Just been using “Quick Config” an excellent tool for managing different system profiles in any version of Windows (inc Windows 7). It allows you to quickly & easily change; System, Network, Browser, Application & Desktop settings by swapping between profiles. You can create any number of said profiles, changing anything from a single setting to large parts of your system’s configuration, for use in different offices / client sites / home.

http://intelloware.com

NOTE: If you do want to use it in Windows 7, make sure you run the application as administrator!

The sites below will help you find the free / open source replacement for that piece of paid for software you think you can’t do without; (Sites roughly in order of usefulness)

1. http://alternativeto.net
2. http://www.osalt.com
3. http://www.opensitesolutions.com

Have been looking for a fast, clean, simple large file sending / sharing service recently and my findings are below!

1. http://www.filedropper.com appeals to me, simple, clean, fast & 5GB filesize cap is huge.

2. https://www.wetransfer.com confidential file? Your covered! Up to 2GB filesize.

3. I was going to add a third option for the sake of fairness & impartiality etc, but I changed my mind, the other options just don’t compare to these two! Sorry!

There are a couple of great tools I use which may help others;

DimDim : Free, No Install, Registration required to “Host”, Voice, Video (20 people) & Desktop Sharing.

TokBox : Free, No Install, Registration required to “Host”, Voice & Video (20 people) but no Desktop Sharing.

TeamViewer : Free, Install Required, No Registration Required, Voice & Video (1-to-1).

Clearly DimDim is the winner at the moment, I’ll update if / when this changes!

http://www.webtoolhub.com is a useful resource for online tools. I particularly like their;

- Online Text Case Changer
- What’s my IP?
- Online HTML Email Protector
- Free Fonts

http://www.mibbit.com (Handy for when firewalls block IRC ports!)

I use it when I need to connect to technical IRC channels to get / give help when behind a firewall.

http://ftptest.net

Useful for testing internal / external servers without worrying about your own external access security configuration.

http://www.ascii-code.com

A useful website listing all the ascii codes available.

To use them practically;

1. Find the character you want to use from the “Symbol” column.
2. Press and hold the “Alt” key and use your number pad to type the digit(s) listed  in the “DEC” column of that character’s row.

This will return the relevant character to wherever you are currently typing.

Some codes I find useful; (“Alt” + the following on the “Num Pad”)

0128 = €
0162 = ¢
0163 = £
0165 = ¥

0153 = ™
0169 = ©
0174 = ®

0177 = ±
0215 = ×
0247 = ÷
0186 = º
0185 = ¹
0178 = ²
0179 = ³

0191 = ¿