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Each ZIP file creates a separate Directory, to
avoid any problems while attempting to install software in the Windows
Programs Files. You could create a Shortcut to the EXE file. Examples
marked EXEFILE can be safely run online. Freeware distributors are welcome to
host and quote links to any of those below as searches for some will show. A
Pad File is included in each ZIP file along with a Readme description.
HTML CODER Is for the creation of certain Web Pages. It will allow you to insert JPG images to various sizes or as thumbnail links, and text Copied in the Windows Clipboard, and reformat it if required. It can also remove blank lines or any individual character such as the > in emails using the Text Window. You can also select the colours of text, heading and background, and the width of JPG images with the height to width aspect of the original retained. The program will also enable you to create a .TXT file of any reformatted text. DOWNLOAD
HTML TUNE This simplifies the automatic generation of a list of MID, MP3, or WMA music files in the same folder as the program, all as with active links in Tune List.htm for uploading. You can change the sample headings to choice. A warning is provided reminding of copyright restrictions on many MP3 and WMA music tracks. This HTML Tune.exe can be removed from the Music folder once it has created HTML Heads.txt and Tune List.htm. DOWNLOAD EXAMPLE
HTML
FILES This automatically lists all the HTM, MHT, WMV, PPS, BMP, JPG, GIF,
MID, MP3, WMA, EXE, PDF, ZIP, and XLS files as links in the same directory
in File List.htm ready for all uploading along with folder used. The names
of Files must not include any spaces, so note the program will remove such
spaces by renaming the files.
DOWNLOAD COOKIECLEAR Many excellent spyware removers scan through
thousands of files, but then only suggest you remove a few cookies. Which is
why some users regularly remove ALL cookies. especially as it is not nice knowing
someone is watching say what sites you visit not matter how harmless that
might be. But this means each time you visit a forum you will need to log in
quoting All your details. This program removes all cookies, except those you
need to log into any forum. First use Add Wanted to create / amend a list of
Cookies wanted. NOTE the wanted Cookies are abbreviated to accept multiple
[123], but you need not have more than one of any
entry. DOWNLOAD
RANDOMPLAY This plays background music anytime while using the PC. Select any MP3, WMA or MID file, the other music files in the directory will be selected at random and then played only once. The tune currently playing is shown in the bottom toolbar. DOWNLOAD
PRESENTATES This automatically creates presentations of JPG files in the same directory as Presentates.exe to fill the whole screen. It uses the filename of each JPG as the title without .JPG. If any one MP3, WMA, or MID music file is also included in the same directory it will play it as background music. DOWNLOAD
ANIMGIF This program is similar to the Presentate of
mine, but here it displays the animations of all GIF files included in the
same directory as this program, along with the accompaniment of any single
SPEECH BOARDS This program is primarily intended for use by the handicapped, although it could be of use as an aid to learning to read. It provides the option of two multi button boards similar to hardware boards often available. One consisting of phrases the other of just letters. Once the user has selected the phrases or letters, they can either be used to produce the speech sound or a printout. There are also options for the phrases to be altered by making use of Notepad, and on on the first board to make use of the keyboard to create entries. The user can use a mouse or a joystick to select the phrases or letters. DOWNLOAD
MORSETEST This program allows you to create Morse either from keyboard entries, or by using a TXT file such as created with Windows Notepad. You can also use the Mouse as a Morse Key, even as a simple LBUG for repetitive Dots and Dashes. The speed and tone can also be changed and a variety of suitable instrumental sounds used, including using the little single speaker in the Console. A simpler sound version is also included and the Farnsworth system of learning included in both. DOWNLOAD
HORSERACE This simple race could cause amusement at some parties, due to the betting. Bets can either be set by the odds chosen at random subject to a limit set A second option is for the stake unit to be set, then after the punters select a horse, ALL the stake money is paid out to the winners in proportion to the number betting on the winner. Any small amount remaining is shown. Four backgrounds are shown, and wait a second for each race to start. DOWNLOAD
GAMESCOMP This is just a compendium of 6 very simple games that do not require complex decisions. DOWNLOAD
FILE EDIT This allows you to either safely scan through a file or edit one. Allowing the Formatting to show will block showing characters over 126. It is safe to scan any file, but beware making changes while Editing a File can corrupt it, and then activating after could upset your system, unless you know exactly what you are doing. This especially applies to those files in the Windows, or the Program Files Directory. Hex values are shown in editing, but use Decimal values to enter changes. DOWNLOAD
RENAMER This program can be very useful
such as to rename ' image.jpg ' files created by a digital camera. You can
chose any name for all the files in a directory with a selected EXT. A number
will be added to end of the filename. It can also shorten filenames from the
right to a chosen length, or insert say a number prefix to selected files, or
change to lower case with the first letter upper case. It will NOT allow
files in the Windows or Program files to be changed. DOWNLOAD
WINSOUNDS Many versions of Windows are supplied with a WINMM.DLL file which enables programmers to produce128 instrumental sounds and effects, such as produced by the popular MID music files created by musical keyboards. This little program enables you to hear any of these sounds in variety of ways. DOWNLOAD
BINGOCALL This Bingo Caller can display large numbers to fill the whole screen if your Screen Display is set to 600 or 768 high. It is all controlled by the mouse thus allowing the operator to sit some way from the PC. It will allow a recap by halting the calling to display all numbers called, and permit the colours to be chosen before a session. DOWNLOAD
BINGOSPEAK This Bingo Caller can display large numbers to fill the whole screen if your Screen Display is set to 1024 x 768. It can be controlled by the mouse thus allowing the operator to sit some way from the PC. It will allow a recap by halting the calling to display all numbers called, and permit the colours to be chosen before a session. You can also chose if you want the numbers spoken and if the phrases are spoken, also if you want the PC to call the numbers automatically after a period set by you. DOWNLOAD
EMAILSITES The advantage of this program to store
your web site or email addresses is it is not only faster to activate,
avoiding the need to open up say Internet Explorer or Outlook Express, it
also stores all the details in BEEB,txt. This makes it much easier to save
backup copies especially of email addresses, and create a printout. Also it
should avoid any risk of a certain type of virus that hacks into your PC to
make use of any email addresses stored such as with Outlook Express. Just
right click once displayed to access BEEB.TXT with Notepad to make any
changes, making sure to include both a description on one line with the
address on the other, with http:// where needed. DOWNLOAD
DJSCRATCH This program attempts to emulate some of the strange noises DJs like to create by dragging the Record Pickup over a vinyl record. It makes use of any of the Instrumental sounds and voices supplied with Windows by way of the WINMM.DLL. You can also set the duration of the notes produced as the Mouse cursor is rapidly dragged over the screen. DOWNLOAD
CADS There are many excellent drawing software available, but most rely on dexterity using the Mouse. Apart from using the Mouse to quickly change the operating point, these two CADS rely entirely on the use of the key, thus enabling intricate drawing pixel by pixel. The program PlansCircuits can be uses to draw electronic or printed circuits and plans, while the program PrintedCKT is just for Printed Circuits. Both allow for a black or white background. and selecting the thickness of the drawing line. DOWNLOAD
SPECiALFOLDERS This allows you to inspect the contents or any of the Special Folders of Windows, many of which are usually hidden when using My Computer etc. To avoid any problems, it will NOT allow you to alter the contents of any of the folders. You will be asked if you wish to save a copy on any list showing, which will then be displayed using Notepad DOWNLOAD
COLOURPICK This simple little program provides an endless variety of colours, which some my might find useful in choosing colour schemes. Right click to change the colours, left click to show the RGB values. A PC is capable of producing 256 X 256 X 256 = 16777216 different colours, though it is doubtful if the human eye can differentiate between small changes. DOWNLOAD ALPHABET SPEAKER This little program is mainly intended to help teach the very young. There are 4 options, 1 using the PC to speak the Alphabet Letters, or 2 sample words using all the letters, 3 a selection of numbers, 4 reading any TXT file . DOWNLOAD
BIG SHOW This provides 3 options to fill displays best set at 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768. It can display a large digital clock set by the PC date, or a large stop watch. The third option is a scrolling message of your choice, where you can set the text and the background colours. DOWNLOAD
TYPETEST The purpose of this little program is to help anyone at any level to improve on their speed of typing. It includes both a list of short and long words to copy, along with a few lines which can be altered. Further unlimited lines to copy can be produced by loading any .TXT file, such as three provided. You can include you own TXT files by copying them in the Folder provided. All additional spaces are omitted for the tests. The tests can be spoken by the PC if required as an aid to spelling. DOWNLOAD
SMALL AUCTION DBs This is 3 versions a program to run small auctions. All work under Windows, one using the mouse the others once activated only the keyboard for control and entries. Full instructions are included with each version along with how to set such as the commission charged. DOWNLOAD
MOUSE PRACTICE This very simple program
is intended for those such as perhaps the elderly who have NEVER use a PC
Mouse before, and are perhaps a little nervous. There is a variety for random
place circles of various sizes to safely click on, with any audible and
visual indication if successful. DOWNLOAD
LABELS This simple program enables you to print
numerous labels and store the details as a .LAB file. It will print the labels
in a single column or three in a line for a page of A4 paper / labels.
Contact me if you want the settings altered or to print a chosen number of
pages. DOWNLOAD
BIORHYTHMS Some believe our behaviour is governed by 3 periodic cycles, with a peak and trough that occur every so many days. The cycle for Physical is 23, for Emotional is 28, and Intellectual is 33 days. We are at our best during a peak. The program calculates these peaks for any period of 60 days based on your Birthday. DOWNLOAD
ANAGRAMS This creates Anagrams of up to 200 words in any TXT file produced with Notepad. It will also produce batches of Anagrams of 4 to 10 words selecting letters at random, so you cannot be sure they are true words. Once a list is compiled the answers are not displayed until required, and the lists can be saved as a TXT file to pass onto others. No answers can be produced of course using random letters. DOWNLOAD
RANDOM MUSIC This simple little program generates short musical tunes making use of any of the 128 voices supplied with all versions of Windows, that are used to play MID files. There are 4 speeds to choose to play the tunes. You might like to have a tape recorder handy to record the notes randomly picked by the PC as they may never be repeated again. DOWNLOAD
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