Thursday, April 21, 2011

Google Chrome stuff

Here is a list of the best add-onns for Googles; Chrome Browser

Black Canvas (also for Firefox) Automatically inserts HTML signatures into Gmail messages based on which address you are sending from - can manage up to four signatures per address.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Best Must-Have Programs for Windows



    


* Unless otherwise indicated everything here is free.
Defraggler
Eusing
CCleaner
Xleaner - Addictive Tips says it's stronger than CCleaner
Advanced SystemCare
WinPatrol
IOBit Uninstaller Batch Uninstall - less granular than Revo (below) but batch is the clincher
Revo Uninstaller
FileHippo Updater
Xentient Labels (see preview instead of generic file extension type tabs)
Ad-Aware
ProcessHacker
AVG
WizMouse - lets you scroll where that's not enabled
WinWarden - allows transparency and other manipulations
StartClock - changes "Start" button to a clock
TaskSwitchXP Pro - Alt+Tab replacement - not for Windows 7
PickMeApp - reinstalls programs with all preferences and settings intact

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Nitro
Adobe - can't write in PDF's (like Nitro can) but can copy text
Launchy
Google Desktop
PDFsam - Free, open source PDF split and merge ("sam")
Dexpot - multiple desktops
ReNamer - Batch re-namer with rules - very useful
Find duplicate files - LifeHacker recommended:
Fast Duplicate File Finder - checks duplicates so they can be deleted or moved with one click

EasyDuplicateFinder - clearer interface
Also WinMerge is a good option for all kinds of files
F.lux adjusts screen brightness according to the time of day or night - I really like this (the degree of change can be altered according to taste)
TheSage is a really good desktop dictionary and thesaurus
Fences - really nice organizer for desktop shortcuts

Media
uMusic - Makes WAV files from mp3 and images
Audacity
Free YouTube to MP3 Converter
FreeRip - Free CD Ripper
uTIPu - Screencasts with audio, drawing and notes
TeamViewer - best free remote access program

Hamachi - LogMeIn's VPN - LogMeIn gives you a trial of "Pro" then locks you out unless you buy


Visual
PhotoWipe - takes things out of photos (From AllMyApps)
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Orzeszek - Really simple timer
CoolTimer - looks nicer than Orzeszek (above) and has more options but also more buggy and harder to use
Yahoo Widgets

Misc.
CalendarLabs - Online free, customizable, downloadable calendars in .rtf format

Online resources
WhatTheFont - Upload images to identify fonts
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Untested but interesting:
ProcessKO (From CNet: ProcessKO is a small utility that can quickly kill a running process or application, especially when Task Manager can't.)
Process Explorer 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Android Apps

AndroidZoom - The best online App finding resource - QR codes or download link to phone (the latter is quicker)
DropSpace - Sync Android phone to DropBox