If you need a nice, lightweight tool that can help simulate keystrokes, mouse movements etc, then you have to check out AutoIt.

AutoIt is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting. It is a simple tool that can simulate keystrokes, mouse movements and window commands (maximize, minimize, wait for, etc.) in order to automate any windows based task (or even windowed DOS tasks).

It was primarily designed to assist in automatically installing software that cannot be automatically installed by other means. This is most useful during a PC rollout where hundreds or thousands of client machines need to be automatically installed. However, it is not limited to software installation and can be used to automate most simple windows tasks.

Still not sure if this tool is really what you want, Check out what AutoIt can do for you. This tool can:

• Provide a general-purpose scripting language for all Windows versions
• Simulate mouse movements and clicks
• Interact directly with “controls” on a window (set/get text from edit controls, check boxes and radio buttons, select items in drop-down lists, etc.)
• Create complex user interfaces (GUIs)
• Provide a scriptable RunAs function for Windows 2000/XP/2003

And Lots More!

Want to check it out? Go to http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/index.php

If you are in need of a free and easy to use media cataloguing tool, you need to check out Cathy.

Cathy is a simple media cataloging tool. Files stored on removable media can be found quickly and easy. Duplicates can be found. Searching capabilities are based on file name, date, and size. You get customizable date format. Found files can be opened or deleted directly.

You can use it to index files stored on removable media (CD’s, DVD’s or even diskettes), hard disks or net drives, and create searchable catalogues that can be used without having access to original media.

The major change in the latest version, Cathy 2.25, which was released a couple of days ago [April 9th to be precise], is:
– Drop target implemented – drag a single drive or folder and drop it to Cathy to create a catalogue.

Go to http://www.mtg.sk/rva/ for more information and download.

If you’ve always had issues coming up with job nailing resume, then you obviously need help.

Easy Resume Creator Pro will help you create a resume and cover letter that match your current career level, background and career objectives, and deliver those to multitudes of employers seeking just the qualifications you possess.

With features like:

• Resume and Cover Letter Builder
• Professional Templates and Samples
• List of Action Words
• Spell Checker
• Publishing resume
• Instant Search and Application
• Integration with Microsoft Office

You will definitely have a great time creating your resume.

One thing you will definitely enjoy in this software is its ease of use, most of the actions within Easy Resume Creator Pro require only one mouse click. Step-by-step wizards guide you throughout the program.

To see if this is what you need check out the trial version HERE

Need a tool to help you create professional Flash Menu easily? Check out 123 Flash Menu

123 Flash Menu is a powerful tool to create impressive and professional Flash menu in only 3 steps.

A great thing about this software is that it comes with hundreds of pre-created templates to help you implement personalized menu. It also provides cool dynamic effects like animations, sounds, gradient and transparent without any programming skill.

You will love the fact that the program offers multi-level Flash menu with fully customizable text, font, link, background, border style, shadow style and pop-up effects. The fact that the publish wizard can help you generate advanced HTML scripts, makes this tool very useful.

In the latest version of Flash Menu, which just hit the market recently, the major change is “Enhanced publishing function”.

CHECK IT OUT [ Go to http://www.dreamingsoft.com/123flashmenu]

If you love scrabble and word games, you are going to love this game, WordZap.

WordZap is a word game where you race your computer opponent to create the most unique words from a given set of letters. When opponents make the same word, it is zapped from both lists. As you get better, your computer opponent becomes cleverer to match your ability.

WordZap is a fast-paced addictive word game you can play over the Net — or against the computer. Though the game is interesting, if you are not into word spell games you may find it boring. But for those who love playing with words the game is fun.

The only thing you may hesitate about this game is its price, $20 may seem to much for something hat would have better success as freeware. But you can have as well time with the trial version and see if it’s worth your money.

Check it out HERE or visit http://www.wordzap.com/

Worried about internet hacker attacks? Look ‘n’ Stop may help you put a stop to hackers’ interference.

Look ‘n’ Stop provides a permanent and highly secured protection against Internet hacker attacks. It protects you against the “Trojan horse” that tries to transmit your personal data to the outside without your agreement.

The recently released version has these cool changes:

• DLL filtering for Windows Vista
• New display options in the TCP connections dialog box
• Added more information for TCP SPI alerts (Windows 2000/XP/
  Vista only)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista only: Several fixes and improvements in TCP Stateful Packet Inspection (in particular in timeout handling)
• Problem sometimes when doing rule copy/paste in Internet Filtering
• Problem sometimes when displaying IP address in Application Filtering alerts
• For Win9x/Me only: connected applications were never removed from the list in the Application Filtering tab

Still not convinced this is for you; check out what Look ‘n’ Stop can do for you

• Blocks spywares and keystroke loggers.
• Makes your PC invisible to hackers.
• Tracks the attacks attempts through logged events. .
• Includes a password protection of the configuration.
• Very efficient and highly configurable for advanced users.
• Features extension through plugins.
• Automatically updates new releases.

Want to check out the trial version and get more info about what this software can do for you? Go to http://www.looknstop.com/En/index2.htm

If you need your passwords to be safe you’ll need a safe. That’s what Password Safe is all about.

Password Safe is a password database utility where users can keep their passwords securely encrypted on their computers. The cool thing about this very useful tool is that just a single Safe Combination unlocks all your passwords so you don’t have to cram different combinations for different passwords.

The latest version which was just recently released has these changes:

• Password expiration notice can now be given a few days prior to actual expiration
• Exported/imported text format is now documented in online help
• Default Autotype string can be specified per database
• PWS may configured not to minimize during Autotype (Manage->Options->Misc). ‘Always on Top’ takes precedence
• If the PWS_PREFSDIR environment variable is defined, that’s where the pwsafe.cfg file will be read from, instead of the same directory as the executable
• List view columns now selectable, entries sortable by any column,
• Tree view may be configured to show all groups first, instead of strict alphabetic order
• Fixed: No longer crashes after you specify to remember 0 databases
• Fixed: to close application now works
• Fixed: Merge operation now fixed
• Fixed: Similar problem in Compare operation fixed
• Fixed: Autotype menu & shortcut no longer disabled if field is empty
• Fixed: Text in Password field no longer truncated with large texts
• Fixed: Menu display no longer trashed if accelerator pressed with an open menu
• Fixed: Autotype now works again for all entries
• Fixed: Right-click->unlock on system tray icon now same as double-clicking on locked system tray icon

And lots more.

Want to try it out, it will cost you nothing, it’s open source so you don’t have to pay a dime not just to use it but to even modify it to suit your needs.

Go to https://sourceforge.net/projects/passwordsafe to see for yourself if it’s what you need.

If you are looking for a messenger that can help deliver all your messages easily no matter the medium, you might want to check out Omega Messenger.

Omega Messenger lets you chat with anyone easily, friends, customers, co-workers, family etc. The major plus for this tool is that is compatible with the major instant messenger networks Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and ICQ.

Omega Messenger is an online communications tool designed to be more efficient than the others currently on the market. But it’s major minus is its price, there are a lot of free messengers out there so you may feel like “why should I cough up $15 for something I can get free alternatives for”.

Well, for one thing it works and works well but the final decision as to whether you will go for this communication tool that works with major instant messenger networks or not will be up to you. So check out the trial download first and see if for you there is a difference when compared with your usual free messenger.

Go to http://www.omega-expert.com/messenger.html for trial download and more info.

Need investment friendly software that can help you keep track of your investments and even project future earnings? You might want to check out RealReturns.

RealReturns calculates investment returns using a variation of the concept known as “Compound annual growth rate” (CAGR).

How does this work?

Basically, it will tell you what rate of return your investments would have had to earn in a savings account to achieve the same results. With RealReturns, not only will be able to precisely determine the results of your investments, you will also be able to forecast your investments and generate useful reports.

One other good thing about this software is its of use. It is designed to be simple to use with minimal key pressing, so you don’t need to be an expert to use it.

Want to check it out? RealReturns is compatible with Windows Millenium Edition, XP, and Windows 2000.

Check it out at http://www.brandotech.com/

If you have tried other tools designed for editing mpeg audio and you’ve not found what you need, mp3DirectCut may just be the thing for you.

mp3DirectCut is a small tool for editing mpeg audio directly. With this tool, you can remove parts, change the volume, split files or copy regions to new files- all without the need to decompress your mp3 into pcm/wav. This definitely saves work, encoding time and disk space. And the fact that there is no quality loss through any re-compressions makes this tool a darling.

The built in recorder creates mp3 on the fly from your audio input. Using Cue sheets, pause detection or Auto cue you can easily divide long files.

The latest version, mp3DirectCut 2.05, which has just been released has these latest changes:

• Undo function extended
• Ini file stored in user profile if necessary
• Command line option /split for Cue sheets and Project files
• Reading Project files with relative paths
• Keeping Lame header params
• ID3v1 genre list extended
• Converting possible 8.3 filenames
• Some more improvements

CLICK HERE or go to http://mpesch3.de1.cc/mp3dc.html. For more info and download, IT’S FREE!!!!