ToolBox

Computer tools come in many different forms in an attempt to make every domain of activity more comfortable and efficient. These can range from simple counters to advanced development platforms. For instance, ToolBox bundles several functions to help manage time, solve math expressions, draw, and capture screenshots.

First of all, you need to check whether or not your computer is fitted with .NET Framework because it’s a mandatory requirement for functionality. However, ToolBox doesn’t need to be installed to run, so you can also take it with you on a USB flash drive. What’s more, runtime does not affect registry entries, so there’s no need to worry about the health status of the target PC.

The application consists of several tools which can easily be accessed from a common menu, but you can only use one tool at a time. As such, you benefit from a stopwatch, calculator, paint utility, and function to take screenshots.

Accessing the stopwatch brings up a different window while closing the main one, which is the case with all tools. Hitting the “start” button makes the timer count until you stop. Along the way you can pause, and mark multiple events which are stored in the list without affecting the actual timer. Values can be saved to a TXT file.

As far as the calculator is concerned, it’s only helpful for for simple operations, with additional functions like square root and percentage. However, it’s fitted with a memory storage area, as well as a history tracker to save all operations.

The paint tool is pretty simple, and fitted with less features than the default one you find in Windows. Only a few colors are at your disposal, brushes let you draw freely or straight lines, and the canvas is rather small with no resize options. Saving is only possible under the JPG format.

Last but not least, the screenshot tool is merely a visual representation of the default print screen function. You can’t pick specific areas to capture, and trigger is done through the Print Screen button on your keyboard. Pictures are not automatically saved, but this can be manually done as JPG.

In conclusion, ToolBox doesn’t really manage to stand out from the crowd. Even if it does provide multiple utilities to enhance daily computer activities, these are underprepared, while most are fitted with even less functions than you already have by default in Windows.