Didn't know where to put this since we don't have a software section, except for games (maybe something to consider?).
If you're (like me) using multiple computers all at once, then you might consider synergy a small server/client model that works like a software kvm-switch (ie one keyboard and mouse to controll several computers).
My current setup involves one server (which is run on linux, Debian) and two clients (WinXP) connected to the server using SSH tunneling for encryption.
All neat and beautiful, including cross-platform copy/paste abilities. Setup-instruction ssh-tunnel: using putty in windows
if you want to run the server on windows, use OpenSSH server.
refs:
synergy
putty
OpenSSH
not very moddy tips, but may give someone some ideas.
best
-.erik