Looking for a more full-featured remote shutdown and reboot utility than the one that comes with modern Windows servers and clients (shutdown.exe)? You may want to Mark Russinovich's PsShutdown. As it uses features already built into Windows, it requires no installation on remote machines in order to operate.

Got a video that just won't seem to play? Maybe you don't have the right codec (Compressor-Decompressor). Instead of searching Google and hoping to find the right one, check out the KL Codec Resource Site.

Administrators may need a standalone version of this patch. If you are having trouble finding a direct download, here is the link you are looking for:

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001 - Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (912919)

Don't want to download both Quicktime and iTunes when you don't need iTunes?

Grab the standalone Quicktime package available here:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html

There are lots of free antivirus packages for Windows, but many have restrictions. For example, some are for personal use only. Others won't work on server editions of Windows.

If you've been jealous of Linux users getting to use ClamAV, you won't want to miss ClamWin for Windows users. Though it lacks a real-time scanner, WinPooch can be used to make ClamWin scan programs before they ever open.

Having a hard time training staff in using some new software? Need to add some video to spice up that PowerPoint presentation or tutorial website? CamStudio is a wonderful free tool for capturing video directly from your desktop and saving it in AVI or SWF format.

Have you ever wanted to make your own autorun CD interface with a pretty menu to show off your resume and portfolio, share your favorite open source software, or simply to impress friends and coworkers? CDInterface Studio makes the process of creating one quick and easy.

AVG is an exceptional antivirus program that is free for home use. AVG supports scanning POP3 email, automatic updates and a resident (real-time) scanner. Registration is optional.

Windows 98SE (argued by many to be the best of the 9x series), sadly, never had a service pack released. Well... not an official one, at least.

To fill this void, the The Unofficial Win98SE Service Pack was created!

AutoPatcher 2000/XP/2003 is a comprehensive collection of Windows patches that is updated each month. This is a handy addition to any IT professional's toolkit.