Performance enhancers Performance-enhancing utilities are sort of like steroids for your browser. These tidbits of code will help you surf faster and more efficiently--or at least let you know why you aren't.

MicroSurfer 1.0 for IE 4.x (Magic Baby) File size: 2.3MB License: Shareware Break the browser barrier with MicroSurfer. This new Internet navigation tool uses the Internet Explorer 4.x browser simply as a content viewer, making surfing faster and easier than ever before. Here's how it works: While surfing the Net, drag links from any Web page and drop them into the unobtrusive MicroSurfer window. These links are then downloaded in the background to your hard drive, while you continue to surf. Later, click any link listed in the MicroSurfer window, and the page will display in your browser window almost instantly. If you surf with your browser alone, you'll be "waiting to connect" and then waiting some more while you're "receiving data." But slow Internet connections no longer have to hold you back. (Requirements: Windows 95/NT, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0) Download now for the PC!

NetInfo 2.01 (Alexander Tsarfin) File size: 1.2MB License: Free NetInfo is a freeware Winsock utility designed for Windows 95/NT that offers a compact combination of network tools. NetInfo allows an Internet user to check local host and Winsock data, look up domain names by IP, find IP addresses by domain name, scan all hostnames under one IP address, check host service status, and perform other similar functions. The program can be expanded to accommodate new tools for searching, lookup, and host querying. (Requirements: Windows 95/NT) Download now for the PC!

Net.Medic 1.2.2 (VitalSigns Software) File size: 1005K License: Demo Net.Medic works with your browser to monitor, isolate, diagnose, and correct problems that affect your Internet experience. You can identify the source of your network bottleneck, be it your PC, modem, Internet service provider, the Internet backbone, or a remote Web server. Net.Medic identifies problems quickly, recommends solutions, and in certain cases, performs fixes automatically. This upgrade adds support for Netscape Navigator and Communicator 4.x, a faster installation process, limited AOL support, and a few bug fixes. The application runs with full features for 30 days, then allows only basic features. (Requirements: Pentium, 16MB RAM, Windows 95/NT 4.0, Netscape Navigator 3.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x) Download now for the PC!

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