Few days ago, while searching for some cool new tools for Windows, I stumbled upon an application called Listary. After working for few hours on Listary, if I had to describe as to what it is, in a nutshell, I would simply put it as a tool for Windows that enhances your file browsing experience [...]
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If you have a common computer in your home then I am sure some day or the other you must have thought about hiding some of your files from others. Gone are the days when you can simply hide your data using the Windows built-in hiding option, unless you’ve got non tech-savvy elders or toddlers [...]
There could be instances when you need to track changes to a Windows folder, like the files that have been added over time to it or the number of times it has been opened by a user in a day. Of course you can check the folders for changes and even check file attributes manually [...]
Anyone will attest to the fact that there is a list of simple features missing from the formidable iTunes. Its inability to automatically upload new music to your library has been at the top of my personal list. It wasn’t until recently that I became aware that this feature has been available since iTunes 9! [...]
If you want to select multiple files in Windows explorer (or anywhere on your PC), you need to hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key while you click on the file icons one by one. You know that, right. But if you click on other areas carelessly, you could end up deselecting all of them, [...]
After a few months of using your computer, you might find that the free space in your hard disk partition has reduced significantly, thanks to all those files and folders you’ve stored. At this time, it’s a good idea to do a little maintenance and see which files are occupying most of the space so [...]
We’ve previously covered Jumplist Launcher, a tool to launch applications quickly via Windows 7 taskbar, and FSL Launcher to remove desktop clutter by arranging all the desktop shortcuts in an organized manner and then launch them. Although Windows 7 introduced the “pin to taskbar” feature to put frequently used program shortcuts permanently on the taskbar, [...]
If you are looking to print the list of file names in a folder, or print directory list then there is no direct method to do it. If it’s a small window then you could probably take a screenshot and print that, but that’s just a workaround, not a solution. Let’s take an example. You [...]
If you want to protect your folders from any other user of your computer then My Lockbox is a perfect tool for that purpose. This Windows-only tool can password-protect folders and only the one who knows the password will have access to it.
If you want to hide files and folders from the eyes of other users of your computer then the process is quite simple in Windows. The technique mentioned below is not a foolproof way to hide things as anyone who is computer savvy can easily crack it. But if you don’t have such people in [...]
