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General Software Discussion / Re: Best Clipmate replacement (particulary if I can export my current database to it

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 23, 2018, 12:39 PM »

Try my Clipboard Help and Spell: https://www.donation...board-help-and-spell

-mouser (April 23, 2018, 11:33 AM)

I (and a legion of others) second that, having adopted CH+S after my previous utility became moribund. CH+S has both obvious benefits and hidden depths.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Personal keylogger

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 21, 2018, 08:50 AM »

some of the overly complex sentence diagramming in English class

-barney (April 20, 2018, 09:00 PM)

That damned lazy cat! "Up, up," said Sally. "Go up, up, up."

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General Software Discussion / Re: Personal keylogger

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 20, 2018, 08:22 PM »

I should probably make a flow chart, it might be easier to follow.

-4wd (April 20, 2018, 04:26 PM)

            

Naughty boy! Put on this pointy hat and stand in the corner!

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Living Room / Re: OK - lets get to know each other... who are you, what do you do, where from?

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 13, 2018, 01:31 PM »

Welcome, HenryShrt!

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Living Room / Re: Artists: Share your artwork with the forum!

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 05, 2018, 08:58 AM »

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Living Room / Re: Thread on 3d Printing Cody Model

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 04, 2018, 09:49 PM »

It's just too infra dig… sheer vowel play.

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Living Room / Re: Artists: Share your artwork with the forum!

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 04, 2018, 03:39 PM »

I'd like it clean, or with a minimal frame

-tomos (April 04, 2018, 02:42 PM)

Baroque gilded, surely 

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Living Room / Re: Artists: Share your artwork with the forum!

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 04, 2018, 01:26 PM »

Here is my special Number 24

-tomos (April 04, 2018, 04:46 AM)

Someone needs to make that thing a decent frame!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Backup Software recommendations 2018?

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 04, 2018, 01:22 PM »

What about Bvckup?

(See the software draw info too.)

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Living Room / Re: OK - lets get to know each other... who are you, what do you do, where from?

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 03, 2018, 08:20 PM »

I know that seems like a lot,  but spans 49 years of working.

Welcome!

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Official Announcements / Re: DonationCoder 2018 Fundraiser

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 02, 2018, 03:37 PM »

Barber of Seville

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Living Room / Re: Any native english speakers?

« Last post by cranioscopical on April 02, 2018, 09:02 AM »

You guys have read too little science fiction!

Spoiler

"The intelligent man is never bored"
Isaac Asimov

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Screenshot Captor / Re: Feature Request: Region Selection Mode - Cross hair lines

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 30, 2018, 06:27 PM »

Hi bubbajunk.

Glad that the new region capture improvements are being well received.

Probably better to have the discussion here in a separate thread..
It would be easy to make the cross hair lines solid -- only question is if I need to add yet another annoying option to let user choose dashed or solid lines in region capture mode, if some users prefer the other way.  Let me try adding it and we can see what beta testers prefer.

It will have to be in a week or so though, since I am up to my eyeballs getting stuff ready for the DC fundraiser in April.

-mouser (March 30, 2018, 05:30 PM)

I'd welcome a solid-line option.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Does anyone here actually use the Microsoft Store?

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 29, 2018, 09:47 PM »

I bought about a dozen items since the dawn of the store. about 50-50 games and apps. Apps mostly pen related. I almost never browse the store, usually I see items talked about elsewhere.

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: MobySaurus

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 26, 2018, 11:27 PM »

I don't think I did anything to it. I have v1.0.55 Oct 09 2006

BTW have you tried TheSage? http://www.sequencepublishing.com/1/thesage.html
I was using it quite a bit (still do) until I managed to get around OUP's roadblocks and reinstall my local copy of the full Oxford English Dictionary. (OED has now moved to a subscription model which is slow enough to drive one even further along the path to total insanity.)

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: MobySaurus

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 26, 2018, 04:38 PM »

Does it work on Windows 10?

-wraith808 (March 26, 2018, 03:00 PM)

It does for me 

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Screenshot Captor / Re: Images pasted into onenote are half size

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 21, 2018, 01:30 PM »

Yeah, well done—nice one!

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Living Room / Re: Artists: Share your artwork with the forum!

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 20, 2018, 01:45 PM »

I reckon I was at my most creative around the age of four -- came across this (again) lately

-tomos (March 20, 2018, 07:16 AM)

Precocious child! When I was four I thought it proper to hold a paintbrush by the furry end.
 

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Living Room / Re: Artists: Share your artwork with the forum!

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 20, 2018, 01:40 PM »

but here's a few of my doodles:

-Stephen66515 (March 19, 2018, 08:08 PM)

I like Tower Bridge 

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Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 18, 2018, 03:55 PM »

Copied from: Tommy Cooper !!

-IainB (March 18, 2018, 12:40 PM)

Just like that!

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Mini Review of jAlbum web site creator.

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 18, 2018, 03:38 PM »

Thanks, very nice of you to say so.

jAlbum saved my bacon when it came to putting together the web site.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Mini Review of jAlbum web site creator.

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 18, 2018, 08:39 AM »

missing for me was pricing

-tomos (March 18, 2018, 08:32 AM)

Fixed 

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Mini Review of jAlbum web site creator.

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 18, 2018, 08:17 AM »

Basic Info

App Name	jAlbum
App URL	https://jalbum.net
App Version Reviewed	https://jalbum.net
Test System Specs	Intel Core i7-7700K ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 Gaming OC NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 16GB DDR$ SDRAM 2TB SSD, 2.5TB spinners
Supported OSes	Windows 10 Version 1709 x64
Support Methods	Free email support, FAQ, Tutorials, Forum, Blog
Pricing	Starts at € 39
Upgrade Policy	Free for any updates in the 12 months following purchase, discounted for the next major release
Features	See https://jalbum.net/en/software/features
Relationship btwn. Reviewer and Product	I am a very satisfied customer, no more, no less.

Intro:

The full scope of jAlbum is greater than I can address because I do not take advantage of all of its features.

Basically, this product provides a fast, easy method to create sophisticated web albums, for users not versed in the (to me) complexities of writing code.

jAlbum offers web site hosting if desired. I do not use that and so cannot comment on it other than to point out the option.

The main interface.

The interface to tweak settings (if desired). It is not essential.


Who is this app designed for:

Those who would find it daunting to create their own web site from scratch. Those who would find it too expensive to pay an expert to create a web site. Those whose time is at a premium.


The Good

jAlbum is simply a very easy way to construct a web site for people who cannot, or do not wish to write raw code. It is a boon to those or who haven't the time or inclination to construct a site from scratch, or who cannot or are unwilling to pay the fees of an expert to do it for them. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux for the main desktop version and iOS + Android for the mobile version.


The needs improvement section

Almost everything on this planet could be improved but jAlbum brings out regular enhancements.


Why I think you should use this product

It saves time, it saves money, it saves headaches, support is good. There is a range of pre-built free templates available, these templates are easily modified to suit individual tastes. There are some templates the use of which costs a small fee. Typically, these are more complex, or offer additional, more sophisticated features. Personally, I use what is free and am more than satisfied with that.

Much of the process can be executed by simple drag 'n drop. Many of the grunt-work details are taken care of in the background, for example ensuring that thumbnails are produced, optimized, and sized appropriately. Also, I find it extremely easy to make changes and additions, to expand existing sections, or to add in new ones. If desired the entire web site can be uploaded to the host from within the program itself.


How does it compare to similar apps

Depends on one's skill set. I found it easier by far than using tools from, e.g. Adobe (which are very good but require more time to master than I can give). My experience is that building with jAlbum is infinitely easier, and the results more stable, than were several other 'out-of-the-box' solutions that I tried.


Conclusions

Draw your own conclusions from this. My wife asked me to create a web site for her. I was appalled. I struggled through, trying to resurrect my rusty knowledge of HTML etc. I floundered around spending all of my spare time for about 3 weeks. This produced a viable site (sort of) that looked as if the proverbial tribe of monkeys had been at work on it. Later I read about jAlbum. In 3 days (not weeks!) and working on it only sporadically, I produced the site that my wife now has. It is here: http://www.barbarabickell.ca/. The world won't swoon over it but it's far better than I could manage alone. My wife is happy, and a happy wife makes a happy life.


Links to a few other reviews of this application

A single quick web search brought up these and many more:

jAlbum 13 Photo Website Builder Software Review | Shutterbug

Review of jAlbum 11.6 by SoftPlanet - YouTube

jAlbum 15.3 - Audio, Video & Photo - Downloads - Macworld UK

jAlbum - Android Apps on Google Play

JAlbum for Windows | FileForum
 

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Living Room / Re: silly humor - post 'em here! [warning some NSFW and adult content]

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 16, 2018, 05:14 PM »

One is becoming utterly sick and tired of this. Enuff already. For Pete's sake, #GiveItARest. They need to stick to their knitting. I get it that they might not approve of the democratic election of this President, but, quite frankly, I don't want it rammed down my throat at every opportunity and I don't give a damn about their insular bigotry.
There seems to be a whinging Loser mentality and propaganda exhibited by the anti-Trump brigade that would surely not impress anyone capable of independent thought and who wishes to live in a free democracy.

-IainB (March 16, 2018, 05:01 PM)

Yeah, but how do you feel about that 

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Adventures of Baby Cody / Re: Where is Baby Cody

« Last post by cranioscopical on March 10, 2018, 03:14 PM »

Hogan and Cody are happy to see each other

-Carol Haynes (March 10, 2018, 11:26 AM)

If that's Hogan's happy look I'd hate to see him when he's sad!