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Best freeware alternatives for expensive business software

For too many people, the phrase “free software” conjures up images of pirated brand-name applications or poorly supported third-class programs. If that’s what you think of freeware, you’re missing an opportunity to save

Published on: June 22nd, 2012 David Murphy @itbusinessca

How to save over $2,000 on productivity software

Giant software companies like Microsoft have gotten where they are today by charging high prices for their products, and many enterprise users simply accept those costs as part of doing business. Times have

Published on: September 28th, 2010 Katherine Noyes @itbusinessca

Four free tools make video editing a snap

Shooting footage with a video camera is easy. Assembling the random footage into something watchable can be a whole other matter. Working with professional-level video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro can

Published on: February 17th, 2010 Howard Wen @itbusinessca

Create winning videos with 4 free and fabulous apps

Shooting footage with a video camera is easy. Assembling the random footage into something watchable can be a whole other matter. Working with professional-level video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro can

Published on: February 3rd, 2010 Howard Wen @itbusinessca

WebsiteSpark ignites Web development business

Many Web developers and designers have long complained that their business has become commoditized by cutthroat pricing and sheer volume of choice. Escalating software prices have not helped them improved the bottom line

Published on: October 5th, 2009 Nestor Arellano @itbusinessca

25 best free software apps for 2009

When big companies release new software, they launch it with lots of hoopla: press tours, technical conferences, free T-shirts. Open-source projects, even the well-known ones, generally release their major new versions with a

Published on: June 9th, 2009 Esther Schindler @itbusinessca

25 terrific open source apps for work and play

When big companies release new software, they launch it with lots of hoopla: press tours, technical conferences, free T-shirts. Open-source projects, even the well-known ones, generally release their major new versions with a

Published on: April 1st, 2009 Esther Schindler @itbusinessca

Free photo, video and Web editing tools that make you look like a pro

A small business operator, quite often, has to be a "jack of all trades" – deftly juggling the skills of an accountant, communications guru, and full-on multimedia publishing expert. But to accomplish key

Published on: March 23rd, 2009 Brian Jackson @brianjjackson

Downloads for Hard Economic Times

The economy has headed south, and everyone could use some help with their finances. Don't despair, though, because we've collected 12 of the best downloads for weathering the downturn. Whether you want to

Published on: February 1st, 2009 Preston Gralla @itbusinessca

Give Your Chats a Personal Touch With Free Videoconferencing

Pick a Camera Although you obviously can't do videoconferencing without a camera, what sort of camera you use doesn't actually matter much. Since your Internet connection will likely throttle the performance of any

Published on: November 24th, 2008 Zack Stern @itbusinessca

Seven Essential Ways to Cut Your Tech Costs

Whether your business has just two people or two hundred, these tips can help you cut costs, save money, and let you focus on what's really important: the bottom line.1. Use Open Source

Published on: November 2nd, 2008 Alexandra Krasne @itbusinessca

Six free downloads to help you get the most from your BlackBerry

One of the best things about Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry smartphones is their ability to download and install external applications. Every download adds a new level of value and customization to the

Published on: September 2nd, 2008 Al Sacco @itbusinessca

20 features that will turbo-charge your Windows PC – Part 3

We've been helping you mod your Windows system to include all the best features from other operating systems. Dont' miss Part 1 and Part 2 of these turbo-charged tips. Automated Screen ShotsAvailable on:

Published on: August 28th, 2008 Robert Strohmeyer @itbusinessca

20 features that will turbo-charge your Windows PC – Part 2

In Part 1 of this feature we presented some fantastic capabilities that aren't available with Windows right now – but that you could easily add to your copy of XP or Vista right

Published on: August 25th, 2008 Robert Strohmeyer @itbusinessca

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