A Free App Is A Beautiful Thing

A discussion of and roundup of 'Labs' programs from major developers offering useful free applications such as Microsoft's Power Tools and Speed Launch.

"What, you're not using Microsoft Speed Launch? It's a free application that lets you instantly launch any application, Web site or document using any word or phrase you choose.

The app places a "bulls-eye" on your desktop. When you encounter anything you want to be able to quickly launch in the future, just drag and drop it on the "bulls-eye." It will prompt you for a name."