
The $20 Windows 7 version runs on Vista as well. The Systerac interface is aesthetically appealing, nicely organized, and a snap to learn. You can tweak Windows’ performance and appearance, optimize memory, clean up the hard drive, cover your tracks by shredding files, and so on. This bundle of 16 tools from Systerac has everything you’ll need to keep Windows 7 running smoothly. You can create your own custom sizes, too. You can select one of four sizes: small (640 by 480) medium (800 by 600) large (1024 by 768) or handheld PC (240 by 320). Simply right-click one or more image files in Windows Explorer. Need to resize pictures in Windows 7? This free utility makes it easy. If you’re all about personalizing Windows 7, this app is for you. “Ultimate” is a fitting description for this mega-tweaker, which provides dozens of configuration options for UI, network, security, and system settings. This free customization tool detects whether you’re running Windows 7 or Vista, and offers only the tweaks relevant to your OS. Other transfer options include a USB flash drive, an external hard disk, or a network connection. For a PC-to-PC connection, you’ll need an Easy Transfer Cable (about $20). The bad news: Easy Transfer won’t copy your programs. Rather, it will complete the transfer and then provide a report detailing everything it couldn’t copy. Easy Transfer won’t hang if it comes across a file or setting it can’t move. The new version of Easy Transfer adds a file explorer, which simplifies the task of selecting the specific files you want to copy. If you are moving to Windows 7 from XP or Vista, you should check out this free download (versions are available for transferring from XP to 7, from 32-bit Vista to 7, and from 64-bit Vista to 7), which helps you copy files and settings from one PC to another. One such app, Photo Gallery, is a free, easy-to-use photo manager/editor that’s worth a download, particularly if you aren’t already using Google Picasa to organize your pics and videos.
