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. Everyone collects utilities, and most folks have a list of a few that they feel are indispensable. Here's mine. Each has a distinct purpose, and I probably touch each at least a few times a week. For me, util means utilitarian and it means don't clutter my tray. If it saves me time, and seamlessly integrates with my life, it's the bomb.
Here are most of the contents of my C:/UTILS folder. This is the Updated for 2005 Version of my Original Tools List and subsumes all my other lists. NOTE: Please don't reproduce this in its entirety, I'd rather you link to this post. The Big Ten Life and Work-Changing Utilities Notepad2 (Scite also uses the codebase) - A great text editor. A Developer's Life Reggie - Not a regular expression tool, it's a BETTER RegSvr32.exe from Shawn Van Ness. The Angle Bracket Tax (XML/HTML Stuff) VisualXPath - A nice GotDotNet project that runs XPath Queries interactively and displays the results. Regular Expressions Stuff I Just Dig Low-Level Utilities Browser Add-Ins. 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!