'Applications' Category

Using Windows Live Writer

December 23rd, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

This is my first test of using Windows Live Writer (beta) to compose an entry for the blog.  It makes editing a blog post much easier than using the normal WordPress editor.  Essentially, Windows Live Writer is a desktop application that lets you create your post in WYSIWYG fashion (with the ability to insert pictures, […]

Competition for Dreamweaver?

December 15th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

Dreamweaver has a new competitor. The upstart is from Microsoft (go figure) and I think, with a few second version tweaks, it will give Dreamweaver a run for its money.

Too Many Email Accounts?

September 15th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

Here’s a great solution if you have too many email accounts to keep track of

Clean Up XP

July 20th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, General, Applications · 0 Comments

XP is a hog. But here’s a good site to guide you through streamlining it.

SiteAdvisor is a Great Plugin

April 4th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

If you want to enhance your security, try out SiteAdvisor. It warns you about sites that aren’t safe to visit.

Brew Your Own Ring Tones

February 6th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

Here’s an interesting “how to” on creating your own ring tones from your CD collection

Server-based vs. Desktop-based Aggregators

February 5th, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications, Server Software · 0 Comments

I’ve tried both desktop-based and server-based aggregators (RSS Readers) and here’s what I found out.

Cool Free Software Dept.

January 31st, 2006 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

Here’s a cool tool if you want to make your own ring tones for your cell phone

AllWay Sync Revisited

December 13th, 2005 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

After two weeks of use, I am even more impressed with Allway Sync

Too Many Computers Dept.

December 3rd, 2005 · Posted in Technical, Applications · 0 Comments

Have multiple computers that confuse you when you try to keep your files up to date? Try this freeware.