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General Software Discussion / Re: General brainstorming for Note-taking software

« on: March 20, 2009, 02:42 PM »

Here is a nice list of the research tools:
http://www.researchresources.info/

-sciagent (February 17, 2009, 07:40 PM)

I took a quick look at this listing.  Though it has a 2009 date, some of the information is not current.  For example, it doesn't list WebResearch, software I have used with pleasure for years.  It does list ContentSaver, which was the former name of WebResearch, but the name was changed several years ago.  Moreover, the website the listing provides for ContentSaver is not connected to the research software.

I don't know how accurate the rest of the information is on this listing, but its handling of WebResearch/ContentSaver doesn't inspire confidence.

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Living Room / Re: What's the best registry cleaner? Ask Leo says: none

« on: March 18, 2009, 10:48 AM »

I'm another very happy user of JV PowerTools Registry Cleaner.  I've used it for years, always in "Normal" (as opposed to "Aggressive") mode.  I've almost always told it to fix everything it has identified, and I've always had it make a backup.  Frankly, it has never removed anything I later found I needed (knock on wood  ).  The only other registry cleaner I've ever tried was the one in Advanced Windows Care Professional.  I used it only once.  I first ran JV PowerTools, and it found about 70 registry entries to fix or remove.  I then ran the registry cleaner in Advanced Windows Care Professional.  It found more than 900 additional entries.  That made me uncomfortable, not with JV PowerTools but with AWC.  My guess is that AWC was taking a much more aggressive approach, one that JV PowerTools offers but cautions about.  I've never found that approach necessary, and I prefer to err on the side of caution.   

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General Software Discussion / Re: Any software that could generate screenshot like this [pic]

« on: March 17, 2009, 09:25 PM »

Without the Window frame.

-electronixtar (March 17, 2009, 08:01 PM)

I'm still confused.  With HyperSnap, your scroll can include as much or as little as you want.  If you don't want the Window frame, you don't include it; if you want it, you include it. 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 17, 2009, 05:27 PM »

Thanks very much, SKA.  I was actually on that page earlier, but I didn't see a specific version number.  This time, I did, and I've now downloaded and installed 7.8.0.7.  I do wish that the downloaded file would bear the specific version number--lkmn7807.exe, rather than the more generic lkmn780.exe.  I hold onto these files for a while, and I always want to know which specific version it is.  It's obviously easy enough to rename the files, and that's what I do, but I'd prefer Linkman to do it. 

Again, many thanks!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: March 17, 2009, 03:51 PM »

We have replaced "replace" with "edit" 2 days ago (from 7.8.0.3 on).

-Outertech Support (March 17, 2009, 09:14 AM)

I have tried unsuccessfully to find a link to 7.8.0.3.  I received an email message saying that version 7.80 is available, but I'm already running 7.8.0.1.  When I clicked on Updates on the Linkman interface, all it did was take me to the homepage, leaving me to search for updates.     Shouldn't an "Updates" link take one to a specific Updates page?  I would also expect it to let me know whether there's a more recent version than the one I currently am using?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Any software that could generate screenshot like this [pic]

« on: March 17, 2009, 01:27 PM »

you enabled the greyed out text input box for specifying height.

-nosh (March 15, 2009, 08:10 AM)

I'm not sure why you need to specify height if you've got an auto-scroll mechanism.  Can't you just scroll as far as you need, without specifying in advance?   Admittedly, I'm most familiar with HyperSnap, which works that way.  The only time I have to specify a size in HyperSnap is if I want to do an extended horizontal capture.  I have the feeling I'm missing the point here, and I'd appreciate someone clueing me in.  TIA.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Top 3 programs you use

« on: March 16, 2009, 09:41 PM »

and possiblly rekindle this thread...

-vegas (March 16, 2009, 08:49 PM)

Back in August 2007, I listed ClipMate, DirectoryOpus, and a tie between ActiveWords and PowerMarks.  I'd still list ClipMate and DOpus, but Powermarks has been marked for end-of-life, and while I still use ActiveWords every day, it hasn't been updated in the past year and a half.  So I think I'd now replace those two with Linkman, which I've come to feel is an even better bookmark manager than Powermarks.  This listing omits my browser (Firefox) and my email client (Mulberry), as well as at least half a dozen other programs I'd love to include.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Check&Get or Power Favorites or Linkman

« on: March 16, 2009, 04:59 PM »

I did not want to have too many programs doing the same thing - that was the rationale behind the topic.  I will definitely take a look at the website watcher that you mentioned.  I am looking for key differences between the three.  At this point i am not sure whether just one of them would satisfy the requirement of bookmark organizing and also keeping track of websites and maintaing a stored image of the webpage. I am sure that would be the best combination to have though.

-hkay (November 09, 2008, 11:13 AM)

I use and like three of the programs that have been mentioned in this thread--Linkman, WebResearch, and Website Watcher.  However, I bought them and use them for different things.  I don't think of them as overlapping all that much.  I use Linkman as my bookmark manager.  Because the Pro version also has superb link-checking capabilities, I've started to use it as well to check not just my bookmarks but also the URLs on various web pages I maintain.  I use WebResearch to save web pages and parts of web pages.  I have several thousand bookmarks in Linkman, but probably just a couple hundred saved web pages in WebResearch.  I save bookmarks so that I know where I can go to find good information on a given topic--if that information changes (for example, if it's updated), that's fine.  If it disappears, perhaps there's good reason for this.  On the other hand, I save web pages only when I want to be sure that I can access particular information even if it's no longer available on the Web.  As for Website Watcher, I use that program on a relatively limited number of sites when I want to be kept aware of changes (for example, on several forums--I'm alerted when there's a new posting anywhere on the site, or when certain statistics change).  I can't imagine using Website Watcher as a bookmark manager, and as far as I know, it doesn't even have the ability to save entire web pages.  Even if it did, it doesn't have the indexing capabilities of WebResearch.

I like all three programs--Linkman, WebResearch, and Website Watcher--but I see each of them as performing a different task.  I feel I need and want all three.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Check&Get or Power Favorites or Linkman

« on: March 16, 2009, 04:20 PM »

Linkman is pretty good, but I found their support to be substandard. E.g., I sent support emails to them in May 2008 were did not receive a reply until August 28! And then the reply in August simply said "A screenshot is worth 1000 words". I was less than impressed.

-J-Mac (November 10, 2008, 03:41 AM)

Jim, I've had a VERY VERY DIFFERENT experience with Linkman support.  There was a time in mid-2008 when they had a massive mail server crash that led to their not responding to email for a while; I don't know whether that may help to explain their non-response to you.  At any rate, after the mail server problem was fixed, I've found them to be just about the most responsive tech support I've ever encountered!  They've answered all my messages very promptly, and a number of suggestions I've made have found their way into later updates.  Moreover, the updates come with impressive frequency. 

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General Software Discussion / Re: The Bat: Great program, terrible documentation and support

« on: March 15, 2009, 09:38 PM »

Mailing lists are a pain in the butt.  Sure, there's a lot of information in there, but it's hard to find something when you need it.  And because of that, it forces you to read a whole bunch of stuff you don't really care about. 

-superboyac (March 15, 2009, 08:25 PM)

I think this depends on the mailing list (by which I assume you mean a listserv).  Some listservs, especially those running LSoft Listserv software, have searchable logfiles that make finding information just as easy as on web forums.

But Jim, seriously, the Bat as a program is excellent.  I don't know what client I would use if it did not exist.  I used to use pegasus for years which is still pretty good.  but DC made me change.

Several years ago, when Mulberry seemed as if it was about to disappear, I tried several other email clients, including The Bat.  It had lots of attractive features, but unfortunately its IMAP support was disappointing, not nearly as good as that in Mulberry, Pegasus, or even Thunderbird.  I don't know whether the most recent version of The Bat offers improved IMAP support, but since Mulberry is still alive, I no longer feel any urgency about finding another email client.  And to be honest, your experience with The Bat's web forum really puts me off.  I want to be able to participate in a forum without feeling as if I have to watch every word and opinion I express.  So I guess for now I'm sticking with Mulberry, with Thunderbird and Pegasus available when I need them.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Any software that could generate screenshot like this [pic]

« on: March 14, 2009, 01:47 PM »

Thanks, cmpm, for your quick response.  I've never used google talk, but if it has a vertical scroll bar, I think probably HyperSnap 6 and some of the other programs mentioned here can create a shot like the one that started this thread. 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Has anyone had experience buying from www.buy.com ? Is it reliable ?

« on: March 14, 2009, 01:40 PM »

I've made only one purchase from buy.com, and that was a while ago.  I had no problem with it.  Like kartal, I've had the best (and most extensive) experience with amazon.com in terms of price, quickness of shipment (even the free shipment), reliability, and ease of returns.  I've also had good experience with the dealers amazon lists on its site.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Any software that could generate screenshot like this [pic]

« on: March 14, 2009, 01:26 PM »

That's an active window that electronixtar is showing.
Not a web page.

-cmpm (March 14, 2009, 12:10 PM)

Could you explain what you mean by an "active window" as opposed to a web page?  Thanks.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Any software that could generate screenshot like this [pic]

« on: March 14, 2009, 09:39 AM »

I'm pretty sure HyperSnap 6 can do this.  I use its autoscroll feature all the time, and I just tried it to include the window frame, and it worked.  It's certainly worth a try: http://www.hyperionics.com/.

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LaunchBar Commander / Re: Excessively Large Node Listing

« on: March 13, 2009, 07:14 PM »

Hi.  I'm delighted to report that I sent my .mcf file to mouser, and he quickly identified the cause of the oversized menu.  One of the items in the menu turned out to have lots of extra spaces after the name of the program in the Caption box.  I didn't actually see that these were spaces, but I was able to highlight them and delete them.  After I did so, my menu returned to a normal size.

Thanks VERY much, mouser!!   

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General Software Discussion / Re: The Bat: Great program, terrible documentation and support

« on: March 13, 2009, 07:03 PM »

Good grief, Superboyac!  I don't even see how your innocuous and reasonable messages violated The Bat!'s forum rules.  I've thought from time to time of giving The Bat! another try, but the last thing I need is a forum where I can't ask questions and express opinions. 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: WinPatrol Plus on Bits Du Jour - Friday 2/13/09

« on: March 13, 2009, 10:48 AM »

Here is one question I am trying to check on the WinPatrol Bits Du Jour discount today.  There is a new WinPatrol coming out in a few days, WinPatrol 2009.  If there is going to be an upgrade fee then of course the discount today is much less of a great shakes.  Awaiting a callback, and I may post this on Iconico's Bits du Jour as well.

-Steven Avery (March 13, 2009, 09:19 AM)

I would be surprised, Steven, if there were a fee for the new version.  The developer's policy has always been that ALL new versions are free once you've paid for the PLUS version.  I know that that was true for me when WP 2008 came out.  I had bought the software several years earlier, but I was able to download and install 2008 at no cost, and I expect to be able to do so with 2009 as well.  I didn't get the software via a Bits du Jour discount, but I did get it at a somewhat smaller discount through Neat Net Tricks.  Their software panel had reviewed the program very enthusiastically, and that made me decide to buy it.  NNT offered a small discount, and I took advantage of it.  I've never been sorry!

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LaunchBar Commander / Re: LATEST LaunchBar Commander VERSION INFO THREAD - v1.91.01 - Mar 10, 2009

« on: March 12, 2009, 04:07 PM »

Hi, Mouser.  I'm not sure whether I'm imagining this, but the icons in the new version seem crisper, cleaner, brighter than before.  I was happy with their appearance before, but I'm even happier now (even if the difference is just in my imagination  ).  I don't use the docking and sliding features, so I can't comment on them.  I run LBC from the system tray in a pretty straightforward way.   My only disappointment with the new version is that it hasn't cured the relatively minor problem I described in earlier messages--one node with about a dozen programs is MUCH wider than any of the others.  Whereas the others are about 2.5" wide, this one is more like 8.5" wide.  I can't figure out why. 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: WinPatrol Plus on Bits Du Jour - Friday 2/13/09

« on: March 12, 2009, 02:45 PM »

I'm a big fan of WinPatrol PLUS.  I bought it several years ago because it gave me a lot of useful information about various files on my system, but over time I've come to value it at least as much for its startup manager features.  I especially like the fact that it will warn me when software tries to insert itself into my startup menu, and I also like the "delayed start-up" feature, whereby I can arrange to have apps start at staggered intervals at startup rather than all at once.

Another aspect of WinPatrol Plus that I value highly is the support of its developer.  He will respond to emails very quickly, and his policy is that once you've bought WinPatrol Plus, ALL future updates/upgrades are free.   

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: February 23, 2009, 07:25 PM »

However, I hit a brick wall looking for a way to display a list of all of my keywords the way Powermarks displays what it calls a dictionary. Do you know if Linkman can do this? If not, I don't see myself using it.

-twinkler (February 23, 2009, 05:03 PM)

Hi, twinkler.  I confess that I never paid any attention to Powermarks' dictionary feature--I couldn't see any use for it.  I never felt the need to know what keywords I had used in the past.  All that mattered to me was coming up with the right keywords to locate a specific bookmark, and I was always able to do that quickly and easily not by searching through a long list of keywords but simply by free-associating.  I had about 3000 bookmarks in my Powermarks file, and I never had a problem finding any of them.  That's one of the things that I loved best about Powermarks--and now about Linkman.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: White Smoke 70% off

« on: February 23, 2009, 03:44 PM »

So, the lesson here is that they regularly sell their stuff at 75% off, so don't let that be a contributing factor to your purchase decision.

-tinjaw (February 23, 2009, 02:40 PM)

I've found their software to be as trustworthy as their daily "Last Day!!" sale announcement.   The software creates so many errors that I'd say it's overpriced even at 75% off. 

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General Software Discussion / Re: How do I pin out the suspect virus file?

« on: February 21, 2009, 07:52 AM »

You might try Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - there's a freeware version available for download at http://www.malwarebytes.org/.  It prides itself on identifying malware that other programs miss.  They also have a useful forum you can consult after you've run a scan with Anti-Malware.  I've gotten some useful help from them.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Someone MUST make a new PowerMarks program.

« on: February 19, 2009, 12:30 PM »

Like many of the other contributors to this thread, I was passionate about Powermarks.  I used it and loved it for more than a decade.  Last year, however, the developer announced that Powermarks was being marked for "end of life," and there would be no further versions.  Fortunately, at about the same time I learned this, I discovered Linkman.  After some initial annoyance with some of its features, I found myself actually PREFERRING it to Powermarks!  It lets me do more varied and sophisticated searches, and its checking for dead or moved URLs is both much faster and more accurate than Powermarks' was.  Though you CAN organize your bookmarks into folders, you don't have to: you can use Linkman the same way you use Powermarks.  Also, as has already been mentioned by others, Linkman has an "import from Powermarks" feature.

I might mention that Linkman is available as freeware as well as in a modestly-priced commercial version.  Since I love Linkman's link-checking ability, I'd opt for the commercial version, but most of its other features are available in the freeware version as well.

The Linkman developer is continually improving this already excellent program.  I've found that he's also very open to suggestions. 

In short--I'm even happier with Linkman than I was with Powermarks. 

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LaunchBar Commander / Re: Transfer backup files or start from scratch?

« on: February 13, 2009, 09:08 PM »

Mouser, thanks VERY much for your quick and helpful response.  The problem was that when I first opened LBC, what opened was the new version, even though I had transferred my old files to the LBC directory in Program Files.  But after I read your message, I went to the launch1.mcf file, right-clicked, and told it to open with LBC.  Bingo!  It opened and showed me all my nodes.  But now I had two LBCs in my system tray, and I wasn't sure how to get rid of the one I didn't want.  I'm still not completely sure how it happened, but when I closed both and then clicked on the LBC desktop icon, it opened the right version.  I then rebooted to see whether that would be the version that loaded at startup, and it was.  So I think that all is now well (except, of course, for the oversized set of nodes that I wrote about in a message on the forum not long ago). 

Again, many thanks!!

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LaunchBar Commander / Transfer backup files or start from scratch?

« on: February 13, 2009, 07:58 PM »

I managed to wipe out some key LaunchBarCommander files on my hard drive, and the program no longer worked.  I then uninstalled it, reinstalled it, and tried to transfer what I thought were three key backup files I had saved on a flash drive: launch1.mcf (my main file with all my nodes, etc.), LaunchBarCommander.ini, and LaunchBarCommander.mcp.  To my surprise, these didn't succeed in restoring my old settings.  Is there some way I can use these files to restore what I had, or do I have to start all over again, adding each program individually?