Snagit is an exceptional and reasonably priced screen capture program that works on many platforms including mobile. It fits the sweet spot between simple graphic programs that don’t allow enough features and very expensive programs that add overhead and expense.
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Clearly Limits Reading Distractions
As the web has evolved, it seems like there are more reading distractions. Some websites are so aggressive at displaying ads; it’s hard to follow the article. In other cases, sites present articles in multiple pages to increase page views. And some sites use styles which are harder to read such as white text on dark backgrounds. Fortunately, there is a free browser add-on that solves these issues and more.
Reduce Computer Eye Strain & Sleeplessness with Flux
Are you finding yourself in front of the PC too many hours at night or when it’s dark? Maybe you’re doing work or just catching up with friends. The problem is the bright light from the display may be impacting your sleep and causing eye strain.
Rename Files Like A Pro With RenameMaestro
I’m not a professional photographer, but I enjoy taking pictures with my smartphone. What I don’t like is the resulting filenames that are meaningless to me, yet appear to have order. Instead of fretting about the situation, I found a great file renaming utility called RenameMaestro. Although you may associate the name “maestro” with music, this software works on multiple file types, ranging from MP3s to photos to PDFs.
Reduce Ink Costs and Paper
It’s no surprise to most readers that I hate buying printer ink. I find the process wasteful and expensive even if I recycle empty ink cartridges. You can imagine my joy when I found a free utility that saves ink and paper. It does this by allowing me to select the items from a web page I wish to print. It even saves web pages as a PDF file.
Simple Way to Back Up & Reset Internet Explorer
Have you ever called tech support on a browser or plug-in problem and their first suggestion is to reset your Internet Explorer settings? That’s where you have to delete your cookies and change your security settings back to the defaults. There’s a free plugin that takes the next step and restores your settings from a backup.
CCleaner Removes Trash and Tracks
If you’re looking for free tools that can help clean your system or remove tracking information, this one is well worth your time. It’s fast, clean and allows you the ability to decide what to remove. It may not have as many options as commercial programs, but it certainly alleviates your privacy concerns and clears the unwanted files from your computer.