But, options for ClearType and text anti-aliasing (Smooth edges of screen fonts) are located in different places depending on Windows versions, so users may have difficulty to locate these settings.

ClearType Switch will help you in this context. It is a mall program that keeps Smooth edges and ClearType options in a same place. Just run the tool and enables or disables ClearType and anti-aliasing text settings in one click.

You can download ClearType Switch at source.

It offers three types of scroll mode: Compatible mode scroll closely simulates a mouse scroll wheel and is suitable for most uses. Smooth scrolling mode may not work properly on some applications.

The third option Smart mode enables smooth scrolling by default and you can enable compatible mode for specific applications. You can do this by scrolling within the application while keeping SHIFT+ CTRL + ALT keys pressed down. The settings will be remembered.

You can download Two Finger Scroll at source

It can be used to completely remove failed and partially uninstalled programs, unwanted driver files, locked (in use) files, registry entries, Windows components like MSN Messenger, Windows updates, services, etc.

It has a built in malware scanner that can detect malicious (malware) setup files as soon as you begin to install a software.

It monitors new programs, drivers, services and Windows updates and checks whether or not they contain malicious code and inform you.

Moreover the backup function lets you create backups for applications, drivers and services before uninstalling them so you can be easily restored if uninstalled mistakenly.

More details and download available at developer’s page

However, if you want to uninstall a problem causing program in Safe Mode, normally you can’t without a registry tweak.
This is because, in safe mode Windows starts in a limited state, so the required Windows Installer service isn’t started so most programs can’t be uninstalled.

SafeMSI.exe is a tiny potable tool designed to uninstall programs very easily in safe mode. This utility will do a registry tweak and launch the Windows Installer service with a click.

If you want to uninstall a program in safe mode (You can enter into Safe Mode by pressing F8 key when the computer boots up), just run the tool SafeMSI.exe in Safe Mode, you don’t need to edit the risky registry by hand.

SafeMSI.exe is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 and can be downloaded it free at source. [Via]

It may be useful if you have a notebooks, netbooks or cordless keyboards without such indicators (nowadays some new models have no such indicators).

This software allows you to see the current state of keyboard locks on small icon in the system tray or on the floating small window over your screen.

Keyboard indicator and Tray status indicator are two similar applications. Keyboard Leds works on all Windows platforms and can be downloaded free at source.

The most distinguishing feature of this application is its support for remote operation; you can turn off your computer anywhere from a web browser.

Airytech Switch Off is very simple to use and configure. Just install and select an option (sleep, shutdown, etc), the app will do the rest after a specific amount of time (as per your settings).

As I told, the most attractive feature of this freeware tool is its remote operation. Just enable the Web interface from program’s options, and on the remote tab and switch of your computer remotely from another computer or smart phone.

To do that just enters your PC’s IP address (127. 198….) into the address bar of your browser with Switch Off port number (8000). For instance, it should like this: http://127.198.6.2:8000.

Switch Off could be very useful to cut electricity bills and save the environment by lowering your PC power consumptions and also saves your internet service bills by disconnecting dial-up and VPN connections.

You can download Airytch Switch Off free at source (portable version doesn’t have remote switch off option)

You can transfer your system together with all data and programs either to a USB drive or to your existing system with the help of Paragon Go Virtual.

What are the benefits of Paragon Go Virtual?

1. You can carry your system on a USB hard drive or flash drive and use it on any computer, just as if you’re working from your own PC. The only requirement to run your virtual system you needs the VMware Player (or similar) present in the hosting system.

With this virtual machine you will be no longer restricted of your physical computer boundaries. You’ll become able to do your work, listen music and play video on any computer you reach. All your files and program will be with you anywhere.

2. Another benefit is you can use any old applications on your new PC in a virtual environment by creating a clone of your old operating system (supports Win 2000 – Win 7, excluding server).

3. Another benefit is you can safely test new operating systems, software and patches in an isolated environment without damaging your host operating system.

As I told above, to run your virtual system you need virtual environment in the hosting system. You can use free virtualization software, named VMware Player, for this purpose.

More detailed information and free download at paragon