Stuff I Like

In the manner of the annual Lifehacker Pack and Google’s Google Pack, here is a compilation of my favorite Windows apps and utilities.

Misc Utilities

• Office 2007  Compatibility Pack – make sure you can read/edit newer versions of Microsoft Office documents. You might also check this page for all their viewers & converters including some for Visio drawings & Project files.
• Ninotech Path Copy – this handy tool enables you  to copy the path of a file or directory to the Clipboard. Great for grabbing UNC network paths, etc.
• Path Copy Copy – another good way to access UNC paths, etc.

File Sharing

• Dropbox – My favorite file sharing option
• Box.net –  Another great option.

PDF:

• PDF X-change – My PDF reader of choice these days.
• Foxit – Great fast & lightweight PDF reader.
• Nuance – Nice for .pdf to Word conversions
• PDF Creator – Easy way to create your own PDF documents.

Photos:

• Picasa – If you work with photos this is a must have. Fantastic way to manage, edit & share your pictures.

PC Security/Maintenance

• CCleaner – Great housekeeping app for your PC
• Avast – Virus protection
• Microsoft Security Essentials – PC security/protection
• KeePass – This password manager is a great way to keep track of all your passwords.

Websites

• Delicious – online bookmarking. Free your bookmarks!
• Google Reader – My favorite RSS reader.

iOS Apps

• Zite – Great way to find & track your favorite topics
• Mobile RSS – Connects to Google Reader to harness the content of your RSS subscriptions. With this app you can read it all on the go.