It may be a small utility or possibly the software upon which you run your business. We’ll tell you about our favorites.
In the last year, I've written a few times about System Mechanic Pro. If you want to read the previous posts, I've included links below. iolo System Mechanic 14 Professional Restores Computer Speed iolo System Mechanic 14 Professional Revisited System Mechanic 14.5...
The question comes often from users with a Mac. When will Corel release a version of CorelDRAW that runs natively on a Mac? I've said over and over that it isn't likely to happen. The simple reason is that it would not be a profitable endeavor and Mac users can...
Corel just released Corel PaintShop Pro X8. Below is the press release describing the new release. *** Corel PaintShop Pro X8: Powerful and Affordable Photo-Editing, Graphic Design for Home and Business Marking its 25th anniversary, PaintShop Pro X8 delivers a...
In January I wrote AbstractCurves Is Powerful Plug-In For Creating Unique Background Artwork. At that time, the one limitation is that it only worked in 32-bit image editing hosts. Of course I've said many times that users should install the 32-bit version of...
Corel has released a new Photoshop plug-in that brings the particle brush technology of their Painter application to other host image editors. They list Adobe Photoshop CS5, CS6, or CC; Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CS5, CS6, or CC; Adobe Photoshop Elements 13; Corel...
I was excited to test the new version of Web Designer Premium. One of my first steps is always to see how easily files from the earlier version come into the new version and, as expected, files made the transition without a bump. What's new? One thing I always do...
The folks at Xara have announced the latest version of Xara Photo & Graphics Designer. Below is the press release with information on the latest additions. Xara announces the release of the latest new version of their creative design and photo editing software,...
Installing software can be an annoying process. Insert code, wait to activate, click to install, shut down, boot up and wait are just par for the course. Installing software can be a laborious bore. On the other side of installing is uninstalling. That can be just...
While ACT! 17 is geared toward small businesses, it also makes sense for those not running a business who need to keep track of contacts with more detail than a simple address book can muster. While most address books can handle the basics, names, numbers, and the...
Below is the press release announcing Xara Web Designer 11 Premium. Once I have had time to work with the product, I'll follow up with my thoughts. Xara announces a new release of Xara Web Designer Premium, a programming-free web design tool. This new version 11...
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography has really exploded in the last few years. Not only do we have powerful software on our computer to expand the range of images, there are also apps for most smartphones. There are two primary methods for creating an HDR image....
With all of the video being shot on smartphones, GoPro cameras and even DSLR cameras; the need to edit that video continues to grow. Corel has released new versions of Corel VideoStudio Pro X8 and Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X8. Below is the press release describing...
A few months back I wrote iolo System Mechanic 14 Professional Revisited to share my experiences with the latest version of the system maintenance software. As part of purchasing the software, you receive one year of updates included. A new version, System Mechanic...
With every day that passes, more and more people are carrying a camera at almost all times. I'm speaking specifically about the camera in your smartphone. Not only are we carrying that camera, the quality of the pictures it takes continues to improve with each...
There are times I hear about a software package almost by accident. That was definitely the case with AbstractCurves. I was immediately interested in some of the artwork it generated, but confused when I saw it mentioned as a tool for creating wallpaper. When I...
As I watch the news, I see stories of stores opening on Thanksgiving Day to start their special holiday deals. I'm one of those people who doesn't go into the stores at all on the "busy" days because I don't want to deal with hassle of the huge crowds. Luckily for...
About a month and a half ago I wrote iolo System Mechanic 14 Professional Restores Computer Speed. Now that it has been doing its job on my system, it is time to revisit the software and let you know how it is working for me. I'll also pass along a coupon from the...
Back in March I wrote PhotoZoom Makes Enlarging Photos Better Than Just Resampling. Recently the folks at BenVista released a new version of PhotoZoom and so you'll have to decide if the free (older) version supplied with Corel PHOTO-PAINT meets your needs or if it...
About a year ago I wrote a warning Beware of Cryptolocker Malware. If you don't remember it well, I suggest you read it again. The cost for ignoring the warning is getting more and more expensive. In short, Crytolocker (and variants) are malware that gets installed...
Each year when the fall rolls around, Intuit releases new versions of both Quicken and Quickbooks. If you aren't tracking your personal finances now, you really need to seriously consider Quicken. And if there are business finances to track, then you should be...
Remember the day you first got your current computer? Did it seem to run a lot faster than it does now? It probably isn't just fond memories fooling you into thinking it is running faster in days gone by, computers slow down over time as they fill up with unneeded...
Over the past few months, Xara has released updates to each of their products. If you have specific needs, they have a line of products to meet those needs. Each of them is listed below with a link if you'd like to download a free trial or purchase. Xara Web...
A couple of months ago, I posted Xara Web Designer 10 Premium for Creating New Supersites containing the press release for Xara Web Designer 10 Premium. The next step was to use the product to create some new sites as well as update sites created in the previous...
One of the most common questions I get is about running CorelDRAW on a Mac. I most recently covered this in Mailbag Addresses CorelDRAW on the Mac and Software Piracy. The key is to use a Windows emulator on your Mac and one of the best is Parallels Desktop.The...
