AceFTP 3.00.4
	W9x/Me/2000/NT4/XP
Free – latest update
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/ftp/ace_ftp/

AceFTP is an excellent FTP client that is easy to use (this update includes a bug fix for creating folders on the server). The program has powerful features and puts in a good turn of speed. Make server-to-server file transfers, open several FTP sites easily, execute multiple file transfers concurrently, preview files with the integrated viewer, resume broken transfers and monitor transfers graphically with the Transfer Rate Viewer.

AceFTP has good configuration options and site management as easy as any file manager. Now with enhanced firewall support.

URL: http://freeware.aceftp.com/

Ad-aware 6
	W98/ME/2000/NT4/XP
Free – latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/adaware/

Ad-Aware is a spyware removal utility that scans your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware and scumware components and lets you remove them safely. These components are used by advertising supported software to 'call home' and exchange statistical data. Ad-Aware will list all detected files.

Removal is optional and may cause some so-called 'adware' programs to stop working. You can build backups easily before removing adware components or fixing your registry. The included backup-manager lets you reinstall a backup with a single mouseclick. You can also select to ignore certain components, and keep them on your system without triggering an alert each time you scan.

URL: www.lavasoftusa.com

Aladdin Stuffit Expander 8
	W98/2000/NT/XP
Free – new version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/stuffit_expander/

Aladdin's Stuffit Expander gives you an easy way to expand most compressed or encoded files including those downloaded from online services and the Internet. The program handles Mac and Windows archive files.

Note: StuffIt Expander is a free component of StuffIt 8. This means that you will also have the opportunity to install an unregistered trial version of StuffIt Standard Edition, as well as unregistered shareware versions of DropStuff and StuffIt Browser.

URL: www.stuffit.com

AntiVir Personal Edition 6.19.13.67
	W9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
Free – updated
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/antivir/

Note: uninstall any previous version of AntiVir Personal Edition before installing this one.

AntiVir Personal Edition detects and removes more than 50,000 viruses and includes a Virus Guard and an Internet update wizard for easy updating of the program and virus definitions.

URL: www.free-av.com

AVG Anti-Virus 6.481
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
30-day trial – latest version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/avg_antivirus/

AVG from Grisoft features most of the functions you might expect in an anti-virus package. You get an email scanner, a scheduler, free virus database updates and more. See also the reduced function free version below. Don't forget to use the auto-update feature to get the latest virus definition list.

Contact info:
F1 Services
Bridge Street
Newark
Notts
NG24 1EE
Phone: +44(0)1636-701832
Fax: +44(0)1636-707114
Email: sales@avguk.com
Web: www.avguk.com

URL: www.grisoft.com

AVG free 6.481
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Free û latest update
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/avg_antivirus/

Free registration: go to http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_downl.htm#FREE and follow the link 'Download AVG Free Edition' û fill in the form and you will be sent your unique free registration key by email û ignore the link to download the software. Don't forget to use the auto-update feature to get the latest virus definition list after installation.

This is a cut down version of the AVG anti-virus package above. It is for individual home and non-commercial use only.

Contact info:
F1 Services
Bridge Street
Newark
Notts
NG24 1EE
Phone: +44(0)1636-701832
Fax: +44(0)1636-707114
Email: sales@avguk.com
Web: www.avguk.com

URL: www.grisoft.com

FTP Desktop Pro 3.6
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Trial version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/ftp/ftp_desktop_pro/

This program brings FTP to your desktop, allowing you to treat remote FTP sites like any other folder on your system. You can view/edit remote files without having to download them first, and once you close an editor, the program automatically uploads changes. FTP Desktop has many other features, including the ability to resume broken or interrupted downloads and uploads.

This trial version has a 300 connection limit.

URL: www.ftpdesktop.net

MouseZoom 1.3
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Free WebWare
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/mouse_zoom/

Note: this program does not require installation û simply copy the mouse_zoom folder from the CD to your hard disk and run mzoom.exe from there.

MouseZoom is a small and simple tool that acts as a mouse magnifier, colour dropper and distance analyser. It zooms the area around the current mouse position (all the way up to 50x) and shows the colour value and the absolute and relative position of the point where the mouse is located on the screen.

URL: www.neuber.com/free/mousezoom/index.html

Reggie Pro 3.1
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
30-day trial version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/reggie_pro/

Reggie lets you search for available domain names. The multi-tabbed interface provides all the tools you need to check domain names and it has a built-in 80,000 word English dictionary. Reggie Pro offers four automated search options including Word List Builder, which can build a list using a combination of four different words, and 'Sounds Like', using Soundex and Metaphone functions to find available domain names.

The program supports over 400 top and country level domains including .biz and .info and you can add your own when new ones become available. Reggie uses both HTTP and Whois searches, and works through firewalls and HTTP authorisation. Advanced users can also specify which servers to use for each domain extension.

Reggie Pro can be used for 30 days before expiring but will not perform more than 10 domain searches at a time. We have also included in the reggie_pro folder the freeware version 2.02 (setup.exe), which is not fully up-to-date.

URL: www.mtoner.com

Web Protector 2
	W9x/Me/NT/2000
Evaluation version
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/web_protector/

Web Protector protects your Web pages from unauthorised cloning or Internet theft. Protection includes HTML code, JavaScript, VBscript, text, links and graphics. It encrypts your Web pages with up to six encryption schemes and renders the source code unreadable. The appearance of your pages will be unaffected when viewed with any JavaScript compatible browser.

Web Protector lets you disable the right-click context menu, text selection, page printing and offline use. The program also compresses Web pages before encryption, so that the size of the Web page and subsequent transfer of your Web site will be reduced.

URL: www.protecthtml.com

WinZip 8.1
	W9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
Shareware
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/winzip/

A key addition to this latestáversion is compatibility with Windows XP. There are also major enhancements to the integration of WinZip into Windows Explorer, with many new functions and options in the context menu. You should generally find the handling of your ZIP files easier than before. There are various cosmetic changes and improvements to the program and its help files.

URL: www.winzip.com

ZoneAlarm 3.7.159
	W98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Free û latest update
Location on CD: software/windows/utils/zonealarm/

This firewall software provides top-notch basic intrusion security for your PC. Pro version 3.7 offers many extras at a price. ZoneAlarm is free for individuals and non-profit charitable users. This update includes some fixes.

URL: www.zonelabs.com

Aladdin Stuffit Expander
Free
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/stuffit/

Aladdin's Stuffit Expander gives you an easy way to expand most compressed or encoded files including those downloaded from online services and the Internet. The program handles Mac and Windows archive files.

Note: StuffIt Expander is a free component of StuffIt 7.5. This means that you will also have the opportunity to install an unregistered trial version of StuffIt Standard Edition, as well as unregistered shareware versions of DropStuff and StuffIt Browser.

URL: www.stuffit.com

Captain FTP 2.2.1
	OS X 10.1+
14-day trial û latest version
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/captain_ftp/

Captain FTP is a full-featured FTP client for OS X. It has all the tools you'd expect from an FTP client including unlimited simultaneous connections to different servers, file and folder transfer and an address book that stores all your FTP session parameters. The two-paned Aqua interface is easy to use and functions like any Finder window. You can drag and drop files from a local folder to a remote server, or double click files to initiate transfers.

Other features allow you to specify connection ports, firewall and proxy support, file manager functions such as renaming, creating and deleting directories, folder searching and more.áThis latest version includes various enhancements and bug fixes.

URL: http://captainftp.xdsnet.de/ftp/description.htm

Sawmill 6.4.7
	OS X
30-day evaluation û new version
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/sawmill/

Sawmill is a log analysis tool that can be used to analyse Web site traffic, proxy usage and FTP usage. Features include a persistent database for long-term tracking of statistics, hierarchical data mining features to let you zoom in on the exact piece of information you need and many security features appropriate for use in a multi-user environment.

This new version includes various fixes and minor additions and improvements.

URL: www.sawmill.net

Speed Download 1.9.8
	OS X 10.1.5+ or OS 8.6+ with CarbonLib 1.6+
15-day evaluation – new version
Location on CD: software/mac/utils/speed_download/

Speed Download lets you use multiple simultaneous connections to perform downloads, working with Internet Explorer, Netscape and Opera. Open up to 32 simultaneous connections per file. All downloads are resumable and a queue system that supports schedules and scripting allows for efficient use of online time. This update brings full compatibility and integration with Apple's Safari browser and improved performance.

Speed Download is ready for Mac OS X and has multi-processor optimisations when running under OS 9 or higher. It doesn't install system extensions, control panels or other gadgets, but just brings speed and performance.

Note: this unregistered version supports only two simultaneous downloads. The program is intended for use with broadband Internet connections.

URL: www.yazsoft.com