Internet Applications & Tools 8

Internet Applications & Tools

Web Forum Reader 1.11

Web Forum Reader 1.11 (2.1 MB) enables you to stay informed about updates and changes on your favorite forums without loading them in your browser. Saves time by showing new and updated topics while hiding those you have already read. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

MP3-Wolf

MP3-Wolf is an advanced audio searching tool, developed to search the internet and spider web sites for hard to find audio files. Try it FREE.

SharpReader

SharpReader (814 KB) is an RSS reader that handles all RSS versions. Allows you to group subscribed feeds into custom categories, filter items and drag and drop feed links. Minimizes to the system-tray and has plug-in support. Freeware for Windows 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.

IPNetInfo 1.11

IPNetInfo 1.11 (89 KB) is a small utility that allows you to find all available information about an IP address: owner, country/ state name, IP address range, contact information, etc. Results can be exported to text or HTML. Freeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP.

Host Evaluator

Host Evaluator (383 KB) is fr'ee software that analyses server connection speed over time, tests for server uptime and alerts you if the server is not responsive by system alert and/or email. Features of web hosts can be added in a wizard type format for comparison. The program can assist in determining the best host, based on attributes like storage space, bandwidth, cost, e-mail, support, redundancy, features, connection speed and uptime. Outputs a table listing the hosts best suited to your needs. For Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP.

SearchAlyzer

SearchAlyzer (2.2 MB) queries search engines and compiles the results into an "interactive book" with chapters, an index, and pages. Clicking on chapters shows groups of related pages and related index words. Clicking a word in the index shows the most relevant pages for that word. Clicking a page shows other related pages and also shows the most relevant index words for that page. Freeware for Windows 95 and above.

RSSOwl 2.0

RSSOwl 2.0 (14.5 MB) is a RSS/RDF/Atom Newsreader written in Java. Features include export of news to PDF, Import / Export with OPML and full-text-search with syntaxhighlight. Comes with an impressive selection of pre-selected RSS feeds. Freeware for Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris.

Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner

Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (1.1 MB) detects numerous spyware, adware, trojan, keylogger and trackware components. The scanning process is very fast and tells you how to uninstall the invasive spyware or puts you in contact with the spyware developer for the most up-to-date and safe uninstall instructions. Fr'eeware for all Windows versions.

Internet Owl

Internet Owl (1.1 MB) watches websites and lets you know when they have changed. Notification of changes is provided by email, popping up a window, or by playing a sound of your choice. Freeware for Windows XP/ 2000/ 2003.

Bitter 2.2.3.1

Bitter 2.2.3.1 (43 KB) is a social networking tool that allows you to post to and get messages from Twitter, Plurk, Pownce and FriendFeed. Freeware for Windows 2k / XP / 2003 / Vista.

w.bloggar

w.bloggar (1.7 MB) is a Windows desktop interface to post your blogs to various online blog services. Use a word processor-like interface to create your blog entries, add pictures, links and preview posts before uploading. The program supports import of text files, color coded HTML tags, spell checking, posting to multiple blogs and much more. Requires MS IE 5.01+. Fr'eeware for Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP.

ShowIP

ShowIP (505 KB) is a small tool that shows your current IP-address. Runs in the system tray and displays your computer name and IP address when double-clicked. Also displays the external (WAN) IP address, useful if you are running behind a router. Freeware for Windows 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.

Forum Buzz 1.01

Forum Buzz 1.01 (1.6 MB) is a Forum poster tool that allows you to customize, organize and make forum posts quickly and easily. Create and save multiple profiles and login details. Freeware for Windows 2k/ XP/ 2003/ Vista.

MereSurfer 2003 PopUpStopper

MereSurfer 2003 PopUpStopper (786 KB) stops pop-ups, fixes web bugs, removes banners, erases Internet activity tracks and protects you from DoS attacks. Uses Artificial Intelligence to block all known kinds of bad pop-ups. Requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Freeware for Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.