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ServiceTray 5.1: Improvements to Help you Control any Windows Service from a Taskbar Icon

ServiceTray 5.1 is out! This release includes several enhancements requested by folks using the software to control their Windows Services. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new: You’ve got three more taskbar icons to choose from One of the most … Continue reading

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3 Amazing, Obscure (and Free) Windows Utilities We Use Every Day

Like you, the majority of our work day is spent in front of a computer. Indeed, most of the time you will find us wrestling with popular Windows applications — like Microsoft Word, Google Chrome and Acrobat Reader. But there … Continue reading

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Why should I Pay for AlwaysUp when Free Alternatives are Available?

Every now and then, someone reviewing our AlwaysUp software declares it “too expensive”. They ask: “Since I can find free tools (like Microsoft’s Srvany) to run my application as a Windows Service, why in the world would I spend $50 … Continue reading

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