Ostensibly a Notepad replacement, and about the same size as the default Notepad, this tiny powerhouse of a prog can open any size file, convert binary files to/from hex-text; encrypt text or binarys with RC4 or XOR; and hide files within files with its "Insert" and "Flip" functions; just to mention a few uses for the over 60 menu items in its toolbar. When I first ran across this little wonder, I was impressed by not just the unique crypto-functions available in such a small text editor, but also by the text-only buttons on the toolbar...which allowed the author to use all available space for nifty function-upon-functions and still maintain a lean and mean, no-nonsense application. It's nice to see somebody opt for process over fluffy bitmaps. I was certain that it must be written in pure assembly, but it turned out to be C...which is pretty damn close, 'eh? It has become my tool-of-choice for everyday text-handling, and sparked the development of SCD. I have included the latest version in the Toolkit, but you should visit the Edxor Homepage regularly for the updates. They're worth it.

We will be using Edxor to hide our extracted key-block files inside other files. This prog will replace many megabytes of other useful utilitys; and all in a 22kb package!

FLIP.EXE

Flip is a standalone implementation of Edxors "Format/Flip" menu command. Flip supports drag and drop file handling; so, you can drag 'n drop files on it, or its icon, to perform the procedure on any file. A Zip-file hidden in a *.jpg image with Edxors "Insert" and "Flip" commands will be exposed by dragging it on the utility...then it can be read and extracted with WinZip. Repeating the action will hide the Zip again, and the image will act just like any other *.jpg. This is true of any windows file which is used as a host for these archives.

In Edxor the command, "Flip", on the "Format" menu performs bit-wise reversions on binaries. When hiding binaries at the bottom of another file with Edxors "Insert" command, the appended material comes in pre-selected; and "flipping" this pre-selected material will obscure the identifying headers of something like a Zip file; protecting it from grep searches. Zip...Insert...Flip...and Save!

This handy utility also offers a simple, yet effective way for the user to deny access to any individual application or document by merely temporarily flipping it. An unauthorised user will see any number of arcane Windows error dialogs instead of the protected file; and will have no idea what could be wrong. Flipping winsock.dll is great fun when the kids stay on-line with their hoodlum friends too long ("Sorry guys...maybe a virus got us, 'eh? I'll take a look at it after you show me your homework.")