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If you don't have a copy of Photoshop or don't want to spend the big bucks for it, try this free program.

"Stickies" is a free program. It is a computerised version of "POST IT" notes. The design goal behind Stickies is that the program is small and simple. Stickies will not mess with your system files, or write to the registry. Stickies stores all information in a single text-based ini file. If you write yourself alot of note, give "Stickies" a try instead!

http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/download.html

Digital Image To Icon Converter is a smart tool for converting images or digital photos in to Windows icons.

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http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/dllarch.htm

Great .dll cleaner. Use at you own risk!

The next version of Windows, until now referred to by its code name Longhorn, finally has an official name: Windows Vista. The advertising tagline for Vista is "Clear, Confident, Connected: Bringing clarity to your world," according to a video of the announcement posted by Microsoft. Microsoft has also registered the domain name windowsvista.us. The company is expected to announce that the first beta of Vista is slated for release as early as next week. The company is also planning to begin testing a server version of the operating system later this year. Microsoft first announced plans for the Windows XP replacement in 2001. It was originally expected to debut in 2004. The company has since revamped the feature list and launch date several times. RC1 should be in my hands before I know it. :)

Not sure what's in your PC? Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server. Free for personal use, click here to download http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Great tool to check if your PC meets minimum hardware requirements for software installs!

Got 2 great finds for you tonight and they are both free.

1) Digital Photo Organizer - Picasa 2 is a fantastic program. If you use a digital camera of any type this is a must have utility. Click here to download it for free. http://www.picasa.com/index.php?tid=Y2NpZD0zNzQ4 . When you first run Picasa 2 it offers to scan your whole hard drive for photos and videos, let it. Scanning is quick and when finished you’ll have all your photos neatly organized into folders on a time line basis. Now you can view you shots one at a time, in slideshows or time line. The editing features are limited compared to professional image editing programs, yet they provide you with most every function amateur photographers need, including one click red eye reduction. Facilities are provided to import your images from your camera in multiple formats. You can send photos to your choice of web printing service, make a CD, print or share with others via your own blog or IM. Simply a great free program offered by Google.

2) Digital Image Editor - This program looks and feels like a "lite" version of Adobe PhotoShop except that it is relatively easy to use and doesn't cost $150 bucks! For more information and to download it click here http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/default.asp