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File Type, Meet Application
Edward Tottle wants to change a file type’s default application
Tabbles Organizes Files Your Way With "Tag Bubbles"
See your files organized by multiple traits, not disk position, with Tabbles--but be prepared for slow performance.
Image Comparer Helps Weed Out Duplicate Photos
Photo utility Image Comparer checks large numbers of photos to help you manage duplicates and similars.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Aero Snapping
Why go to all the work of dragging and dropping when a simple tap of the Windows key accomplishes the same thing?
Use Aero Snap to Simplify File Management
Think Aero Snap is one of those Windows 7 features that has no real practical value? Think again.
Force Windows Explorer to Launch Whatever Folder You Want
Tired of seeing your Libraries every time you click Windows Explorer? Here's how to make the handy file-manager start in any folder you want.
Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 7: Everything Else
Ready for the rest of your move? It's time to copy your everyday data from old partition to new.
Tell Similar Files Apart With MD5 File And Folder Comparator Lite
MD5 File And Folder Comparator Lite determines if two similar files are actually the same...and if they're different, what those differences are.
Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 6: iTunes
Copying all your iTunes stuff to your new Windows 7 installation is surprisingly easy, especially if you know how to drag and drop.
FileQuest 7 Gold Can Replace Explorer...But Should It?
Explorer replacement FileQuest 7 Gold offers some nice features, but is marred by a clunky interface.
Explorer Replacement Commander Hearkens Back to Simpler Times
Geek out like it's 1999 with Commander, a free program that recalls classic program Norton Commander.
Make Documents and Media Open in the Proper Programs
File associations can get changed without your knowledge, or maybe they're just not set the way you want them. Here's how to fix them.
ExamDiff Pro Finds The Differences Between Seemingly Similar Files
Are two files with the same name identical? Find out quickly with the handy ExamDiff Pro.
Open Old Microsoft Publisher Files in Other Programs
Free Web service Zamzar can turn Publisher files into Word documents, PDFs, HTML pages, and loads of other formats.
Keep Different iTunes Collections on the Same PC With iLibs
Customize iTunes--and your family's iPods--by creating multiple iTunes libraries with the iLibs utility.
InfoTag Magic Adds Handy Info to Mouseover Tooltips
Add useful information to music and text file tooltips with freebie InfoTag Magic.
Multi-Function File Host Could Save You Money
Egnyte combines online backup, storage, and more, saving hassle and cost of running multiple solutions.
TuneRanger Tries to Sync iTunes Libraries
Sync, copy, or merge iTunes libraries on multiple networked computers with TuneRanger--but prepare for some frustrations.
Freebie GSplit Cuts Huge Files Down to Size
Split up large files into pieces for easy archiving with the free GSplit.
Three Ways to Avoid Forgotten Attachments
Good news for Outlook and Gmail users: Free tools can help you remember to attach files before sending out "empty" e-mails.
Free Benubird PDF Tries to Help With Document Management
Sort, filter, and find your documents with Benubird PDF…but expect it to take a long time and a lot of hard drive space.
Ashampoo UnInstaller Does More Than Its Name Suggests
Although Ashampoo UnInstaller sounds like a simple wash-and-go uninstall tool, it's actually a suite of utilities.
Dupe Eliminator for iTunes Cleans Up Your Music Library
Rid your iTunes library of annoying duplicate files with only a few clicks.
Freebie Photology Easily Locates That Certain Photo
Sort and retrieve photos from your hard drive using simple, intuitive, icon-based searches.
Open Old PowerPoint Documents in PowerPoint 2007
Curse you and your ever-changing file formats, Microsoft! Here's how to import 20th-century presentations into PowerPoint 2007.