Computer Software

Computer programs, created to perform one or a set of tasks, that are then distributed or sold for use.

Resources in this category:

Annoyances.org
http://www.annoyances.org/

"Annoyances.org is the most complete collection of information assembled for and by actual users of Microsoft Windows." Search this site for tips, tricks, performance enhancements, and fixes for all annoyances experienced with Windows Vista, XP, and previous versions of the Microsoft operating system.

Coding Horror
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/

Coding horror looks at the world of programming and digital culture from a users perspective. Who are the people behind the coding and how do humans interact with software.

Computer Hope
http://www.computerhope.com/

"Computer Hope is a collection of services that allows users to access its database of free computer-related information. " Good for end-users and includes, "computer support facilities for answering compter-related questions."

Custom Guide: Free Quick References
http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm

This site provides quick access to training materials and quick references to a number of software products, particularly Microsoft products. These quick reference files can act as cheat sheets while using a particular product.

Digital Inspiration
http://www.labnol.org/

The Digital Inspiration blog covers and reviews computer software, consumer gadgets, mobile phones and web applications to help you take advantage of the software tools and web technologies currently available.

Download Shareware
http://www.downloadshareware.com/

This site compiles a list of free software downloads available on the Internet. Categories include financial, health, games, graphics, health, among others.

Download.com
http://download.com.com/

Searchable, browsable directory for downloadable software on the Internet for both PC and Macintosh systems.

ExcelTips Online
http://excel.tips.net/

Stop here to check out easy-to use articles supplying tips and tricks for using Microsoft Excel. Information from over a thousand articles and tips covers all version of Excel, with tips clearly marked for the version where they will apply.

Friedbeef’s Tech
http://www.friedbeef.com/

Friedbeef’s Tech is a weekly blog dedicated to solving everyday problems with simple technology. Includes useful tips, ultimate guides, and sections on Freeware, Firefox and Web 2.0 among others.

Gadgetwise
http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/

Gadgetwise is a blog that mixes information, analysis and opinion to help you figure out which tech products to buy, and how to get the best deal.

Gizmo's Freeware Reviews
http://www.techsupportalert.com/

Provides current reviews of freeware. Browse categories such as educational; home and office; systems; programming; and many, many more. Available in English and Spanish.

Linear Programming Frequently Asked Questions
http://www-unix.mcs.anl.gov/otc/Guide/faq/linear-programming...

Linear programming problems, focusing on computer-based solutions." NEW: "Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about solving linear programming (LP) problems, focusing on computer-based solutions. Provides background on linear programming, software recommendations, and references to related sources.

Office 2000 Tutorials
http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/

Florida Gulf Coast University's free online tutorials for Windows 2000 includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Front Page.

The Open Source Page
http://www.opensource.org/

Curious about open source? Get your answers here. Find a definition, rationale for standards in open source development, and information about the licensing process for open source products.

PC Show and Tell
http://www.pcshowandtell.com/

Online software help. "PC Show and Tell is a FREE Internet library with more than 10,000 voice-enabled tutorials. These step-by-step shows help you maximize the use of your software. Now you can see and hear the answer to your 'how-to' questions! Our library includes 70 top software titles and websites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, ICQ, AOL and many more."

Photoshop Killer Tips
http://www.photoshopkillertips.com/

"Get your daily video dose of the coolest Adobe® Photoshop tips, timesaving shortcuts, workarounds, and undocumented tricks with Matt Kloskowski, one of "The Photoshop Guys" from Photoshop® User TV. New shows are posted each weekday. "

Photoshop User TV
http://www.photoshopusertv.com/

"Watch each week as "The Photoshop Guys" from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) share the hottest Adobe Photoshop tutorials, the latest insider tricks, and the coolest timesaving, job-saving shortcuts to make your time in Photoshop more productive, more efficient, and more fun. Now entering its second year as one of the world’s top-ranked video Podcasts, new 30-minute episodes of NAPP TV are posted each Monday, and include the latest Photoshop news, step-by-step tutorials, interviews and tips from the leading Photoshop gurus, and a weekly Photoshop contest with prizes ranging from Wacom Tablets, to Epson Printers, to iPods, to full conference passes to Photoshop World. If you’re an Adobe Photoshop freak, don’t miss a single episode of "The Photoshop Guys" on Photoshop User TV."

Pointy Haired Dilbert: Learn Excel and Charting Online
http://chandoo.org/wp/

Tutorials, tips, and how-to advice on creating spreadsheets, charts, and other visuals in Microsoft Excel. Offers formulas and free templates for downloads, along with examples that are clearly explained and illustrated.

Railscasts
http://railscasts.com/

"Every week Ryan Bates will host a new Railscasts episode featuring tips and tricks with Ruby on Rails. These screencasts are short and focus on one technique so you can quickly move on to applying it to your own project. The topics target the intermediate Rails developer, but beginners and experts will get something out of it as well."

Shareware Music Machine
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/

Offers a large compilation of free music software downloads. Categories include various operating systems, free programs, shareware, and demos. Site also features the latest music software news and links to music books.

Software Patent Institute
http://www.spi.org/

"A nonprofit corporation formed to provide courses and prior art about software technology to help improve the patent process." This site features the SPI Database of Software Technologies, which "consists of descriptions of software technologies. Each record in the database is all or a portion of a source document that is generally not readily available on-line or in electronic form elsewhere. In particular, we do not include patents and most current trade publications; we are interested in the 'folklore' of the computing industry... Our source documents include computer manuals, older textbooks and older journal articles, conference proceedings, and other such materials." Links to other patent-, computer software-, and computer science-related sites are also available.

SourceForge
http://sourceforge.net/

Free open source software. Users can download software, search database for ongoing open source projects, and rate programs. Web site's active community discusses projects.

Tech Maven: Business Week online
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/wildstrom.htm

Tech Maven provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information and advice on both Mac and PC platforms. The "news" section "takes you to the Business Week Online Computer Room, a browsable archive containing most of the computer coverage from Business Week magazine for the past several months." The site includes a search function for assisting in finding product information/reviews. This site is frame-based.

VersionTracker
http://www.versiontracker.com/

"VersionTracker.com is the most accurate and up-to-date source of Windows, Mac and Palm OS software updates on the Internet. The VersionTracker content team tracks over 30,000 applications with hundreds more added every week."

WomenGamers.com
http://www.womengamers.com/

"Because women DO play" - dedicated to promoting female video game players. Includes forums, articles, game reviews, and more.

WordTips Online
http://word.tips.net/

Having trouble with Microsoft Word? This site has 1600 free tips and tricks to help Word work better, faster, and more easily for you. Tips cover many different versions of Word for the PC with tips clearly marked for the versions to which they apply.