Category Archives: Recommended Free Tools
EIDAuthenticate, Tool for smart card logon
With open source EIDAuthenticate it is possible to use 2-factor authentication, smart card + PIN, to login to Windows. EIDAuthenticate is for Windows Vista & later on stand alone computer (computer not in domain, ie. no Active Directory in use). … Continue reading
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Win32 Disk Imager, Tool to write image into a bootable USB
Win32 Disk Imager is basic tool for one purpose: to write disk image into USB. (In their www pages, it is called “Image Writer for Windows”). In the example below, NBCAINE image is being written into USB memory (drive L:).
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GreatNews, Tool for reading news (RSS feeds)
GreatNews is a good alternative for reading news (RSS/Atom feeds) Good: list of feeds are maintained automatic refresh of feeds different styles available for showing feeds search over Feed Group import & export in OPML format (XML) possibility to open … Continue reading
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Serviio, Tool for sharing your media and online resources
Serviio is one good alternative when looking for a DLNA media server. “It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to renderer devices (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console or mobile phone) on your … Continue reading
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GoldenDict, Tool to display your self-made dictionaries
In addition to Lingoes, GoldenDict is another free tool for dictionaries and thesauruses. The tools are very similar. For example, GoldenDict can be used both online and offline dictionaries. The difference is that one can use GoldenDict to open your … Continue reading
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Xmind, Tool for mind mapping and brainstorming
Xmind is great tool for brainstorming, and mind mapping in general. Even though there is no Affinity Diagram mode, it can be used for that as well. Alternatives List of concept- and mind-mapping software yEd, a great tool for diagramming … Continue reading
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yEd, Tool for creating diagrams
yEd is a free tool for creating diagrams. There exist many software with diagramming function, like Inkscape,Dia and tools within Open Office. They are stronger in editing vector graphics, but also alternatives for creating diagrams. yEd’s positive features: automatic layout … Continue reading
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