Comments on: The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:22:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Top 8 Programs That Can Make Your Computer Run Faster « Hubcom.org – Tech News 24-7 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-414778 Top 8 Programs That Can Make Your Computer Run Faster « Hubcom.org – Tech News 24-7 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:09:06 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-414778 [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (24) [...] [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (24) [...]

]]> By: How To Backup & Archive All Your Facebook Data « My Life John Spencer http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-410543 How To Backup & Archive All Your Facebook Data « My Life John Spencer Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:36:10 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-410543 [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (23) [...] [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (23) [...]

]]> By: How To Auto Backup Computer Files with CrashPlan » DodaPedia http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-390352 How To Auto Backup Computer Files with CrashPlan » DodaPedia Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:47:47 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-390352 [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (22) [...] [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs (22) [...]

]]> By: Devicepedia http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-352669 Devicepedia Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:55:01 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-352669 Avast anti virus and zone alarm firewall, great combination :) Avast anti virus and zone alarm firewall, great combination :)

]]> By: Rob http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-338234 Rob Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:49:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-338234 Thanks for the 'heads up'. MWSnap is free. It remembers where you last saved and how(jpg) It does not require installation. It has me as a happy user. Rob. Thanks for the ‘heads up’.
MWSnap is free.
It remembers where you last saved and how(jpg)
It does not require installation.
It has me as a happy user.
Rob.

]]> By: Last Minute Spring Cleaning of your Windows XP System | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-319612 Last Minute Spring Cleaning of your Windows XP System | MakeUseOf.com Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:44:28 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-319612 [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs by Mark O’Neill [...] [...] The Cut Out and Keep Guide to Essential Software Programs by Mark O’Neill [...]

]]> By: Download the software you need with WinLibre | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-197233 Download the software you need with WinLibre | MakeUseOf.com Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:20:50 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-197233 [...] in November, I wrote about essential programs for your computer. But there is actually a better program out there that bundles together all of the best software [...] [...] in November, I wrote about essential programs for your computer. But there is actually a better program out there that bundles together all of the best software [...]

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-157321 Aibek Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:33:53 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-157321 Yeah I know, but it keeps doing it again and again, even after I set “remember this setting”. Yeah I know, but it keeps doing it again and again, even after I set “remember this setting”.

]]> By: JohnH http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-157224 JohnH Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:20:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-157224 Free screen capture: as already noted, Gadwin is simply superb for rapid, high-quality output, particularly useful for active windows rather than entire desktop; snippy.exe is a simple executable that doesn't need installation and sits in system tray for quick and dirty grabs -- its freehand function can be particularly useful and pastes readily into just about anywhere. :) Free screen capture: as already noted, Gadwin is simply superb for rapid, high-quality output, particularly useful for active windows rather than entire desktop; snippy.exe is a simple executable that doesn’t need installation and sits in system tray for quick and dirty grabs — its freehand function can be particularly useful and pastes readily into just about anywhere. :)

]]> By: Mark http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-156617 Mark Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:46:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-156617 Well, yes you have to set the permission settings for each outgoing connection but if you tick the box that says "remember this setting" then it won't ask again. Well, yes you have to set the permission settings for each outgoing connection but if you tick the box that says “remember this setting” then it won’t ask again.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-156540 Aibek Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:11:36 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-156540 I am not sure if we share the same version, but in my case (version:7.0.408.000) I was prompted to set permission settings for almost each outgoing connection. It definitely gives you complete control of what's going on, however things would be much easier if it could make 'smart decisions' on what should be allowed and what should be blocked. I am not sure if we share the same version, but in my case (version:7.0.408.000) I was prompted to set permission settings for almost each outgoing connection. It definitely gives you complete control of what’s going on, however things would be much easier if it could make ’smart decisions’ on what should be allowed and what should be blocked.

]]> By: Mark http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-156533 Mark Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:34:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-156533 Zonealarm takes ages to configure?? Do we have the same program?! I set it up and it was running within minutes! Zonealarm takes ages to configure?? Do we have the same program?! I set it up and it was running within minutes!

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-156475 Aibek Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-156475 Btw, I am switching to Comodo as well. ZoneAlarm is too much of a hassle for me, takes ages to configure. Btw, I am switching to Comodo as well. ZoneAlarm is too much of a hassle for me, takes ages to configure.

]]> By: Syahid Ali http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-156333 Syahid Ali Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:57:22 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-156333 i prefer to use comodo than zonealarm. for antivirus, i've been using the free avast home for 2 years and never had a problem. i prefer to use comodo than zonealarm. for antivirus, i’ve been using the free avast home for 2 years and never had a problem.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-155660 Aibek Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:49:47 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-155660 from Ken Hultman: <em>Best free screen capture utility I\'ve found is Gadwin Print Screen(http://www.gadwin.com/download/) which has excellent capture options and an intuitive GUI. Since you are a Firefox devotee like myself a capture-like extension called ScrapBook is an excellent tool that saves me lots of printer ink and which I use daily(https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search?q=scrapbook&status=4)</em> from Ken Hultman:

Best free screen capture utility I\’ve found is Gadwin Print Screen(http://www.gadwin.com/download/) which has excellent capture options and an intuitive GUI. Since you are a Firefox devotee like myself a capture-like extension called ScrapBook is an excellent tool that saves me lots of printer ink and which I use daily(https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search?q=scrapbook&status=4)

]]> By: 5 websites that have a permanent home in my browser | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-155215 5 websites that have a permanent home in my browser | MakeUseOf.com Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:19:16 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-155215 [...] favourites, plus why I like them and how they help me. This has kind of been written in the vein of my previous article where I showed what first-time computer users should install on their PC. Now here’s what [...] [...] favourites, plus why I like them and how they help me. This has kind of been written in the vein of my previous article where I showed what first-time computer users should install on their PC. Now here’s what [...]

]]> By: StckFigure http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-155186 StckFigure Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:14:24 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-155186 There's an extension for Firefox called IETab that does what it sounds like - it lets you open a window in Firefox's environment using the IE engine. I think you still have to have IE *installed*, and I would anyway 'just in case', but you theoretically never have to open it again - you can even download MS updates through FireFox this way. There’s an extension for Firefox called IETab that does what it sounds like – it lets you open a window in Firefox’s environment using the IE engine. I think you still have to have IE *installed*, and I would anyway ‘just in case’, but you theoretically never have to open it again – you can even download MS updates through FireFox this way.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154864 Aibek Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:52:36 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154864 Thanks koselara, ScreenshotCaptor is pretty cool. Actually most of <a href="http://www.donationcoder.com/" rel="nofollow">DontaionCoder</a> software is quite useful. I highly recommend it to everyone else. Thanks koselara, ScreenshotCaptor is pretty cool. Actually most of DontaionCoder software is quite useful. I highly recommend it to everyone else.

]]> By: M0we http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154742 M0we Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:16:30 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154742 I agree QMP (Quintessential Beta) is the ultimate player, I always tend to try others from time to time (winamp 5.5 for example), but keep going back tp QMP! I agree QMP (Quintessential Beta) is the ultimate player, I always tend to try others from time to time (winamp 5.5 for example), but keep going back tp QMP!

]]> By: koselara http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154635 koselara Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:57:04 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154635 I was going to suggest that, too, but forgot while writing my comment... It really seems to be the "Firefox" of chat clients -- the base client works just fine, but there are all kinds of additions we can install based on what we want it to work/look like. I'm hoping to introduce my mother (who has some memory/cognitive problems) to it this weekend, in fact, because she has had so many problems trying to use Pidgen. I was going to suggest that, too, but forgot while writing my comment… It really seems to be the “Firefox” of chat clients — the base client works just fine, but there are all kinds of additions we can install based on what we want it to work/look like. I’m hoping to introduce my mother (who has some memory/cognitive problems) to it this weekend, in fact, because she has had so many problems trying to use Pidgen.

]]> By: surfmadpig http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154616 surfmadpig Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:41:08 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154616 another great IM multi-protocol client (much better than pidgin IMO) is miranda im. another great IM multi-protocol client (much better than pidgin IMO) is miranda im.

]]> By: koselara http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154593 koselara Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:27:35 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154593 I *much* prefer Quintessential Beta over WinAmp: http://www.quinnware.com/development.php (It's "beta" but has been stable for several years, so it's no less stable than any "full" release.) They have a slightly simplified older version just for music here: http://www.quinnware.com/ (I believe it is like the old WinAmp 2.x except with more abilities & creative skins.) ScreenshotCaptor is powerful, free, and works great on multi-monitor setups: http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/screenshotcaptor I also highly recommend this sticky-notes app: http://www.hottnotes.com/ These guys make several great freeware apps that are especially good for newbies: http://www.altools.net/ (Compression/decompression program, music player with automatically downloaded song lyrics, video player, image management/viewer, FTP, and password manager.) Not a new-to-computers thing, but a must-have for anyone with a secondary monitor: http://www.realtimesoft.com/ (That page links to resources, plus sends you to their "UltraMon", which is the "must have" app.) I *much* prefer Quintessential Beta over WinAmp:
http://www.quinnware.com/development.php
(It’s “beta” but has been stable for several years, so it’s no less stable than any “full” release.)

They have a slightly simplified older version just for music here:
http://www.quinnware.com/
(I believe it is like the old WinAmp 2.x except with more abilities & creative skins.)

ScreenshotCaptor is powerful, free, and works great on multi-monitor setups:
http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/screenshotcaptor

I also highly recommend this sticky-notes app:
http://www.hottnotes.com/

These guys make several great freeware apps that are especially good for newbies:
http://www.altools.net/
(Compression/decompression program, music player with automatically downloaded song lyrics, video player, image management/viewer, FTP, and password manager.)

Not a new-to-computers thing, but a must-have for anyone with a secondary monitor:
http://www.realtimesoft.com/
(That page links to resources, plus sends you to their “UltraMon”, which is the “must have” app.)

]]> By: TQuizzle http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154589 TQuizzle Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:06:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154589 Echo what alex says. MWSnap has been on my PC for quite some time and is very small and easy to use. Echo what alex says. MWSnap has been on my PC for quite some time and is very small and easy to use.

]]> By: alex http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154583 alex Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:45:34 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154583 My recommendation for a free screen capture program: <a href="http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/mwsnap.html" title="MWSnap" rel="nofollow">MWSnap</a> My recommendation for a free screen capture program: MWSnap

]]> By: Neolex http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-154578 Neolex Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:17:54 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-cut-out-and-keep-guide-to-essential-software-programs/#comment-154578 Hmmm... I think you forgot VLC for the ultimate video player. Hmmm… I think you forgot VLC for the ultimate video player.

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