ShareX is a feature-rich screenshot utility that can grab a selected area with a single key and then edit, save to clipboard, drive and/or instantly upload them to 25+ different hosting services (posts to Imgur by default). ShareX can capture screenshots with variety of shapes including rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, triangle, diamond, polygon and freehand. Supports screenshots with transparency and shadow, as well as those that require scrolling. In addition to images, the program can upload other file types, supporting uploads from the clipboard, a watched folder, as well as drag-and-drop.
Additional tools include a powerful screen audio+video recorder (MP4/WEBM or animated GIF format), color picker, ruler, FTP client, monitor test, file hash checker, QR code generator+reader, image effects and much more.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2+ |
Stealth: ? | No. Log file saved to AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: |
Download the "portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ShareX.exe. Optionally,
|
Similar/alternative apps: | PicPick, Greenshot |
What's new? | See: https://getsharex.com/changelog |
Latest comments |
smaragdus
on 2017-03-22 14:26
ShareX is not stealth, it creates "ShareX.exe.log" in AppData (C:\Users\UserNAme\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs).
__philippe
on 2018-11-09 09:11
See all
36›
ShareX v12.3.0 notable enhancement: |
ArsClip remembers the most recent clipboard entries and allows you to quickly paste one or multiple items into a program by pressing a hotkey (by default Ctrl+Shift+Z). You can configure it to monitor both text and other data types and lets you create permanent items that are always visible. There are also multiple ways for entering items into a program, including a "form mode" for pasting to multiple fields in one step (e.g. name, date, address etc.).
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source (source usable for non-profit only) |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ArsClip.exe. Optionally, delete setup.exe and source.zip |
Similar/alternative apps: | Ditto |
What's new? | See: https://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/97/ |
Latest comments |
hamasaki
on 2013-04-24 07:33
Agree with Crid. Might have had some issues initially, but I use it regularly each day without issues. Its such a timesaver. And having the shortcut to pop up the menu is superb. Not seen any other clipboard utlities come close to this one.
hamasaki
on 2013-07-29 12:41
I think Arsclip makes all other clipboard utilities redundant, its that good. Could have a better name though.
xor
on 2017-03-23 20:29
See all
10›
Testing, testing, testing... ArsClip is just so convenient, productive, agile, intuitive, effective... This long-rightClick way to show the PopUp is just so Killer, wow! This App rocks of course. |
PointerStick modifies the mouse arrow to appear as a virtual pointer stick. This is helpful for presentations to highlight content and the size, shape and other details of the pointer can be customized.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
|
What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick/History |
Latest comments |
Daneel
on 2012-07-03 18:26
But my arrow doesn't disappear with the stick.
rogerthedodger
on 2012-10-27 02:51
Yes agreed would be more useable if the original arrow was to disappear whilst the stick was on show. I do however like software by this guy, and couldnt live without "always mouse wheel" which is what microsoft should have originally had.
MIKLO
on 2016-08-23 14:35
See all
9›
Since I don't see as good as I once did (old eyes)I'm always interested in a way to make a pointer BIGGER. Thanks. |
DesktopOK contains a host of beneficial Windows interface tweaks. The program can save the current icon view by resolution and make it easy to swap between views, showing all saved view formats in a list. Other tools include basic screenshots, the ability to force-close programs, color tool, volume and more:
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. In this folder, create an empty text file and name it DesktopOK.ini. Launch DesktopOK.exe or DesktopOK_x64.exe. Possible issues:
|
Similar/alternative apps: | AltDrag, ICU |
What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK/History |
Latest comments | See all 27› |
FastCopy is a file copy and synchronization tool with a variety of available extras. It uses different strategies (multi-threading, buffering) to help ensure maximum device throughput, as well as optional verification to make sure data is transferred correctly. It does not use the system cache, so other processes do not get bogged down during the copy process and a speed setting is also available, including pause. It supports Unix-style include/exclude wildcards filters.
Alternatively, PortableApps.com packages the last open source version as FastCopy Portable.
Category: | |
Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
|
What's new? | See: https://fastcopy.jp/help/fastcopy_eng.htm#history |
Latest comments |
Ennovy
on 2023-04-12 04:11
Version 5 license change: "It is only available for free use by individuals (non-profit) within the household."
olliebean
on 2023-05-06 05:47
See all
46›
Re: the license change, it looks like no previously free features have been removed from the free version, and there are some improvements - so still worth updating if only for private use. |
KeyNote NF is a tabbed notebook that is particularly suitable for writing and organizing free-form information, especially those that fit naturally within a tree-based structure, such as lists or outlines. It supports rich text and images, multi-level notes and strong encryption. A search function quickly locates information you are looking for. Notes can also be securely encrypted using IDEA or Blowfish.
KeyNote NF is a fork of the original early 2000s' open-source Keynote, which is no longer being developed. It adds many new features, including check boxes on children of selected nodes, hidden nodes, alarms on nodes, better treatment of tables, improved treatment of links, multi-language support, automatic compression, etc.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | MPL 2.0 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch keynote.exe. |
What's new? | See: https://github.com/dpradov/keynote-nf/releases |
Latest comments |
Midas
on 2018-07-11 08:01
@portfree: FYI, a comprehensive solution for creation of portable shortcuts that could be used for that was posted to the forums -- check https://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65410#p65410 ...
User2100
on 2024-01-28 07:03
I love this program. Glad someone picked it and started updating it again, if only so it remains running on future hardware and OSes.
FileHandler
on 2024-01-28 15:52
See all
23›
Been using it for over a decade. Elaborate export feature that turns tree branches into headings, customizable key shortcuts, BG-colors, fonts, icons... |
Xelitan Video Player is a straightforward video player with lots of built-in video, audio and image decoders.
List of features:
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch XelitanPlayer.EXE. |
Similar/alternative apps: | VLC |
What's new? |
|
Latest comments | Add comment 1› |
RSS Guard is a customizable, skinnable feed reader with a tabbed interface. It can fetch the most known feed formats, including RSS/RDF and ATOM and store them in a nested list, keyboard shortcuts, notification settings, gesture support and more.
Only available for 64-bit Windows. Cross-platform, supporting a wide array of operating systems (Linux, OS X, *BSD, and more).
Category: | |
Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | All custom dependencies are packed in the archive. If user wants to use MySQL backend, then he/she has to have MySQL server running. |
Stealth: ? | No |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: |
Download the 7z package and extract (using a program like PeaExtractor) to a folder of your choice. Launch rssguard.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary translations to save space. |
Similar/alternative apps: | QuiteRSS, GreatNews, FeedReader, NFReader |
What's new? | See: https://github.com/martinrotter/rssguard/releases |
Latest comments |
rbon
on 2019-08-19 16:52
I suggest specifying that the file to download to get the portable version is:
kowcop
on 2023-01-13 17:06
See all
8›
Has anyone found a way to auto mark feeds or articles as read? In most other readers, there is an option to mark as read when you navigate away from the feed |
MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is a hardware emulator that enables you to play many ancient, long-lost mostly arcade games and even some newer ones.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: |
Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch mame64.exe. Note: This is just the emulator. You need ROMs which are the actual games to play. You can find a few on MAME's homepage, but you'll need to search online for game ROMs. Put game files in the "roms" directory of MAME, then launch MAME. |
What's new? | See: https://www.mamedev.org/ |
Latest comments |
a
on 2011-02-01 02:16
See all
8›
latest version is 0.141 |
TakeStock is an investment portfolio manager to track US and international stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. The program can track dividends, capital gain distributions, margin equity and cash flow. You can view a security’s price chart, find historical prices, read company info and easily identify short and long term gains for tax reporting purposes.
Automatic functions include price quotes (usually delayed by 15 minutes) and alerts when a security’s target buy or sell price is reached.
Category: | |
Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4 |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable installation" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch TakeStock.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | sStockQuote, Stock.Div |
What's new? | See: https://ravib.com/takestock/2/relnotes.htm |
Latest comments |
olliebean
on 2018-06-12 15:44
I'm getting an error with this: "TakeStock2 was unable to start. An error occured while opening the TakeStock database. Unable to read beyond the end of the stream." This is the same TakeStock database that TakeStock has just created on first run, so it seems something must be broken.
ravib
on 2018-08-07 20:43
See all
8›
@olliebean, this (bug 183) has been fixed in TS 2 Release 53. Please see: |