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Free desktop publisher

Free desktop publisher

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

Find free software at Softlogr.com

Find free software at Softlogr.com

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

Teach the kids to type

Teach the kids to type

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

Convert PDFs to editable Word documents and more

Convert PDFs to editable Word documents and more

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

Microsoft announces Aussie pricing for Office 2010

Microsoft announces Aussie pricing for Office 2010

Microsoft yesterday detailed Australian pricing for its Office 2010 suite, slated for release in June. Here's what was announced: Office 2010 Australian  Recommended Retail PricesOffice Home and Student 2010: Boxed Product – RRP $209;  Product.. Read More

Software | 04.22.10 | 2 Comments

Taking screenshots in Google Chrome

Taking screenshots in Google Chrome

I had been using the ScreenGrab! screen capture add-on for Firefox, which I was very happy with and reviewed here a while ago. However, I find myself using Google Chrome more and more these days rather than Firefox, so I've been on the lookout for.. Read More

Software | 04.11.10 | 1 Comment

Adobe CS5 sneak peeks

Adobe CS5 sneak peeks

I recently attended a sneak peek of Adobe's soon-to-be-released Creative Suite (CS5), but had to sign my life away and leave my first born as a gesture of good faith that I would keep my lips zipped on what's hot in it until it is officially released.. Read More

Software | 04.6.10 | No Comments

Free system spec analyser

Free system spec analyser

Do you know what is running under the hood of your computer? Well, chances are that if you haven't had to know before now, it probably won't be long before you do need to know. For instance, if you upgrade your operating system, you may need to kn.. Read More

Software | 03.23.10 | No Comments

Free DVD ripper

Free DVD ripper

If you want to back up your DVD collection, head to the Giveaway of the Day site to download WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, which usually sells for $US29.95, for free. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum lets you copy your DVDs to a wide range of audio and video .. Read More

Sites, Software | 03.8.10 | No Comments

Recover lost data for free

Recover lost data for free

Sadly, most people don't give a thought to what they'd do if all their important digital data was lost until disaster strikes and the horse has well and truly bolted. If you need to recover data that has become corrupted or accidentally deleted, i.. Read More

Software | 02.17.10 | No Comments

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