![]() ![]() One of my favorite sites to keep up with is Twitter. With this you can add a dock that has tabs which you can label which gives you easy access to applications, shortcuts, web links, etc.Äownload: ObjectDock Plus (free version, Plus version $19.95) One of the biggest features of ObjectDock Plus is the tabbed docks. There is a free version of ObjectDock available, but the Plus version is highly recommended. Stardock's ObjectDock has been one of the most valuable time savers I have ever worked with. I personally can't stand going through the Windows start menu, and I do not like my desktop cluttered with a bunch of icons. Having a big list of applications that you use often means you need an easy way to access them. It also has a integrated editor which can do basic image editing and the ability to add a wide range of graphics such as arrows, callout boxes, and text. It has a variety of ways to capture screenshots whether it's a simple full screen image, or a scrolling web page. While there are a few free alternatives which I have tried, the features and ease of use that SnagIt offers makes this application worth every cent. SnagIt from Techsmith is what I mainly use to create screenshots. There are many to choose from, but you can find plugins that can add Flickr photos to your posts, videos, etc. One of my favorite features is the ability to download plugins to enhance WLW. It has an easy to use interface, and can integrate with many blogging platforms like WordPress and JoeUser. However, when I need to make a quick blog post, or a post that doesn't require a ton of formatting, Windows Live Writer is what I reach for. For much of it I use Expression Web, simply because I need the server tools, and it has more formatting options. ![]() Blogs, news, articles, you name it and I will mostly likely do it. One of the main things I do during the day is write. They are in no special order, just the top 5. Here is my top 5 favorite desktop applications to use during a "normal" working day. Some are free, and some are paid software, but I can tell you now these are definitely worth the cost. there are always a few piece of software that always comes in handy. Whether it's writing articles, creating graphics, screencasting, etc. I do a variety of things for work everyday. ![]()
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