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Synopsis: Skype allows users to make voice and video calls over the Internet. Although calls to other Skype users are free, other types of connections (landlines, SMS text) are not. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer and conferencing.

Skype Portable is a version from PortableApps.com
　

Synopsis: Calibre is an e-book library management application with a variety of useful functions including device-specific e-book conversion, news download and conversion, viewer, and content server for online access to your collection.

The program syncs automatically with many different physical devices including Kindle, Nook, Sony PRS, BeBook, Android, iOS and many more (full list). It supports a variety of e-book formats, including azw, azw1, cbr, cbz, chm, epub, fb2, html, imp, lit, lrf, lrx, mobi, odt, oebzip, opf, pdb, pdf, pml, pmlz, prc, rar, rb, rtf, snb, tpz, txt and zip.

Synopsis: Famulus is a simple file and application launcher. Press and hold the numpad * key for a fraction of a second to bring up a text prompt. Type a predefined custom command and hit the Enter key to run an associated file, folder, application or website.

Written in AutoHotkey.
　

Synopsis: NW Docx Converter (formerly Docx2Rtf) is a feature-rich file conversion and PDF tool set. As the name implies, it can convert Word 2007 DOCX/DOTX to RTF or PDF format without installing Word. However, Docx2Rtf is also able to open, modify, view, print, and convert to PDF many file types including LibreOffice SXW/ODT, HTML, RTF, Palm, PhotoShop, TIFF, PDF, and many other files. Can rearrange and delete PDF file pages.

Converted formatting and images are not always identical to their original versions, but maintains basic information. Also capable of displaying a page-by-page layout view of what was retrieved and lets you send it to the printer or batch convert entire folders via the command line.

Functional in Linux using Wine.
　

Synopsis: FontViewOK creates a quick visual overview on all installed fonts and helps to compare the font.

Synopsis: AutoHideDesktopIcons allows you to hide/unhide all desktop icons after a preset time.

Synopsis: RedCrab is a scientific calculator with a full screen formula editor. Mathematical expressions can be entered in a window similar to a piece of paper. The calculator's editor supports the entry of complex algebraic equations like fractions, square roots, exponents, etc. for technical and scientific applications.

Several mathematical functions can be written on the same page. Results from one expression can be carried over to the next task. You can save and load the formulas to create a formula library and complex tasks can be explained visually by importing drawings in bitmap format.
　

Synopsis: MPlayer WW is a feature-rich media player that plays hundreds of different video and audio formats, including DVD and DivX without additional codecs. Includes a native UI, options dialog (MEditor, MEditor2), and skin support.

Even more codecs and tools are available in the MPlayer Extra Package. MPlayer WW is a code fork of mplayer.

Synopsis: Keyndicate visually displays the current state of the CapsLock, NumLock and ScrollLock key in the tray menu. When a bar is compressed means the key is not active and when expanded signifies the key is active. The order in which the bars are represented are from top to bottom: CapsLock, NumLock and ScrollLock.

A 64-bit version is available (within the folder).
　

Synopsis: 1by1 is a small and fast MP3 player that plays files by directories, with optional playlist/favorites support.

Works in Linux under WINE.