Not everyone gets by with the default browser on their computer, and when it comes to picking an alternative, Firefox is one of the most popular out there, having clawed back support from upstart rivals like Google Chrome and Opera in recent years by switching to a rapid release cycle,…
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Universal Media Server is a Java-based server which can stream video, audio or pictures to any DLNA device. Supported devices include Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation 4 (PS4), Microsoft Xbox One and 360, many TVs (Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, Vizio, LG, Philips, Sharp), smart phones (iPhone, Android, etc.), Blu-ray players,…
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The metadata contained within your digital photos can be very useful and incredibly revealing. It can include information such as the camera or device used to take the photos, timestamps and even location. If you are sharing the photos you have taken online, sharing such information can pose a risk…
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It may not enjoy the same level of attention as other heavyweight web browsers, but there’s still a lot to like about Opera. Rebooted in June 2013 as a Chromium-based variant, the new Opera’s early history was a troubled one, with many long-established features absent. Even now, some aren’t coming…
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It may not enjoy the same level of attention as other heavyweight web browsers, but there’s still a lot to like about Opera. Rebooted in June 2013 as a Chromium-based variant, the new Opera’s early history was a troubled one, with many long-established features absent. Even now, some aren’t coming…
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Shotcut is a free, open-source and cross-platform video editor. The program uses the popular FFmpeg to import source files, which means there’s no need to worry about format support: it’ll open just about every video variant that’s ever existed. There’s also support for capturing resolutions up to 4k from SDI,…
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Vivaldi is a new browser from a team lead by Jon S. von Tetzchner, the co-founder of Opera. It’s Chromium-based, which ensures decent speeds, even for a Technical Preview. The user interface is built with JavaScript and React (“with the help of Node.js, Browserify and a long list of NPM…
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LibreOffice has long since moved on from being an offshoot of the OpenOffice project. It’s now the go-to alternative to Microsoft Office, enjoying regular development and a constant tweaking to keep it up to date, stable and secure. While LibreOffice lacks the slick presentation of rival Windows freebie Kingsoft Office…
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Thunderbird is an email client from Mozilla, the organisation better known for the Firefox web browser which has a great deal to offer. In addition to handling multiple email accounts, the program can also be used to subscribe to RSS feeds and access online newsgroups and a new tabbed interface…
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It is very common to store copies of the same file in more than one location – this may be for backup purposes, when working in more than one location or when designing a web site. Over time it can become difficult to manage files stored in multiple locations, particularly…