Software Gadgets

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You have probably noticed that new posts haven't been all that common this month. It's not because I haven't been finding any interesting software, but because Thingamablog (the software that powers this site) has decided to corrupt its database every few days. This means I have to find a backup that still works and restore any posts I made since the last backup that Thingamablog likes.

I loaded up Thingamablob yesterday only...

I've been using CuteFTP Pro for many years. I bought it back at version 3 when it was the cheapest worthwhile program that handled SFTP (secure FTP). As I had to have SFTP for my work, I could not use a freeware client as none available then did SFTP. CuteFTP Pro is now up to version 8. Version 7 did not impress me much and the changes in version 8 make me think the main...

DAZ Productions is offering a free copy of Bryce 5 (a popular commercial 3-D rendering program) on Download.com for a limited time. (I'm not sure how long, so grab a copy ASAP if you are interested.) It's a 24 meg download.

On Bryce 5:

Create breathtakingly realistic 3D landscapes and animations with DAZ Bryce 5. Striking an optimum balance between power and ease of use, this innovative software is an...

While I probably have too many strange fonts on my computer, there are times when I still can't find just the font I need. I discovered a nice source for free and shareware fonts today: dafont.com. Lots of fonts. Almost 7000 fonts. Many are available in both Windows and Mac formats. They are nicely categorized. While there are many fonts here I would not wish on my worse enemy, there are also a lot...