Regular readers of this blog will know what a big fan I am of some of the great freeware programs out there. Why pay a fortune for commercial programs when you can get quality free software, right? And when it comes to finding good freeware, it's .. Read More
Software | 01.6.11 | No Comments
For every whiz-bang commercial computer program out there, there's at least one open source one that will give it more than a run for its money — without you shelling out a cent. However, with so much great quality software available these days.. Read More
Software | 01.2.11 | No Comments
Screensavers are a bit of a misnomer — they don't save screen power at all, but they are awful nice to look at. One problem with finding a screensaver, if you don't want to create one from one of your own pics, is finding a site that firstly has.. Read More
Sites, Software | 11.6.10 | 21 Comments
Looking for a quality program that can convert PDF files to editable Word files, so you can reuse the contents and retain the formatting? Earlier this year, I posted an 24-hour offer from the Giveaway of the Day site for a free copy of AnyBizSoft'.. Read More
Software | 09.25.10 | 20 Comments
If you're a Facebooker and in need of a photo album creator, today (OK, and tomorrow, too) is your lucky day — all your planets align in the form of Wondershare's Flash Gallery Factory Standard software. Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory enable.. Read More
Software | 08.30.10 | 3 Comments
There are loads of browser screenshot extensions or add-ons available that do a very competent job taking screenshots of the visible screen, a whole Web page or both. However, if you then need to edit that screenshot to illustrate a point, such as.. Read More
Software | 08.19.10 | No Comments
Desktop publishing software is brilliant for creating all kinds of documents, including flyers, school projects, club newsletters and more, but there aren't too many of us who can afford to buy programs like Adobe InDesign or Quark to do the job. .. Read More
Software | 07.7.10 | No Comments
Anyone who visits this blog regularly knows that I just love using and sharing the quality free software I come across on the Net — with emphasis on the word 'quality' (just because software is free, doesn't necessarily mean it's any good!). Howev.. Read More
Sites, Software | 06.16.10 | No Comments
One of the most useful skills you can impart to your children is the ability to touch type. Once they get the hang of it, it will stand them in good stead throughout their school life and beyond to the workplace. A quite cool little freeware progr.. Read More
Software | 06.7.10 | No Comments
Sometimes you come across a PDF document that you'e like to edit for one reason or another — maybe you want to use an element from it for another document, or maybe you just want to make some changes in collaboration with its creator. Perhaps yo.. Read More
Software | 05.7.10 | No Comments
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.
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