Multicom.Net 

Multicom.Net gives you the possibility to give the remote access to serial port via TCP/IP. Now with Multicom.net you can: -Optimize network data flow between computer & data terminal. -Split serial output between different clients.
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WinXP Manager 

Offers an easy way to optimize, tweak, clean up Windows XP. It bundles more than 28 different utilities in one! Get access to hundreds of hidden options, clean registry and junk files, speed network, uninstall smartly and many other utilities.
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Network Mechanic 

Network Mechanic optimizes your Internet connection up to 300%, providing faster download speeds and fewer delays while browsing. It acts as an accelerator for your network connection. It works with MSN, AOL, and all private ISP hosts.
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