8 Best Free Disk Space Analyzer Tools to Streamline Your Hard Drive Management

Managing disk space efficiently is crucial for the optimal performance of any computer. Free disk space analyser tools are essential for identifying and removing unnecessary files, thereby freeing up valuable disk space. This blog presents a comprehensive overview of the top eight free disk space analyser tools that can aid in streamlining and optimizing hard drive management.

1. TreeSize Free : TreeSize Free supports the removal of files within the program, scans individual folders and entire hard drives, and offers a portable option. It operates exclusively on Windows. This is my personal favourite.

2. Disk Savvy : Disk Savvy offers a user-friendly interface with extensive features, including the ability to categorize files in several ways, perform simultaneous scans of multiple locations, and export results to a report file. It supports various Windows operating systems.

3. Windows Directory Statistics (WinDirStat) : WinDirStat provides unique visualization methods to analyse disk space and configure custom clean up commands. It can scan entire drives or specific folders and works exclusively on Windows.

4. Disktective : Disktective is a portable tool that allows scanning of large files in specific folders or entire drives. It provides two ways to view disk space usage and is suitable for Windows users.

5. JDiskReport : JDiskReport displays disk space usage in five perspectives and is suitable for users on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

6. RidNacs : RidNacs features a minimal and simple interface with a portable option. It scans large files in specific folders or entire drives and is exclusive to Windows.

7. SpaceSniffer : SpaceSniffer provides results that can be filtered in multiple ways, backed up, and opened without rescanning. It is only compatible with the Windows operating system.

8. Folder Size : Folder Size integrates with File Explorer, allowing users to sort folders by size. It is extremely user-friendly but is designed only for older versions of Windows.

Conclusion:

Selecting the right disk space analyser tool depends on specific requirements and the operating system used. The featured tools provide a range of functionalities, from user-friendly interfaces to visual representations of disk space usage. By leveraging these free applications, users can efficiently manage their hard drive space, leading to enhanced system performance and productivity. 

How do you auto format code in Visual Studio?

Visual Studio 2019 & 2022

1. Format Document, While you're holding down Ctrl button, first press K then D
2. Format Selection, While you're holding down Ctrl button, first press K then F

or just click Edit => Advanced => Format Document / Format Selection

Happy formatting!!

SSIS: Cannot convert between unicode and non-unicode string data types

Best thing to resolve this to add Data Conversion transformations to convert string columns from non-Unicode (DT_STR) to Unicode (DT_WSTR) strings.

You need to do this for all the string columns.

Add a data conversion task between OLEDB and EXCEL Destinations and do string conversations like below for the columns you are using

Paste JSON as Code - quicktype

quicktype infers types from sample JSON data, then outputs strongly typed models and serializers for working with that data in your desired programming language. To use this extension, just copy some JSON and use Edit/Paste JSON as Code.

This extensions works only in VS2017 as of now.

For a more powerful experience, including custom options and the ability to generate code from JSON Schema or multiple JSON samples, try app.quicktype.io.

Download here

Top 20 Developer Tools of 2016

Here are the list of top 20 Developer utilities that are must to have for Developer.

1. GitKraken: The downright luxurious Git GUI client for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
2. Atom: A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.
3. VS Code: A free, lightweight tool for editing and debugging web apps.
4. Git: A free and open source distributed version control system.
5. GitHub: A web-based Git repository hosting service.
6. Visual Studio: Developer tools and services for any platform with any language.
7. Sublime Text: A sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose.
8. Chrome DevTools: A set of web authoring and debugging tools built into Google Chrome.
9. Docker :An open platform for developers and system administrators to build, ship, and run distributed applications.
10. GitLab: Git repository management, code reviews, issue tracking, activity feeds, and wikis.
11. IntelliJ IDEA: A Java IDE.
12. PhpStorm : A commercial, cross-platform IDE for PHP.
13. Postman: A powerful GUI platform to make your API development faster & easier.
14. ReSharper : A Visual Studio extension for .NET developers.
15. Slack: Real-time messaging, archiving, and search for modern teams.
16. PyCharm: An IDE used specifically for Python.
17. Android Studio: The official IDE for Android platform development.
18. Notepad++: A free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
19. Xcode : an IDE for macOS/and iOS development.
20. Stack Overflow: The largest online community for programmers to learn, share their knowledge, and advance their careers.

Useful Visual Studio Extensions

The Visual Studio Gallery is the best place to find tools, controls, extensions and templates to help make your life as a developer easier and more productive.

These extensions are almost always language/platform agnostic and just make Visual Studio better and/or easier to work in. A lot of these owned by Microsoft, Microsoft DevLabs, or Microsoft employees or individuals. These extensions generally fall into language specific or technology specific extensions. That really means they may only b useful to you at certain times.

• Add Empty File
• AutoHistory (Microsoft DevLabs)
• ClipboardHistory
• Code Metrics Viewer 2013
• jQuery Code Snippets
• Commentator
• EditorConfig
• File Nesting
• ItalicComments
• License Header Manager
• Microsoft CodeLens Code Health Indicator (Microsoft DevLabs)
• Move Type To File
• NuGet Package Manager for Visual Studio 2013 (Microsoft)
• Pretty Paste
• CssCop
• Bootstrap Snippet Pack
• Productivity Power Tools 2013 (Microsoft)
• Productivity Power Tools 2015 (Microsoft)
• Visual Studio Spell Checker
• Visual Studio Tools for Git (Microsoft)
• VSCommands for Visual Studio 2013
• Trailing Whitespace Visualizer
• Application Insights for Visual Studio (Microsoft)
• NUnit Test Adapter
• Shared Project Reference Manager
• Snippetizer (Microsoft)
• Web Essentials 2013 for Update 3
• Web Essentials 2015.3
• XAML Regions
• Code Cracker for C#
• .NET Portability Analyzer (Microsoft)
• XAML Formatter
• Refactoring Essentials
• ASP.NET MVC Boilerplate (predefined template pack)
• SideWaffle Template Pack (predefined template pack)

These are only few that I found useful and helpful. But there are lot out there Visual Studio Market Place.

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with SP1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows 7 with SP1. It includes support for remote management of computers that are running either the Server Core or full installation options of Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008. Some roles and features on Windows Server 2003 can be managed remotely by using Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with SP1, although the Server Core installation option is not available with the Windows Server 2003 operating system.

This feature is comparable in functionality to the Windows Server 2003 Administrative Tools Pack and Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with SP1 can be installed on computers that are running the Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate editions of Windows 7 or Windows 7 with SP1. This software can be installed ONLY on computers that are running the Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate editions of Windows 7 or Windows 7 with SP1; it cannot be installed on target servers that you want to manage.

Both x86- and x64-based versions of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with SP1 are available for download on this page. Download and install the version that matches the architecture of the computer on which you plan to install the administration tools.

For more information go to MSDN for help. You can download this for 32 bit and 64 bit in the this URL.