Nick the Appraiser's Software Review for two great little applications / programs. They are both Free! 

   Slick Run                           <** link to author/programmer **>

Free to use without limitations. You can donate to the author if you like the program.

Very cool little application that allow you to access items on your pc or internet with a few key stokes. Set your favorite key-combination to instantly access the program, which sits on your desktop inconspicuously. Then type your keyword and your there! What do I mean?

You can access, open or goto:

1. Folders
2. Programs: Outlook, I.E., Word, ACT!
3. Files
4. Internet address shortcuts: Weather, Satellite, Nick's blog. ;)
5. Multiple items with one keyword: try MORNING

It also keep a scrollable history (with your mouse or arrow keys) of your keywords so they appear with the first few letters. It comes with some keywords installed in the program. Create your own shortcuts easily and quickly. I may even post an Active Rain of keywords that you can use? You game?

Mor info and download at author's site..---> http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/

or at download.com ---> http://www.download.com/SlickRun/3000-2084_4-10546410.html

review:---> http://www.download.com/3642-20_4-0.html?regId=20572455733530923193769417653446

my search results:  http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=slickrun+site%3Adownload.com

** Visit the author's site for more information. **

      Folder Marker                      <** link to authors, programmers **>

A Free program that allows you to Easily change the icon for folders in your windows system. Change icon to color icons, window's icons, miscellaneous program icons or custom icons.

Red is for have to get it done!! or VIP!
Orange is on the way!!
Yellow. I have some breathing room!
Blue, total cool duuuuude.
The 'X' is for the Do Not Call List.
Green is for Money, so put your invoices or receipts!

You can apply to settings globally (across all folders in your PC). I love it!.. here is a screen shot of one of my folders.

Screenshots and download at: http://www.foldermarker.com/

download: http://www.download.com/Folder-Marker/3000-2195_4-10584199.html

review: http://www.download.com/Folder-Marker/3640-2195_4-10584199.html?sb=2&v=0

my search results: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=folder+marker+site%3Adownload.com

** Visit the author's site for more information. **