DESKTOP AND PRODUCTIVITY

DESKTOP AND PRODUCTIVITY

BEST PERSONAL DASHBOARD
KlipFolio
A small, easy-to-use program, KlipFolio lets you link widgets together to form either a resizable block on your Desktop or a sidebar. Each of the widgets, called Klips, can be shrunk down to a 1cm square or enlarged to whatever size you like. You can build multiple groups of Klips and create separate sidebars attached to different edges of your screen. There are thousands of Klips to choose from and you can even make your own.
Minimum Requirements: Windows
File size: 1MB
Download at: Get the free version of KlipFolio here

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BEST DESKTOP SEARCH
Google Desktop
Desktop brings the power of Google search to your hard disk by indexing files, emails and your web history. Type in a few search terms and it can find any matching content in a matter of seconds. It now also offers Google Gadgets, which are customisable widgets that can either float on your Desktop or sit in a sidebar.
Minimum Requirements: Windows
File size: 1.7MB
Download at: Get the free version of Google Desktop here

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BEST COMPRESSION SOFTWARE
7-Zip
This excellent and often overlooked compression tool can shrink files right down in size. The ZIP files it produces are, on average, around 2-10 per cent smaller than those created with WinZip. To make the most of the program however, you’ll need to use the software’s own proprietary 7z format which promises a 30-70 per cent reduction.
Minimum Requirements: Windows
File size: 817KB
Download at: Get the free version of 7-Zip here

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BEST WEBSITE CREATOR
NVU
A powerful open source web editor, NVU gives you all the tools you need to create a great website in minutes. The program uses tabs so you can flick between editing several pages at once, while you can also switch between HTML tags, Source and Preview modes. The editor supports forms, tables, and templates and handles CSS, XML, DTD, PHP and JavaScript.
Minimum Requirements: Windows
File size: 6.6MB
Download at: Get the free version of MailWasher Free here


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