Fraps is a tool that lets you monitor current framerates in a corner of the screen for programs utilising DirectX or OpenGL technology. It also allows you to easily take screenshots of games, and manually determine the average framerate between two points.

Customizer XP is a comprehensive and easy-to-use Windows NT, 2000 and XP utility that lets you fine-tune Windows and Internet Explorer. Whether you want to tweak your Windows registry, clean up your hard drive, or increase your multimedia and game performance, Customizer XP's integrated suite of programs can get your system running at peak performance levels.

Just saw this @ CDfreaks.com:

Goldenhawk has posted a new version of CDRWin on their website, as most of the time there is no changelog available, but we suspect that the software will support some more drives after the upgrade.

Big Thanks to Tim @Majorgeeks.com Freeware EraseTemp is a utility that automatically deletes old temporary files from your computer. You will need to have .net framework installed. You can get this from windowsupdate.

Freeware BenchMarX is a compact, fast, sysinfo tool based on MiTeC System Information Component with benchmarks for CPU, FPU, OpenGL, memory, HDD.

The new version of RivaTune is out. Works with the new 29.80 Detonators.

Just got word from Tim @ MajorGeeks.com that a new version of RefreshLock has been released: v2.02. Now it works on Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP. Fed up of getting 60Hz or 75Hz in your favourite OpenGL/Direct3D/DirectX games (e.g. Quake 1/2/3, Half-Life, Unreal, or Deus Ex) instead of the 120Hz your display adapter & monitor are capable of? Yes? Then download this FREE program, and enjoy higher display frequencies without the hassle of installing special drivers!

The german community "DSL Team" got their fingers on the final version of the internet connection utility "BeFaster". BeFaster is a multi-featured connection optimization tool. It supports all operating systems and all connection types. You may optimize your connection manually or let the program optimize your connection automatically. It is easy to optimize your online/network gaming speed. Ping now function awakes suspended modems, Super-ping tool prevents connection drops. Read More...

Gainward have released new a version of their ExperTool v2.86!

WinMX is a FREE file-sharing program like no other. It allows you to connect, download, and share files with MILLIONS of other users through the decentralized WinMX Peer Network. Once WinMX is installed, you'll have access to one of the largest and most diverse networks of shared media files in the world. And unlike many other 'peer to peer' software providers, we respect your privacy and will never sell you out to spyware. When you download WinMX, you're getting WinMX and only WinMX, no bundled spyware, no ads, no B.S.

WinMX is a FREE file-sharing program like no other. It allows you to connect, download, and share files with MILLIONS of other users through the decentralized WinMX Peer Network. Once WinMX is installed, you'll have access to one of the largest and most diverse networks of shared media files in the world. And unlike many other 'peer to peer' software providers, we respect your privacy and will never sell you out to spyware. When you download WinMX, you're getting WinMX and only WinMX, no bundled spyware, no ads, no B.S.

Rage3D have updated their tweak tool again. Here's what they're saying:

We fixed up some bugs that had been reported from v3.3. Added some user suggestions, added/changed some tweaks, and more.

MagicTweak is a special program designed to optimize and personalize Microsoft Windows. This unique software makes it easy to tweak hundreds of hidden settings in Windows, so there is no need to dig through the registry looking for that specific setting (from Start Menu, Desktop, IE skin, System Icon to System Security) that just doesn't seem to be there. With the ability to cutomize almost any aspect of Windows, you can become a Windows expert almost instantly.

Zoom Player is a robust media and DVD front-end player. Zoom Player works in two modes. A media mode which can play any file supported by DirectShow (any file which plays in MediaPlayer) and a DVD mode which uses pre-installed DirectShow DVD filters to play DVD content.

Freeware ATV2000 is new generation of TV viewing and capture application based on old ATV, but with reworked core. All is build around new control panel, witch provides tunning, video and audio controls.

Fresh UI - your FREE Windows tweaking tool - just got better with the release of version 3.2! What's new: hidden settings in Control Panel and Network Settings sections and all reported bugs fixed.

HyperSnap-DX 4 is a screen capture and image editing tool for MS Windows. It captures screens from standard desktop programs and even those hard-to-grab DirectX, Direct3D, 3Dfx Voodoo and Glide mode games. HyperSnap-DX 4 can capture frames from many software DVD players and other video playing software.

Asus PCProbe is a convenient utility to monitor the computer's vital components: fan rotations, voltages and temperatures.

Xine is a free, GPL-licensed video player for unix-like systems. Xine plays videos synchronizing the playback of image and audio.

Tweaking Windows NT, 2000 and XP Couldn't Be Easier! TweakNow has released Customizer XP v. 1.8.3 (beta 1), a comprehensive and easy-to-use Windows NT, 2000 and XP utility that lets you fine-tune Windows and Internet Explorer. Whether you want to tweak your Windows registry, clean up your hard drive, or increase your multimedia and game performance, Customizer XP's integrated suite of programs can get your system running at peak performance levels.

Customizer XP's Registry Tweak functions let you adjust hidden settings that will affect your Windows appearance and performance. There are 80 registry tweaks that make it easy to adjust your start menu, system settings, Internet options, and Internet Explorer preferences.