Focus Booster is an app for Windows designed to help you manage time. What the program does is break down your work into 25 minute segments and add breaks. The purpose of all this is to help you stay focused. While aimed primarily at people working, it will also help students and anyone trying to balance time on their desktop.
Raptr is an instant messaging app that is aimed at video game players. Created by Dennis Fong, The application has features like game management, in-game overlay and you can also track your game achievements. This Windows application has support for Facebook Chat, Windows Live Messenger, GTalk and other chat programs. With it you can access several applications and import your accounts from Stream, PlayStation or Xbox Live.
BRL CAD is a 3D modeling, CSG (constructive solid geometry) system. Developed by Mike Muuss, it is a complete package with tools for signal and image processing. At the same time, there is support for scripting and frame buffer as well. The vast number of tools built in mean you won’t have to install other programs for editing.
Notefly is a free open source software that you can use to take down notes and reminders. While there are a lot of note taking applications, the Notefly development team has made this program stand out thanks to its unique features and customizability.
Mathbuntu consists of open source math software and textbooks covering math subjects. This program by the Mathbuntu development team is not just for students and math teachers, but also for anyone who wants to know a thing or two about the different aspects of mathematics.
Art of Illusion is a free 3D open source program for Windows, the Mac and Linux. Created by Peter Eastman, it is powerful enough for professional users, but if ... Read More
Google Dictionary by Google is one of the most useful extensions for its Chrome web browser. Once you install the extension, you can simply double click a word in Chrome and the Dictionary will pop up with a definition of the word. Not only is it easy to use but it also has support for multiple languages.
Calligra Suite is a free open source alternative to commercial office applications. Created by KDE, the suite includes a word processor (Words), a spreadsheet (Sheets), presentation software (Stage), raster graphics editor (Krita), and a vector graphics editor (Karbon). The suite also has a database application (Kexi), and a diagramming tool (Flow).
Lego Digital Designer is a free program from Lego that allows you to play and build Lego on your computer. With this program you can build anything your mind conceives, the only difference from the real thing is that you don’t have to pay for it. It’s a lot of fun, and just as cool as playing with real bricks.
