Free utilities programs

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Free programs from the Web...

This lens provides some great tools and utilities for webmasters and web developers. The best thing is that they are all free. I was inspired to create this lens after attending a recent conference on Preservation. It seems many local Archivist could use help in this area and most do not have the funding to spend on software tools. I hope this is a good start. Let me know if you find this useful by signing my guestbook.

-Jack Lee

Document Imaging Specialist (Jawonio)
Yorktown Landmark Preservation Commission member
Volunteer at the Westchester Archives. 

My list of top freewares and web hosting... 

  • Google Picasa2 - Image editing software for the amateur.
    Picasa2
  • ScreenHunter - screen capture program. Great for creating step by step instructions.
    Screenhunter 5
  • Sitemeter - a web hit counter. Keeps track of how many visitors to your site.
    Sitemeter
  • Clustrmaps - A graphical world map showing the distribution of visitors to your web site.
    Clustrmaps
  • Squidoo - A web 2.0 application that allows one to promote their web site and much more...This lens(web page) is created under Squidoo.
    SQUIDOO
  • PhotoBucket - A free image and video hosting site.
    Photobucket
  • XML Marker - Utility to browse and edit XML files.
    XMLMarker
  • TIFFInfo - A small utility to show the type of TIFF image file you have. Such as color or B/W, resolution and dimension.
    TiffInfo
  • Spybot - An excellent spyware protector.
    Spybot
  • Skype - A free service for making phone calls via the internet.
    Skype
  • Web audio Plus - A program to convert mp3 files to audio streaming for the web. See my lens on How to add large photos...for step by step instructions on how to add sound to your site and hear a sample clip.
    Web audio Plus
  • Tribal Pages - A great web based Family Tree maker.
    The cost is free for small number of families. A premium membership costs only $15 per year. Very reasonable considering the features.
    TribalPages
  • Belarc Advisor - A free PC audit program. Everything and more you ever want to know about your PC...hardware...Software.
    Belarc
  • Open Office software - A suite of open source software that is compatible with Microsoft products...(WORD,EXCEL,PowerPoint...)
    Open Office
  • Firefox browser - A much better web browser than Microsoft's IE Internet Explorer.
    Firefox
  • Dr. Watson - A program to check your web page for broken links and much more...
    Dr. Watson
  • AVG - anti virus program -
    AVG free dowload

Some related links... 

Here is the best example of a local historical society website that was created on the cheap but very rich in content. I heard a talk by Mr. Bell at a conference and his approach was simple and yet very effective especially for local towns and villages that are short on funding and lack technical skills.
Pelham Historical Society
Pelham Historical Society

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Hi, I'm Jack. I am currently enjoying some time off from work. I worked for IBM for 28 years on various projects dealing with Museums and Libraries. I have travelled...

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