This program will scan your computer for software and then inform you of available bugfixes, updates, and patches automatically along with links to download them.
System:
Fixes
Last Checked:
Oct 18, 2000
http://www.bigfix.com/

This nifty utility allows you to manipulate the way Windows handles its disk caching, enhancing your computer's performance. Includes several pre-set settings. Especially useful on low-RAM systems.
System:
Performance
Last Checked:
Oct 13, 2000
http://www.outertech.com/

This tiny but efficient editor makes a great notepad replacement as well as a programming tool. It has project management and the ablility to link in other programs such as compilers and browsers. No install - just unzip.
Programming:
Editor
Last Checked:
Sep 1, 2000
http://members.tripod.com/~Jimmy_Reumuth/delphi.html

This is an excellent FTP client that seems to be more compatible than LeechFTP and has more features. The only downsides are that it doesn't support multi-threaded downloads and it's adware.
Internet:
FTP
Last Checked:
Dec 22, 2000
http://www.casdk.com/

This is an excellent newsreader. Supports auto-combining of multi-part messages.
Internet:
Usenet Reader
Last Checked:
May 2, 2000
http://www.forteinc.com/

This editor has a wealth of features including syntax highlighting, browser preview, integrated FTP, and endless customization.
Internet:
Webpage Design
Last Checked:
Dec 11, 2000
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/

A simple image viewer, supports most common image formats. No install - just unzip.
Multimedia:
Graphics
Last Checked:
Dec 11, 2000
http://www.irfanview.com/

An extraordinarily tiny telnet program. Supports cut and paste.
Internet:
Telnet
Last Checked:
Jun 30, 2000
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/1027/

The best free FTP client around IMHO. The author has begun work on a next-generation app that will include all the functionality of LeechFTP. Check it out at the site.
Internet:
FTP
Last Checked:
Oct 13, 2000
http://stud.fh-heilbronn.de/~jdebis/leechftp/

Formerly known as EasyZip, this program is nearly identical to WinZip in look and feel but supports many more archive formats and has more built-in features.
Utilities:
Compression
Last Checked:
Dec 11, 2000
http://www.powerarchiver.com/

Great telnet client with support for multiple terminal emulations. See the web page for extension modules for SSH and SSL.
Internet:
Telnet
Last Checked:
May 2, 2000
http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html

This software allows you to connect to your desktop over the Internet. Sort of like X-Windows but allows you to interconnect between all the major OS's and is much simpler to use.
Internet:
Remote Access
Last Checked:
Oct 25, 2000
http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/

This is the definitive player for MP3 and many other digital audio formats. (The listed size is for the lite version. If you want more features, the size will be greater.)
Multimedia:
Audio
Last Checked:
Dec 22, 2000
http://www.winamp.com/

This allows you to tweak many hidden settings in Win95/98/NT/2000. Check out the website for more plugins.
System:
Settings
Last Checked:
Sep 1, 2000
http://www.xteq.com/

This is a very easy to use software firewall that is aimed at the home user. There is also a non-free Pro version available that includes connection-sharing.
Internet:
Security
Last Checked:
Oct 18, 2000
http://www.zonelabs.com/