UtilitiesNet.Medic from vital signs software measures internet performance from the desktop. This program examines different performance indicators from the CPU, to the Web site being viewed and generated reports and suggested fixes for some problems. To minimize diagnostic traffic, net.medic makes an approximation of absolute values and can run a time comparison to benchmark your machine. Some of the reports require support from Microsoft Access. Technical support is available at vital signs and the retail version of the product can be ordered online.
Product: Net.Medic V1.2.2
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT
Supports: Explorer 3.x, Explorer 4.0, Netscape Navigator 3.x and Netscape Communicator 4.0
File Name: nm.exe Size: 1,031,186 bytes
Status: Full featured 30 Trial Version.
Source: Vital Signs Software
If you ever need to search the web, this is the ultimate tool. Copernic will scroll through multiple search engines using advanced search options, eliminates duplicates and then allows you to store the results for future use. Copernic will look through all your favorite and not so favorite search engines including Altavista, Snap, Hotbot, Excite, Infoseek and Webcrawler, then displays the results in one simple interface. Copernic also subscribes to usergroups, people search, book clubs and mailing lists. Upgrade to Copernic Plus for even more features. There is almost no configuration required and online help is available.
Product: Copernic99 v3.0
Operating System: Windows 95/98/NT
File Name: copernic99.exe Size: 2,462,208 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: Copernic Web site
Ok, here's the bad news. Windows 95/98 is not optimized for dial up service via a modem to the internet. If you're wondering why your modem isn't doing as well as you'd expect, this could be the reason. Magellass Corporation's Netmaster 99 is allows you to edit the system registry values for the dial up networking (DUN) module which can significantly improve your internet performance. Netmaster allow you to specifically edit the IPMTU, NDI cache, time to live (TTL), RWIN and Maximum sockets and well as other options which affect browser environment. There is an extensive help file which details suggested values for each parameter, the importance of each within the DUN and tips on how to use Netmaster to boost your speed. Unfortunately, this is only a 10 day evaluation copy but the changes to the registry will remain unchanged after the product expires. This is a must-have utility even for Windows 98 users.
Product: Netmaster 99 v1.01
Operating System: Windows 95/98
File Name: nm99-100.exe Size: 1,007,104 bytes
Status: 10 day evaluation
Source: Magellass Corporation
PPP Boost from C3 Systems, is a similar to Netmaster. It is a tiny utility that allows the user to alter certain strings in the Windows 95 registry that can optimize download rates from the desktop. Embedded is the program is a registry backup utility, that allows the user the secure the original registry settings before implementing changes. PPP Boost can incrementally improve your internet performance but is not to be taken too lightly. Changes in the windows registry can potentially disable the operating system.
Product: PPP-Boost V1.4
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95
File Name: ppp_setup.exe Size: 372,680 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: C3 Systems
Winzip is a highly celebrated windows version of the very popular and widely used compression utility, which has become almost a standard on the internet for compressed files. Once installed, Winzip will load itself into the start menu and it's wizard will automatically launch when a compressed file is recognized. Winzip makes it easy to compress and uncompress files at will. This is a must-get-it !!
Product: Winzip V64Sr-1
Operating system: Windows 95
File Name: winzp95.exe Size: 709,120 bytes
Status: evaluation version
Source: Winzip
New Release winzip7.0
Also WinRaR2.0
Netsonic is an html accelerator that selectively caches certain details about websites you have visited and hand these over as the "current page" the next time you visit the site while it updates the details in the background. The result, presto !!. Your browsing experience is faster and network traffic is reduced. Intellicaching allows netsonic to track the users likely links and initiates the download. The program is compatible with internet explorer, Netscape navigator and opera, and the installation is process is simple. Netsonic requires very little configuration from the user but the results are astounding. If your interests are consistent, netsonic can substantially reduce your waiting time.This is a must get utility.
Product: Netsonic V1.0
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95
File Name: netsonic.exe Size: 827,600 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: Web3000 inc.
If you're looking for a comprehensive all-in-one product, you've come to the right place !! Webcelerator, from Accelerator Software, is a considerably more advanced caching utility than Netsonic. This accelerator gives the user the option to select either of two basic strategies for caching, one which is "futuristic" and the other "historical", tweak the dial up networking (DUN) component of the Windows operating system, and produces a visual of your network performance and the effect of caching. Webcelerator lets you choose how aggressive caching is, and can be set to allow viewing offline. In addition, you can set an exclude list, for sites which are frequently updated, (which in this build, is a text file in the webcelerator folder). The help file details suggested values for the MTUmax, TTL and Rwin, whose values can significantly affect the performance of DUN. Unfortunately, the DUN is not optimized for internet use by default. Webcelerator will install into the startup by default, and the loads the plugin for DUN into the system tray. It works well with Netscape and Internet Explorer. If you are already using a DUN utility such as Netmaster99, you should uninstall it before loading webcelerator.
Product: Webcelerator Build 159
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98
File Name: webcelerator.exe Size: 1,622,016 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: Accelerator Software Corp.
Bullet Proof FTP is a small but fully featured ftp client which can perform automated, scheduled downloads and reconnects if logged off. More importantly, Bullet proof will begin where it left off if your file transfer is interrupted before completion. Bullet Proof can sometimes handle FTP better than your browser and has find file feature that will randomly search for files on remote sites. You can even queue your downloads from different sites and begin in a specified order. Bulletproof is a highly functional FTP client with many advanced options which can be somewhat intimidating. For similar features with less configuration time, try Getright.
Product: Bullet Proof FTP V1.07b
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/ Windows NT
File Name: bpftp107b.exe Size: 736,256 bytes
Status: Trial Version
Source: Bullet Proof's Home page.
PKware has always been the leader in file compression standards for DOS. This is the windows solution. PKzip for windows performs file compression on the fly, can archive files and will automate decompression in the background. PKware's interface provides details about the file. compression type and compression ratio. For FTP from your PC, PKzip can compress files before transfer quickly and easily.
Product: PKzip For Windows V2.60
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/ Windows NT. Support for Windows 3.x also available.
File Name: pk260w32.exe Size: 755,712 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: PKware
Need an advanced download manager without the hassle of configuring a dedicated FTP client ? Getright is a solution that should not be taken lightly !! Getright installs into your startup and waits for your browser to initiate a download. You can then opt to schedule your acquisition for later or initiate the download. If the server is busy, Getright can suggest alternative sites. Getright can ping to keep your connection going, recommence where it left off if you are disconnected, scan your files for viruses ( if you have an antiviral package installed ), and turn your machine off after it's done. You can even tell Getright where to store your downloads on your hard drive and which file types to detect including compressed files. Getright has a simple interface and requires very little configuration. In most instances, the program will correctly detect the default properties from your browser. Getright even includes some security options which can protect your identity on FTP servers.
Product: Getright for windows v3.2
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT
File Name: getrt320.exe Size: 1,031,569 bytes
Status: Free Download
Source: Headlight Software
Dropchute from hilgreave Inc, is a personal file delivery system based on a direct PC to PC transfer via telephone lines or the internet. Dropchute has a simple interface and represents each contact as a character. It installs into your startup folder and awaits calls. On the internet, the wizard can alert you when your friends are online, you can chat while you send off files, scan downloads for viruses and confirm receipt of your transfers via e-mail. Dropchute does not use mail protocols to transfer files so you files do not sit on a server waiting to be picked up. Instead, Dropchute performs software compression to move files speedily across the internet from client to client . When files are being moved, a status bar informs you about the details of the transfer in progress and a delivery log is created for every session. Dropchute even allows you to queue files for transfers. Configuration is easy although it will take some time to install the wizard and virus profile.
Product: Dropchute Plus v1.1
Operating System: Windows 95/98, NT
File Name: dcptrial.exe Size: 3,674,453 bytes
Status: 60 day trial version
Get Dropchute Lite: click here
Source: Hilgreave Inc.
If you are always forgetting the access numbers or can't find that bit of paper you wrote it on, this is the utility for you. Pipeline Software's Dialer is a plug in for Windows Dial up networking, that will store your access numbers, and hunt to find a free line if your default number is busy. ISP dialer will provide you with useful information about the state of your connection, play sounds after specified events, and even allow you to store numbers from different services. Configuration is a snap.
Product: ISP Dialer V2.00
Operating System: Windows 95/98
File Name: ISP_Dialer_Setup.exe Size: 602,112 bytes
Status: Evaluation Version. No Expiration Date
Source: http://homepage.ihug.co.nz/~hbc/Dialer
A very simple diagnostic utility that checks your modem, network and browser configuration in one clean interface. If you are experiencing difficulties getting online, checking mail or browsing, this tool can help identify source of the problem. ITSDiag will test your modem initialization, review the modem log, inspect your network services and browser configuration, then allow you to e-mail us these results !!
Product: ITSDiag v1.2bf
Operating System: Windows95/98
File Name: itsdiag1_2bf.zip Size: 925,696 bytes
Status: Free
Source: Ken's Home page
Acrobat is the definitive standard for handling web based documents. Very detailed technical documents are stored as "pdf" files and are small enough to be effectively handled by e-mail without compromising the original fonts, graphics or tables within the document. If you want the ability to create PDF documents, you will need to purchase the full release of Adobe Acrobat. This is a must-have internet tool.
Product: Adobe Acrobat Reader v4.0
Operating System: Windows 95/98
File Name: ar40eng.exe Size: 5,455,872 bytes
Status: Free
Source: Adobe's home page
Dial up Script
The dialup script automates your dialup access and can store your password and username. This will free you from typing each time you log in. Click here for more details.
