Daves Computer Tips - Forum: Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Jim Hillier on SpywareBlaster https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/spywareblaster/#p16215 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/spywareblaster/#p16215 Hey MB,

That's a blast from the past. If I recall correctly, SpywareBlaster was always more specific to IE than any other browser, concentrating mainly on preventing Active X infections. Whether or not the developer has broadened its scope more recently, ...]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 05:23:53 -0400 Mindblower on SpywareBlaster https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/spywareblaster/#p16214 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/spywareblaster/#p16214 Is this program still useful on modern computers with all the advances in software security, or better suited for dial-up and DSL users?  It still supports IE making me wonder who is still using this browser. Appreciate the feedback, Mindblower!

...]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 04:57:12 -0400 Mindblower on Waterfox? https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/waterfox-1/#p16213 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/waterfox-1/#p16213 I used to use Waterfox in the past, but why I moved away to Firefox remains in the distant past a lost memory.  Is anyone using it?  Appreciate the feedback, Mindblower!

]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 04:44:14 -0400 Jim Hillier on Greenshot https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16208 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16208 It's a screenshot tool. You use it to create an image of anything that's displayed on the screen, such as menus, running programs, part of a webpage, or the entire desktop.

https://getgreenshot.org/

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:51 -0400 kburra on Greenshot https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16206 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16206 What is it ?

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:05:08 -0400 Mindblower on Greenshot https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16192 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/greenshot/#p16192 I started using this screen capture program several years ago.  It was idle (not updated), but believe last year development restarted and the latest stable v1.3.315 was just released.  They are working on v1.4*.  The current improvements are more to ...]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:09:29 -0400 Mindblower on Simple program to create a user Manual https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16173 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16173 Yes and thanks Jim.  Did a quick read and d/l the free version as it is for personal use.  Not having a colour printer, it will be a digital manual.  As this is something I plan on doing later in ...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:37:20 -0500 Jim Hillier on Simple program to create a user Manual https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16172 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16172 Is it something you want to print out (as in create a physical booklet), post online, or keep saved for your own personal use?

If it's mainly for screenshots then PicPick screen capture and annotating tool would be my suggestion. It's ...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:43:15 -0500 Mindblower on Simple program to create a user Manual https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16171 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16171 See what you mean Jim.  Suggest a free (forgot to mention) program.  I'm sure there are plenty of small programs out there, do not require a large program as it will be a small manual, more screen shots with an ...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:13:02 -0500 Jim Hillier on Simple program to create a user Manual https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16170 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16170 In what direction would that be MB? Sorry, but not sure what it is you're after.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:19:51 -0500 Mindblower on Simple program to create a user Manual https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16169 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/simple-program-to-create-a-user-manual/#p16169 Am planning to write a user manual with screen shots later this year that is very user friendly (simple to use - requiring almost no learning - if possible).  Can someone point me in that direction, Mindblower!

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:55:38 -0500 Jim Hillier on Power of Extensions https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16152 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16152 No need for extensions in Brave MB. Brave's built-in shields automatically block ads, tracking, and more.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:43:56 -0500 Mindblower on Power of Extensions https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16151 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/power-of-extensions/#p16151 I mainly use Firefox and alter using Brave.  Have several extensions in use with both browsers.  One of the discoveries (I call it that) is the ability to bypass restrictions imposed by certain sites.  I am able to not be ...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:39:08 -0500 Mindblower on Mailwasher Beta v8.* https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/mailwasher-beta-v8/#p16142 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/mailwasher-beta-v8/#p16142 Happy Holidays and kindly resist the urge to update to the latest Beta.  There is a way to return back to the stable v7, but better not to try it out.  I do not know what they thinking, but it ...]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:08:11 -0500 Chandnight on Adobe scam https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16114 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16114 That’s a solid walkthrough. Another lightweight option worth mentioning is SumatraPDF for just reading, since it’s fast and doesn’t clutter the system. For editing beyond slope game what Office export offers, LibreOffice can also export ...]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:16:45 -0400