There have been quite a few posts lately where people list the tools that make them productive throughout a given day, so I thought I would share some of the tools that I use on a daily basis.
Rockscroll - Extends the scrollbar in Visual Studio to show a syntax highlighted thumbnail view of your source.
Search .NET - Great .NET search engine
C# Search .NET - Great search engine for all things C#.
Console - A Windows console window enhancement. Features include: multiple tabs, text editor-like text selection, etc.
SlickRun - A free floating command line utility for Windows. Once you create your shortcuts, it is a big time saver.
SyncBack - Great automated backup application. Hear about this on the Mike Tech Show podcast.
UltraVNC - a powerful, easy to use and free software that allows you to remote control another system
LogMeIn - allows you to access your pc from anywhere (like GoToMyPC). They have pay versions as well as a free version. This is great for logging into the office from home. Saves gas :-).
FileZilla - Good FTP client from Mozilla. Works well for Secure FTP sites.
NotePad++ - A free source code editor (and Notepad replacement)
Foxit Reader 2.0 for Windows - Light-weight PDF viewer
TaskArrange - A simple utility that lets you rearrange the buttons of the Windows taskbar. This is helpful if you are like me and like to have certain applications show up first on your task bar. I like to have my email app and my work log app open first then everything else.
FastStone Capture - A powerful, flexible and intuitive screen-capture utility
UltraMon - Utility for dual monitors (30 day trial, then $39 - well worth it)
PingMe - A free, web-based reminder tool. It is easy to set up one time or recurring reminders to be sent to email or texted to your phone. I use this religiously.
Jott - A tool that allows you to capture thoughts, create to-dos and set reminders with a simple phone call. Since I drive 80 miles a day, this is very helpful. You’d be surprised at how many things come to mind while driving. There are pay versions, but I still use the free plan.
Evernote - Awesome note-taking software that allows you to sync notes from any pc/laptop/mobile device to the web. That way my notes are with me anywhere I go.
Windows Live Writer - Desktop application that makes it easier to compose compelling blog posts
Twhirl - A great desktop client for social networks such as Twitter, FriendFeed and Seesmic.
Texter - Text substitution application.
Stickies - Computerized version of post-it notes.