Download/HomepageZipTip is a shell extension that allows IE4+ users a detailed
"tooltip" look into unopened Zip files -- just open Windows Explorer, move your
mouse over any Zip files, and the ZipTip bubble shows a list of files inside -- and if
there's a text file, such as a ReadMe, you can read as much of the first page as fits in
the ZipTip display.
ZipTip is a companion to the InfoTip shell extension app, which is also reviewed here, so
install InfoTip first. These are both small, unobtrusive files, but the convenience they
offer is tremendous. You can look inside any Zip file quickly, without having to launch
your Super-Dooper advanced file browser. So ZipTip is gives you a good bit of info with
just a mouseover on a selected Zip file.
Simple as ZipTip is, it comes with a nice install/uninstall routine. It's currently
offered as an Alpha, but I find no problem running it whatsoever. And, when teamed with
the InfoTip app, I get a whole lotta file snooping done without having to launch a bigger,
slower app to open anything up. If you're like me, and have a huge collection of flotsam
all over your drives, it's little stuff like these shell apps that become rather
endearing. Ha ha, it's free too. (Just keep in mind, these are nice shortcuts for quick,
cursory info; the advantage is that you can use your advanced file manager/viewer when you
really need the horsepower -- not for the small stuff.) The author invites comments and
questions: Norio Nomura, at norio@na.rim.or.jp
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