full path and other information.

All or just selected items can be copied to the Clipboard or saved to TXT (regular, tab delimited, tabular), CSV, HTML (vertical or horizontal) or XML, for further scrutiny. A search function is provided throughout the list. Plus, you can show time in GMT.

LastActivityView has a good response time, is capable of detecting activity prior to its first run, and runs on a very low amount of CPU and RAM, so it does not affect the computer's overall performance. It does not disrupt normal user activity either, since it can be minimized to the taskbar.

We have not come across any problems in our tests, since the tool did not hang, crash or show error messages. In conclusion, LastActivityView provides a simple method for viewing recent activity recorded by your machine, and it should please all types of users, thanks to its overall simplicity.

Program Information

 Developer: Nir Sofer

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE .17-01-2016

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ATIc Install Tool 1.24.0

Download and install the latest version of drivers for your AMD / ATI Radeon Series graphics card, pick the desired version, as well as reboot your system

ATIc Install Tool is a small software application whose purpose is to help you automatically download and install the latest drivers for AMD / ATI Radeon Series graphics card using straightforward actions.

User-friendly looks

The tool sports a clean design that embeds all configuration settings in a single window. There’s no support for a help manual but the dedicated parameters are highly intuitive so you won’t spend a lot of time wondering how to tweak them.

Downloading options

ATIc Install Tool offers you the freedom to set up the downloading process by making the application grab the latest Catalyst version or specifying the date that you are interested in. Plus, you can download AMD Catalyst Mobility graphics drivers, software suite and chipset driver as well.

The tool is able to grab beta versions and lets you pick the corresponding 32- or 64-bit operating system. What’s more, you are allowed to specify the saving directory where the downloads are stored, start the download process with a single click, as well as open the release notes via your default web browser.

Installation manger

Several dedicated functions help you gain control over the installation mode. You may opt for a normal, unattended or silent deployment type. For the unattended or silent installation type, you are allowed to select the components every time or first time only.

If you enable the normal installation mode, the program gives you the freedom to hide the welcome screen, automatically accept the requirements and close the window at the end of the process, as well as enable the complete uninstallation mode.

Last but not least, ATIc Install Tool allows you to activate several automatic actions, such as download, install, uninstall, reboot or close, as well as set the time until the next reboot.

Bottom line

All things considered, ATIc Install Tool mixes up a user-friendly interface with a several handy features for helping you automate the process of updating your graphics card drivers.

Program Information

 Developer: Bluesky

Price and Added Date

FREEWARE.17-01-2016

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AutoHotkey 1.1.23.00

Straightforward, intuitive and free application for setting up automation, hotkeys and scripting configurations, ideal for all users

AutoHotkey is an open-source scripting language that enables you to configure keyboard, joystick and mouse controls in a user-friendly environment.

Users can carry out the installer in express or custom mode. The latter option lets you select the AutoHotkey version between Unicode 32-bit, Unicode 64-bit and ANSI 32-bit. Plus, you can install a script compiler, enable drag-and-drop support, and create separate taskbar buttons (for each script with visible windows).

At initialization, the program creates an icon in the system tray area, where you can access its options, edit, reload and pause scripts, as well as suspend hotkeys.

Learning the scripting language provided by AutoHotkey is pretty easy, since it is intuitive and the app comes with an extensive help documentation, along with a sample.

In the primary panel you can view the most recently executed lines, variables and their contents, hotkeys and their methods, along with key history and script information.

AutoHotkey barely uses CPU and memory, so it doesn't slow down system performance or disrupt user activity. It performs smoothly and doesn't cause the operating system to hang, crash or pop up error dialogs. Moreover, the app is free. When it comes down to it, AutoHotkey makes automation, scripting and hotkeys configuration look like an easy task.

Program Information

 Developer: Chris Mallett

Price and Added Date

GPL.16-01-2016

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iPhone Backup Extractor 6.0.7.812

Extract data such as contact lists, calendars, notes, SMS messages and the call history from an iPhone backup folder with this intuitive application

If you’re an iPhone owner you most likely use iTunes to create backups, although we all agree that this particular software solution doesn’t have all the features we need.

That’s why iPhone Backup Extractor might come in very handy to many iPhone owners out there, providing very effective tools to extract files from a previously-created backup.

What’s more, the program is very easy to use, offering an intuitive interface that perfectly brings the main features of the app in the spotlight.

iPhone Backup Extractor automatically detects the backups stored on your computer by checking the default location used by iTunes, but in case you have moved them into another folder, there’s a dedicated option to input the path.

And because it’s all about extracting data, iPhone Backup Extractor lets you extract contacts, calendar entries, SMS messages, notes, call history, location data, photos, videos, recordings and voicemail. Additionally, the program uses multiple formats for the extracted content, such as VCards, CSV, iCal, HTML or KML.

It’s all very easy to use and iPhone Backup Extractor works just fine on all Windows versions out there, obviously without slowing down the system at all. It doesn’t need administrator privileges on Windows 7, but instead it needs iTunes to be installed on your computer for the creation of backups.

All in all, iPhone Backup Extractor is a handy tool if you are using an iPhone, making everything a breeze regardless if you’re a beginner or not. Just in case, a help manual is also available online, so you can check the help section if you need assistance on one of the built-in features.

Program Information

 Developer: Reincubate Ltd

Price and Added Date

DEMO.15-01-2016

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GoodSync 9.9.39.5 / 10.0.0.7 Beta

A folder synchronization utility that compares the content of two directories, spots differences and enables you to copy files with ease

GoodSync is an application that can help you backup and synchronize files. When dealing with multiple folders and subfolders, it is important to use dedicated tools for accomplishing various actions in batch mode.

The GUI is not very intuitive, and it may take some time to get an idea of how this program functions, especially if you are a beginner. Basically, the main window is divided into two parts, each dealing with the specified locations.

Once you run the program, you are welcomed to provide a name for the current project, and to select one of the two options available, as you may opt for a backup or a synchronization session. The first one allows users to modify files only in the output directory, and includes hidden and system files by default, while the second mode enables you to change the files on both sides, and excludes files with the aforementioned attributes by default.

It is possible to apply some filters to the synchronization process, as you can exclude or include different items from the list. The log window lists all the events and possible errors about your sessions, and you may export or import the current or all the created projects. Moreover, it keeps log files for both the left and right actions, and this proves to be pretty useful especially if you want to see the changes made to your documents.

Furthermore, before proceeding with the synchronization or backup process, you can enable the analyzing mode, which gives you details about all future changes, errors, included and excluded items.

Not only does this tool allow users to backup and synchronize files from their computer, but it is also possible to carry out the same tasks from a remote workstation via FTP or SFTP, or any two folders located on GoodSync Connect, Windows Shares, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Windows Azure, Amazon Cloud Drive, SkyDrive or WinMobile.

All in all, GoodSync can give you a hand when it comes to synchronizing and backing up files and folders. The program manages to finish a task in reasonable time, and no errors showed up during our testing.

Program Information

 Developer: Siber Systems Inc

Price and Added Date

TRIAL .14-01-2016

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GoodSync 9.9.39.5 / 10.0.0.7 Beta

A folder synchronization utility that compares the content of two directories, spots differences and enables you to copy files with ease

GoodSync is an application that can help you backup and synchronize files. When dealing with multiple folders and subfolders, it is important to use dedicated tools for accomplishing various actions in batch mode.

The GUI is not very intuitive, and it may take some time to get an idea of how this program functions, especially if you are a beginner. Basically, the main window is divided into two parts, each dealing with the specified locations.

Once you run the program, you are welcomed to provide a name for the current project, and to select one of the two options available, as you may opt for a backup or a synchronization session. The first one allows users to modify files only in the output directory, and includes hidden and system files by default, while the second mode enables you to change the files on both sides, and excludes files with the aforementioned attributes by default.

It is possible to apply some filters to the synchronization process, as you can exclude or include different items from the list. The log window lists all the events and possible errors about your sessions, and you may export or import the current or all the created projects. Moreover, it keeps log files for both the left and right actions, and this proves to be pretty useful especially if you want to see the changes made to your documents.

Furthermore, before proceeding with the synchronization or backup process, you can enable the analyzing mode, which gives you details about all future changes, errors, included and excluded items.

Not only does this tool allow users to backup and synchronize files from their computer, but it is also possible to carry out the same tasks from a remote workstation via FTP or SFTP, or any two folders located on GoodSync Connect, Windows Shares, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Windows Azure, Amazon Cloud Drive, SkyDrive or WinMobile.

All in all, GoodSync can give you a hand when it comes to synchronizing and backing up files and folders. The program manages to finish a task in reasonable time, and no errors showed up during our testing.

Program Information

 Developer: Siber Systems Inc

Price and Added Date

TRIAL.14-01-2016

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