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So what 's been going on here lately?
Well, if you haven't visited for a while: here's the newest stuff I've been busy with...
Check the BETA PAGE if you absolutely want the latest and if you are interested in trying beta (work in progress) versions.
29-Apr-2014 Recommended update
Several internal graphic checks were changed/updated, new resample routine for JPG's, GIF-related bug fixed. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 3.0 Mb .zip ]
27-Jun-2013 Recommended update
A couple of bug fixes: hour changed initially when using tab, AM/PM versus 24HR mode switched incorrectly, tooltip info not being refreshed properly, Snooze didn't always work within its time span on a few systems. Compatibility fix for Win 8. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 705 Kb .zip ]
PIXresizer 2.0.6
23-Feb-2013 Recommended update
New: Editable source and destination folders (use shift + click), Help file now in PDF format, compatibility fix for 64bit systems. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.9 Mb .zip ]
SnapShot 1.0.6
15-Feb-2013 Major update
New: Hotkeys (shortcuts to capture screenshots) are now configurable. Compatibility fix for Win 8, Win 2008 servers and 64 bit machines. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.1 Mb .zip ]
IPaddress 3.0.1
23-Jan-2013 Recommended update
Fixed a faulty routine to get external IP addresses. Improved error handling when no host name could be determined. Minor tweaks. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 487 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2012
IPaddress 3.0.0
08-Nov-2012 Recommended update
Fixed a WAN detection error that allowed incoming info from servers getting scrambled. Improved IP Config info dialog. Minor tweaks. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 487 Kb .zip ]
SnapShot 1.0.5
09-Apr-2012 Minor update
JPEG handling is improved (noticeable on text screenshots when zoomed in), new exception catcher, minor tweaks. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.1 Mb .zip ]
History Updates - 2011
IPaddress 2.0.9
24-Dec-2011 Recommended update
New IP config information window now also available from main menu. Error handling on WAN detection improved. External sources updated. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 486 Kb .zip ]
SnapShot 1.0.4
30-Oct-2011 Recommended update
Two bugfixes. "Save As" issues fixed (sometimes "Save As" behaved problematic or didn't work at all). Also fixed an error that occurred when the Save dialog was open and a screenshot was taken simultaneously. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.1 Mb .zip ]
PIXresizer 2.0.5
11-Jun-2011 Minor update
New: Improved graphics for JPEG images, new exception catcher, fixed a rare access violation on launch. Minor tweaks. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 3.3 Mb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.6
03-Jun-2011 Minor update
New: Deactivate alarm option, bug fix when switching between 24 & 12H mode, improved error control, minor tweaks. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 706 Kb .zip ]
TXTcollector 2.0.2
27-May-2011 Major update
New: Prevention system for when you (accidentally) scan an entire disk volume or partition. Minor bugfixes when scanning a very large amount of files. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 687 Kb .zip ]
IPaddress 2.0.8
25-Apr-2011 Major update
New IP config information window with search functionality so one can easily find the source of a particular IP. WAN detection improved. Minor cosmetic fixes. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 486 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2010
Alarm 2.0.5
26-Sep-2010 Major update
New: 12-Hour time mode (AM/PM) in addition to the existing 24-Hour time mode (Military Time). Alarm/Command: in addition to a sound you can simultaneously trigger a command at alarm time. Volume setting: the new volume control allows you to set an independent volume for your alarms. Improvements: Alarm will automatically hide its alerts (on-screen message or full-screen alert) after a configurable interval (default: 15 minutes). Snooze interval is extended to 59 minutes. The Reset function is now also available as a button on the main window. "Set Alarm on Startup" improved to automatically change the Registry. Other minor improvements. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 706 Kb .zip ]
SnapShot 1.0.3
26-Sep-2010 Minor update
Hotkey Crtl+F is now Crtl+Shift+F. New keyboard shortcut CTRL+A for "Save As".
Changed the random filename generator for auto saved screenshots to allow them to be listed (numbered) chronologically (instead of semi-randomly). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.1 Mb .zip ]
TABS2spaces 1.0.5
21-Jul-2010 Major update
New improved ways to replace tabs; the interface is changed to a "one window do all" kind of approach which should make things more intuitive. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 689 Kb .zip ]
20-Jul-2010 Minor update
Implemented a speed-up addressing external servers, new command line options AutocopyEX & AutocopyIN, minor cosmetic changes. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 483 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.5 beta 7
17-Jul-2010 Major update
New: AM/PM 12-Hour mode; Trigger a command at alarm time; Independent Volume control; Automatically hide alerts; Reset button on the main window. Other minor changes. No need to unistall previous version.
This is a beta version - see beta page.
DOWNLOAD [ 706 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.5 beta 6
22-May-2010 Major update
New: AM/PM 12-Hour mode; Trigger a command at alarm time; Independent Volume control; Automatically hide alerts; Reset button on the main window. Other minor changes. No need to unistall previous version.
This is a beta version - see beta page.
DOWNLOAD [ 705 Kb .zip ]
TABS2spaces 1.0.5 rc1
04-Apr-2010 Major update
New improved ways to replace tabs; the interface is changed to a "one window do all" kind of approach which should make things more intuitive. Setup installer and readme inside.
This is a beta version - see beta page.
DOWNLOAD [ 687 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2009
PIXresizer 2.0.4
07-Feb-2009 Major update
New: Flexible batch sizes: you can now select sizes from 2 up to 3000 pixels. Intervals are 1 pixel sharp. Other things worth mentioning: improved error handling of image files; fixed a few inconsistencies with Vista and improved the overall speed of the program. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 3.3 Mb .zip ]
18-Oct-2008 Major update
New FTP engine: in addition to the build-in e-mailer, you can now also upload your screenshots via FTP. Other things: "Save As" will remember the last used extension; fixed some install issues with Vista. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.1 Mb .zip ]
TXTcollector 2.0.1
11-Aug-2008 Minor update
New: "No Carriage Returns"-option to allow removal of CR's between text segments. Added a link to the Extensions and Separators files. Removed Drag & Drop functionality due to far too much trouble on older systems. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 679 Kb .zip ]
08-Aug-2008 Minor update
New: Command line option "Clear" ("C:\Program Files\EmptyDesk\EmptyDesk.exe" Clear). This will immediately clear the desktop from the moment you trigger the program. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 22 Kb .zip ]
IPaddress 2.0.6
12-May-2008 Major update
New: LAN and WAN IP options, new external sources embedded to query your public IP, improved install and uninstall for Vista, and support for themes (Windows XP and Vista). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 472 Kb .zip ]
SnapShot 1.0.1
10-May-2008 Initial release
SnapShot is a no nonsense screen capturing tool that allows you to grab your desktop, window, or any part of the screen and save it as JPG or PNG (all the usual popular formats are available) or send it straight to your favorite editor, for further editing. You can also send screen captures as an attachment with the build-in e-mail engine. Other features include global hotkeys, automatically
save screen captures, automatic filename generation and support for external editors. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.2 Mb .zip ]
09-Dec-2007 Minor update
New: Alarm times can now be entered via the keyboard, a few new wake-me-up menu items, and support for themes (Windows XP and Vista). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 680 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.2
15-Sep-2007 Major update
New: Sound Repeat option, Quick menu, AutoQuit menu, new audio system (Quartz engine), sharper and brighter LEDS, minor bugfixes, Windows Vista compatibility. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 686 Kb .zip ]
PIXresizer 2.0.2
14-Sep-2007 Major update
New: Copy Directory Structure - this new function allows you to mantain the directory structure of your processed pictures in the destination folder. Minor bug fixes. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 3.3 Mb .zip ]
26-May-2007 Major update
New: Improved user experience, Windows Vista compatibility, and support for themes (Windows XP and Vista). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 691 Kb .zip ]
HEXwrite 1.0.7
26-May-2007 Minor update
New: Bug fix for linefeeds that were not recognized correctly, Windows Vista compatibility, and support for themes (Windows XP and Vista). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 329 Kb .zip ]
05-May-2007 Major update
New: Build-in TIFF compression, option to save (or not save) EXIF data, improved EXIF support, new Installer and minor bug fixes. PIXresizer is Windows Vista compatible now. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 3.2 Mb .zip ]
FontPage 3.0.2
01-May-2007 Minor update
FontPage is Windows Vista compatible now. Also fixed a bug that was caused by a conflict with another program, and updated the installer. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.7 Mb .zip ]
PIXresizer 2.0.0
18-Feb-2007 Major update
New: EXIF data support; DPI setting; Outcome prediction; HTML Help System.
PIXresizer will recognize EXIF data from your picture files, and maintain them in its resized images. PIXresizer will also be able to predict the outcome size of images to be resized in inches as well as in cm. Also, you will be able to set a DPI value for your images if you prefer to do so. Finally, the Help file is replaced with a HTML based system for compatibility with Windows Vista,
which does not support WinHelp-based help files anymore (as of RC2). SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.9 Mb .zip ]
FontPage 3.0.1
03-Feb-2007 Major update
New: Resizeable main window, a lot of little improvements and the Help file is replaced with a HTML based system for compatibility with Windows Vista. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.7 Mb .zip ]
TABS2spaces 1.0.2
27-Jan-2007 Minor update
New: source and destination locations for multiple files will be remembered. Also fixed a bug that occurred with unusual file names. SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 730 Kb .zip ]
25-Dec-2006 New release
DOSname is a small program that gets you the DOS form of a specified path or file. If you need to get the (short) form of a path or filename, this tool comes to help.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 368 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.1
19-Nov-2006 Major update
New: everybody's favorite: a customizable snooze function. The snooze function comes with an interval setting. Also new: the ability to run multiple copies (Alarm.exe, Alarm2.exe, Alarm3.exe).
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 676 Kb .zip ]
PCLoupe 1.0.3
29-Oct-2006 Major update
New option: freeze/unfreeze the zoom-window via Alt-Space hotkey or menu.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 309 Kb .zip ]
EmptyDesk 1.0.0
02-Sep-2006 New release
EmptyDesk is free easy-to-use windows utility that lets you clear your desktop with just a click on a button. Need an empty, cleared desktop, no icons showing? Look no further.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 22 Kb .zip ]
FontPage 3.0.0
19-Feb-2006 Minor update
New option: previewing uninstalled fonts includes OTF (OpenTypes)
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.0 Mb .zip ]
History Updates - 2005
PIXresizer 1.0.9
04-Sep-2005 Minor update
New: 'keep 100%' option so you can batch convert your images without resizing
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.2 Mb .zip ]
Alarm 2.0.0
04-Sep-2005 Minor update
New: 'Always On Top' menu
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 670 Kb .zip ]
HEXwrite 1.0.6
04-Sep-2005 Minor update
New: Pasting code in the HEX-window now accepts lowercase characters
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 323 Kb .zip ]
IPaddress 2.0.4
02-Jul-2005 Minor update
New: option to show all your local IP's
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 414 Kb .zip ]
PIXresizer 1.0.8
15-Jan-2005 Minor update
New: options to resize all your images to the same width or height
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.2 Mb .zip ]
FontPage 2.0.9
15-Jan-2005 Minor update
Fix: previewing uninstalled fonts errored when fonts were in a directory root
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.0 Mb .zip ]
Beyondo 2.0.7
15-Jan-2005 Minor update
New: a few new Autoquit menu's
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 024 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2004
TXTcollector 1.0.9
21-May-2004 Minor update
New: options to not print any separator or path reference, smaller setup file
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 744 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.9
17-Apr-2004 Minor update
New: option to allow alarm activation at startup, smaller setup file
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 680 Kb .zip ]
PIXresizer 1.0.7
13-Mar-2004 Major update
New: option to include source subfolders
New: option to batch resize based on height
New: option to set JPEG quality values
New: duplicate filenames will be uniquely renamed
New: dialogues will remember previously chosen files & folders
Other things: smaller setup, better help file, lots of minor improvements and one fix: in some cases the aspect ratio was not correct
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.2 Mb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.8
14-Feb-2004 Minor update
New: option to reset alarm clock to 'now'. Few minor fixes.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 779 Kb .zip ]
HEXwrite 1.0.5
14-Feb-2004 Minor update
New: option to use Crtl-v (paste) on the HEX-window (could only be used on the ASCII part before).
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 433 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2003
Alarm 1.0.7
22-Nov-2003 Minor update
New: Alarm will remember its previous alarm setting. Few minor fixes.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 858 Kb .zip ]
PIXresizer 1.0.6
22-Nov-2003 Minor update
- support for images with unusual or non-standard filenames
- fixed incorrect display on systems with 'Large fonts' setting
- improved error handling to avoid errors that could occur when no picture was loaded (aka 'blind clicking')
- improved error handling for extremely large pictures
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.8 Mb .zip ]
PIXresizer 1.0.5
27-Sep-2003 Minor update
Minor improvements on the interface.
Single tab/Save picture copy of replaced with (width x height).
was: MyPicture.jpg -> Copy of MyPicture.jpg
now: MyPicture.jpg -> MyPicture (800x600).jpg
Bugfix install script for Win98 systems.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.8 Mb .zip ]
PIXresizer 1.0.4
14-Sep-2003 New release
PIXresizer is a tool for quickly generating screen-friendly versions of your images with dramatically reduced file sizes. It is a photo resizing program that enables you to quickly resize one file or a selection of image files for use on the web and in e-mail. A great companion for webmasters and digital photographers.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 2.8 Mb .zip ]
TXTcollector 1.0.8
07-Sep-2003 Minor update
Bugfix for win95 users: progressbar is replaced with a win95 compatible one. No need to download if your version is running smoothly.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 903 Kb .zip ]
FontPage 2.0.8
15-Aug-2003 Minor update
There is a new function to create a list with installed TrueTypes and their font names. Support for Visual Styles (for Windows XP) is improved.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.4 Mb .zip ]
Lodger 2.0.8
12-Aug-2003 Minor update
Removed a few bugs, created a new setup script (installation file) with proper shortcut properties that should avoid any startup problems on certain systems. No need to download if your version is running smoothly.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 697 Kb .zip ]
FontPage 2.0.7
17-May-2003 Major update
New things: the "Fonts at large" window (to show fonts in a large window), Slide Show function (to show fonts automatically with a user-defined interval), new slider in the Compare window, option to remove the font name from the compare strings, support for Visual Styles (for Windows XP), brand new FontPage Help File (documentation, tips and troubleshooting) and a lot of smaller
improvements.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.4 Mb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.6
26-Apr-2003 Minor update
Improved errorhandling in some Prefs subroutines (mainly for the win95 OS).
New in the Preferences window: an option to change the font for the alarm messages.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 808 Kb .zip ]
HTMLlink 1.0.3
15-Feb-2003 Minor update
Bugfix - The Refresh option and some Prefs related buttons gave an error on Windows 95... If you are not a Win95 user, no need to download.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 418 Kb .zip ]
Beyondo 2.0.6
01-Feb-2003 Minor update
If you work with program launchers or batch file scripts and like to trigger multiple Beyondo's without much fuss: it's now possible!
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 024 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.5
21-Jan-2003 Minor update
Fixed a bug in the prefs window, and improved the installation script.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 805 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.4
20-Jan-2003 Minor update
The "full screen alert" now shows a pointer on how to quit the window (press ESCape or double-click).
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 691 Kb .zip ]
TXTcollector 1.0.7
10-Jan-2003 Major update
You all wanted this: the option to let TXTcollector recursively search directories to grab TXT files.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 887 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.3
10-Jan-2003 Minor update
You can now load music and play any .wav, .mid, .mp3 (audio) files with Alarm. Alarm also offers the possibility to preview its alarms.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 621 Kb .zip ]
History Updates - 2002
Alarm 1.0.2
12-Nov-2002 Minor update
Alarm now uses a 'hardware beep' (different coding) as the previous sound was not always heard on some systems. You will hear this beep even with your speakers off.No kidding :-)
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 484 Kb .zip ]
HTMLlink 1.0.2
09-Nov-2002 Minor update
Fixed the 'space' bug in the URL, Description and Source boxes, plugged a few holes, and improved the sources.txt -list input/output routine.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 418 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.1
12-Oct-2002 Minor update
New: option to automatically minimize the main window when you set an alarm.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 484 Kb .zip ]
Alarm 1.0.0
21-Sep-2002 New release
Alarm is a digital clock that you can set to display a message and play a sound at a time of your choice. It is meant to be of help when you want to be warned while you are working (and chances are you're going to forget you have to do this very important thing later on)...
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 484 Kb .zip ]
Beyondo 2.0.5
01-Sep-2002 Minor update
A new option will let Beyondo automatically change the system date at startup (it will use the last executed 'Alter date' setting). Beyondo will also show the last executed date in the 'Alter date' box.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 024 Kb .zip ]
TXTcollector 1.0.6
24-Aug-2002 Major update
A few new options: TXTcollector has an extensions list to make things easier when you want to work with (for instance) log files. It also has a separators list that can be used to add your own creations. On the error front: TXTcollector will from now on report when files could not be written to the merged file. TXTcollector will also remember previously used directories and filenames.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 462 Kb .zip ]
TABS2spaces 1.0.1
24-Aug-2002 Minor update
Improved a few internal routines. Nothing noticeable, so no real need to download.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 878 Kb .zip ]
ASCIIvalues 1.0.8
21-Aug-2002 Minor update
Fixed a display bug when an Alt+ input was entered, and added an info screen to the tool.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 015 Kb .zip ]
TABS2spaces 1.0.0
07-Aug-2002 New release
TABS2spaces converts tab characters to space characters in text files and on the Clipboard. Works with single files as well as with multiple files all at once. Excellent for converting tab delimited text files produced on a PC that look horrible on a Mac (to name just one of the many uses you can use this utility for... :-)
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 878 Kb .zip ]
HTMLlink 1.0.1
22-Jul-2002 Minor update
Improved the internal startup routine for users with higher screen resolutions, and added an updated sources.list.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 171 Kb .zip ]
TXTcollector 1.0.5
16-Jul-2002 Minor update
Some error handling was improved. Unavailable locations that are chosen will execute a friendly message now, instead of the frightening error display before.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 462 Kb .zip ]
HTMLlink 1.0.0
15-Jul-2002 New release
With HTMLlink you can easily create HTML source code for internet links. I wrote this utility to quickly manage a sort of "News headlines"... Have a look here to see what I mean.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 171 Kb .zip ]
FontPage 2.0.6
10-May-2002 Major update
FontPage lets you examine and compare all of the fonts on your system... and beyond. New is the extra window to preview uninstalled fonts (either located on your harddrive or on cdrom and other media as over a network).
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 1.4 Mb .zip ]
BootStatus 1.0.3
30-Apr-2002 Minor update
BootStatus was updated for Windows 2k and XP.
The 'Show bootlog' is replaced by a QuickInfo button, to check how long your computer is up since last reboot.
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 013 Kb .zip ]
Beyondo 2.0.4
05-Jan-2002 Major update
Beyondo can work with presets now!
Another new useful item is the "Recent menu"...
SHOW ME THE INTERFACE -- DOWNLOAD [ 023 Kb .zip ]