I am very happy to announce the release of TrayStatus 1.2.1! This new version is a small update that adds support for showing the status of the Windows key, as well as lowering CPU usage. If you have a notebook or keyboard without a NumLock or CapsLock indicator, or a computer without a hard drive activity LED, then TrayStatus is for you. TrayStatus can show you the following information in your taskbar's notification area (system tray):

• Num Lock status
• Caps Lock status
• Scroll Lock status
• Alt key status
• Ctrl key status
• Shift key status
• Windows key status
• Hard Drive activity (read or write) with current speed in a tooltip

You can download this new version from the TrayStatus Download page.

This past week has been a busy week in my family's life. We enjoyed the arrival of our 3rd daughter, Lotus Tackabury. Join in our celebration this week by saving 33% off any DisplayFusion purchase from now until Saturday, October 9th at midnight (GMT-5)! Visit the DisplayFusion Purchase page to see how much you can save on your purchase this week. This discount applies to any licenses purchased, including multi-license purchases, personal home licenses and site licenses. Any site licenses that are quoted during the sale will be quoted at 33% off, and the quote will be honoured for up to 45 days. Here are some sample prices for different license quantities:

• 1 License: $16.75
• 2 Licenses: $13.40 each
• 3 or more Licenses: $11.73 each
• 5 or more Licenses: $10.05 each
• Personal Home License: $23.45

What does baby Lotus think of all this?

If you have been waiting for a good time to pickup some DisplayFusion licenses, now is your chance. You can buy 5 licenses at just $10.05 each, for a total of $50.25. That's only $50 for 5 licenses! This sale ends Saturday, October 9th at midnight (GMT-5) so don't delay!

Update: This sale is now over. Thanks to everyone who supported DisplayFusion by purchasing a license!

DisplayFusion 3.2 has been released! This is a hefty update, filled with tons of new features and a handful of bug fixes. Version 3.2 was built using community feedback (from the forums and email), and was tested extensively by the community for over 2 months. The result is one of the most stable and feature-packed releases yet! Here is just a taste of the new features in this release:

• Taskbars can now show a clock
• Multi-Monitor Screen Savers are now supported
• Added more Window Snapping options (snap mode, snap key modifier... etc)
• Window application edges are now lined up (if close enough) when snapping
• Wallpaper Profiles are now supported
• Flickr random image loader will now select from the newest 500 images, not the newest 100
• Added an Advanced Setting called "Wallpaper: Run Program After Wallpaper Change" to run an external program after each wallpaper change (like BGInfo)
• Added a "Move window to specified location" HotKey (custom) and TitleBar Button
• Added a "Toggle Window Transparency" HotKey and TitleBar Button
• Added a "Backup Settings" button to the Troubleshooting tab in the Settings window for generating a .REG file backup
• Added the ability for system Administrators to set certain settings, look in the FAQ
• Fixed some font scaling issues at lower scales (110%)
• Fixed some localization issues in the Settings window

To see the complete list of changes, please visit the DisplayFusion Change Log. As always, I would encourage everyone to update to this new version today. If you run into any issues, please visit the DisplayFusion Support page to see all of the different support options available. Thanks everyone!

I am very happy to announce the release of ClipboardFusion 2.0.4! This new release is a small bug-fix release, and doesn't add any significant new features. The first bug that was tackled was an intermittent stability issue, which should now be cleared up. The second issue was a complete re-working of all the windows in ClipboardFusion to make them friendly for people running higher DPI (font scaling) settings in Windows. ClipboardFusion now correctly scales all of it's own windows and controls. If ClipboardFusion detects that the window won't fit on the screen after being scaled it will disable scaling for that window so that none of the controls are cropped. This should help people running 125% scaling (or higher) with a resolution of 1024x768 or lower. Previously the bottom of the Settings window would be chopped off, making the window unusable. I always try to make an extra effort to make all of my applications as accessible to everyone as possible, and I'm sorry it took so long to get ClipboardFusion up to a higher standard. I would encourage everyone to update today, especially if you run higher DPI settings. Thanks everyone!

DisplayFusion was first released in August of 2007, over 3 years ago! During the last 3 years, DisplayFusion has grown into a must-have utility for anyone with multiple monitors. Licensing has changed as well over the years, with the introduction of a paid Pro version nearly 2 years ago. This paid Pro version was licensed on a per-computer basis, requiring multiple licenses to be purchased for use on multiple computers. After quite a bit of feedback from the DisplayFusion community, I have decided to shuffle the licensing around a little bit.

New License Type: Personal Home license

Starting today, you can now purchase a DisplayFusion Pro Personal Home license. This new license is for home users ONLY, and is not a valid license for company users. The license allows a home user to purchase 1 license, and install it on all of their computers. It's like a mini site license for home users. If you are a home user that has already purchased a DisplayFusion Pro license and you would like to upgrade to a Personal Home license at a discounted price, please contact me.

Free Version License Changes

Another licensing change is a new restriction on free version usage. Starting with version 3.2, the free version of DisplayFusion will no longer be allowed to be used in a company environment. If you are using the free version of DisplayFusion in a company, you have 2 options: keep using 3.1.10 without any restrictions or convince your company to purchase a DisplayFusion Pro license. A single license is just $25, and with multiple licenses you can reduce this to just $15 per license. DisplayFusion needs your support, and every DisplayFusion Pro license purchased will help!

New License Types and Restrictions

DisplayFusion Free

• Completely free to use for personal use only
• Limited features compared to DisplayFusion Pro

DisplayFusion Pro Standard License

• For personal or company use
• Prices range from $15 to $25 per license
• Perfect for home users who have 1 computer and only need 1 license
• Perfect for smaller companies who want multiple licenses, but don't want a Site License
• Fully functional license including all DisplayFusion Pro features

DisplayFusion Pro Personal Home License

• For personal home users who have more than 1 computer
• Buy 1 license, use DisplayFusion Pro on as many computers as you need
• This license is for personal use only, not for company use
• Fully functional license including all DisplayFusion Pro features

DisplayFusion Pro Company Site License

• For companies that have 25 or more computers
• Pay 1 price, use DisplayFusion Pro on as many computers as you need
• No license servers, no complicated license management
• Fully functional license including all DisplayFusion Pro features

Final Thoughts

If you have any questions or comments, I encourage you to contact me. If you are using the free version of DisplayFusion, and you can't live without it, why not pitch-in and support the development of future versions? It's only $25 and your purchased license will be valid with all future versions of DisplayFusion!

I am very happy to announce the release of FileSeek 2.0! This new release adds the ability to copy or delete selected files/folders in the results list, without having to use the Windows context menu. Also, you can now see the size of the files in the results list thanks to the new "File Size" column. In addition to these new features, there are a few interface fixes, and some performance enhancements behind the scenes. As always, I would encourage everyone to update to this new version today.

FileSeek has also found a new home, now located at http://www.fileseek.ca! Giving FileSeek it's own website is long-overdue, and should make it easier to find out everything you need to know about FileSeek. Head over to the new website today, and be sure to download the new version while you're there!

The pricing information in this article is outdated, please visit the Free vs. Pro comparison page for an updated list of features and pricing.

I am very happy to announce the release of ClipboardFusion 2.0.3! This new release brings some significant changes to the Macro editor, making it easier for everyone to write their own Macros. There is now an undo/redo function, more MacroAPI functions to use and some other excellent interface enhancements. Outside of the Macro editor, ClipboardFusion received some other nice improvements as well. ClipboardFusion now uses the same one-click update installation that DisplayFusion uses for super-easy updating. The one-click installation is only available for registered users of the ClipboardFusion Online service. ClipboardFusion Online subscriptions are available for a low yearly rate, or as a lifetime subscription for only $35! There are a number of other improvements and bug fixes, which you can find in the ClipboardFusion Change Log.

I would encourage everyone to update to version 2.0.3 today to take advantage of all the new features and improvements. Thanks everyone!

I am very happy to announce the release of Notepad Replacer 1.1.1! This new version fixes a few small compatibility issues, and improves overall stability. What is Notepad Replacer? Notepad Replacer is a tiny application will allow you to replace the default Windows version of Notepad with whatever alternative text editor you would like to use. It is fully compatible with a wide range of excellent text editors, including Notepad++ and Notepad2. Visit the download page to see the complete list of tested applications.

Advantages to using Notepad Replacer

• Won't replace ANY system files, or change ANY file permissions
• Won't trigger Windows File Protection warnings (WFP)
• Won't run all the time, won't take up any system resources in the background
• Doesn't require special support by the alternative application

How does this work?

• Just download and run the Notepad Replacer setup file (below)
• Follow the installation prompts, and browse to your replacement application
• Done!
• If you ever want to revert back to the default Windows Notepad, just un-install Notepad Replacer. Easy!

It's super-easy to use, and works with every text editor we've tried. Best of all, it's completely free! Give it a try today, and replace Windows Notepad for good.

The pricing information in this article is outdated, please visit the Free vs. Pro comparison page for an updated list of features and pricing.

Over the last couple of months, I have received quite a bit of feedback regarding ClipboardFusion and the ClipboardFusion Online pricing. As a result of this excellent feedback, I have decided to eliminate the monthly subscriptions, and reduce the price of the yearly subscription to just $16 per year! Of course, ClipboardFusion itself is completely free, and always will be. However, if you would like to sync your clipboard text and share it with other devices, a ClipboardFusion subscription is just what you need! Here is a quick rundown on the new pricing:

• 1 Year: $16
• 2 Years: $24

If you own a DisplayFusion Pro license, you can receive an additional 25% this price:

• 1 Year with DisplayFusion Pro: $12
• 2 Years with DisplayFusion Pro: $16

These are some great prices, and they are permanent, not a temporary sale price! If you are a current ClipboardFusion Online subscriber, just head over to the purchase page to take advantage of this new pricing.

DisplayFusion 3.1.10 has been released! This is just a small release to address a few issues that slipped through the 3.1.9 release. Here is a quick rundown on the changes in this new version:

• The Settings window is now scaled correctly when using Font Scaling in Windows
• Monitor detection would sometimes fail in rare situations on Windows start-up
• Taskbar now shows & signs correctly when in Classic mode (no visual styles)
• Taskbar no longer hangs/crashes when the system is under heavy load
• Taskbar items no longer get shuffled in Windows XP when the Taskbar isn't on the primary monitor

I would encourage everyone to update to this new release as soon as possible to take advantage of the improved stability and bug fixes. Thanks everyone!