Daves Computer Tips - Forum: Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 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 Richard Pedersen on Adobe scam https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16111 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16111 Hi Ritergal,

Adobe Reader is indeed a piece of garbage.
Trying to remove from a computer system is no mean feat. It took me over an hour a few years ago to do so. Adobe has its tentacles in every nook ...]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:07:37 -0400 ritergal on Adobe scam https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16110 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/adobe-scam/#p16110 Recently a friend asked a writing group why she couldn't save Word files as PDFs. "I keep seeing this thing requiring me to sign up for Adobe Acrobat and I can only do one a month." Nobody had an answer. ...]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:37:55 -0400 Jim Hillier on Send Out Mic & Incoming Sound on YouTube Live https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16104 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16104 No worries Steve, I hope SteelSeries Sonar works out for you.

If you have time, would appreciate if you post back and let us know how it went.

]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:15:49 -0400 SteveUK on Send Out Mic & Incoming Sound on YouTube Live https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16103 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16103 Hello Jim

 

Thank you for your suggestions, I had not heard of Carla before, but I did know about and have used VoiceMeeeter before, it is quite a bit of an overkill for what I am trying to do, just want ...]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:28:07 -0400 Jim Hillier on Send Out Mic & Incoming Sound on YouTube Live https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16102 Computer Software https://davescomputertips.com/forum/computer-software/send-out-mic-incoming-sound-on-youtube-live/#p16102 Hey Steve,

And welcome.

Please be aware that, with this topic, I am coming at you from a position of complete ignorance. However, here are a couple of possibilities I uncovered following a quick online search:

Carla

<a href="https://vb-audio.com/Cable/" ...]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:42:58 -0400