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Are you on the hunt for software to enhance your digital life? Look no further! Here are some resources brimming with options:
For photo editing enthusiasts, Skylum offers a fantastic image processor with a 30-day refund period. If you cancel your subscription or purchase before the last day of your 30-day refund period, you will get your full payment back. This powerful tool is a budget-friendly alternative to industry giants like Photoshop.
Explore the links below for even more photo editing options, including some free ones, and licenses to some pro software and lifetime license discounts.
The net is like a digital time capsule filled with all sorts of ancient software treasures. And the best part? You can find stuff there that’s not available anywhere else! But, like any good treasure hunt, there are always some traps to watch out for. Below are a few sites to visit when you are looking for software archives or not readily available downloads of older software, including some older Operating Systems.
This platform acts as a digital time capsule, offering a vast library of software, including some hidden treasures no longer readily available. However, be cautious – like any treasure hunt, there might be a few booby traps. Keep an eye out for potential bloatware during downloads. Pro tip: Read those permission prompts carefully before clicking “OK.”
Seeking free licenses or extended trials for photo editing software? Techno360 and Shareware-On-Sale are your treasure chests! Simply search “photos” on their home pages to unearth great deals on photo-editing packages you have never heard of, and legitimate licenses to free commercial software and plenty of other gems, including free games and Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) Licenses to some online sites.
Typically, you do need to agree to receive marketing material from these companies before you can activate the licenses they are giving to the public. It is free, but it is also marketing. The licenses are often only valid for a short time. If you do decide to take one up, make sure to install it in the give-away period. They will not activate the license when you install or re-install the package after the give-away period.
Remember, vigilance is key! Always read before hitting “OK,” whenever you are installing new software on your workstation. Many installers of well-known software these days come packed with bloatware, You install the software that comes with their software inadvertently if you do not properly read the installation window that gets launched with their installer.
One of the main culprits is AShampoo software. They give away tons of licenses to very useful software packages, which I love, but they’ve been known to sneak in unwanted bloatware during installations which is bulk-packed with their installers. Read prudently before pressing “OK” when you install software. Many of these packages will start off by asking you to install other software packages with your current installation before installing the package you want.
Pay attention to what they ask you when the installer is launched. These companies get paid by the software developer for tricking somebody to install software they don’t really want on their system, which is why it is often crapped into their installers.
If the name of the software is not what you are installing, just say “Decline” until you get to the correct T&C’s. Usually, it is one or two packages, like a virus package or a free browser or archive handler like WinZip that starts off with the installation to get a fast one on you, but there are many others.
A cautionary note on “free” software licenses – typically, they come with a catch. You have to agree to receive marketing materials to receive the give-away licenses. Be prepared for a potential deluge of marketing emails from the provider when you do. Fear not, tech adventurer.
Here’s a tip: set up a separate email address specifically for junk mail. Then, unsubscribe from unwanted emails in batches every six months, or weekly. This way, your inbox stays clear and organised, unlike a blocked toilet overflowing with spam.
Sometimes, “lifetime” upgrades are offered at a special price when signing up with a free license. Lifetime licenses are typically limited to a single version of a software package. Updates are not included. As long as you remain with the version you signed up with, it will work. Some are lifetime “limited”, for additional services you have to buy expansion plugins after buying a lifetime license on the core of the software package.
Some lifetime offers is fully licensed, with upgrades, but these lifetime licenses are the lifetime of the software, product, or the company, not yours. If the company gets sold, or there is a major upgrade to an existing lifetime license, it will very suddenly stop working. Similarly, if the company that once offered it, is sold to a new owner.
While this post focuses on modern software and give-away licenses that typically come with some attractive lifetime license discounts, let’s not forget the timeless joy of classic games and arcade pleasures from your childhood.
Websites like RetroGames offer a portal to the golden age of gaming, allowing you to experience iconic titles like Ghosts ‘n Goblins on modern devices through emulation. This breathes new life into these classics, ensuring that the spirit of retro gaming continues to inspire and entertain new generations. Sites like these are great for reliving those golden years when you were slotting your pocket money coinage into the machines at the cornerstone, but install and enable an ad blocker in your browser before you enter the site. They need to get paid somehow, and advertising is often the go-to.
Well, that’s it for now, folks. I hope these software recommendations help you on your tech journey. Just remember to always read before hitting “OK,” and you’ll be golden.
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Today, I went to the beach front with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said "You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear." She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!
Hi there.
LOL. Loved the memory. Thank you for sharing. Hope she conquers her fear of the hermit crabs.
They are fascinating to watch if you sit by the rock pools on a quiet day and observe them. Also a good way to calm down when you feel slightly overwhelmed, to clear your mind and focus on the moment.
Best regards.
Anthony