Cool Tools: ConEmu
ConEmu is a windows console replacement. You still run cmd.exe or powershell.exe, but you get a console host which doesn't suck. I've only been using it for a few hours but here's some of the stuff I love: Multi Tab Support Sane Copy/Paste Support Correct Handling of Win-Left and Win-Right Win7 integration (see different tabs during icon hover) Everything just works (so far)