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Gtd. 9 Amazing Software Mashups - Killer Free Apps that Work Better T. There are few things we like more than apps that enhance the Windows experience at no cost. In fact, we've already shown you the 32 essential programs that you must download with every clean install of Windows. But while those apps work great on their own, some killer programs and services perform even better when combined with other software. For example, Dropbox excels as a standalone application, but when used in concert with the little-known Mklink command, its potential is exponentially expanded. We call these unions "software mashups" -- the use of two apps for utility that's greater than the sum of their parts. Yes, 1 + 1 can equal 3. And the best part: every program in this feature is free. Dropbox + Mklink = Cloud Capability for Any App We have to warn you; there are three reasons that this first mashup is a little weird. That said, this is probably the most powerful combination on the list.

Dropbox Dropbox is a file syncing app which acts as a folder on your computer. Mklink 1. Tomboy : Simple note taking. Login GNOME.org Tomboy Simple note-taking. Tomboy is a desktop note-taking application for Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X. Simple and easy to use, but with potential to help you organize the ideas and information you deal with every day.

Notable Features Highlighting text Inline spelll checking Auto-linking web & email addresses Undo/redo Font styling & sizing Bulleted lists More Features Available Add-ins Download Tomboy Getting in Touch Development Resources See Also. A Roundup for “Developers, Developers, Developers…” FindBugs™ - Find Bugs in Java Programs. Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen - Scott Hanselman's 200. Toread - an email-based bookmark service. ComputerZen.com - Scott Hanselman - Scott Hanselman's 2005. Men's Silk Neckties and Bowties. Choosing the Right Knot for the Job Not all knots are created equal. Size, symmetry and shape can vary greatly from knot to knot and all should be taken into consideration. Thick ties often necessitate the use of smaller knots like the Four-in-Hand or the Simple knot. Thin ties generally benefit from larger knots like the Pratt or Windsor.

Every knot has a distinct character. The Prince Albert swaggers with a refined elegance. A Visual Comparison of Necktie Knots Seeing necktie knots laid out side-by-side is the fastest way to grasp how they differ from one another. Of the knots we tied, the smallest is the Simple knot, sometimes known as the Oriental. Happy knotting!