Tag Archives: open source

SumatraPDF Reader

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Until recently, I would have declared FoxIt reader the best PDF reader for speed, usability, and visual appeal. Unfortuantely, like AdobeReader, Foxit is beginning to become bogged down and is getting much slower to use. Although I still think FoxIt is … Continue reading →

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Software worth noting: Tomboy Notes (Windows, Linux, Free)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

When I was a younger computer user, I obsessed with the idea of placing virtual sticky notes on the computer desktop. I have no explanation for why. Now, I don’t like them nearly as much. I liked how human it … Continue reading →

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Backup Software: Déjà Dup (Ubuntu Linux)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Déjà Dup is a backup program for Ubuntu (and other .deb package compatible operating systems), which is so simple I though it would do the world a bit of good to share it. For Windows backups, click here. There is … Continue reading →

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Pidgin: A Multi-Protocol Instant Messenger Program

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Pidgin is a multi-protocol, multi-platform, open source instant messenger program available for Windows and Linux. (Mac Users are recommended to try Adium) From their website: Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to … Continue reading →

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VLC Media Player / VideoLAN

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Did you finally run across a video that Windows Media Player wasn’t able to play? Either due to codecs missing, or a really weird sub encoding of an encoding of an encoding that just doesn’t work as planned, Windows Media … Continue reading →

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Classical Piano Music

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find free classical, open source, or public domain music scores? Free-scores.com sounds like your typical “get the first page free with a sample watermark, pay for the rest” website just based on the domain. If you, like … Continue reading →

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Free Encryption Software: TrueCrypt

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

What is the best, free encryption software? TrueCrypt is an open-source encryption program for encrypting your entire hard drive, flash drive, partition, or file containers. TrueCrypt is expiable of running on Windows 7, Vista, and XP, Mac OSX, and Linux. … Continue reading →

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Free Home Banking Software (Multi-Platform)

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

I found a program a while back that operates perfectly as a home banking program, providing enough easy-to-use functions to get the job done without being filled with excessive, un-needed features. Ironically, it’s called HomeBank. HomeBank is a multi-platform open … Continue reading →

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