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ClearTweak 2.7 (Windows)

ClearTweak allows you to change the contrast setting of the ClearType setting for Windows XP. ClearType is designed to enhance LCD displays. It may appear slightly blurry on standard desktop monitors. It does not hurt to try ClearTweak on a CRT monitor. Even though ClearType is designed for LCD's,...

Tags: ClearType, CRT, ioIsland.com, ClearTweak, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-12-17

Consolas Font Pack for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 1 (Windows)

Optimized for Microsoft ClearType. The Microsoft Consolas Font Family is a set of highly legible fonts designed for ClearType. This installation package will set the default font for Visual Studio to Consolas. Consolas is intended for use in programming environments and other circumstances where a monospaced font is specified. All...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, ClearType, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Font, Consolas Font, Microsoft Consolas Font Family

Software downloads 2007-08-24

Why ClearType doesn't work in Portrait mode

Why ClearType doesn't work in Portrait modeDidn't notice a differnce...UntilI didn't notice a difference. So here I was trying to figure out what you problem was. Then I rolled back in my chair and stretch. That's when the difference really appeared. Stand back a bit and the portrait shot looks...

Tags: Monitors & displays, ClearType, portrait mode, monitor

Discussion threads 2007-07-16

Why ClearType doesn't work in Portrait mode

[Update 8/17/2007 - Vista puts Mac OS X font rendering to shame] I made an interesting observation over the weekend that almost had me thinking I was seeing things.  As it turns out I wasn't seeing things and font rendering technology like Windows ClearType won't work in "Portrait" Vertical display mode...

Tags: ClearType, Mode, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-07-16

ClearType Tuner 1 (Windows)

ClearType Tuner fine tunes the ClearType technology via the Control Panel, making it easier to read text on your screen. A necessity for LCD screens portables and flat screens -- Or try it On-Line. As a bonus you get Consolas ClearType Font Pack.

Tags: ClearType, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-03-07

ASCII Art Studio 2.2.1 (Windows)

ASCII Art editor has many features: it supports text editing and graphic editing; converts between pictures and ASCII art; enables viewing of ANSI ASCII art; and has multiple undo/redo and print functionality. Version 2.2.1 has added support for using ClearType font in dialogs when ClearType is enabled.

Tags: ClearType, Microsoft Windows, ASCII, Torch Soft, ASCII Art Editor

Software downloads 2007-03-01

Additional Resources

XTreme Tweaks for WM6.5 (Mobile)

body,td,th {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.style22 {color: #FF0000; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; }.style23 {font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;}.style24 {color: #FF0000;font-weight: bold;}Explore the FULL POTENTIAL of your Windows Mobile 6.5 ! XTreme Tweaks v1.0, best tool for Windows Mobile 6.5 personalization/customization.Easy to use, finger friendly, NO NEED FOR STYLUS!. Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY !Available...

Tags: SIM Card, Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, SMS, Option, Cherciu Bogdan-Paul, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Telecom & Utilities, Flash Memory, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-07

Boris Calligraphy X 2.2 (Mac)

Boris Calligraphy text generators are installed, free, inside your copy of Apple Final Cut Pro 7. An updated version of Boris Calligraphy, Version 2.2, is now available for free download from the Boris FX web site. Boris Calligraphy Version 2.2 includes improved compatibility with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and...

Tags: Boris FX, Apple Macintosh, Boris Calligraphy Version 2.2, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-10

WinDjView-subpix 1.0.3-r5 (Windows)

WinDjView-subpix is a high quality DjVu viewer for Windows, optimized for viewing on LCD screens. The viewer has sub-pixel rendering capability, similar to CoolType or ClearType technologies. It can render any type of material--b/w text, color text, line-art, diagrams, images. It is based on WinDjView, which is a fast, compact...

Tags: Printing, Larry Davis, WinDjView-subpix, Microsoft Windows, Document Management, Monitors & Displays, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-09-04

10 reasons why e-readers make sense in the enterprise

PrivacyNice concepts, but once the issue of privacy comes into mind, it is easier to shred paper, then to start tracking device security and do remote wipes, etc if the device is lost. Also I do not think the devices are built with that security in mind.Obviously current hardware...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, e-reader, electronic ink

Discussion threads 2009-08-07

Super 2d/3d Graph Library 12.5 (Windows)

Super 2d/3d Graph Library is probably the best .NET charting component for most users: royalty-free, free email support, PDF support, vector SVG and raster charts, same component for web and winforms applications, high degree of personalization, more than 35 different chart styles (2D/3D), advanced features such as chart combos, ClearType...

Tags: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Windows, Library, Software Siglo XXI

Software downloads 2009-08-05

PocketMileage II 2.3 (Mobile)

is designed for those who need to track theirvehicle mileage for tax purposes or for mileage cost reimbursement by theiremployer. Mileage data and information can be entered easily on a single screen,with the user having the ability to assign a category and note to each entry.Multiple vehicles can be tracked...

Tags: Category, Mobile, ScaryBear Software, Taxes, Pocket PC, Free Trade, Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Finance, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-07-10

Pocket SlideShow 1.51c - PowerPoint Viewer for Windows Mobile (Mobile)

PowerPoint presentations in the palm of your hand Supports PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 2000, PowerPoint XP, PowerPoint 2003 and 2007! Pocket SlideShow is a fast and compact PowerPoint presentation viewer for Windows Mobile / Pocket PC..Thanks to Pocket SlideShow, you can keep your favorite Microsoft PowerPoint presentations right in your pocket,...

Tags: Microsoft ActiveSync, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft PowerPoint, CNetX, Pocket SlideShow, Pocket PC, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Hardware, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2009-07-09

Bill Hill, eBook champion, leaves Microsoft

The timing couldn't be more ironic. The day before Amazon announced its latest eReader, one of Microsoft's foremost champions of screen-based reading revealed he'd be leaving the company. Bill Hill, the kilt-wearing Scotsman known as the driving force behind Microsoft ClearType, seemingly is another casualty of Microsoft's latest round of...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., E-books, Workforce Management, Personal Technology, Human Resources, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-05-06

My final look at a near-ish feature-complete-ish Windows 7

My final look at a near-ish feature-complete-ish Windows 7Build 6956...Has me really astonished. Feels like a late RC and I've been enjoying the new media center and WMP"s native codec support. The superbar has grown on me and I wish Chrome or FireFox would release updates to integrate tab preview...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, superbar, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, final look, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-12-12

WARP speed for Windows 7

WARP speed for Windows 7Core i7 8-core???"8-core dual Core i7"WTF is that?All current Core i7's are quad-core with Hyperthreading. It runs 8 threads, which is NOT the same as an 8-core. The 4 cores run at full speed, but can balance 2 threads each, which can improve efficiency...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Integrated Graphics, GPU, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Quarts, Microsoft Windows, software renderer, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

What's on my Thanksgiving/Holiday disks

What's on my Thanksgiving/Holiday disksI just thought it was interesting because most of the software......wasn't for troubleshooting. The previous article suggested it was primarily for troubleshooting. And I don't think I was the only one who interpreted it that way given the ensuing discussion in the talkbacks.Interesting list given the...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Thanksgiving/Holiday disk, Thanksgiving/Holiday, Microsoft Windows, Parted Magic LiveCD, GParted LiveCD, disk, Acronis, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

What's next after server virtualization? Desktop virtualization

What's next after server virtualization? Desktop virtualizationDesktop virtualization isn't all goodAs a software developer who uses "real" desktops and virtual ones, there's no substitute for a real, local desktop. Remoting to another machine or remoting to a VM puts a lot of limitations in the way of video responsiveness...

Tags: Desktops, Corporate communications, server virtualization, server, desktop, RTW Hosting, local desktop, video, desktop virtualization

Discussion threads 2008-11-11

Microsoft Research and their secret projects

Over the years, Microsoft has dominated the marketplace with some ground breaking products. Not just Windows or Office, but spreading to the web, communications, education and research. But most people will know they work behind the scenes on seemingly insignificant stuff, that may or may not end up being the...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., 3D Face Modelling, Wi-Fi, Podcasts, Wireless, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-11-04

Britannica Trivia Challenge (Mobile)

You think you know it all? Think again.Carry more than 2,800 trivia questions and answers around in your pocket and test your knowledge on the go with the Britannica Trivia Challenge Handheld Edition! Derived from one of the world's greatest sources of knowledge, this unique challenge taps into the universal...

Tags: Trivia, Mobile, Strategy, Management

Software downloads 2008-11-02