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Utilities & Operating Systems

From driver downloads to registry cleaners, CNET Download.com features all the latest utilities and drivers. Whether you're looking for FTP clients, compression utilities, or software to back up your hard drive, CNET Download.com has you covered. See all 34 in this category.

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    PrintWhatYouLike.com

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    Zoho Creator

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  5. Intel(r) Thread Checker for Windows* v3.1
    Find latent errors in multithreaded C, C++ and Fortran apps
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    Intel(r) VTune(tm)
    Deliver fast software on the latest multi-core systems
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    DoubleTwist

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    OpenSocial

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    Super Screenshot

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    Intel(r) Thread Profiler tunes threaded C, C++ and Fortran apps
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    PaltalkScene 12.61
    See, hear, and chat live in video rooms.
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    AppLogic

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    Sender Score

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    AT&T Smart Limits

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    Search the Web, block pop-ups, get to your mail.
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    Reduce multiple passwords to one single item.
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  1. PrintWhatYouLike.com Sep 25

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  2. Mapstaction Jul 07

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  3. DomainsBot Jun 10

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  4. OpenSocial Jun 10

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  5. PdfMeNot Jun 10

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  6. Super Screenshot Jun 07

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  8. Zamzar Jun 03

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  9. Aster Data Systems May 26

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    YouConvertIt

    Convert audio video images and documents into various formats.

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    PrintWhatYouLike.com

    Print Web pages with complete control over what content is included in the printout.

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    Zamzar

    Convert various files without the need to download software.

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    Zoho Creator

    Create Web forms and convert your spreadsheet to online database application.

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    DoubleTwist

    Move media between your PC, your devices, and your friends.

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    SQLinForm

    Format SQL code automatically.

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    Baseportal

    Create your own Web database easily.

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    Jaxtop

    Create, organize, and publish online content from your computer desktop easily.

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    MyEvents.NET

    Manage and access your contacts and other data from your cellphone, PDA devices, or the Web.

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    OpenID

    Use one username and password on any Web sites you visited.

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from the download blog

Syncing your Google and Outlook calendars

Posted by Dennis O'Reilly on Dec 08, 2008
Google Calendar Sync, a free utility from the search giant, makes it easy to keep your Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook calendar on the same page. There are a few caveats, though.

an introduction to Utilities & Operating Systems

Have you ever added a TV tuner card to your computer, only to have the DVD drive stop working? Maybe you've tried to install software and gotten an error message such as "The file foofah.dll is missing or damaged." The only time most people will need to deal with a driver is when something goes awry. Essentially, a driver is a piece of software that communicates the special needs of a hardware device or software application to an operating system. Windows comes with most of the drivers you need, but sometimes plugging in a new device--such as a digital camera or printer--will trigger a search for drivers. If the maker of your device doesn't offer drivers on its Web site, try searching our library for the name of the device or corrupted DLL.

This category is also the home of popular programs such as the top-rated SmartFTP Client, which made our list of the best free utilities. Installing and uninstalling software, deleting files, and other daily tasks can take a toll on your computer's performance. To test how well your PC is running, try a benchmarking program such as SANDRA Lite. Cleaning out the dead wood with a system optimizer such as Ace Utilities or System Mechanic will straighten out some Registry problems, improve system speed, and free up disk space. Don't forget to back up your data regularly with something like Second Copy so you can replace any files you regret erasing, such as the driver for your nVidia ForceWare Graphics card.

File-compression tools include the classic WinZip and the newcomer WinRAR, which are both excellent shareware products that provide lots of free functionality. Among the wide variety of software within Tools & Utilities, you'll find bookmark managers such as Bookmark Buddy, download managers such as Download Accelerator Plus, file-sharing tools such as LimeWire or Morpheus, and search tools such as Google Desktop.

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