TICK   
http://www.reallyeffective.co.uk

TICK (previously called TICK98) is probably the ultimate freeware dial up enhancer for Windows 95/98/NT4/2000 or Millennium-Me. Logs all dial up networking calls including length and cost of call and the amount of data transferred. Uses no runtime files and has POP3 mail checker, finger, ping, web notify tools, popup digital display, password database, IP Address finder, context sensitive help and lots more.

MAPInotify: Free HotMail Edition!   
http://www.silmarilsoftware.com

FREE mail checker for FREE mail system - MAPInotify: Free HotMail Edition! is an advanced skinnable 32-bit HotMail-checker utility. This FREEWARE version of MAPInotify: Shadow of Power! program is designed to notify user about new incoming e-mail messages in Microsoft HotMail system using pure HTTP protocol. The program operates under Microsoft Windows 9x/Me, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP.

Active Phone Server   
http://www.vtapi.com

1. Answering machine plays back a greeting and records a message. Recorded messages are common wav-files. 2. Caller ID displays caller ID information when call is received. Customizable voice/melodies for each phone number. 3. ISP Dialer dials numbers one by one to your ISP until successful connection. When connection is established (or connection was broken) it will notify you by playing melody. 4. Email Checker will notify you about new email arrival. It will show subject, from whom this email and several lines of each email. It's fast and easy to use. 5. Reminder will notify you about all events you dont want to miss.

SpamChoke for Windows   
http://www.proland.net

SpamChoke is an install-and-forget antispam software that works automatically to ensure that your inbox will be free of spam emails. SpamChoke for Windows supports all email clients like MS-Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, etc. SpamChoke automatically detects the email program and configures the email accounts to filter spam emails. SpamChoke reduces up to 90% of your spam emails immediately after installation. Its efficiency can be further improved by customizing the filter sensitivity. SpamChoke works automatically. There is no need to setup any email filter rules. SpamChoke updates itself automatically. SpamChoke is developed by Proland Software, an organization known for producing innovative security software products. You can try SpamChoke FREE of cost for 30 days. Download it now to experience a spam free life.

Spamdel   
http://www.back4win.com

Security tray-based utility, dial-up manager/modem/cable/DSL/sound and visual prompts enabled. Can use two servers/email accounts. Quick reply or compose email, flash message other Spamdel users, categorises spam and lets you view and delete mail on the server before it reaches your PC and more. Advantages of Spamdel over other mail utilities include its many features, ease of use, and inter-operability with any email program eg Outlook Express, Outlook, TheBat! and so on. Unlike most other email utilities, Spamdel does all its work on the server which means a tremendous increase in safety against virus attacks and spam.