Tag: software

Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping

Here’s a list of apps useful for travel, hiking, and camping: AllTrails [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Backcountry Navigator [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Campendium [Android, Apple iOS, Website] FlowX – Weather [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Gas Buddy [Android, Apple iOS, Website] Google Maps [Android, Apple iOS] OpenSignal [Android, Apple iOS, Website] REI Co-op National Parks Guide… Continue reading Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping

Using Apple Photos Software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Computers

This document doesn’t offer a comprehensive look at how to use Photos software on Apple devices. Instead, an overview is offered. For in-depth support, visit https://support.apple.com/photos. If you’re having some synchronization issues, you can read our help document on that. All Photos and Moments View It’s important to know the difference between the “All Photos” display… Continue reading Using Apple Photos Software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Computers

Enabling Updates for other Microsoft Products in Windows 7

Microsoft Windows is normally set to install updates automatically. However, on most computers those updates don’t include some important updates for other Microsoft components or third-party drivers. The following instructions describe how to enable all available updates. STEP 1 Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. STEP 2 Click on the… Continue reading Enabling Updates for other Microsoft Products in Windows 7

Screen Capture Software – Jing, Screenflow, Camtasia Studio, iShowU, Snagit

Introduction There are several good screen capturing programs with varying degrees of sophistication. Some are optimized for creating instructional videos. Others are more simplistic. Here’s a short list with links to more details. Other than QuickTime, the following products are available for Apple or Windows users. QuickTime and iMovie (Free) For Apple users, using QuickTime… Continue reading Screen Capture Software – Jing, Screenflow, Camtasia Studio, iShowU, Snagit

Choosing DVD Authoring Software

Programs like DVD burning software aren’t widely in demand because for many years, Windows and Apple included DVD burning capabilities for free. The market of relatively inexpensive full-featured paid products is well established with Cyberlink, Nero, Pinnacle Studio, Roxio and many others. The free alternatives, available on reputable websites like CNET, mostly have 1-star to 3-star reviews, and likely offer very little support. So,… Continue reading Choosing DVD Authoring Software

SOFTWARE: Deciding Between Free Versus Paid Computer Programs and Apps

Technology Introduction A question that comes up often is whether to use free or paid software. It’s tempting to get something for free. This page helps provide a brief introduction to this topic. Legal Versus Illegal There are legitimate free products available, but there are also some commercial retail products being given away for free.… Continue reading SOFTWARE: Deciding Between Free Versus Paid Computer Programs and Apps