Software Alternatives & Startups

TetherMe VS ShellNewHandler

Compare TetherMe VS ShellNewHandler and see what are their differences

TetherMe

Jul 4, 2015 - We all know that tethering is no no by many carriers and for a while now people haven't had a way to cost effective way to tether until now! TetherMe is a tweak that costs $1.

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ShellNewHandler

SourceForge.net: ShellNewHandler details page

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Which is more popular?

Based on our record, ShellNewHandler should be more popular than TetherMe. It has been mentioned 2 times since March 2021.

social mentions
1 vs 2
Network & Admin popularity
100% vs 0%

Base details

Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.

TetherMe
ShellNewHandler
Website cydia.saurik.com sourceforge.net
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Features and specs

What each product offers, as listed by its team.

TetherMe 4 features
ShellNewHandler 0 features
  • Compatibility
    TetherMe is designed to work with a wide range of iOS versions, making it accessible to many users who wish to enable tethering.
  • Cost-Effective
    TetherMe allows users to enable native tethering features without paying extra fees to carriers for the service.
  • Ease of Use
    The tool integrates seamlessly with iOS settings, providing a user-friendly experience for enabling tethering.
  • Customization
    Offers various customization options for tethering settings, allowing users to tailor their experience to their needs.

Possible disadvantages

  • Requires Jailbreak
    TetherMe can only be installed on jailbroken devices, which might void warranties and pose security risks.
  • Potential for Instability
    Jailbreaking and installing additional tweaks can sometimes lead to system instability and unexpected behavior.
  • Carrier Restrictions
    Using TetherMe may violate carrier terms of service, possibly resulting in service limitations or additional charges.
  • Battery Drain
    Tethering can significantly increase battery usage, depleting the device's battery faster than typical usage.

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Analysis

An editorial look at what each product does well and who it suits.

TetherMe
ShellNewHandler

No analysis of TetherMe yet.

Overall verdict

  • ShellNewHandler is a niche, lightweight utility hosted on SourceForge designed to give users more control over the Windows 'New' context menu (the ShellNew menu). It can be considered good for its specific narrow use case, but it is an older, minimally maintained tool that may not suit all users, especially those on modern Windows versions.

Why this product is good

  • Provides direct control over customizing the Windows right-click 'New' menu, allowing users to add or remove file type entries
  • Lightweight and free, without bundled bloatware typical of some other free utilities
  • Simple and focused in scope, making it easy to understand for its specific purpose
  • Open distribution via SourceForge allows transparency and no-cost access

Recommended for

  • Power users who want to declutter or customize the Windows New context menu
  • IT administrators managing standardized desktop environments across multiple machines
  • Users comfortable with older utility-style tools and Windows registry-related tweaks
  • Not recommended for casual users seeking modern, actively supported software with regular updates

Videos

Walkthroughs and reviews on video.

TetherMe 3 videos + Add
ShellNewHandler 0 videos + Add

TetherMe for iOS 8+ - Enables Native Tethering & Hotspot, Share VPN/WiFi Connection to USB, Edit APN

More videos

  • - Fix Tetherme ! mobile hotspot Tutorial!!- HERVEs WORLD- Episode 281
  • - TetherMe Review - xSellize

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Category popularity

How often each product is chosen within a category, 0–100% relative to the other.

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Social recommendations and mentions

Recommendations tracked on public social media and blogs since March 2021.

TetherMe 1 mention
ShellNewHandler 2 mentions
  • Can you use iphone’s vpn to hotspot?
    If you’re jailbroken, there’s a tweak that enables broadcasting your VPN when tethering, it’s called TetherMe. Source: over 4 years ago
  • I recently got libreoffice, but now the new option in right click looks like a mess. Can someone help me get rid of them please?
    Use Shell New Handler. Run the portable app and simply untick the items you don't want to appear in your new context menu. Source: about 4 years ago
  • This menu should be easy to add/remove programs to... Who is really creating Access Databases from this menu often enough to keep it here? (Not me!) Is there an easy way to edit this?
    I've always used ShellNewHandler for this. It's a really simple portable utility that allows you to remove most of the items from that menu. Tested it out on Windows 11 and it's still compatible. Source: over 5 years ago

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