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software in the Windows Programs Files. So you could create a Shortcut
to the EXE file. Freeware distributors are very welcome to host or quote
links to any of those below. A Pad File is included in each ZIP file along
with a Readme description of the programs. WATCH FOR ANY UPDATES NOT ALWAYS ON OTHER SITES.
TALKING BOOK 25 01 2012 v1.4 The
Talking Book causes the PC to either speak any text entered from the
keyboard or read from any TXT file. In conjunction with Recorder kindly
provided by Richard Russell of
http://www.rtrussell.co.uk/ you can save the sounds as a WAV file
such as a Talking Book for the Blind. The Recorder can of course also be
used on its own to record sounds from any source shown.
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HTML CODER 25 09 2011 v3.2 Two versions create simple Web Pages. You can insert JPG/GIF images or as thumbnail links, and a music file, and text Copied from the 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 select the colours of text, heading and background, and the width of JPG images with the height to width aspect of the original retained. An extra program enables you to create a .TXT or HTM file just of any reformatted text. DOWNLOAD HTML TUNE 27 05 2008 v1.4 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. The file HTML Tune.exe prduced can be removed from the Music folder once it has created HTML Heads.txt and Tune List.htm. DOWNLOAD EXAMPLE TO SAFELY RUN ONLINE HTML
FILES 31 08 2009 v2.1 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 25 09 20 11 v2.3 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 15 09 2011 v2.3 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. A further program plays MOD and S3M files popular in
PRESENTATES 11 09 2011 v3.2 This automatically creates presentations of JPG or GIF files in the same directory as Presentates.exe to fill the whole screen. It uses the filename of each JPG or GIF as the title If any one MP3, WMA, or MID music file is also included in the same directory it will play it as background music. HTMLpresn creates a web of image files without a Music function. DOWNLOAD
ANIMGIF 10 11 2008 v1.1 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 26 12 2011 v2.1 These programs are primarily intended for use by the handicapped, although they could be of use as an aid to learning to read. They provide 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 25 09 11 v4.2 These programs allow 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, one 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 with one version, including using the little single speaker in the Console. This new version 4 now includes the option to use the Farnsworth system of learning. DOWNLOAD
QSLCARDS 15 12 11 v1.5 Since in reading this
you must have access to the Internet, then perhaps you do not wish to incur
the cost of postage sending QSL cards even by using one of the QSL Bureaus,
so why not email your QSL card?. This little program will help you quickly
create both a BMP copy of your report and also reduce the size of the JPG of
your cover photo to no more than 800 pixels in width or height, for fast
emailing. The Report image is saved as QSLreport.bmp and the reduced size of
any Cover photo as QSLcover.jpg. A sample cover.jpg for reducing is included
here. Notice if sending while or soon after a QSO you can use the immediate
time and date. DOWNLOAD
HORSERACE 25 09 2011 v2.3 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 17 05 2009 v2.2 This is just a compendium of 6 very simple games that do not require complex decisions. DOWNLOAD
FILE EDIT 31 10 2011 v2.8 This allows you to either safely scan through a file or edit one. But beware making changes if 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, but use Decimal values to enter changes. DOWNLOAD
RENAMER 29 07 2011 v2.2 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
BINGOCALL 25 09 2011 v2.3 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 27 12 2011 v.2.5 These Bingo Callers 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 12 09 2008 v2.2 This program wll store
your web site or email addresses and 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 25 09 2011 v.2.3 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 15 05 2009 v2.5 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 11 10 2011 v2.3 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 12 01 2009 v2 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 12 01 2009 v2 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 18 12 2011 v2.3 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 09 02 200 v2.2 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 05 10 2011 v3.2 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 14 03 2009 v2 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 25 09 2011 v2.3 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 25 09 2011 v2.3 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 03 03 2010 v1.2 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 25 09 2011 v2.3 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
ON SCREEN KEYBOARDS 25 09 2011 v2.2 Two simple similar versions, one displays multi coloured keys. Both only provide the Alpha keys and work on a different principle to those supplied with later versions of Windows. Here text can either be saved as OSK.txt in My Documents or it can be Copied and Pasted into any text software when finished. The keys are larger than Windows versions, since the keyboard does not need to be displayed at the same time as any text software. DOWNLOAD
PICKRESIZEH 14 12 2011 v2.5 Not everyone uses super fast Broadband such as
employing fibre optic cables, some even still use slow dialup. But many
Digital Cameras are unable to create small JPG files such as limiting the
pixels to no more the 800 pixels in width or height, for fast emailing and up
/ downloading many JPGs, or the owners know how to change the sizes. This simple
little program quickly creates such a Duplicate JPG of any large JPG with -sc
added to the filename, and logs onto the directory holding other JPGs found after the initial browse to covert others.
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