Camtasia
Visualising words for work and fun
I’ve posted about Visual Thesaurus before. It’s a web or stand-alone application that offers a remarkable visual tour of language. I have the on-line subscription so can use Visual Thesaurus...
Cool Software
Cool Software
XtraMSN have a new Homepage + it has RSS Feeds
XtraMSN have a new homepage design. That’s not big news but they now offer RSS feeds which is a nice way to keep up to date with the content. I’m not sure if these arrived with the updated webpage or...
Cool Software
MindManager video demo on Microsoft 10
Watch Michael S. Scherotter, Mindjet MindManager Business Solutions Architect, introduce Laura Foy to Mind Mapping MindManager in this video on Microsoft 10…
Cool Software
Pat Metheny Group "The Way Up" Live DVD due in October
I found the following item at CDJapan and thought you might be interested in it… IT’S THE DVD OF THE CONCERT OF THE BEST PAT METHENY GROUP RECORDING EVER RELEASED* c h a n d r a s u t r a: Pat Metheny Group The Way Up Tour
Cool Software
Customise the Windows Places Bar
Thanks to this cool tip from Ed my frequently used blog Draft folder is only a “Places Bar click away” when saving files. I’ve removed the defaults and added a couple of folders I use all the time. Ed Bott's Windows Expertise » Tip of the day: Customize
Cool Software
Flight Simulator X demo takes flight
It’s not CAD related, or is it? When you think about it Flight Simulator combines: * A global terrain model (GIS) * Aircraft models (Mechanical) * Airport facility models & database (24,000+ airports) (Facilities Management) * Operational System models – Aircraft, Air Traffic Control, Navigation, Radio… * Advanced 3D modelling, sophisticated graphics display technology
Aviation
Flight Simulator X
Flight Simulator X hits the web as the build up to the launch begins. Flight Simulator X Microsoft® Flight Simulator X is the culmination of nearly 25 years of the landmark Flight Simulator franchise—the most significant addition to date… Flight Simulator X Microsoft® Flight Simulator X is the culmination
Autodesk Labs
DWFit Anywhere - DWF viewing without a viewer install?
Autodesk Labs have announced “Project Freewheel”: Beyond the Paper: DWF Freedom and Independence Today is the 4th of July - the day Americans celebrate their independence. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. Here we are 230 years later, and you don't
Cool Software
WinFS, Cool software we won't see...
Microsoft WinFS promised to revolutionise the way people access information on their computer. Storing files in a relational database structure, categorised by attributes/tags, would have ended the limitations of a folder hierarchy. The idea appealed because often files have more than one reason to exist. Placing them in a
Cool Software
MindManager for Apple Mac Ships!
I don’t have a Mac but those that do seem to love them. I love using MindManager so suspect Mac users will love MindManager for Mac. Click on the map thumbnail to learn more about the Mac version and how MindManager Windows users can share information with their new
Cool Software
Kiwi & Aussie Roads in Google Maps!
Yep, street level mapping for New Zealand & Australia in Google Maps, soon for Google Earth I hope! Google Earth Blog: Down Under and Kiwis Get Roads in Google Maps Google Earth Blog: Down Under and Kiwis Get Roads in Google Maps Google Maps Mania: Big News: Google Maps street
CAD and BIM General
Google SketchUp, free for personal use!
Wow, Google have released a free version of SketchUp (for personal use) + 3D Warehouse, a web repository for 3D models. Read Randall's great post for all the details on this exciting move to make 3D CAD for everyone. Google Releases Free SketchUp and 3D Warehouse Google today opened