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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Computer Help Clubhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-30005 Computer Help Club Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:12:43 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-30005 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Groups Home  |  My Groups  |  Language  |  Help   Computer Help ClubComputerHelpClub@groups.msn.com    What's New   Join Now   Homepage    Disclaimer    E-mail Problems?    System Info Form     General    Mixed Messages     Neat Tricks!    Chat Room     Cool Links    C.L. 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This is a pretty amazing list, and it complements my My Freeware Picks to Improve Windows Usability quite well. So much software, so little time! DupKiller - DupKiller finds duplicate copies of files across every hard drive on your computer. The software compares file name, modified date, file size or contents of the file. You can set a percentage match for updated versions of old files and include or exclude files based on a variety of filtering criteria. Free Accounting Software - Free Accounting Software is an intuitive, easy to use, robust , multi-user business management solution that includes inventory, customer management, vendor management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, extensive reporting and more. FreeMind - FreeMind is free mind-mapping software written in Java. Use mind maps to visually organize projects, notes, brainstorms, research or outlines in a hierarchical tree view designed to show visual connection between elements. Folder Marker - This utility lets you change folder icon (mark folders) by priority (high, normal, low), level of project completeness (done, half-done, planned) and type of information stored in them (work, important, temp and private files). Folder Size - Folder Size for Windows adds an additional column to the Windows Explorer Details view. The new column shows the size of folders as well as the default view for files.The app tracks which folders you view, scanning them in the background to update your system with an changes in directory size. Karen's Replicator - Replicator automatically backs up files, directories, or hard drives. Backup specific files from one drive or folder to another. Source and destination folders can reside anywhere on your network. Make copies on a schedule, only copy changed files and replicate file deletion. Kurlo - Kurlo is a free, portable contact manager designed for personal and business use. Kurlo can easily be installed and run on a Windows computer and/or a portable device such as a USB flash drive or mp3 player. SimpleOCR - Convert your scanned images to text files or Word documents with SimpleOCR--the only OCR (Optical Character Recognition) application that is completly free. SimpleOCR is also a royalty-free developer toolkit (aka SDK or API) that you may use to add OCR to your custom software application. Stickies - Stickies desktop notes application offers all the advantages of peel-and-stick paper notes on your computer desktop. When you need to remember something, instead of sticking paper on your monitor, open Stickies and paste a note to your PC desktop. Notes remain after reboot. Customize color, font, background, links, send between computers and more. WinMerge - WinMerge is a tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories. WinMerge has Unicode support, Flexible syntax coloring editor, and Windows Shell integration. Regexp filtering for filenames and lines. Side-by-side line difference and highlights differences inside lines. Yours Digitally,              Chris Pirillo First  Previous  2-9 of 9  Next  Last  ReplyRecommend  Message 2 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/17/2006 5:56 AM From: Latebird2 Sent: 8/15/2006 4:06 PM woohoo...I got that stickies thing :) ReplyRecommend  Message 3 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/17/2006 6:13 AM Free Accounting Software   No link Irv....?     Ya can't expect me to pass up a new accounting program to play with...? Can ya?  Free even!!!         ReplyRecommend  Message 4 of 9 in Discussion  From: Bear Sent: 8/17/2006 6:41 AM Is This it Shaz & Irv? ReplyRecommend  Message 5 of 9 in Discussion  From: Me2Sent: 8/17/2006 7:04 AM ... Or click the "missing link" for Lockergnome's page   ReplyRecommend  Message 6 of 9 in Discussion  From: princessmandi3529Sent: 8/17/2006 2:55 PM Shannon, The error is Lockergnome's. No link for the free accounting software. U might want to try this link however: http://www.busyinfotech.com/   While I have your attention.....I tried using one of the other apps: DupKiller. It scans for duplicates, but I don't know how to delete them. R U familiar with this program? It sounds good.   Irv ReplyRecommend  Message 7 of 9 in Discussion  From: J4c?Sent: 8/17/2006 3:31 PM yea im waitin on a responce about the dupkiller program also ...   j4ck ReplyRecommend  Message 8 of 9 in Discussion  From: princessmandi3529Sent: 8/18/2006 2:20 PM Here is the e-mail I got from DupKiller:             **********************************************      Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 2:37:57 AM, you wrote:> I did a scan....have a list of dupes. How can I  delete the dupes?? Irving             *************************************Righ-click on a dupe file and choose the 'Delete' option. Or select a dupe and press the 'Del' key.To remove a lot of file at once, use the 'Autodelete' option. Read a manual for more information.Good luck! Irv ReplyRecommend  Message 9 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/19/2006 3:46 AM Thanks for the links guys.... I will check it out at work in the morning...Don't wanna install it here in the Vista puter...   I have never used the dup killer -- I have dup detector...It is really good but cumbersome to delete them all..I will check this new one out now...Maybe it is better?   Will let you know.           First  Previous  2-9 of 9  Next  Last  Return to Mixed Messages  Prev Discussion  Next Discussion  Send Replies to My Inbox  function navAway(url) { window.location.href = url; } Notice: Microsoft has no responsibility for the content featured in this group. Click here for more info.   Try MSN Internet Software for FREE!     MSN Home  |  My MSN  |  Hotmail  |  Shopping  |  Money  |  People & Chat  |  Search Feedback  |  Help     ©2005 Microsoft Corporation. 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This is a pretty amazing list, and it complements my My Freeware Picks to Improve Windows Usability quite well. So much software, so little time! DupKiller – DupKiller finds duplicate copies of files across every hard drive on your computer. The software compares file name, modified date, file size or contents of the file. You can set a percentage match for updated versions of old files and include or exclude files based on a variety of filtering criteria. Free Accounting Software – Free Accounting Software is an intuitive, easy to use, robust , multi-user business management solution that includes inventory, customer management, vendor management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, extensive reporting and more. FreeMind – FreeMind is free mind-mapping software written in Java. Use mind maps to visually organize projects, notes, brainstorms, research or outlines in a hierarchical tree view designed to show visual connection between elements. Folder Marker – This utility lets you change folder icon (mark folders) by priority (high, normal, low), level of project completeness (done, half-done, planned) and type of information stored in them (work, important, temp and private files). Folder Size – Folder Size for Windows adds an additional column to the Windows Explorer Details view. The new column shows the size of folders as well as the default view for files.The app tracks which folders you view, scanning them in the background to update your system with an changes in directory size. Karen’s Replicator – Replicator automatically backs up files, directories, or hard drives. Backup specific files from one drive or folder to another. Source and destination folders can reside anywhere on your network. Make copies on a schedule, only copy changed files and replicate file deletion. Kurlo – Kurlo is a free, portable contact manager designed for personal and business use. Kurlo can easily be installed and run on a Windows computer and/or a portable device such as a USB flash drive or mp3 player. SimpleOCR – Convert your scanned images to text files or Word documents with SimpleOCR–the only OCR (Optical Character Recognition) application that is completly free. SimpleOCR is also a royalty-free developer toolkit (aka SDK or API) that you may use to add OCR to your custom software application. Stickies – Stickies desktop notes application offers all the advantages of peel-and-stick paper notes on your computer desktop. When you need to remember something, instead of sticking paper on your monitor, open Stickies and paste a note to your PC desktop. Notes remain after reboot. Customize color, font, background, links, send between computers and more. WinMerge – WinMerge is a tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories. WinMerge has Unicode support, Flexible syntax coloring editor, and Windows Shell integration. Regexp filtering for filenames and lines. Side-by-side line difference and highlights differences inside lines. Yours Digitally,              Chris Pirillo First  Previous  2-9 of 9  Next  Last  ReplyRecommend  Message 2 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/17/2006 5:56 AM From: Latebird2 Sent: 8/15/2006 4:06 PM woohoo…I got that stickies thing :) ReplyRecommend  Message 3 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/17/2006 6:13 AM Free Accounting Software   No link Irv….?     Ya can’t expect me to pass up a new accounting program to play with…? Can ya?  Free even!!!         ReplyRecommend  Message 4 of 9 in Discussion  From: Bear Sent: 8/17/2006 6:41 AM Is This it Shaz & Irv? ReplyRecommend  Message 5 of 9 in Discussion  From: Me2Sent: 8/17/2006 7:04 AM … Or click the “missing link” for Lockergnome’s page   ReplyRecommend  Message 6 of 9 in Discussion  From: princessmandi3529Sent: 8/17/2006 2:55 PM Shannon, The error is Lockergnome’s. No link for the free accounting software. U might want to try this link however: http://www.busyinfotech.com/   While I have your attention…..I tried using one of the other apps: DupKiller. It scans for duplicates, but I don’t know how to delete them. R U familiar with this program? It sounds good.   Irv ReplyRecommend  Message 7 of 9 in Discussion  From: J4c?Sent: 8/17/2006 3:31 PM yea im waitin on a responce about the dupkiller program also …   j4ck ReplyRecommend  Message 8 of 9 in Discussion  From: princessmandi3529Sent: 8/18/2006 2:20 PM Here is the e-mail I got from DupKiller:             **********************************************      Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 2:37:57 AM, you wrote:> I did a scan….have a list of dupes. How can I  delete the dupes?? Irving             *************************************Righ-click on a dupe file and choose the ‘Delete’ option. Or select a dupe and press the ‘Del’ key.To remove a lot of file at once, use the ‘Autodelete’ option. Read a manual for more information.Good luck! Irv ReplyRecommend  Message 9 of 9 in Discussion  From: Shannons69®™Sent: 8/19/2006 3:46 AM Thanks for the links guys…. I will check it out at work in the morning…Don’t wanna install it here in the Vista puter…   I have never used the dup killer — I have dup detector…It is really good but cumbersome to delete them all..I will check this new one out now…Maybe it is better?   Will let you know.           First  Previous  2-9 of 9  Next  Last  Return to Mixed Messages  Prev Discussion  Next Discussion  Send Replies to My Inbox  function navAway(url) { window.location.href = url; } Notice: Microsoft has no responsibility for the content featured in this group. Click here for more info.   Try MSN Internet Software for FREE!     MSN Home  |  My MSN  |  Hotmail  |  Shopping  |  Money  |  People & Chat  |  Search Feedback  |  Help     ©2005 Microsoft Corporation. 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]]> By: Benhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-29847 Ben Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:01:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-29847 The retarded "freeware" on your site is full of pop-ups, banner ads, 30-day limitations, time bombs, extra downloads one has to get to make it work, installers that install God knows what, and one site even tried to redirect me to a Russian gambling site. I don't trust anything with .ru at the end.Geez. If it's not really free, just say "no", and don't recommend it. The retarded “freeware” on your site is full of pop-ups, banner ads, 30-day limitations, time bombs, extra downloads one has to get to make it work, installers that install God knows what, and one site even tried to redirect me to a Russian gambling site. I don’t trust anything with .ru at the end.

Geez. If it’s not really free, just say “no”, and don’t recommend it.

]]> By: Productivity Software Picks (GnomeREPORT)http://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-28153 Productivity Software Picks (GnomeREPORT) Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:32:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-28153 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Jake posted a list of great utilities on our new Doing It channel today: 10 Free Apps to Increase Personal Productivity. This is a pretty amazing list, and it complements my My Freeware Picks to Improve Windows Usability quite well. So much software, so little time! If you have other software suggestions, please post them in the comment threads? [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Jake posted a list of great utilities on our new Doing It channel today: 10 Free Apps to Increase Personal Productivity. This is a pretty amazing list, and it complements my My Freeware Picks to Improve Windows Usability quite well. So much software, so little time! If you have other software suggestions, please post them in the comment threads? [...]

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-19508 Anonymous Wed, 10 May 2006 06:31:24 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-19508 One favorite application that I recently discovered is Launchy. Basically it allows you to type in your application and/or document name in directories that you specify and it will bring them up. You can see it in action at <a href="http://www.launchy.net" rel="nofollow">Launchy.Net</a> Oh and Chris, congratulations with your wedding. One favorite application that I recently discovered is Launchy. Basically it allows you to type in your application and/or document name in directories that you specify and it will bring them up. You can see it in action at Launchy.Net
Oh and Chris, congratulations with your wedding.

]]> By: klloyd1982http://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-19507 klloyd1982 Wed, 10 May 2006 03:30:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-19507 I'm always interested in new freeware products that make my computer experience a better one! Awesome programs, such as those you mention in this post, are usually only found by those "in the know". Thanks for putting us in the new! You and Lockergnome rock!!! I keep a list of freeware programs that I find useful...kevinsprograms.net. I'm always interested in new freeware products that make my computer experience a better one! Awesome programs, such as those you mention in this post, are usually only found by those “in the know”. Thanks for putting us in the new! You and Lockergnome rock!!!
I keep a list of freeware programs that I find useful…kevinsprograms.net.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-19506 Anonymous Tue, 09 May 2006 03:57:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-19506 Sorry this is unrelated to your post but I just had to post it... I bought a new Nintendo DS game called Brain Age and the character that pops up in between games looks like you! :P Sorry this is unrelated to your post but I just had to post it…
I bought a new Nintendo DS game called Brain Age and the character that pops up in between games looks like you! :P

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-19505 Anonymous Mon, 08 May 2006 16:57:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-19505 Beware of obscure freeware programs. Many of them include delayed spyware modules, that don’t activate until you think that your safe. ----------------- theblogplace.net: <a href="http://theblogplace.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.theblogplace.net</a> bloggerclub.org: <a href="http://www.bloggerclub.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.bloggerclub.org</a> ----------------- Beware of obscure freeware programs. Many of them include delayed spyware modules, that don’t activate until you think that your safe.
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]]> By: Kevin Respecki's Radio Webloghttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/comment-page-1/#comment-19875 Kevin Respecki's Radio Weblog Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/05/08/my-freeware-picks-to-improve-windows-usability/#comment-19875 <!--%kramer-pre%-->. I downloaded and am using two of them right now, Taskbar Shuffle (rearrange your taskbar) and Visual Task Tips (visually see what programs are running in your taskbar). One of the comments on the post leads to apost on Chris Pirillo's site, with some additional good downloads, including: icolorfolder (adds color to your folder icons), DesktopSave (saves the position of the icons on your desktop if they ever get rearranged, which they will do if you install icolorfoder!) and<!--%kramer-post%--> . I downloaded and am using two of them right now, Taskbar Shuffle (rearrange your taskbar) and Visual Task Tips (visually see what programs are running in your taskbar). One of the comments on the post leads to apost on Chris Pirillo’s site, with some additional good downloads, including: icolorfolder (adds color to your folder icons), DesktopSave (saves the position of the icons on your desktop if they ever get rearranged, which they will do if you install icolorfoder!) and

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