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:
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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:
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Similar/alternative apps: | AltDrag, ICU |
What's new? | See: https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK/History |
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CudaText is a code editor with a clean, tabbed interface and side-panels. Includes split view, code folding, hotkeys, theme support, color picker and much more. The program supports 300+ syntaxes and add-ons written in Python, as well as some IDE features if plugins are used.
The program is cross-platform, with clients available for Mac and Linux. Settings are modified either via options dialogs, or alternatively, by manually editing text config files (JSON format).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | MPL 2.0 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch cudatext.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | SynWrite, Atom Portable |
What's new? | See: https://cudatext.github.io/history.txt |
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Midas
on 2023-02-13 09:33
@FileHandler: It would be helpful -- at least for me -- if you could document your findings and settings in CudaText's forum topic... TiA
Sybe
on 2023-06-06 19:38
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For more languages : https://sourceforge.net/projects/cudatext/files/addons/translations/ |
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.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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What's new? | See: https://fastcopy.jp/help/fastcopy_eng.htm#history |
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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
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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.
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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 |
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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
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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:
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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? |
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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).
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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 |
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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
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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 |
QOwnNotes is a text editor / notepad replacement with markdown support and todo list manager. The program supports themes, keyboard shortcuts, syntax highlighting and encryption. Includes available nested file list, tags, search and more. Optionally works with the notes application ownCloud or Nextcloud.
Cross-platform with clients available for Mac and Linux. Windows XP users can find builds here.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder (if launched with QOwnNotesPortable.bat) |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch QOwnNotesPortable.bat or launch QOwnNotes.exe --portable. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
What's new? | See: https://www.qownnotes.org/changelog.html |
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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.
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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/ |
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a
on 2011-02-01 02:16
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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.
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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 |
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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
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@olliebean, this (bug 183) has been fixed in TS 2 Release 53. Please see: |
Wise Program Uninstaller allows the removal of installed software and associated files, extras and other information default installers often leave behind. The program can search for more leftovers after an uninstall or force uninstall stubborn data that stays behind. The program can repair installs and is fully compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
Alternatively, a PortableApps.com version is also available.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Revo Uninstaller |
What's new? | See: https://wisecleaner.com/blog_sort_11.html |
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misan
on 2016-03-03 15:18
This one is stealth, writes no ad-related data to %APPDATA%: http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/wise-program-uninstaller-portable
Midas
on 2020-11-06 13:07
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Download link was pointing to obsolete version 2.3.6.140. Updated. |