Nitro Reader is not just another simple PDF reader. This software by Nitro PDF Pty Ltd also lets you create a PDF file, a feature that is usually only seen in commercial PDF software. It also comes with a host of tools that you can use for annotating PDF documents and filling up forms.
Click.to app reduces the number of clicks you make when pasting something. You can ctr-C something, and then the app appears. The locations and options become available. Suppose you’re reading and want to find the meaning of a word. What you do is hit ctr-C and head to Wikipedia.
Another example is the following. You can use the app to post a quote from an e-book in your Twitter account. After marking the quote, press ctr-C and select the Twitter icon. You can do that with a host of other popular websites and apps. The number of clicks you save can be tremendous. If you spend a lot of time sharing and sending data, this app is for you.
Classic Shell is a collection of features that used to be included in Windows but were taken out in Windows Vista and 7. If you have recently upgraded or thinki... Read More
Kantaris Media Player is a free and full featured player for Windows. While there are a lot of media players out there, this application, developed by Christofer Persson is notches above the others as it is very convenient and easy to use. The layout is reminiscent of that of a Windows Media Player, but it does has more handy features.
Meshlab is a special type of program that helps process unstructured 3D models and meshes that come from 3D scanning. 3D models tend to get very large, but the Meshlab Development Team has built a complete set of tools in the software that will help with editing, converting, rendering, inspecting and otherwise do some touching up. If you've ever used a 3D program before and had problems with mesh editing, this can really help.
ChaosPro is a freeware fractal program for Windows XP, Vista and later. Created by Martin Pfingstl, it can produce fractals in real time. Those new to fractal creation will appreciate its simple interface. Advanced users can tweak thousands of parameters to produce stunning images.
For a freeware program, ChaosPro has a large number of features. As expected, it can generate Mandelbrot and Julia sets. But other fractal types like Escapetime, Attractor, Quaternion and more are supported. The application is multiwindowing, multitasking and supports an unlimited number of colors. The software is compatible with UltraFractal and FractInt.
Maxthon is not as well known as the other browsers, but it actually has enough features to match the others. A product of Maxthon International, it has two display modes; Retro and Ultra. Retro mode is for old websites created with legacy tools. Ultra Mode is for the latest websites. The browser uses the appropriate mode so pages display faster.
There are a bunch of other extras included: ad and pop-up blockers, multisearch, autofill and drag and drop. You can do screen captures, translate languages, get feeds and take notes.
GoldenDict is a free dictionary lookup program, but it does more than just show you the meaning of words. It is a feature rich program with links, images, colors and formatting. In addition it has support for other file formats like Babylon .BGL ABBYY Lingvo .dsl source files, ABBYY Lingvo .lsa/.dat audio archives and many more that you can use. With GoldenDict you can install dozens of dictionaries easily.
Maxima is an open source CAS (computer algebra system) inspired by the Macsyma system from MIT. It allows you to perform powerful algebraic functions, including numerical and symbolic expressions as well as differential equations and other complex equations. The program was created by William Schelter. Since he passed away in 2001, it has been maintained by the Maxima Development Team
