What’s new in v5.2:

1. Fix Function Tip crash issue.
2. Fix the find in files crash bug while cloned views are side by side and focus is on main view.
3. Fix a crash bug after searching/replacing in files returned with no results.
4. Enhance "Find in all opened files" and "Find in files" features.
5. Add Replace in files feature.
6. Fix command line parsing to accept unquoted files as single argument.
7. Refine "open ANSI files as UTF8 w/o BOM" feature.
8. Add minidump feature in the case of crash for debug use.
9. Adjust PostIt/FullScreen behaviour to mix well together.
10. The file filters and the directory are set while find/replace/findInFiles dialog is launched.
11. Adding find in files filters supports user defined language.
12. Fix the bug that texts in combo box of Find dialog are restored not in order on the launch time.
13. Add NPPM_DOOPEN plugin message.

Vist Notepad++ homepage to learn more features and download the latest version.

Notepad++ homepage | download

The program is written in German language, but it’s very easy to recoganize since it has only two button to finish the job. The Passwortliste button is used to load a dictionary file, and the Rar-Archiv button is to select rar file you want to crack.

It a handy tool, but the chance of success should depend on the quality of the dictionary file

Download Rar Pass Finder [via gHacks]

The down side is, when a folder contains too much images, it takes (a little bit long)time to load the entire list. Anyway, this is a fantastic program, worth a try.

Download: 3D Picture Browser 1.0
OS: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista
Requires: .NET Framework 2.0, DirectX 9

Open the "Ocean" folder in the Layers panel to explore the 20 content layers from over 100 partners. Double click on the “Explore the Ocean” layer and it will fly you to my Ocean Overview video and ten focus areas with National Geographic video clips. Other layers include dynamic sea surface temperature, Census of Marine Life data, Marine Protected Areas, shipwrecks, dive and surf sites, Arkive images, Planet Earth footage from the BBC, and much more. You can even visit a 3D model of the undersea laboratory Aquarius and fly to the Titanic and follow the expedition that discovered it.

Here goes a video clip about new Google Earth:

Download: Google Earth 5.0

OS: Windows/Linux/Mac

via: Google Lat Long Blog

It can perform changes such as adding strings to the beginning and end of the filenames, deleting specified number of characters from beginning or end of the filenames, adding numbers in sequence to the beginning or end of the filenames, changing to upperor lowercase, Adding or removing the read only(+r) or hidden(+h) or archive(+a) file attributes, replacing strings with specified string, changing the file extension of filenames and also capitalizing words.

The program provides 17 common rename tasks, such as string replacing and numbering etc. Choose any of the tasks in the left window in Step 1, will get the relavant options on right side. When you done all the setting, click Proceed button, will lead you to the next screen of Step 2, where you can select files that are to be renamed.

The program is designed in a way very special, not like other bulk rename tool(or other any program). It’s easy for users to manipulate with filenames with this free tool.

Download: D-FileMU

OS: Windows

Things I like

• Open Source
• No need to install
• Small in size (~500KB)

Things I don’t like

• UI not good
• Some system built-in program, like Notepad, Explorer, seem can not be
• moved between the virtual desktops

Download: Windows Pager
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Size: 585.11 KB

Spyware is software that may display ads, collect your personal information, change the settings of your computer without your consent, even steal and abuse your credit card information.

Spyware Terminator has no spyware, no adware, no viruses, and provides features:

• Fast spyware scanning
• 100% real-time protection
• HIPS protection
• Antivirus protection
• Multilanguage Support

Download: Spyware Terminator
OS: Windows
Size: 632 KB

To use the program, you have to sign up with your email and password at FilePhile official homepage, download and install the client for your operating system, set up your account information in the preferences.

File can be transferred even behind firewalls.

Download: FilePhile
OS: Windows/Linux/Mac

Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world.  CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF Writer installs itself as a "printer subsystem". This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents – with just a push of a button!

FREE for commercial and non-commercial use!  No watermarks!  No Popup Web Ads!

Installation Requirements

• Supports Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista (x32/x64).
• Requires PS2PDF converter such as Ghostscript (recommended). You can get the free GPL Ghostscript 8.15  here.

Features

• Added support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista.
• Added support for 64-bit Windows XP/2003.
• Seamlessly integrate with CutePDF Professional.
• New version works with the latest version of Ghostscript.
• To use with other PS2PDF application, please refer to FAQs.
• Supports foreign language Windows better.
• No longer include Ghostscript. You may download and install it separately.

Download: CutePDF Writer
OS: Windows
Size: 1.54 MB

Just select what file type your want to save, hit the Start Recording button, then everything from speakers will be recorded. Press the Stop Recording button, then choose a path to save your work, done.

It’s can be used to record internet radio stations, podcast or anything is just playing. And the saved file can be played in any media player you prefer.

Download: PCWin Speaker Record
OS: Windows
Required: MPEG Layer 3 Audio Encoder