TECHNOLOGY TIPS - FREE DOWNLOADS AND APPLICATIONS PART I
The following titles are designed to help you day-to-day office tasks. This includes tools for graphics, multimedia and desktop publishing as well as word processing and project management.
MWSnap
MWSnap is a simple Windows application for capturing images of selected parts
of the screen.
VLC media player
VLC media player plays video and audio in numerous file formats as well as
DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming streaming protocols. VLC can also convert
video and audio files to desired formats.
Firefox -
Screengrab!
Screengrab! is a Firefox extension which makes it easy to capture a web page
or part of it as an image
MediaCoder
MediaCoder is a powerful application that converts audio and video files into
different formats
SyncToy
SyncToy helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and
computers quickly and easily
7-Zip
7-Zip is a utility to compress and uncompress files, and supports a variety
of formats
SpotInside
SpotInside is a Spotlight enhancement that not only searches but preview the
context of the search.
ImgBurn
ImgBurn is a free utility to burn image files to a CD/DVD, or create an image
file to be burnt later
Zamzar
Zamzar is an online application that converts different file
formats
Notepad ++
Notepad++ is a free program to edit text files
Audacity
Audacity is a free program that edits sound files
Foxit Reader
Foxit Reader is a compact and free PDF reader
IrfanView
IrfanView is a fast, compact image file viewer and converter. It supports
dozens of file formats and includes slideshow and editing features.
CutePDF Writer
CutePDF Writer is a free version of a commercial PDF creation
software.
GIMP (GNU Image
Manipulation Program)
GIMP is a free image manipulation program
OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org is an open-source, multiplatform and multilingual office suite
Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download,
use, and distribute.
Remember that just because it's free it doesn't mean you have to have it. Try the demo version before you download any software on your computer. You should ask yourself the following questions to determine if the software you've chosen is right for you.
Do I really need this software?
Will it work with my existing operating system?
Will I need training to understand this software? If so, will I be able and willing to invest the time?
Will the new data created by my software be compatible with other applications?
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