Software

PicDrop - Scrapbooking Friend solves the photo printing problem by enabling users to wirelessly send pictures right to a local Walgreens to get processed. This is one application that scrapbooking users must have.

After a virtually instant download users will observe one of the most easy-to-navigate user interfaces. It features large, easy-to-read icons and a bright colorful scheme. There is a minor setup procedure that requires inputting some information regarding Dropbox, Facebook, and other Web sites that may be used in conjunction with this app. To get started using PicDrop - Scrapbooking Friend, the user must first select photographs that … Read more

Most people probably associate Ethernet with a simple cable cinched with phone-like jacks. But, Ethernet is so much more.

It is the foundation for global Internet access and undoubtedly the world's most-used connectivity technology. In the annals of "techdom," Ethernet is a very big deal.

"Ethernet ranks highly among those technologies that impact day-to-day life on a global basis," IEEE Standards Association writes on its Web site. "Data center networks, PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and now the smart grid, smart meters, personal medical devices, the Internet of Things, connected cars, and more -- Ethernet … Read more

PixAnimator is an application that allows you to create basic animations using a predesigned animation loop and one of your own photographs. The end result is an entertaining and creative presentation of a normally plain image.

Even beginners should have no problem getting started with PixAnimator. It quickly downloads and there is no complicated setup required to begin using it. The app opens to a main menu where the user is required to choose an animation. About 20 animations are provided for free, but there are also hundreds of additional animations that are available for a fee. Once you choose … Read more

Beautiful Widgets Free has stunning, useful widgets that all conform to a sleek theme. However, the app locks most of its useful settings and options behind a paywall. It's not too expensive, but you might prefer a free alternative.

The free app lets you preview slimmed-down versions of the app's 12 different widgets. These include weather, battery life, and other settings displays. They certainly live up to the beautiful name, but most of the options to adjust them to fit your phone require a $3 upgrade. If you don't pay up, you can't do much outside … Read more

Sketching using the touch screen of a mobile device can never yield the quality you are able to get with a pencil and paper; but it can surely be fun! If you like to sketch on the go, try Sketch Pad + Drawing Pad HD. With this fully-featured drawing application users will quickly find out that they are only limited by their skills and creativity.

For a program of this caliber Sketch Pad + Drawing Pad HD is not terribly big at 9MB. The user interface offers a very elegant design. Aside from a small strip at the top of the screen … Read more

Simple Checkbook Ledger Free provides the experience of managing funds with a ledger to those users who miss that method by offering a virtual copy of the old-style, paper checkbook register.

The installation of Simple Checkbook Ledger Free goes quite easy. Once the small application has been downloaded, the user follows a step by step procedure, entering in all the accounts they wish to create a ledger for. After the initial registration the app works just like the original. Columns are provided for the check number, date, description, and the amount. With the click of a button the ledger automatically … Read more

Free PDF to Word Converter's name describes the program: It takes your PDF files and converts them into Word-compatible DOC or Rich Text files. While it's fairly easy to use and does a fairly good job, some awkward controls and other issues dim its appeal. Better tools aren't in short supply, either.

Free PDF to Word Converter's user interface isn't elaborate, and the program explains each feature and each step, though it does make for a busy look. The main controls are listed under General Options, which is a bit confusing, though clicking Files and … Read more

Those users involved in the financial industry will appreciate anything that can make meetings and presentations easier to deal with. T. Rowe Price Events is a specialized tool specifically designed to assist T. Rowe Price associates with time management during presentations and meetings. Because of its uncomplicated, yet fully-featured nature, this application is perfect for busy T. Rowe Price representatives.

For a fairly straightforward and basic application T. Rowe Price Events is quite large in size. The user interface is very well thought out. It features a main menu that includes all the main tools that can be accessed through … Read more

For Android users who wish to hide any sensitive data from prying eyes, a security application is absolutely necessary. Text and File Hider Plus can hide your text messages, contacts, phone logs, or any other file of your choosing. It is invisible to the naked eye and requires pin access in the event the program is discovered. This app works smoothly and effortlessly.

Text and File Hider Plus is very light on your resources. It operates in the background while needed and is basically just a hidden file structure. After a quick and easy installation the app disguises itself as … Read more