Archive for December, 2007
Wordweb is a software that gives you definitions, meanings and opposites of words without the need to connect to the internet, although you can do so and experience greater power in this program. This program is available as a free download from www.download.com. The requirements are Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista.
If you have used the dictionary that comes along with Microsoft Word, you have already got a sample of what this application offers, except that it is much more functional. The functionality starts when you type in a word in the lookup dialog of WordWeb. Once you do this links to various Wiki functions appear in the top pane along with the definition of the word you just typed.
If you want synonyms, antonyms and related words you need to use the tabs in the bottom pane. Also offered is a great hot key functionality. Pointing the cursor at a word and using a hot key combination results in WordWeb giving you all the relevant information in a snap.
If you want parental control you can stop WordWeb from recognizing offensive language. In addition the database can be changed according to various English Variations. With so much on offer, it is surprising that WordWeb is free. Worth downloading.
December 25th, 2007
This software is available for the price of $49. There is a 30 day trial so you can try this software before you buy it. It requires Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
The code editor of CoffeeCup has been available since 1996. This editor is still available for those who know HTML. There is also a What You See is What You Get Visual editor included. If you want you can shuffle between the two kinds of editors and make an amazing website.
Included with CoffeeCup are more than 100 Javascripts and DHTML, 25,000 graphics and photos, a DHTML menu wizard and more than 500 web site templates free.
Both new web designers as well as HTML hotshots will enjoy this package. CSS scripting and Flash animations are supported. There is a great tutorial for beginners. This software allows you to insert images, tables or a list easily.
There is also a built in thesaurus in this software. You can easily preview your work in a browser. Also available in this software are a project manager, flash text wizard, HTML code cleaner, a color scrollbar wizard, a stylesheet editor and a list wizard.
If you want a reasonably good web design software at a price that is not sky high, consider CoffeeCup HTML Editor.
December 23rd, 2007
Camfrog Video Chat 4.0.4.7 is the latest version of the software. It will not cost you to try it, but the free version does not offer all the features. The paid version will cost you $49.95. It requires Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server.
If you are an avid chatter then this software might interest you. This software allows you to video chat and hear and see and talk to many people at once. This software is able to work behind firewalls and routers.
With the help of this software, you can enter a chat room which has 1000 users and see someone just by clicking on their username. Once you have bought this software, you can set up your own chat room. You do not require a webcam to see someone, but it might be a requirement to enter some rooms.
The other features of this software include non English chatting, sign language, music programs and integrated video, audio and text. There are many Xrated chat rooms and so this program should not be used by children without supervision.
The interface is similar to messaging software and easy to use. You have a contacts list handy with easy contact adding, searching users and profile management. There are many toolbars and a widget (Weather Channel) that you can opt out of. If you want video chat with a multitude of different users, then Camfrog is your thing.
December 22nd, 2007
Roboform 6.9 is free to try. However, some of its features get disabled after 30 days. To buy Roboform it will cost you $29.95. It requires Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server.
With this software, you can easily log into websites and fill up forms fast and securely. The way it works is this, it remembers and stores user names and passwords when you log into the site the initial time. After this you are supplied the user name and pass automatically. You do not need to manually log into an account once you have this software.
If you have had a problem with long registration forms, Roboform 6.9 solves this problem for you. All you have to do is click on your Roboform identity and the entire form is filled in a snap. You don’t have to tax your memory much with Roboform. You just need to remember the master password and the rest are stored in Roboform’s memory.
This makes your online surfing more secure. How this happens is that with the help of Roboform, you can create complex alphanumeric passwords which you do not need to memorize. Hackers will find it a very tough job to hack your accounts!
December 20th, 2007
OpenOffice.org is a free to use software that is available for download from www.download.com. The freely downloadable version does not have any limitations. This is a package of software and included in it are a word processor, a presentation manager, a drawing program and a spreadsheet program. All these make OpenOffice.org very similar to Microsoft Office.
The file formats OpenOffice works transparently with include Microsoft Office formats. This software’s localizations are available in 27 languages. Linux, Solaris and Windows can be used as operating systems for this software. This office productivity suite is written in C++. Any knowledgeable developer can benefit from the OpenOffice Source.
OpenOffice is a worthy alternative of MS Office. Its applications that can be used in every office are powerful. Apart from basic editing, complex equations and multipart documents can be handled by this software. Users will find the software similar looking to MS office. If you are used to MS Office you will be comfortable with this software.
In the latest versions, there are many program extensions available. There is a great export tool with bidirectional functionality as well as a professional writers template. In addition there is Blog publishing assistance available. If you are in search of office productivity free then this software is for you.
December 16th, 2007
This software is available for free trial. If you want to buy it you will have to pay $19.99. It needs any version of Windows to run.
Talking Time Keeper is a desktop time package with all the features you would need. It announces time in a human voice. There is a grandfather clock mode, and message and picture displaying alarms and timers. There is a calendar with alarms and 250 world times with a day and night world map. In addition you can watch moon phases.
If you want you can use this as a stopwatch with lap timers. There is a voice building and skin building tool. This software can be highly personalized.
Let me tell you what I think of this software. For its many features and its flexiblity, I will give it full points. The fact that it can be personalized with a male and female voice is great. I like the many types of alarms.
If you are an early bird the sunrise times will be of great help. There are sunset times as well and the time is very accurate. I like the compact and intuitive main menu and the customizable skins.
For all it’s features I think this is a reasonably good download. It would work very well for those who spend a lot of time in front of a computer and need to schedule themselves accurately.
December 15th, 2007
The Ashampoo Burning Studio has the primary utility of burning discs. It is available for free trial. If you try it and like it, it will cost you $39.99 to buy it. It requires Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista to run it.
Now let me give you a brief look at what kind of software this is. CD’s and DVD’s have effectively been used as back up tools since about a decade. For some people like garage bands, budding filmmakers and often even ordinary people, backing up discs are a necessity.
This can be done with style with the Ashampoo Burning Studio 7. This easy to use software has the tools needed to create audio, video, data CD’s as well as DVD’s and Blu ray discs. The interface thorough which you use is this well organized, compact and uncluttered. It contains helpful hints that open up next to burning options, that make using this software easy even for novices.
This is how you set up a burn session. Drag and drop files into the window. Thats it! There is a gauge at the window bottom that shows you the amount of free space left. You can make Audio CD’s from WAV, MP3, WMA and OGG file types. For DVD, it supports most video formats.
Ashampoo is a much simpler software when compared with Nero, but for the average user this is not a big problem. The simplicity combined with the vast number of tools make this a great CD and DVD burning choice!
December 13th, 2007
This software has come a long way from being one of the earliest adware/spyware detectors and removers. In line with tradition, this software is offered free. There is a paid upgrade available if you like this software. It’s requirements are Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista(32-bit). The company that has produced this software is lavasoft (www.lavasoft.com).
It can scan all parts of your computer. The aim of this software is to maintain your privacy while you surf the internet. In the new version, the application has an updater that is on all the time. This reduces user control over the application giving rise to the question – Is Ad Aware running spyware in the background?
Now lets get to the meat of this product. The Nav Bar has six tabs. These are Status and Scan, the Context Menu, Ad-Watch (for which you need the paid version for real time defenses), Tools and Plugins, Web Update and Settings.
The freeware has some restrictions which are quite irritating. If you want to buy this software you can do so from http://www.lavasoft.com/. If you want to buy the paid version, it will cost you $26.95. I recommend this software, but caution you that it is not perfect.
December 9th, 2007
The 32bit Web Browser is offered as a free download. Is it worth your download time? Let us give you a review of it.
This browser has been created by electrasoft.com. The 32bit Web Browser is fast. You can browse faster with it and thus increase your productivity. It is user friendly and operating it is fun.
Its USP is the smart bookmark feature which has many search options. Your most liked links and web addresses are stored in its memory. This makes accessing your favorite sites easy.
All Netscape bookmarks and IE links can easily be imported into this browser. It is also good at keeping those irritating pop-ups and advertisements at bay.
This browser has a lot of interesting new tools. There is no adware or spyware in this browser. It has been fully tested for these.
This software is available as a 399kb download froma special server of SoftSea.com. It is shareware. You can try it and if you find it really worth it, you can buy the full version.
I have found this to be a really zippy and cool browser. I recommend trying out the free version. If you really like it then go for it!
December 8th, 2007