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Wings 3D

Mel — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:10 +0000

Mention 3D graphics and people think of programs that cost in the thousands of dollars. However, Wings 3D is a powerful modeler that is totally free. It was created by Bj�rn Gustavsson, Dan Gudmundsson and the rest of the Wings 3D Development Team.

It�s a sophisticated program, capable of modeling human figures, creatures, vehicles, and so on. The program uses a graphical interface instead of icons. You use the keyboard and mouse to change an object�s geometry. Four selection modes are available: Body, Face, Edge and Vertex. Make no mistake about it; Wings 3D has a lot of tools. Each mode comes with its own set of modelers and editors. Its auto-UV feature makes adding textures easy.

There are a lot of mesh and selection tools plus lights, materials and colors. You can export objects as OBJ and other popular formats. Standard features include weld, cut, bridge, bevel, extrude and rotate among others. Advanced features include inset, shear, bend, intersect, circularize etc. You can use its Smooth Preview to assess your model. Other advanced tools like sculpt, tweak and Virtual Mirror are perfect for modeling symmetrical objects.

There are a lot of options, but you can configure its interface. You will find more commands with its right-click menus. Keep your cursor over the mouse over a menu, a brief explanation will pop up. It can import ndo, 3ds, ai, .lwo/.lxo, .obj and other popular formats. You can export to 3ds, ai, obj, pov and many others.

Wings 3D is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. It is continuously being updated. The software uses OpenGL for rendering. However you can export and render with YafRay, POV-Ray and other software.

Nitro Reader 3

Mel — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:00:07 +0000

Nitro Reader is not just another simple PDF reader. This software by Nitro PDF Pty Ltd also lets you create a PDF file, a feature that is usually only seen in commercial PDF software. It also comes with a host of tools that you can use for annotating PDF documents and filling up forms.

This free PDF reader is also capable of collaborating, signing, securing PDF files aside from creating and reading them. In addition, the supplication this has an auto-save feature and it has a recovery feature built in.

If you work with a lot of PDF documents, you will be happy to note that your documents will be saved every ten minutes or at an interval you pick. Its auto recovery will save your data in the event of a power outage.

Version 3 of the program also comes with �Smart Alignment for Type Text� so you can file up forms more effectively. Another new feature is its annotation compression, which has been completely redesigned. Now it is able to keep annotation file sizes smaller and more manageable, up to 75% in a lot of cases.

There are a lot of other things in Nitro Reader 3 including its support for several languages like Japanese, Chinese and Arabic, as well as vertical and right to left languages. And it has also repaired bugs in previous versions so now it runs faster, loads quicker and gives you a smoother editing experience. If you are looking for something more than just a basic PDF reader, you will not be disappointed with this one.

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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Offline Gmail

Mel — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:00:31 +0000

Offline Gmail by Google gives you access to your mail even without an Internet connection. At first this seems unnecessary; aren�t we always online with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones and Wi-Fi hotspots? Actually, it is necessary. Web connections are plentiful in the US and many other countries. But what if you�re traveling to a place or country where Web access is choppy?

With Offline Gmail, messages you move, delete or write are synchronized with your account when you next go online. Users can access sent messages prior to being offline. Messages you compose offline will be sent automatically once you are online.

The interface is very easy to use; emails are to the right, and you navigate at the left side. Put check boxes to label emails. They can also be arranged into groups. The interface is somewhat like those on the iPad. It is from the sidebar where you navigate. There is a search box included, perfect when you got a ton of email.

Offline Gmail requires a Gmail account. It works with Google Chrome only. The service is not compatible with Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail and other services. Even so, the benefits it provides makes it a pretty good app. Because you can compose emails even offline and have them sent later, you�ll be able to save time. Mail is automatically synced as long as Chrome is open. You don�t need to visit the Gmail website or even open Offline Gmail.

Some software offer these features, but they require configuration. Those programs also have to be opened to sync email; you don�t need to do either with Offline Gmail.

PeaZip

Mel — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:11 +0000

PeaZip is a powerful but easy to use open source archiving tool. There are many free compression utilities out there, but few are as robust as this one. In many ways, it is more powerful than some paid archive apps.

The program is user friendly. Thanks to its drag and drop support, a user just has to drag a zip file on the interface and it will be decompressed. The archiving screen pops open when you drop a file there. All the basic functions are labeled clearly so new users will have no trouble using the program. File browse tools and function buttons make it a snap to add folders and files.

You can make archives easily because the default settings are designed to make the process simple. But experts can tweak the settings using several options. Every tab is designed consistently; there is encryption, dictionaries, methods, set compression levels, text buttons and radio buttons. Casual users probably won�t tinker with these settings, but the options are there.

Sophisticated users will appreciate its wide range of file format support. PeaZip can extract over 150 archive formats including ZIPX, UDF, RAR, ISO, LHA, DMG, CAB, ARJ and ACE. OpenSource technologies like ZIP, WIM, XZ, TAR and many more are supported.

Numerous tools make it easy to perform archive management tasks such as finding duplicate files, hash calculation, viewing thumbnails and converting archives. PeaZip even has secure deletion, an encrypted password manager, two factor authentication and more. What really sets the software apart is the way it works. The extraction/compression interface has more in common with a traditional file compressor.

PeaZip is designed for Windows NT/98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8. If you want an archiving utility that goes beyond the basics, this is the one.

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Fotobounce

Mel — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Fotobounce is a photo management software that lets users upload images, even on a phone. Once on the web, these images can be shared. What makes the software different is its security. You decide who gets to see your photos. The software from Applied Recognition Inc also makes it easy to upload pictures to AirSet, Flickr and Facebook.

But what sets Fotobounce apart is its facial recognition technology. This feature streamlines photo organization and tagging. You can delete images as well. That a free program has a technology that can tell people apart is a pleasant surprise. The program�s setup wizard assists in scanning images. These are added to the program automatically. You can invite your friends to view the pictures, collections and albums.

For many though, Fotobounce�s biggest attraction is its private, secure nature. Once you download and install the program, you can configure it so only your friends and family (called bouncers by the program) will see the images. The network is centralized in your computer, not some unknown website or service.

Fotobounce is quick; loading several photos will only take a few moments. Thanks to its facial recognition feature, the software learns to recognize them and use the right tags. The versatile sorting options make it a snap to arrange numerous pictures. Also, you don�t need to re-tag when uploading on a social networking site. It also helps you remove pictures from Facebook quickly. Pictures in Fotobounce can be emailed at full resolution.

Fotobounce is a well rounded free photo management application. If you love sharing photos online but wary of losing your privacy, this program is a good alternative.

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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Pic Stitch

Mel — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Pic Stitch is a photography app for the iPad and iPhone. Developed by Big Blue Clip LLC, it is used for combining (stitching) several images into one framed photo. The app�s interface makes it very easy to learn and use. Even if you are not a pro, it is very easy to create works of art.

The app can be used to make a photographic series, combining your favorite pictures and producing a before-and-after sequence. While the program�s goal is simple, it has many features. Pic Stitch allows for high resolution export and can be saved into albums.

Some of its other features are black and white and sepia filtering, zoom, mirror and rotate and photo borders. Images in Pic Stitch can be exported to any program that accepts JPG files. After you have finished editing, add a frame to the image.

For users who love to post photos on Instagram, Facebook and other websites, Pic Stitch can be the quick and easy solution. The app is only 15 MB and easy to download on a fast Internet connection. But it comes with a lot of filters and special effects.

It�s very easy to use. Open the app and drag the photos you want to stitch. Adjust settings, crop and make other changes you want. Apart from the effects mentioned, you can remove red eyes, get rid of blemishes and do other photo touch up jobs.

Once you have finished your masterpiece, you can share it with friends via Facebook or email. IOS users should note that it is compatible with iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 3GS.