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FictionSoftware HashTray 1.2.0 (Windows)

HashTray is a windows hash calculator for verification of file integrity. With HashTray you can generate different hashes for a single file, or use the multi file hasher to easy compare files or find duplicate files. Use the 'Download & Verify' feature to automatically validate downloaded files.

Tags: Integrity, Fiction Software, HashTray, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-21

FictionSoftware MassRenamer 2.0 (Windows)

MassRenamer is an advanced batch renaming suite for professional file organizing and ordering and is intended for both beginning and advanced level computer user. MassRenamer uses a tag based renaming system to give you complete control over the file renaming process. Rename files using filters, add prefixes, suffixes, remove spaces,...

Tags: Fiction Software, MassRenamer, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-18

EasyShutDown 1.0.2 (Windows)

EasyShutdown is a freeware windows utility for easy instant or delayed restarting, powering down and suspension of your PC. Fast session locking and logging off through the EasyShutdown tray menu prevents unauthorized access to your machine when your system is left unattended. This version is the first release on CNET...

Tags: Freeware, Microsoft Windows, Fiction Software, EasyShutdown

Software downloads 2008-08-13

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Twisty for Android 0.03 (Mobile)

Twisty for Android is a Java-based port of the Z-machine interpreter for the Android mobile platform. The Z-machine is a virtual machine that was used by Infocom for its text adventure games. Text adventures (also known as "interactive fiction") are kinds of games from old times, where the software simulates...

Tags: Mobile, Environment, Matthew T Russotto, Z-machine, Advertising & Promotion, Games, Marketing, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-27

Microsoft partners to allow Eclipse interop on Win7, WinServer 2008 R2, Azure

Eclipse should decline the 'plug ins'M$ only ries to extend and extinguish here folks!Self interests always......Isn't that what most things revolve around? I'm sure that if Linux had a chance to extend and draw to its platform by working with Microsoft it would, unless they are too stupid to...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Eclipse, Linux, Mircosoft, Azure, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

More e-readers - more misconceptions

my thoughts . . ."Like any good Massachusetts liberal, I?m a big fan of NPR."Well, do keep in mind some of us are conservative.Please?As much as I like ZDNet for tech news, it can be a tad disheartening when there's the occasional trip down political lane, and ZDNet does tend...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, E-books, open mind, NPR, Car Talk, education, e-reader, tax, misconception, British Broadcasting Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

iPhone app review: Mantis Bible Study

boo!if i wanted religion, i would have gone to my nearest parish. cmon zdnet, this is a business tech site, not jesus's facebookWhy is software excluded from'tech' just because it happens to be for religious purposes? Are you saying that software made by, dare I say it, religious people...

Tags: Bible

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

5 Steps Every Business Can Take to Guard Against Botnets

Robot networks and zombie armies may sound like names from science fiction. Unfortunately, they identify actual threats to information systems across the globe. By secretly invading business Internet connections, hackers and spammers can download harmful software, including spyware and computer viruses, onto computers and laptops. These malicious programs turn ordinary...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Computer, Robots, Productivity, Security, Viruses And Worms, Emerging Technologies

White papers 2009-09-01

yWriter 5 5.1.1.1 (Windows)

When designing a software program you break big problems tasks into little ones. Then you break those down into smaller and smaller problems until each can be tackled easily. Of course, you don't want to lose sight of the overall project, so you give yourself explicit outlines for each piece...

Tags: Scene, Spacejock Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-08-29

Go cloud, young man

Go cloud, young manGo Cloud...IndeedPhil,Great post today. I can't recall how many times I have advised friends who are unemployed to make the move to online occupations. I have a dear friend who has been in traditional advertising for 20+ years, who recently lost his job. I...

Tags: Data centers, INTERNET, Regulatory compliance, Strategy, young man

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

Apple's not-so-secret tablet: Flawed from the start

Apple's not-so-secret tablet: Flawed from the startMisconceived?I think your basic assumptions are wrong. The Tablet is likely to be a large format iPhone/iPod Touch rather than a small flat Mac.The two devices would be very different beasts!It might help if you knew something about what you were writing about.... Apple...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, Apple Inc., not-so-secret tablet

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

Sony's Reader: The road ahead

Sony's Reader: The road aheadDRMDRM and more DRM. Paper books are so much better. Sony's record on DRM is worst than terrible. How will I trade e books with my sister? How many e books will ever be sold in flea markets or secondhand book...

Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Sony Corp., Sony Reader, e-book, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

yWriter 5 5.1.0.9 (Windows)

When designing a software program you break big problems tasks into little ones. Then you break those down into smaller and smaller problems until each can be tackled easily. Of course, you don't want to lose sight of the overall project, so you give yourself explicit outlines for each piece...

Tags: Scene, Spacejock Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-07-23

Brother MFC-5890CN

From start to finish, the Brother MFC-5890CN leaves many unanswered questions in its wake: Who designed this eyesore? Why is it so expensive? Did they forget to test out the features before production? Whatever the answer, one thing is certain: we're unapologetically dissatisfied with this all-in-one printer/scanner/fax/copier. Don't be fooled...

Tags: Printers, Fax, Monitors & displays, Brother MFC-5890CN, printer, control panel

Product reviews 2009-07-14

Windows 7 "Family Pack" ... Fact or fiction?

Windows 7 "Family Pack" ... Fact or fiction?Any Family Pack License would be "Retail" onlyAny "Family Pack" discount would apply to "retail" and not "OEM" versions of Windows 7. That is precisely why there would be no communication to OEM system builders about a "Family Pack" license.If it is fictionThat...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Well HERE, fiction, computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

"Morro" in the cloud: a retraction and apology

Earlier this week I wrote a post defining "Morro", what it is, what it does and separating fact from fiction. I'll get the harsh truth out first: I was wrong, quite a bit wrong, and it's not easy to admit to it but it needs to be said. I decided this...

Tags: Blog, Post, Morro, Blogging, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-06-18

Where is the power in ebooks?

Where is the power in ebooks?Human mind.....Well, you learn from text books, E_books are not a replacement and it is not good on your eyes.Waste of money.Poor Dana - A 4th dimension?Give me a break. The last thing someone reading a book needs is a web-induced case of ADD by...

Tags: E-books, built-in dictionary, e-book, Bible

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

News to know: Android notebooks; Twitter bugs; Samsung, Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. John Morris: Five big issues with ARM and Android netbooks Ryan Naraine: Coming in July: Month of Twitter Bugs ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Notebook, Nokia Corp., Smart Phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Smart Phones, TVs, Cellular Phones, Tv & Home Theater, Handhelds, Channel Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-06-16

Microsoft "Morro": explicitly explained, fact from fiction

Microsoft "Morro": explicitly explained, fact from fictionsounds.....Sounds terrible.It's a great idea, however I can see this breaking all sorts of crap (Remote access programs, SSL VPN connectivity etc.).Sounds like the solution could easily be worse than the cure. But we'll see won't we?- SamRE: Microsoft Morro ...If it's really "in...

Tags: Cyberthreats, SSL/TLS, SECURITY, Real-time Protection, Sounds like China, Microsoft Corp., Morro

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

Most impressive demo ever: Sony 3D controller

Most impressive demo ever: Sony 3D controllerSince you mentioned Project NatalI thought your readers could get a glimpse at what [b]real[/b] innovation looks like:http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2009-06-03-n56.htmlThey might not recognize it after being used to lapping up what Apple passes off as "innovation". :)MotionPlus?Apparently you haven't seen MotionPlus in action. It does...

Tags: Leadership, 3D, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Project Natal, innovation, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-03