NoteFly (Version: 2.0.0 RC1 as of this post) is a sticky note application that offers a few features to store and manage notes. Sticky notes that are viewable on the desktop can be re-sized, use different colors and also be transparent. A note can also be ‘stuck on top’ and remain visible or locked or hidden. It is also possible to set up NoteFly to email a note and to tweet or post the note on Facebook. The latter seems to be buggy and/or not possible as of this post but that may change in a future version. NoteFly is … Read more
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ClipMan: Open Source Clipboard Utility
ClipMan is one of many utilities or programs that enhance the standard Windows clipboard (Ctrl+C). Often the main purpose of these kinds of utilities or programs is to keep more than one clipboard item on file and ready for future use.
ClipMan or Clipboard Manager does not require installation and is accessed via the system tray. Its options are as follows:
Choosing a plug-in directory (None exist that I know of and the program may not be in active development so plug-ins may not happen at all) Keeping its interface on top and choosing its level of transparency Hotkeys to… Read moreNotepad X: Open Source Notepad Alternative
Notepad X is described by its author as
Notepad X is an open source text editor, with a lot of customization options created to help users managing text documents, featuring tab navigation
Notepad X stands at 1.8MB including its plug-ins and icons. It is a simple no frills tabbed Notepad alternative with the usual shortcuts including the likes of Ctrl+D1, D2, D3, and so on to go to the first, second, third and subsequent open tabs. It offers the standard features but also syntax highlighting for such languages as Boo for example. It also comes with a set of included … Read more
MyPaint: Open Source Software For Painting
MyPaint is described by its author as
MyPaint is a fast and easy open-source graphics application for digital painters
The aim of MyPaint is to keep distractions to a minimum. It has an unlimited canvas size, so a drawing can be as big as needed. The most important feature of MyPaint however is the number of brushes it provides, the list is big and therefore the possibilities extensive.
Basic and usual drawings or paintings start by choosing a color – from the color ring for example – and then choosing a brush. Note that many brushes are available by default … Read more