Archive for the Software and Add-ons Category
Elementary OS

Elementary OS: A True User-Friendly Linux

A Linux desktop that’s easy to use for people who don’t have a Ph.D. in computer science has been a holy grail. But a new release, Elementary OS, comes pretty close.

Novacut

Open-Source Collaborative Video Platform

The cloud could not miss something like photo or video editors. However, Novacut is a lot more than that, as it is open-source and it allows users from different parts of the world to edit the same clip in real time.

Ballmer

Microsoft Will Demo Windows 8 at 2012 CES

While still trailing Apple in quite a few different areas, Microsoft has managed to make some serious strides in certain technology corners.

CheckIn+

CheckIn+ Brings AR To Foursquare And Facebook

Augmented reality is seeing more and more use among various consumer gadgets but one place where it seems to be most popular is among smartphones, specifically the iPhone.

internet explorer 10 v2

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 2

Most of us refrain from using Internet Explorer no matter how many releases and versions Microsoft announces.

Firefox screenshot

Firefox 5 Released

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 5, coming very soon after the release of Firefox 4 in March.

google wallet

Make Your Phone into Your Wallet with Android

Using one’s phone as a credit card has been a concept that has been discussed for quite some time.

Puppy Linux

6 Linux Distros to Run from a USB Drive

Any computer geek worth their salt has to at least know about Linux. If you’re wanting to get your feet wet, here are some distributions to try out without installing by running from a USB key you’ve got lying around.

Irssi

6 Best Text-Only Applications

Conventional wisdom says that after sometime in the mid-80s, the command line went the way of the dinosaur. That may be true for normal users, but text-only applications are still going strong today.

cleanhaven

CleanText: A Swiss Army Knife for Words

Even the best writers make mistakes. That’s why smart ones try to find good editors. If there aren’t any convenient human editors around, we can attempt to enlist computer help, such as with CleanHaven.