Apps

SSuite Personal Office Suite

Suite Office Software is a totally free alternative to commercial office suites. The field of freeware office suites is very competitive, but this one stands out for many reasons. It comes with a word processor (WordFormat 2), a spreadsheet (SpreadForm One), PDF Memo Creator and NetSurfer One, a web browser. Its email client is called My EZ Mail. The suite also comes with an envelope printer, a sorting utility and some games. WordFormat 2 has a simple and intuitive interface. You can save files in txt, DOC and RTF (rich text format) formats. You can even save the files in Pascal and C++ formats. It comes with statistics, formatting, grammar and spelling, word count and other features.

WeatherBug

WeatherBug is an app for the iOS and Android that gives you information on weather anywhere in the world. Published by Earth Networks, the app gives you a large array of weather sensors, forecasts and alerts, all in real time. One of the nicer features is the early warning system so you get the data and will be prepared for what will happen.

Screenshoter

Screenshoter is a screen capture utility from InspireSoft. A screen capture program can be handy when you have to document a favorite web page or diagnose a computer problem among other tasks. This free application can do virtually anything users will require. Fortunately it doesn't have the complexity that comes with powerful screen capture apps.

Earth Alerts

Earth Alerts is a Windows program which enables you to track natural disasters and hazards very close to real time anywhere on the planet. Developed by South Wind Technologies, it tracks information on the web and delivers information on natural disasters and violent weather.

SketchBook Express

Some users refer to SketchBook Express as the Mac Version of Windows Paint, but it's more powerful. Created by AutoDesk, it offers casual users an easy way to learn how to paint and draw. Those who know little about drawing and painting will learn the ropes quickly. A blank canvas greets you after launching the app. One window has controls for redo, undo, colors and shapes. Pencils, erasers, pens and brushes are stored in another window. You also have flood fill tools, brushes for sharpening and blurring.

Aviary Photo Editor

Aviary Photo Editor is no Photoshop, but it is one of the most powerful photo editors for the Android and iOS. Aside from being comprehensive, it is also easy to use. The app by Aviary Inc opens up to all your saved photos so you can easily go through your images and select the one you want to edit. You can also snap a new photo and import it into Aviary.

Use Your Handwriting

Use Your Handwriting is an app that lets you use your finger as a virtual pencil, handy for people who need to jot down notes on their iOS and are having trouble using a popup keyboard. Created by Gee Whiz Stuff, it comes with tutorials so you can learn how the app works.