some more uber networking + security tools

http://www.openxtra.co.uk/freestuff/
http://www.slac.stanford.edu/xorg/nmtf/nmtf-tools.html
http://www.net-snmp.org

Reinstalling Windows? Want lots and lots of info?

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/

patching UXtheme.dll for Windows Styles

How to patch uxtheme.dll
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Universal-UXTheme-Patcher.shtml

make sure to reboot after.


then theres loads of websites you can get new "visual styles" on - here's one:
http://www.themexp.org/

here's another:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showforum=36

more FREE remote control software

ShowMyPc - it uses SSH + VNC

http://showmypc.com

Windows Update Alternatives

http://www.heise-security.co.uk/articles/80682
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

and this one looks promising:
http://www.theatticnetwork.net/dakota.php

How to open ripped DVDs in mediacoder (for conversion)

http://forum.mediacoderhq.com/viewtopic.php?t=2898

an uber task manager

http://pendriveapps.com/2008/01/17/dtaskmanager/