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QT Toolbar Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com

QT Toolbar is an explorer extension that installs a toolbar in Windows folder views that provides a number of useful functions for working with files and folders, including a powerful search box that makes it easy to filter files and folders that are visible within an open folder.

[From: QT Toolbar Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com]

DM2 Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com

DM2 is an open source program that adds useful enhancements to Windows (e.g. minimize a window to tray, keep on top, roll a window to the title bar, snap windows to edge, quickly resize windows, favorite folders option in save file dilaog, etc). Where it is different from most programs in its category is (a) the sheer range of different functions it provides, and (b) that it is built on a plugin architecture, which means that it is always possible to extend its functionality by installing new ones.

[From: DM2 Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com]

Returnil vs System Restore vs Sandboxie - Tech Support Guy Forums

Returnil places the entire system into RAM. Everything that happens during the session while Returnil is ‘on’ is just a computer “dream.” It exists only in the electrical patterns maintained in the memory chips. When the computer is powered down, everything vanishes, and the system is exactly the way it was when Returnil was turned on. No newly created folders. No downloaded songs. No bookmarks. No installed programs. Nothing really happened.

Now, Returnil does create its own virtual ‘drive,’ and things can be recovered from it if desired. And activity on CDs, thumb drives, and external hard drives is real; so files can be saved to those locations.
Returnil prevents any changes to the system partition. For most of us that means C:.

This makes Returnil perfect for those who want to give children opportunity to use the computer, but do not want to suffer the consequences of undisciplined practices. Using Returnil means that even if the child installed malware, it would amount to nothing and be gone after reboot.

Sandboxie creates a ‘virtual environment’ for selected applications. When a browser is run in Sandboxie, the result is very similar to what happens with Returnil–as far as the browser is concerned. The rest of the system is not affected. Like Returnil, at the end of the session it is possible to ‘recover’ certain items from the ’sandbox.’ The application works well as far as browsers go. I have had less than satisfactory results trying to ’sandbox’ an installation. Either the sandbox fails or the installation fails in the majority of cases. If I want to “try out’ an installation, I use Returnil. Sandboxie will protect from ‘almost’ all malware. I find it difficult to use since I collect so very many bookmarks.
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There’s also Acronis True Image Home 11. It allows you to run your entire system virtually, choose what changes to keep, and also has a complete system imaging capability. The best of all the worlds combined.

DeepFreeze is another that does exactly as you imagine. No permanent changes without a boot with it turned off. I use it on machines for toddlers that don’t even know that game scores can be saved and who enjoy restarting games each time

[From: Returnil vs System Restore vs Sandboxie - Tech Support Guy Forums]

Local Website Archive Lite Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com

Local Website Archive Lite is a program that can take quick snapshots of individual web pages and store them locally on your hard drive. It is intended to provide quick access to information that a user finds on the internet and stores it locally for quick off-line access.

[From: Local Website Archive Lite Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com]

Crayon Physics Deluxe

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

[From: Crayon Physics Deluxe]

JelloCar Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com

JelloCar is a free physics game where you drive your car through a world where everything is made out of Jello, including your car, the terrain, and the objects you have to interact with along the way. The objective is to make it to the end of each level while making the best possible time.

[From: JelloCar Review & Download Link | freewaregenius.com]