Here are some quick recommendations for apps to solve common computer problems. This list is as much for me to refresh my memory in the future as it is to help you find solutions yourself.
| Task | Solution | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CDs/DVDs: Compile and write CDs and DVDs | CD Burner XP | |
| Desktop: Set a Window to a particular size | WindowSizer | |
| Explorer: Copy file or folder path to clipboard from Explorer | PathCopyX | |
| Media: Edit your MP3 file tags | MP3/Tag Studio | Shareware, nag, no expiration |
| Media: Crop, cut, and slice long audio recordings | CD Wave Editor | Shareware, no expiration |
| Note Taking: Personal wiki/notebook | Zim Desktop Wiki | |
| Text: Unwrap/rewrap/clean up text on clipboard | UnWrap | Shareware, nag, no expiration |
| Task | Solution | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Media: Edit your MP3/Ogg/other music file tags | EasyTag | |
| Note Taking: Personal wiki/notebook | Zim Desktop Wiki | |
| Passwords: Generate really random passwords | APG |
| Task | Solution | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passwords: Generate really random passwords | APG | |
| Passwords: Store passwords | Clipperz | |
| TV: Reasonably uncluttered TV listings (North America) | Zap2It | |
| Weather: Uncluttered weather info pages | Weather Underground for Mobile |