PDF files are the standard for user manuals, presentations, brochures, pamphlets, and even electronic scrapbooks. But the cost of making one gets pricey, especially if you don’t need the vast suite of features offered by pro packages. Our favorite alternative is PrimoPDF,  Read the rest of this entry »

Adobe’s powerful image editing software, Photoshop, has become the industry standard. It’s wide ranging suite of features and plugin library makes it a very popular tool used in every profession where image manipulation is required. The downside is the cost is in the hundreds of dollars and most of those fancy features will never be needed by most users. Enter Paint (dot) NET. Paint (dot) NET is perhaps the best no-cost software that allows you to perform all the common functions you’d normally need to accomplish using Photoshop. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have children in the house, then you’ve had your share of damaged, broken or missing DVD discs. You have two options; 1) buy a new copy of the movie or, 2) backup the DVD on your PC, store the original in your closet, and then burn a copy for your young ones to enjoy. If you prefer option 2, this great little utility from DVDFab is exactly the tool for the job. Read the rest of this entry »