This section contains articles on the topic of software. This page focuses on productive and free software. There are numerous freeware and open source software programs on the market that are in no way inferior to proprietary systems.
XvView: Free image management and editing software for private use
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- Written by: D.Koenig
Operating System: Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux | Download size: ~54 MegaByte | Languages: at least German/English/French
XnView (MP) is an easy-to-use and effective multimedia viewer, image browser, and graphics converter. The program has been around since 1998. Previously, it only supported Microsoft Windows. The new and improved version, XnView MP, also supports MacOS and Linux distributions. The program is characterized by its small size and low system resource consumption, as well as its easy handling and fast image processing. Furthermore, the software is free for personal use. Corporate licenses are available for a small fee.
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CDBurnerXP - free and efficient burning, imaging and backup program
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- Written by: D.Koenig
Nobody would have thought that the burning program from Canneverbe Ltd. would become so successful. Creating data, audio, and video CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, as well as their images or simply backing up data as ISO/IMG images, is not only easy but also free. Of course, erasing rewritable media is also possible. The program has been continuously developed since 2003 and is also compatible with modern versions of Microsoft Windows.
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Scope of the Windows Task Manager, troubleshooting and identification of processes
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Everyone knows it: the Windows Task Manager, which shows the user the load and resource usage of the computer and its running processes. The Task Manager is an integral part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Often used as a process manager, it allows for the forced termination of hanging or locking programs. Modifications to the programs that load when Windows starts are also possible here. Resource conservation is essential for an efficient computer.
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MEmu - Android emulator for Microsoft Windows
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In computer terms, an emulator is a program that can replicate another system. For example, the Windows program MEmu(play), which is available as freeware for Microsoft Windows operating systems, is a good example. It simply emulates the Android operating system of a smartphone on your home computer. The system is modeled after the Android operating system you already know from your smartphone.
HWiNFO - Professional system diagnostics for Windows
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- Written by: D.Koenig
Professional system information and diagnostics.
Comprehensive hardware analysis, monitoring and reporting in a small tool that doesn't even require installation under Windows.
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows x32/x64
- Download size: ~18Mb
- License/Price: Freeware/free of charge
- Language: Multilingual
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REMMINA - Popular remote desktop client for Linux environments
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Remmina is a remote maintenance software. This powerful remote desktop client supports the protocols VNC, NX, RDP, XDMCP, SPICE, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH and SFTP. It is also possible to route a connection through an SSH tunnel. Avahi is also supported to search for servers in the local network. The community offers regular security updates.
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RocketCake HTML editor - For beginners and advanced users
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The free and efficient HTML editor RocketCake was developed for beginners and advanced users alike. It is characterized by its clear but extensive range of functions; perfect for small web sites.
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Sumatra PDF - A free multi-format reader
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Platform: Microsoft Windows | Programming language: C++ | Lizence typ: Open Source / GPL | Price: free | Language: multilingual (>30)
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Microsoft Windows troubleshooting
Tips, tricks and settings designed to make life with Microsoft Windows easier.