WinFrigate is a new breed of file managers that is more of a command center, rather then a simple "file copying and renaming automation utility". The first important distinction is that it comes with functional modules that can be plugged in or disabled. In particular, the program has built-in file viewers (DBF, RTF, HTML, DOC, Excel, Hex), smart assistant utilities (TreeNotes, StartUp Manager, Calculator, SmartPad, Directory Size Manager), file navigation options

Spyware is probably Net's biggest problem. Luckily, there are some pretty effective anti-spyware solutions available. Unfortunately, most of them work by scanning hard-drive and removing spyware rather then preventing spyware infection. Even firewalls can't prevent spyware from getting onto PCs when it piggy-backs its way with legitimate downloads.

MetaProducts has released StartUp Organizer v. 2.5, a utility that makes it easy to inspect, edit and temporarily disable the programs that are started when Windows loads. In addition to enhancing your security by eliminating spyware and other unnecessary programs, StartUp Organizer provides a simple way to clean your boot-up process, making your system faster and more stable.

Archivarius 3000 - is a full-featured application to search documents and e-mail on computer, local network and removable drives (CD, DVD and others). Documents can be searched by keyword or using query language, the same as in Internet search engines. While searching the program automatically using all forms of words, which provide full-text documents search in eight languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and others.

While Anyplace Control may not look like a revolutionary, innovative or breakthrough remote PC control software, it certainly stands out from its peers. What makes this software unique is that one does not have to be a system administrator, IT specialist or computer pro to be able to run it. The program is so simple that 9 of 10 people who use the program never bothered to look into help file that comes with it. While other remote control software packages cost hundreds and thousands of dollars, and can be deployed by professionals only, Anyplace Control costs $29.95 (two licenses) and can be set up by any person who installed any software application before.