For the last two weeks I have shared with you what I believe are some of the best applications you could add on to a Windows 10 computer. That goes for Windows 7 back up to and including Windows XP. By-the-way, just in case you have not heard anyone mention it lately you should not be using Windows XP any longer since it is no longer supported by Microsoft.
This week my favorite note taking app(s): I have two in this category. The first is already included on Windows 10 and is for detailed notes, OneNote. OneNote is the app you should use if you are writing a book or important document with a large amount of research. OneNote is also found online (onenote.com) and is one of the best of the Microsoft programs though often overlooked. The second one is for quick notes, voice reminders, lists and more from Google. Google Keep (keep.google.com) is available for most mobile platforms too. A quick and convenient way to make simple or not so simple notes.
OK, a very good utility I use to uninstall programs I no longer want or need is called Revo Uninstaller. This application will remove everything necessary from your computer when uninstalling applications. You can use the regular Windows uninstall program but it may, and usually does, leave a lot of leftover junk behind. This takes up space on your hard drive and could slow down your system. Revo will wipe all of the old program off.
Last week I said to use VLC for your audio/visual needs. For music and videos, it is a great app. Then I had a reader write and chastise me regarding iTunes (itunes.com). I know it is hard for many of you who have listened to me over the years to believe but I like iTunes. Yes, I know it is an Apple product but it is good; however, you really only “need” it if you have other Apple products to connect to. So in good conscience I suggest you use iTunes if you have an iPhone, etc.
Next for all of you photo bugs out there: A very good photo editing software which is easy to use and free is Adobe Photoshop Express. You can download this one from the Windows Store. It will allow you to make standard contrast, brightness, etc. settings on a picture or automatically correct it for you. Go to the DoubleClicks.info site and check out a picture I edited. You may also use it on your iPhone, Android or Windows phones.
Take a look below at the same picture, before and after
a one button click edit with Adobe Photoshop Express.
Now for watching TV and movies online if you are so inclined: Netflix.com is the one I go to. I have tried Hulu.com (with advertisements even though you pay) and Amazon.com (where you may still pay additional per individual shows/movies). For those reasons I am sticking with Netflix. Do not forget they all offer specific applications to download and install which offer a better experience than watching on your browser. Also, you can get quite a few shows from the stations’ websites, most free but some of them (CBS) charge you to watch their shows.
See you next week!
