Scribus is an open source alternative to other publishing software out there, the most popular one being Microsoft Publisher. These tools can allow you to create professional looking newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and more. Scribus lets you do it for free. Scribus is available on multiple distros of Linux, Windows, Mac OSX, and OS/2. The Windows installer measures in at … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
TED – A Site of Ideas Worth Sharing
TED, or Technology, Entertainment, Design, is a private nonprofit foundation that produces invitation-only speeches and streams them to the world free. No registration is required, but you can sign up for an account with TED if you want to join the community. TED Talks feature leaders in innovation and upcoming stars presenting jaw-dropping talks with a very high production … [Read more...]
ChickenPing – Today’s Cook Book
My Dad always says that he stopped complimenting my Mom's cooking because if she found out he liked a dish, she seemed to lose the recipe and he'd never get that meal again. Since I'll be getting married shortly, I wanted to make sure the same thing didn't happen to me. I like complimenting my fiancée and enjoy her cooking. This problem might be non-existent thanks to software … [Read more...]
iGoogle Supports Secure Gmail Again!
The previously reported problem of no longer being able to access Gmail through the iGoogle gadget can be repealed. Previously reported April 29, 2009, you can now use the Gmail setting "Always use https" AND be able to access your Gmail account with the official, and (now) fully functional Gmail gadget. The original error message, below, has finally gone away this … [Read more...]
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express Stand-alone
Microsoft offers a free tool, the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express, as a convenient means of managing and editing entries in SQL databases through a GUI. The SQL Server 2008 license comes with the full version of the Management Studio, but the Express version is still very functional for the day-to-day operations. However, finding the stand-alone version of … [Read more...]