Skype (7.6 MB) is a program that enables you to make calls anywhere in the world. Uses innovative P2P technology to connect you with other Skype users. Download, register, plug in your PC headset and you're done. Excellent sound quality and secure connections with end-to-end encryption. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP.

SWatch (606 KB) is a server monitoring app. Installs small icons in your system tray and you can then monitor an unlimited number of servers and services with it. Small but useful. Fr'ee for non-commercial use. For Windows 95/ 98/ 2000/ XP.

AWStats (826 KB) is a powerful, feature rich log analyzer that generates advanced web (as well as ftp or mail) server stats, graphically. Works as a CGI or from command line and shows all the information your log contains in few graphical web pages. It can analyze log files from IIS (W3C log format), Apache log files (NCSA combined/XLF/ELF log format or common/CLF log format), WebStar and most of all web, proxy, wap, streaming servers (and ftp servers or mail logs). Fr'weeare.

Core FTP Lite (1.94 MB) is a fr-e-e FTP Client with SSH/SFTP, SSL/TLS, browser integration, site to site transfers, drag and drop support, file viewing, file editing, transfer resuming, firewall support, custom commands, URL parsing, and much more. Also, provides a secure way (via SSL & SFTP) to upload or download files from FTP servers. For Windows 9x/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP.

MyVitalAgent (1.38 MB) offers complete end-to-end visibility into the components of your network path, whether you access the Internet via DSL, cable, or dial-up. It shows data transmission speed, modem connection speed and compression rate, email performance, FTP connection performance, RealPlayer and more. Additional features include a connection log, long term performance graphs, connection error tracking and general network stats. For all versions of Windows.

Webserver Monitor (40 KB) is a simple, free tool that allows you to monitor the status of your web server. Very easy to configure. For Windows 95/98/NT/2000. Freeware.

TweakMASTER (1.3MB) is a new generation Internet optimizer that promotes faster Internet download speeds by tweaking hidden Windows settings. Ideal for all Internet connections, including dial-up, cable modem, DSL or satellite. Supports all Windows versions as well as AOL 5.0/6.0/ 7.0. Shareware.

AceFTP2 (2.0 MB) is a free, powerful, easy-to-use, twin-pane FTP file manager for transferring files between your PC and a Web server. Open several FTP sites easily, execute multiple file transfers concurrently, preview files with the built-in viewer, resume broken transfers and more. For Windows XP/Me/NT4/2000/98/95.

3d Traceroute (927 KB) is a full blown 3D traceroute program allowing you to visually monitor internet connectivity. 3D graphs can be manipulated by rotation, zoom and several other options. Individual traces can be recorded and played back for detailed investigation. The program also provides statistical displays as well as trace history tracking. Freeware. For Windows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP.

FreeFTP (1.2 MB) is a file transfer protocol program that supports 10 different languages, allows for multiple file drag & drop, saves all URL, password & ID information, supports group file send, receive & delete, checks for duplicates, and has many other features. Requires MSVBVM50.DLL runtime which can be downloaded from the same download site. For Windows 9x/ 2000/ NT.

RightFTP (750 KB) ia a FTP client with a wide range of features, including Drag'n'Drop file transfers, Drag'n'Drop file/ directory moving, site manager, firewall support, quick connect, multi-threaded data transfers and much more. Freeware. For Windows 95/ 98/ ME/ NT/ 20