DIY Service Pack

Ever been faced with the conundrum of needing to update a new install of
Windows, which has to be done over the internet with Microsoft's update system, even though exposing an un-patched Windows to the internet is an unsafe thing to do and a security risk? Or Aunt Louise only has a dial-up connection, and you need to security-patch her system? This appears to be a legal method of downloading the needed security patches, which can then be applied offline to a legal installation of Windows. They also have a forum, if you have any questions about how to use the open source program.

The Cliffs of Insanity

Tim Leerhoff is co-creating the ultimate train set for his grandchildren. This is a work in progress, that is pretty amazing as it is already. It looks like they're having as much fun getting it made as the kids will have in playing with it later. Can't wait to see it finished. but just seeing the surprises along the way as this plan goes from drawing to outline to completion is a fascinating journey, The workmanship and attention to detail is just amazing.

XP Lite

Need a clean, lean profile for gaming or some other purpose? This little freeware utility helps create it. It's basic, no frills, but it gets the job done.

Last Freeware Version

Have you every downloaded a great little freeware program, used it forever, changed hard drives over time, and then could only find a more advanced paid version of it again to install on your new system or hard drive? This site has an archive of the last freeware version of quite a number of programs. Maybe you'll find your old favorite there!

RegShot

Ever wonder what registry entries/changes have been made to your system when you change something or install some software? This program can take a snapshot before and after, and then compare the two, and there's your answer to what's been changed! Nice open source utility for all 32-bit Windows, to keep in your bag of tricks.