Category Archives: Basic Tools
CutePDF Writer, Tool for printing into PDF file
CutePDF is great for creating PDF files from MS Office documents, or from complex web pages. The usage is simple, just print and choose CutePDF as printer. For the installation, one need to install 2 files, one for CutePDF, and … Continue reading
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Disclib, Tool for creating catalog of DVDs
Disclib is tool for creating and maintaining catalog(s) of your CDs and DVDs. Data is stored in one single file, so it is easy to move and backup. It also contains search function to find your files based on file … Continue reading
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ImgBurn, Tool for storing files and folders into DVD
ImgBurn is great simple tool for burning (creating) DVDs, when you already have the material ready. It can be used for storing encrypted backups as well onto DVDs. Encrypted backups could be 7-zip or truecrypt files. To keep record … Continue reading
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Audacity, Tool for recording and editing mp3 files
Audacity is a good tool for recording voice and saving it in mp3 format. I recommend to download and use at least Audacity 1.3 (beta) because it provides auto recovery support in case your recording crashes for any reason. (Happened … Continue reading
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KeePass, Tool for securing and storing your passwords
KeePass is great tool to store your password in encrypted format in a single file. Encrypted file provides protection against accidental loss of your USB drive when travelling. KeePass has a portable version available. Screenshots are available. Classic Edition is … Continue reading
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IrfanView, Tool for viewing and converting pictures and graphics
One of the good graphics viewers for Windows is IrfanView. It supports a huge number of graphic formats. Great features are especially: thumbnail preview batch convertion (like resize) with rename option transparent color option for png I would recommend … Continue reading
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ScreenGrab, Tool for taking screenshots in an easy way
There exist many good screen capture utilities. I’m using an older, but great, software called ScreenGrab. The best features are: hotkey for capturing automatic file name generation accurate, no loosing pixels with PNG Simple and efficient, does the job well. … Continue reading
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