Free, Cool Graphics Editor

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. GIMP is expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about anything. The advanced scripting interface allows everything from the simplest task to the most complex image...

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Windows System Update Readiness Tool. What is it?

 The System Update Readiness Tool can help fix problems that might prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For example, an update might not install if a damaged system file prevents the update from recognizing the version of Windows that's running on your computer. If your computer is having problems installing an update or a service pack, download and install the tool, which runs automatically. Then, try installing the update or service pack again. To download and run the System Update Readiness Tool. 1.  Click the link in the table that corresponds to the...

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Shared Hosting versus Dedicated Server

Are you at a crossroads now, deciding which type of web hosting best suits your needs? This is definitely an important decision as it will affect how your business will run on the web-space in the future. So, before you start submitting a ticket to the support department or calling the sales department of any hosting provider to ask regarding your confusion, take a look at the guidelines and tips which I'm about to introduce to you. First of all, ask yourself, which type of web businesses are you planning to get involved in? Next, I'll show you the advantages, disadvantages and features offered to you by both shared hosting and dedicated server hosting. Before I proceed further, let's refresh your mind with the definition of both types...

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UPDATE: Cool Web Effects - Lightbox Image Viewer 2.03a

As you may well have observed by now, the effect is not working any longer on my blogger as Google has adapted a similar approach to view images. I had, in that particular post, included the script in my heading and body, but these are conflicting with Google's implementation. However, you can still follow the directions and apply to Wordpress or your own web-site. Below is the original post: The Lightbox Image Viewer 2.0 expands upon the original Lightbox Image Viewer with a few new features. While the original version is great for viewing images individually on the page, Lightbox 2.0 supports...

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Search Securely On Google Without Anyone Seeing What You’re Searching For

One of the biggest problem these days, when it comes to internet is, there are a lot of sniffers sitting around trying to capture every single word you type in on your computeJust imagine that you are trying to search for something on Google, something really personal, and what if this search of yours is being intercepted and is being read by a third party ?You are in your office, trying to find some information about a new job you are interested in applying. You run a search query on your system and this information goes straight to your bosses inbox!!Would you want to compromise your security to technology ? The answer is definitely a NO.Now Google offers search over SSL (those of you who have no idea what SSL is, follow this link), which...

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Your computer, without the computer using a portable application!!

What is a portable app?portable - carried or moved with easeapp - a computer program like a web browser or word processorA portable app is a computer program that you can carry around with you on a portable device and use on any Windows computer. When your USB flash drive, portable hard drive, iPod or other portable device is plugged in, you have access to your software and personal data just as you would on your own PC. And when you unplug the device, none of your personal data is left behind.No Special Hardware - Use any USB flash drive, portable hard drive, iPod/MP3 player, etcNo Additional...

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Zango Removal Instructions and Help

What is Zango?Zango is a entertainment site with free access to videos, music, games, and other downloads. The site is free to all users, but is paid for by advertisements. Visitors are presented with an end user license agreement that they accept before downloading any content.Zango does display popup advertisements and such to pay for the games and videos. The Zango software includes a search assistant and toolbar. Since the software does not collect or share any information about users they are not considered spyware but rather adware. Advertiser sponsored free software that anyone can view...

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Create Dazzling Photo Effects for FREE Using Your Browser

Want to create cool digital photo effects but are a bit intimidated with more complex editors such as Photoshop? Try the world's most advanced image editor for FREE... click here to use if FRE...

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Add Your Logo To A Video File For FREE!

Many people like to add their logo or their URL to video files. I will show you how to add a professional looking transparent logo to your video files using a free program called VirtualDub which is the best free program to work with AVIs (like DIVX, XVID or any other AVI format). You can use the same technique to add a picture or a text using VirtualDub. Prepare your logo by opening your favorite image editor and making a new image file, try to use a suitable dimensions and suitable color that will...

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.NET Framework Cleanup Tool User's Guide

This .NET Framework cleanup tool is designed to automatically perform a set of steps to remove selected versions of the .NET Framework from a computer. It will remove files, directories, registry keys and values and Windows Installer product registration information for the .NET Framework. The tool is intended primarily to return your system to a known (relatively clean) state in case you are encountering .NET Framework installation, uninstallation, repair or patching errors so that you can try to install again. There are a couple of very important caveats that you should review before using this tool to remove any version of the .NET Framework from your system: This tool is designed as a last resort for cases where install, uninstall, repair...

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SHOUTcast on your PC

If you’re a radio fanatic or even just a fan, you’re going to love SHOUTcast! SHOUTcast allows you to listen to any radio station found on the Internet. If that sounds good to you, here’s how you can get it! Getting Winamp For starters, you’re going to need the Winamp Media Player. To get Winamp, head on over to www.winamp.com and click on the Free Download button. Then click Run (or Save if you’re using Firefox) and install it. I recommend...

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5 Tools to Make Windows XP Look Like Vista

Do you like Windows Vista only because of its newly revamped Graphical User Interface? It surely does have an attractive interface but many are still hesitant to upgrade. Some because of it’s massive system requirements, and some because of all the negative buzz around it. Whatever your reasons are, you still can get a Vista like look even on your Win XP system. Below are some of the better free tools that can help you to make your Windows XP look like Vista. Just make sure you got a bit of spare RAM on your system.Vista Start MenuVista Start Menu turns XP’s Start menu into one like on Vista....

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Transparent Glass Lettering. Learn how to make a stunning glass text effect using Gimp!

In a previous post, I commented on a cool free graphics editor called Gimp. It is a powerful, full featured editor. To show you one of the things you can do with it, below is a post which was on gimpology.com.Step 1Create a new file and fill the background with a dark gradient. I used #0f291a to #22502b.Now type in a word with a nice font and a light color. I used Myriad Pro, 144px at #72bd90:Step 2Select your text layer and set its opacity to 60%. Now select the text tool and click on your text, then click "Create Path from Text":Step 3Select your text layer, then click Layer > Layer to...

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Acrobat.com - Inside Peek on Adobe's Web-Based Document Collaboration Service

Did you know that on June 1st, 2008 Adobe officially launched Acrobat.com beta version for public use, and it's free?! Acrobat.com is a web-based version of the popular PDF document creation applications. You will need the latest version of Flashplayer, but you can download it ther...

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Web Color Calculator: Find the Hex Values for your favorite colors

Use this color calculator to find the HEX and RGB values for the colors you would like to use in your blog or website.ColorCalc 1.0 is a freeware Javascript applet written by Hendrik Schreib...

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Broadband Internet Speed Test

Broadband connections are often not as fast as advertised. The reasons are many, but include your ISP and your computer settings. Use the test below to see what your true speed ...

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