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Scan Pages

Mel — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Scan Pages, to put it simply, adds a scanning element to your iPhone. Developed by Ricoh Innovations Inc, the app allows you to scan product labels, signs, magazines, forms, documents and more. There are a few apps like it on iTunes, but this one stands out because of its sophisticated image processing technology.

Scanning is a breeze. Use your phone�s camera to take a snapshot of the document. Move the yellow dots to adjust the borders. This yellow rectangle can be used to fix distorted photos. The app is best used with documents on a white background with black text.

Click the Scan button. Afterwards you can put some notes on the scanned image. The item can be exported to Google Docs, Evernote or Dropbox. The file can be saved as a .pdf file. Scan pages has some tools that allow you to edit and clean up scanned images. It is possible to combine several images. The app also makes it very easy to export files.

Begin by choosing one or more of the images, tap the Press button, than share it via Google Docs, Evernote or Dropbox. Pages can also be tagged. Head to the detail screen by choosing the blue arrow icon. Press the + button.

Now you just have to one of the tags there to make a new one. Do this by tapping the “Create a New Tag” button. The Done button will take you out of the edit tag screen. Note that Scan Pages allows you to organize the items you scanned.

Scan Pages does not require any registration and is free. It is compatible with the iPod Touch and iPad.

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Buddi

Mel — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:34 +0000

Personal finance programs today have a lot of features, but they can be quite expensive. Buddi is an open source and easy to use personal finance software. Developed by Wyatt Olson, there are versions for Windows, the Mac and Linux. Note that it only runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Buddi provides enough budgeting and finance functions without complicated menus and options. The tabbed interface is intuitive. You can make new accounts for savings, investments, checking and cash. You can also add a prepaid account, loan, line of credit liability and credit card.

The budget options let you place transactions under Misc. Expenses, Auto, Salary and so on. Buddi can produce pie charts and reports for your net worth, expenses, average income and income.

After installing Buddi, you can create a new account under Edit, Create Account. From there it�s a snap to create a budget. The program�s default categories can save you the trouble of making new ones. Go to the Edit menu to modify, delete or add a category. To enter transactions, click on the desired amount in any account. If you want to accumulate cash totals, use its prepaid accounts option.

Buddi can encrypt data, but make sure you don�t forget. There is no way to recover a forgotten password. The software can synchronize data, import and export files. There is support for plug-ins to enhance its functionality.

Buddi is easy to use. The account registers are accurate. For a personal budgeting program, it does the job well. The software is suitable for those with just a few accounts or multiple ones. If you need reports, downloadable transactions and viewable accounts, this will do just fine.

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GateGuru

Mel — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:00:42 +0000

It comes as no surprise that GateGuru by Mobility Apps LLC is one of the top rated apps for the iPhone and Android. Pertinent information like airport amenities, push notifications and data about flight is within your reach.

GateGuru has four modules namely Airports, High Flyers, Account and Trips. Most of the time you will be at the airport section. Its coverage is extensive; you can search the entire list, by city, airport code or location. Favorite amenities and airports can be bookmarked. You can even track your flights in real time.

You don�t need to establish an account. But those who travel a lot and use social networks will benefit by creating one. Once your account is established, it�s easy access to social media. Vital flight information is readily available. The reviews are among its most popular features. You can read what other people have to say about airports and their amenities. If you have never been to this or that airport and don�t know where to eat, just launch the app. You�ll find not just reviews but also tips.

The High Flyers gives you info on the high flyers around the world. There is also a feature that allows you to filter friends on Facebook. If you register, Tripit or KAYAK itineraries are sent to you automatically. The convenience this offers is immense.

GateGuru keeps your Facebook, Twitter, Gowalla or foursquare updated on your travels. Frequent flyers of course, can also take part in the High Flyers leaderboard program. It doesn�t matter if you have been traveling for years or a new one, this app can prove invaluable.

Scribus

Mel — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:00:32 +0000

If you�re interested in desktop publishing but balking at the cost of commercial software, try Scribus, a free open source desktop alternative. Developed by the Scribus Team, this powerful program is capable of producing professional typesetting, and layouts for various publications. Although it is free, it is in terms of features comparable with Adobe InDesign, PageMaker and QuarkXPress.

Apart from being used with high quality image setting tools, Scribus is also capable of producing forms and interactive PDF presentations, plus books, posters, newsletters, brochures and newspapers. Compatibility is no problem either since it supports Photoshop formats, JPEG, TIFF and bitmap among others. You can also import or directly open vector drawings in Scribus and edit it. Adobe Illustrator, SVG, Encapsulated PostScript, ICC and CMYK color management are also supported.

With its PostScript driver, you can do high quality printing plus it has support for OpenType, Type 1 and TrueType fonts. Additional features include bookmarks, annotations and many more. Various document formats can be opened in the program such as Word, OpenOffice and HTML among others. It�s also worth noting that the PDF files in Scribus are RIP ready. Scribus native file format is SLA, and is derived from XML. Also, while it can handle Unicode, encoding, the current version cannot yet handle complex script rendering, although this can change in future releases.

And while the list of features seems imposing, the software is actually intuitive and easy to use. Their website also has a wealth of information on how to use the program�s many features, and its community is very active. The software is available for Windows, the Mac and various Linux systems.

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Cobook

Mel — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:00:39 +0000

Cobook is an app that enhances your Mac Address Book. Basically what it does is make the information more accessible. With Cobook, the information is linked to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. It is a totally enhanced, more powerful version of the Mac Address Book. You get more images and details as well.

Suppose you have an account in Google. Just sync it so the results are going to appear in Cobook. It means you can access the contents without going to the Address Book. With the app on the search bar, looking up contacts is a snap. New contacts can be added. Cobook can be placed over other applications. You can then copy email and contact information easily.

The software�s other strength comes from its intelligence. It knows what type of data you are entering and places them in the proper field. For instance, phone numbers are placed in their proper fields. Profiles have images and you also get immediate access to them.

Clicking the icon will cause a search box to pop up. Even better is the fact that it can search fields. What sets this apart from others is the fact that only relevant results are returned. That is, you will only get contacts, instead of a bunch of other data you don�t need.

When your data and contacts expand, ease of access and retrieval become paramount. Many desktop apps suffer from bloat, but Cobook is an exception.

This software is for anyone who frequently accesses their contacts. Remember that the contacts will be drawn from your Mac Address Book though. With the Mac�s native synching and Cobook�s many features, managing them will be easier.

Zillow Real Estate Mobile App

Mel — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:00:04 +0000

The Zillow Real Estate mobile app has all the features anyone who wants to buy, sell, or rent a home in the US could want. Created by Zillow, it comes with a mortgage calculator, housing rental costs and values. It relies on GPS technology, so you will be able to use it as you drive around looking for property. It obtains real estate information from your location.

To use, just tap Current Location and a map will pop up. Values will be shown, while color-coded arrows signify whether a property is for sale, been sold or available for rent. Zillow moves along with your travel so the data is relevant to your position. You can also type specific locations (city, neighborhood or a particular address).

Zillow Real Estate has two views: street map or aerial. You can also access information by its list feature. You will see how many weeks or days a property has been listed. There are also photos, price histories and other relevant data.

You will find more information about a particular property. Homes listed on Zillow have exterior images (and interior photos if submitted). The scrollbar makes it easy to go through this list. With over 100 million homes listed, Zillow is very comprehensive.

The functionality is similar among these apps, but the screen is obviously much bigger on the iPad. You can set up the images and view them side by side. Tapping and swiping your fingertips gives you absolute control over it. Searches can be filtered by keywords, prices, mortgage payment and more.

The Zillow Real Estate mobile app is available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry.

Pinta

Mel — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Pinta is a cross-platform image editing program. There are plenty of free image editors available. Pinta�s advantage is it is light on the system. In spite of its many features, the program can run on older pieces of hardware.

The software has a plethora of drawing tools. You can make everything from basic shapes to complex polygons. You can use layers for intricate images.

There is unlimited undo. Pinta has over 30 effects and filters and the windows can be floated or docked depending on your preference. The multiple layer support is perfect for working on complex projects with several effects and objects.

Pinta can work with a variety of formats, including Photoshop files. Many of the tools will be familiar with seasoned users of photo editing apps. The interface is easy to understand and can be customized. There will be comparisons made with other applications. What makes Pinta tick is its accessibility. It doesn�t have as many features as Photoshop, but not as difficult to use. It is also free.

But don�t let the free tag fool you. Pinta is a powerful image editor that can handle basic photo editing jobs and complex images. Experienced users will have no trouble learning the program, but beginners will have no trouble getting used to it either. Fortunately you can experiment with the settings and effects. You don�t have to worry about messing up because of its limited undo feature. Photo editing is easier to do with the built-in filters and effects. You can also make original artwork with its drawing tools.

Because Pinta is cross-platform, it can run on Windows, Linux and Mac. If you have used applications like Paint.NET or Photoshop before, the learning curve will be easy.

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Sculptris

Mel — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:24 +0000

If you find 3D graphics programs difficult, you might want to give Sculptris a try. The program was developed by Pixologic, the same company that made the popular ZBrush application. The difference is that Sculptris is free. Here you create 3D objects by painting them.

The biggest benefit for users is the software automates many details. Sculptris utilizes triangulated meshes so you don�t have to add lots of mesh. No more need for re-meshing and subdivision control. If you have been making 3D stills for a while, you�ll know this feature is a real time saver.

The software is also stable. In the event of a crash, the software will restart at the last state saved. Sculptris includes basic tools for the artist/designer (flatten. inflate, draw, pinch, crease, smooth, scale, rotate and move). There are inverse functions for each one. For example, the smooth function has a rough equivalent.

In Sculptris you have to complete the modeling process before texturing. For this reason, you need to make sure there are no errors in your model. This can be viewed as a limitation, but the tools provided help the modeling process.

Sculptris does not have as many features as high end 3D software, but it is an excellent program for those to digital art. With a lot of 3D programs, you have to focus creating geometric shapes, polygons and so on. With Sculptris it is more like sculpting. This approach makes it perfect for modeling organic figures.

There is a learning curve, but you don�t have to do or know a lot about technical drawing. The program has several brushes and textures installed so you can get started right away.

NeoOffice

Mel — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:57 +0000

NeoOffice is a full featured free office suite. The main applications are the Writer word processor; Base, the database component; Draw, for creating graphics; Impress (presentation) and Calc, for making spreadsheets. Each application is feature packed. Calc has many features comparable to commercial products. You can add formulas and use basic and advanced functions. Some of its more impressive features are the Intelligent Sum Button, Natural Language formulas and Advanced DataPilot technology. Writer has all the features you would expect from full-featured word processors like formatting, bibliographical references and indexing. You can create tables of contents and many more.

Impress includes transitions, drawing tools, animation and other special effects. You also have access to clip art and it has support for popular image formats. NeoOffice supports Mac OS X text highlighting, grammar checking and command-clicking on a window title bar. You can also import images from cameras and scanners. You will also see that menus remain available even if you don�t open documents.

Other features include native floating tool windows and support for media browser and Mac OS X services. NeoOffice has increased its font support with each succeeding release. The launch menu allows you to open Writer, Impress or Calc. Writer, Calc and Impress are the main applications, but the Draw and Base applications are also feature rich. Draw allows you to make sketches and diagrams. It has Bezier curves and you can turn objects in three dimensions. Base is a powerful application with an HSQL database engine. When it comes to features, NeoOffice isn�t lacking and is very comparable to OpenOffice and Microsoft Office. It is not just free, but power packed.

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Pulse News

Mel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:00:20 +0000

There are a lot of news readers for the iPad, with most having the same interface. Pulse from Alphonso Labs is different. It�s not just the unique interface; there are also distinct features in this app. When you start this RSS reader, you�ll see that it makes good use of the iPad�s generous screen.

Navigating the app is pretty easy. News feeds are scrollable. To see more, move vertically. One of the nice things about Pulse is the pictures, ideal to liven up your news reading. News items can be read in web or text version. In portrait view, the entire screen will be reserved for reading. In landscape view, stories can be read side by side and a new feature lets you keep track of stocks.

Pulse is a free app and you can use it to read news and blogs. But the app can also be used to subscribe to fee-based news services like the Wall Street Journal. But the Premium Content is strictly optional; you don�t have to pay anything to use the app. You can adjust the subscription options in the Account Settings.

News pages are displayed on a white background, so you won�t have any problems reading the material. Pulse is ideal for those people who can�t live without news. If you�re busy the whole day, it offers a quick way to remain up to date.

Pulse has another advantage over other news readers; news items are stored on your device, so you can read them even without an Internet connection. Contents can be saved and synced with Evernote and Instapaper. Aside from featuring reliable news sources, new publishers are highlighted often.