The numbers of Cloud based applications are certainly on the rise. There are already quite a few photo/image editing tools available online, but this one (Pixlr) is definitely well above average. Pixlr includes a full range of effects, filters and tools (including layers). It’s simple, […]
SnapDraw – This screenshot capture/editor/annotation software from CrossGL has previously been available as shareware but the developer has now, very recently, made his terrific program available to everyone for free! SnapDraw’s screen capture capabilities offer nothing out of the ordinary, but it is when we
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TheJigsawPuzzles.com – If you enjoy jigsaw puzzles, you should definitely give this site a visit. It’s an online collection of Flash-based puzzles, all ready to solve simply by dragging pieces with your mouse. There are options to view full-screen plus save partially completed puzzles to
Windows 7 direct download (incl. SP1) – Download genuine Windows 7 ISO files which include Service Pack 1. This is very handy for those users who did not receive an installation disc with their computer. It is not illegal, there is no product key involved
Office Tab – If you enjoy using tabs in your browser then you will surely appreciate this Office plug-in which provides similar functionality in Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 (free version includes support for Word, Excel, PowerPoint). After installing Office Tab you can; enable
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Multi Commander is a file manager which is far more advanced than the native Windows Explorer. Multi Commander has previously always been payware but the developer has recently decided to make this software available to everyone for free (and it is the latest release, not
A simple but useful option available in Windows 7, which many may not be aware of, is the ability to display up to 2 additional time zones via the System Tray Clock. Living in Oz and continually battling the time differences, I have found this
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The Cocoon security/privacy add-on for Firefox has been around since the beginning of 2011 but I must admit, along with many others, I had never heard of it before. And that, my friends, is why the developers have recently decided to make it available to
As more and more developers turn to the bundling of extras as a source of additional income, it is becoming ever more apparent that the days of downloading freeware and only getting what one ordered may be nearing an end. The most prevalent bundled extra
Before we get started I want to make it clear that, as a feature limited offering, Macrium Reflect Free cannot be compared favorably with commercial counterparts. When it comes to a full, unlimited backup and imaging solution Daves Computer Tips recommends Acronis True Image above
When we install certain programs they will automatically set themselves as the default application to open all associated files, as part of the installation process. Some typical examples are; a media player for opening video and audio files, a word processor or PDF reader for
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The terrific free WordWeb dictionary/thesaurus is always one of the very first apps I install on any new system. WordWeb may not be quite as comprehensive as some of the alternative online services but it will generally provide sufficient information and more than compensates with
Agnitum Software’s free security suite has been around a little while now so I thought it was about time to check it out. Please note; I have not installed and tested the software, merely collected and perused a heap of reviews to gain an overall
Being a father, grandfather and great grandfather (i.e., OLD ~ Dave) I take a keen interest in anything which can help keep our children safe and free from unsavory content while using the internet. I have always been a great advocate for the free K9
