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Living Room / Re: Cliff's Notes and The Form Letter Machine
« on: September 26, 2005, 07:56 PM »
Excellent links page. Well organized and a clean look. I give it  :up: :up:
I am proud to be featured there.

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Living Room / Re: Clif Notes Newsletter - September 25, 2005
« on: September 25, 2005, 11:33 PM »
Thanks Mouser,

I was beginning to wonder if I was clear about which ones I didn't like. I just got this letter and had to explain it all to them. I think some people just don't pay attention.

> Jim xxxxxx wrote:
> > I think you do us all a dis-favor by saying that you will not recommend
> > two programs and then not even tell us which ones you are talking about,
> > and why you won't recommend them.
> >
> > I can understand the legal liabilities, but your newsletter has reviews
> > and personal opinions. I'm sure that your lawyers can get around any
> > liability issues.
> >
> > Perhaps include a section in your newsletter of the "Thumbs Down"
> > programs you have tested?
> >
> > Keep up the great work. I have enjoyed every issue that I have seen and
> > generally D/L at least one program to try.
> >
> > Jim

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Living Room / Clif Notes Newsletter - September 25, 2005
« on: September 25, 2005, 06:10 PM »
Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
September 25, 2005

Hi everyone. This week, I tried two programs that I won't recommend. I was disappointed. At least I can save you the download time and headaches. I usually point you to a better program when that happens. Cool?

I hope you enjoy this week's letter. Be sure to email me for advice or to yell at me for messing up. clif.notes @ gmail.com

Here are the headlines from this week's letter.
--------------------------

REVIEWS
Opera - fastest internet browser, easy to use
Pepys - a wiki-like personal notebook
Seterra - learn geography
SystemSherlock Lite - captures changes to your system
Total Uninstall - keep your system clean
XnView - award winning image manager
XstreamRadio - tune in and record

TIPS
Real-Time HTML Editor - see your HTML come alive
Rules of Protection - avoiding spyware and viruses
Spam Control - a collection of tips from Hoax-Slayer

COOL WEBSITES
Google MyWay - make your own Google search page
Qualys Browser Checkup - find the holes in your browser
Top Freeware - making the top freeware easy to find

NEWS
Microsoft's nightmare inches closer to reality

FEEDBACK AND OTHER STUFF
--------------------------

Go to http://snipurl.com/CurrentLetter
to see the current newsletter at the Freeware Review Wiki.
--------------------------

If you want a free 2.5Gb Gmail account,
email me: clif.notes @ gmail.com
--------------------------

Have fun!

Clif

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anyone know of a program that can tell you about *new* google pages? or sort by date added?

let me explain:
let's say i want to find new pages on the web that mention DonationCoder.com
i can search google and get a list of 500 pages or whatever, but i have no way of coming back next week and saying "show me all the new pages which have been found since the last search"

if such a tool doesn't exist it sure seems like something that would be useful and not too hard to write.



Hi Mouser,

No need to write any code. Try Google Alerts. I've used it a few times. It does pretty much what you are asking for. http://www.google.com/alerts

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General Software Discussion / Re: So you want to write a review...
« on: September 12, 2005, 07:43 PM »
they don't all have to be so comprehensive - i think that's just too high a bar to reach on a regular basis

I agree, Zaine and Nudone have set the bar pretty high. I've never tried to review a whole class of software. I stay pretty focused on what I've been doing with the freeware reviews. It's not likely you'll see me shell out any money for software. LOL

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I saw Nutty mention one that I use. Of all the explorer enhancements I've tried over the years this is the best of the freeware add-ons in my opinion.

Folder View - easy file browsing to your favorite folders
Website
Category: Freeware

Review by Clif
I've tried Windows Explorer add-ons before. Most of them made my system unstable. This one seems rock solid and has saved me tons of time while I move files around to keep things tidy. Two thumbs up!
Tip: Create an empty folder in MyDocuments and make it the default folder during the configuration. Then you can later drag and drop your favorite folders onto the empty Folder View toolbar.

Quote from the WebSite
Folder View is a free (freeware) add-on for Windows that drastically enhances the way you browse the folders on your system. Files are often scattered around many different folders on the harddisk and locations on the network. Every time you want to copy, move, open or save a file, this situation leads you to a quest through levels of folders. With Folder View, these quests are over. Folder View enhances the Windows file Explorer by making all folders you need available in a single click. It integrates with other applications, speeding up opening and saving of files and also lets you copy and move files very quickly.

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Living Room / Clif Notes Newsletter - September 11, 2005
« on: September 12, 2005, 12:04 AM »
Hey, looks like I've got another review from this place. This could become habit-forming.


Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
September 11, 2005

Hi all, Another week has gone by. The weather here in Ohio has been fantastic but a bit dry.
The corn isn't nearly as tall as it should be and summer is almost over.

Here are the headlines from this week's letter.
--------------------------

REVIEWS:
CamStudio - Software Presentation Tool
DittoClipBoardExtension - keeps all your clipboard history
EverNote - takes jotting down information to a new level
FolderShare - Find, Access, Share your files anywhere
NWS Radar Monitor - the storm is coming
Pocket Divx Encoder - easy creation of divx from dvd
PixResizer - picture resizing specialist
TugZip - a full featured archiving tool

TIPS:
Advanced Mailto Encoder - adds many options to an email link
Configuring Firefox and Mozilla to open pages in new windows/tabs
The Spyware Warrior Guide to Anti-Spyware Programs

COOL WEB SITES:
Tas Independent Programming - independent source of freeware
SourceForge - home of open source software
The Portable Freeware Collection - a great place for great freeware

NEW NEWS:
Interview With WinPatrol Author

NOTES:
Feedback and Other Stuff
--------------------------

Go to http://snipurl.com/CurrentLetter
to see the current newsletter at the Freeware Review Wiki.
--------------------------

If you want a free 2.5Gb Gmail account,
email me: clif.notes @ gmail.com
--------------------------

Have fun,
 
Clif

 

183
Official Announcements / Re: New Review (09/05/05) - Best Archive Tool
« on: September 10, 2005, 02:39 AM »
Thanks

184
Official Announcements / Re: A way you can help DonationCoder.com
« on: September 08, 2005, 08:57 PM »
PSPad wordwrap was (is) broken? :o
Darn, here all this time I thought I was doing something wrong.

I used to cuss at my pages when I posted them and found run-together words in funny spots.

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Official Announcements / Re: New Review (09/05/05) - Best Archive Tool
« on: September 08, 2005, 08:52 PM »
Hello Mouser and Zaine.

Unfrickinbelievable ...
What  a monster review, and I haven't even finished reading yet. I'd be interested in clipping the TugZip review with a link to the full review as an item in my next newsletter. I'll give full editorial veto.

I've tried WinRAR but I focus on freeware and it ain't freeware. I've also reviewed 7zip, which is what I normally use, although it's rarely needed.

TugZip on the other hand ...
I've never tried it so it's a perfect fit for me. I don't even have to break a sweat. Zaine did all the work.What an awesome job he did.  :up:

I'll keep an eye on you guys ...

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Living Room / Re: New newsletter from me
« on: September 07, 2005, 12:01 PM »
Thanks Z,

I try to keep it interesting.  ;)
I've got an RSS feed and a signup for email notices if you want them.
http://www.xanga.com...clifnotes_newsletter (and all the archived back issues)

Clif

187
Living Room / Re: New newsletter from me
« on: September 06, 2005, 11:20 PM »
Okie dokie.

188
Living Room / Re: New newsletter from me
« on: September 06, 2005, 09:07 PM »
Ok, I'll add you to the list. Is the "Living Room" the best place?

189
Living Room / New newsletter from me
« on: September 05, 2005, 04:09 AM »
Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
September 4, 2005

Hi DonationCoder's. Here are some freeware reviews and other stuff from this weeks letter.
I think you all might be familiar with one of these. LOL
--------------------------

REVIEWS:
EasyCleaner - an easy way to unclog your pc
Ewido Security Suite - Trojan and Spyware Tool
Form Letter Machine - don't keep repeating yourself
Google Talk - a new instant messenger
Messenger Plus - not very funny if you aren't careful
WinPatrol - puts you back in control of your PC
WinSonar - protection against unknown programs

TIPS:
Infected Podcasts - risky listening on your PC
SpamhOle - spam goes down the hole
What is Intrusion Detection Software? - techsupportalert.com
Browser Speed Comparisons - who's got the fastest web browser?

COOL WEB SITES:
Dunscraft's Bird Search - bird watching made easy
ScanIt - can you safely surf the big bad web?
SaveFile - lets your friends download your files

NEW NEWS:
Wake Up Drug CX717 - now I can surf all night

NOTES:
Feedback and Other Stuff
--------------------------

Go to http://snipurl.com/CurrentLetter
to see the current newsletter at the Freeware Review Wiki.

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ContextMenu Commander / Re: ContextMenu Commander
« on: September 05, 2005, 04:01 AM »
Also, at work, I added a sendto option to send wav files to my copy of lame.exe to be converted to mp3's.

191
ContextMenu Commander / Re: ContextMenu Commander
« on: September 05, 2005, 03:56 AM »
Most recent right click I added ...

Boot Deleter
Boot Deleter is an application that adds itself to the Windows Explorer (shell) context menu and allows you to mark files and folders to be deleted when Windows next restarts. This allows you to delete items that are locked by running programs. Items can also be marked for deletion by passing the file/folder as a command-line argument or by dropping the item onto the Boot Deleter executable icon.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/497/bootdeleter7ra.gif

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Great stuff Skrommel, I'll be keeping an eye on you ...  ;)



Clif
http://clifnotes.net & http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com
Devoted to promoting Freeware and Free Information

193
Living Room / Re: Ramesh's Windows XP Troubleshooting site
« on: September 03, 2005, 11:37 AM »
Ramesh is a very cool guy. I've talked to him via email a few times.

Here's a quote from my last newsletter in the feedback section:

Ramesh at Ramesh's Windows XP Troubleshooting site wrote to tell me about his other web site.

This is Ramesh again, and WinXPTutor is my another site. Actually I created this site to address XP basics, and other HOWTOs. My other site at windowsxp.mvps.org mostly involves advanced troubleshooting and "case-studies" type articles.

Thanks Ramesh, both of your sites are awsome. I'll see if I can get links to the new site up soon.

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I just saw Form Letter Machine mentioned in the most recent Lockergnome's Window's Fanatic newsletter.  :up: :up:

Be prepared to get a little busy here.   :)

Congratulations and best wishes,

Clif
http://clifnotes.net & http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com

195
Living Room / Re: Hi Mouser - here's my review of your software
« on: September 01, 2005, 12:52 AM »
cliff, i think people here would really love your newsletter and newsletter archive - it's exactly the kind of site that we all appreciate:
http://clifnotes.mybesthost.com/

do you think we could move this thread to the living room if you don't mind, and rename it
"Cliff's Notes and The Form Letter Machine"


Hi Mouser, thanks for the interest in Clif Notes Newsletter. I'm always encouraging new signups, so feel free to repost this anywhere you like. I'm also encouraging people "in the know" to join my new freeware wiki to contribute freeware reviews and other free information. Any content at my websites may be reprinted as long as it's credited to me with a link back to clifnotes.net or freewarewiki.pbwiki.com.

By the way, I found FLM at SnapFiles using their 20 newest freeware RSS feed.
And finally, thanks for the universal key. I've tried your software before and I know it's worth the time to register and a donation. I think I've got a review of BrowserSwitch somewhere in the archives.

Have fun!

Clif
http://clifnotes.net & http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com
Devoted to promoting Freeware and Free Information

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Living Room / Cliff's Notes and The Form Letter Machine
« on: August 31, 2005, 11:04 PM »
The FLM gets :up:  :up: from me. Here's a review I'll be publishing soon.
http://freewarewiki....ki=FormLetterMachine

By the way, how do I register it?

Clif
http://clifnotes.net & http://freewarewiki.pbwiki.com
Devoted to promoting Freeware and Free Information

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