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Family Tree Builder 6.0 - free genealogy software from MyHeritage

JR Kelly — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:00:17 +0000

MyHeritage is far more than a way to build your own family tree, it is also a social networking environment for all relatives as you research and expand your knowledge about your family history.

Family Tree Builder (FTB), the official software from MyHeritage, lets you create great visual family tree with thousands of names, dates and locations. The FTB also searches MyHeritage database looking for family tree profiles that are possible matches among other users. If there appears to be a match in someone else’s tree it will inform you and give you the option to confirm and contact the new branch of the family. So get connected today.

There are some really fun extra features on MyHeritage too - you can find which ancestor your facial features look like with the Look-a-Like Meter. Or you can play around and find out which celebrity you look like with Celebrity Morph. You can also make a collage of family member organized in graduating facial features.

With MyHeritage users are not just sticking names and dates on a tree but encouraging family members to get involved; sharing, uploading videos and pictures, and editing and adding to their own profile.

Someone unexpected in your extended family may know something about 'grandma’s first marriage' or 'cousin Tom who was last seen on a boat to Tasmania', that you don't know. It's kind of like a traditional family tree/research software backed up with the social networking features.

I love the idea of tracking down a family member and not just meeting them, but seeing videos made by their kids and getting updates about their lives.

It's important to remember security when posting pictures and information about people, MyHeritage includes several security measures and it could also be considered a child-safe version of Facebook because you control the access.

Other reasons to download MyHeritage include maps which pinpoint where you family is around the world, help with languages and translations, forums and secure emails.

With currently over 60 million users MyHeritage is one of the largest social networking and genealogy sites in the world today. MyHeritage is also available on iPhone and Android, for more information, check out there blog.

Data Crow - easily organize and compile your media

Valerie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:38 +0000

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Looking for a way to organize all of the media you have installed on your computer? Data Crow can help make the job easier. The program works by searching various media that's stored inside your computer and creating an easy-to-navigate catalogue that you can use.

It works on both Windows and Mac OSX or Classic. The program itself is a few years old but it still works great and provides a simple way to access all your media without having to frantically search for them in your random folders. Moreover, Data Crow is free for download and features a public license.

From software, movies, music or books, Data Crow easily retrieves these and places them in a neat and accessible spot. The only thing you really have to do is enter the name or title of the item you want cataloged and the program does the work by searching online for all the info. For movies or books, the program searches for info in places like Amazon and IMDB. When it comes to music files, Data Crow often just uses the tags already embedded onto the files.

The interface is pretty basic and contains all of the features you need. The left portion of the screen provides you with the different categories of media you have. On the center as well as the right portion you'll find all of the information pertaining to a specific media. You can add as well as manage the information by using the toolbar on the upper part of the screen. You'll also find the search online option right here.

Although the program does work well, it runs in a Java platform which has lead to several bugs here and there. In spite of this, Data Crow manages to get the job done without much complaint. Once you become familiar with the interface, it's a breeze to use and performs an exceptional job.

Dropbox

JR Kelly — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:25 +0000

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Dropbox is all about file sharing and it comes with an extra 2GB (about the space of a USB drive) of free space that you can access from your phone or from other computers.

Dropbox is revolutionizing the way we work, play and travel. A colleague, client or friend across the globe can 'drop' a file in your box, essentially onto your computer. You upload or open as if it's saved on your own computer and a way you go.

With Dropbox you can access your files from their website, from the software you've saved on your computer or from your smartphone. When something suddenly comes up and you want to open a file or give someone else a document, you can use your phone or any computer with Internet to drop it into their Dropbox on their computer - providing they have a Dropbox too.

It's great for travelers to save and back-up their pictures online without carrying an USB (or even a computer if you can use a hotel or hostel's computers). You don't have to worry about carrying or losing memory sticks, USB drives or even a laptop.

Photographers, writers, journalists, musicians or many kinds of freelance and creative types can also back-up their work on the road, and at the same time when an employer’s wants to work, they just need to log on and drop it to the required file.

The 2GB will give you heaps of photo, audio and file space, but video clips would have to be super short. Online file sharing is the future and its potential uses are unlimited.

There are only small drawbacks. On a Netbook or smaller device it can upload and download pretty slowly but it works and it worth the advantages of traveling light.

You need a new email and a new hard drive for each Dropbox so it's not convenient as a long term archive to replace existing system when you fill your 2GB. However, it would make a great short term archive.

DreamDiary - free software to record your dreams everyday

Valerie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:04 +0000

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They say dreams are our brain's way of showing us a deeper reality of our lives. If you are the type of who keeps a dream journal by their side to help remember dreams, then why not do it digitally? DreamDiary is a simple but effective program that lets users input their dreams and keep track of them.

The program was created by Muddybranch as a way to help people keep track of their dream experiences. It can also be used as a journal of sorts; recording day to day activities, thoughts etc.

It's currently available for free download and works great on Mac OSX. Why not give it a go and see just what your dreams have in store for you.

DreamDiary is an effective tool that you can use to record memories, personal rantings, and of course, day to day dreams. The program provides a simple interface that is easy to navigate and use even for those who are not really computer savvy. Users can easily add details like dates, time, description, theme, characters or even keywords.

After writing down much of the dream and its details, users have the option to write their comments about it. This can help them record their emotions or what they're thoughts about the dream are. Other important functions include password protection, print capabilities, instant search, calendar, dream signs and encryption.

Overall, the program is fairly easy to use. Although not that many people might have the time to record their dreams, this is a really great tool to have if you ever decide to take up the endeavor.

CheatBook - Cheat Database For Video Games

Gav — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:59:01 +0000

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‘Cheat Book’ is a cheat database which tracks cheat codes, hints, tips and walkthroughs for video games. After downloading this form of freeware, a gamer is able to access cheats easily from one central location. This unquestionably surpasses the usual process of using search engines to find gaming websites; which may not have the desired cheats in the first place. Avoid this hassle with CheatBook and use a neatly organized database which gathers cheats and walkthroughs from over 50 different cheat sites. Cheat Book also offers cheats for 17 different systems and over 17,000 games!

Once opened, this program displays games in a left-panel and once a desired game is clicked its cheats are revealed in an editor window. This allows a gamer to save or print a cheat with ease (using the obvious and available tabs). This function also allows one to edit cheat oneself and to save changes if he/she wishes. If a user cannot locate a cheat from within the database, after it is found, the option of adding it to Cheatbook is granted. This interface is extremely straight-forward and does not need much explanation.

Cheatbook offers a lot of extra features, some of these include: over 25 different skins, a newsletter and even a game of Tetris. This database is perfect for gamers from all consoles and it will ensure that your process of looking for cheats and walkthroughs is cut in half. Cheatbook is constantly evolving and improving. Over time, it will make finding cheats even easier.