technology
World Youth Organisation For Human Welfare - beware Scam
Submitted by cedric on 11 June 2007 - 10:49am. technologyThis organisation sounds as if it has its heart in the right place.It's very disappointing to discover that it's just another scam - we've had a few emails from them. Beware see http://peacecorpsonline.org/messages/messages/467/2042981.html
Charity internet use
Submitted by cedric on 2 April 2007 - 1:50pm. technologyThe full results of nfpSynergy's annual Virtual Promise survey tracking charities' use of, and attitudes to, the internet have been published for 2006.
Consisting of loads of graphs, the pdf (804kb) can be found via the Reports section on http://www.nfpsynergy.net
Hampshire Web Awards
Submitted by cedric on 9 March 2007 - 10:37am. technologyThe Hantsweb Awards are a chance to nominate your favourite web site for, well, for an award. There are various catagories - see more information here
Latest information from the Charity Technology Trust
Submitted by cedric on 9 March 2007 - 9:20am. technology
A new product catalogue is now available containing details of the latest Microsoft products available through the CTX donation programme. These include Windows Vista Business Upgrade, Office Professional 2007 and Access 2007. To download a copy of the new catalogue click here
BT Community Connections Awards Scheme
Submitted by cedric on 4 January 2007 - 12:59pm. technologyThe BT Community Connections Awards Scheme is a nationwide award scheme that connects local community and voluntary groups to the internet. Since 2000, the scheme has awarded more than 4,600 internet-ready PCs to community and voluntary organisations. In 2006/7 over 1,300 awards will be made to groups who can demonstrate how a PC and internet connection will benefit their work and the local community. The closing date for entries to the 2006/7 scheme is Thursday 15 February 2007.
For more information about how to apply for an award click here
Free Photo Editors for Windows
Submitted by cedric on 19 December 2006 - 3:39pm. technologyIf you can't afford to purchase software, you can still find free software to create and edit images. Some of this software is developed by individuals, and some is feature limited or an earlier version of a more advanced program. In some rare instances, there are no strings attached, but most often you will need to provide information to the company by registering, or endure ads or "nag" screens.
1) GIMP for Windows
GIMP is a popular open-source image editor originally developed for Unix/Linux. Often lauded as the "free Photoshop," it does have an interface and features similar to Photoshop. Because it's volunteer-developed beta software, stability and frequency of updates could be an issue; however, many happy users report using GIMP for Windows without significant problems.
2) Serif PhotoPlus
For a long time, Serif has given away previous versions of their software to entice users to purchase the current version. Currently you can download a completely free, fully-functional version of PhotoPlus 6. PhotoPlus 6 features an export optimizer, editable text, image slicing and image maps, selection tools, smart shapes, third-party plug-in support, red-eye removal tool, and photo enhancement tools. PhotoPlus 6 works on Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, 2000, NT4, and XP.
3) Paint.NET
Paint.NET is a free image and photo manipulation software for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Server 2003. Paint.NET started development at Washington State University with additional help from Microsoft, and continues to be updated and maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Paint.NET features layers, painting and drawing tools, special effects, unlimited undo history, and levels adjustments. Paint.NET is completely free, and the source code is also available for free.
Computer and internet for local groups
Submitted by cedric on 8 December 2006 - 6:33pm. technologyComputer and internet for local groups - Next round of applications open for BT Community Connections, the scheme which has awarded more than 4,600 internet-ready PCs to local community and voluntary organisations. [Voluntary Sector news]
Free security
Submitted by cedric on 1 December 2006 - 1:16pm. technology
PC owners will spend £3 billion on anti-virus software next year and many small business and home users pay their annual subscriptions without checking the dozens of free alternatives available. Four freebies lead the pack and most reviewers agree that they provide adequate protection. In order of popularity, they are: AVG (from Grisoft); BitDefender; Avast 4 Home and a relative newcomer: Avira from Germany.
Pod casting
Submitted by cedric on 1 December 2006 - 1:10pm. technologyPodcasting is a new phenomenon to most of us, but it became popular with some enthusiasts as early as 2004. Early adopters regarded Podcasting as a democratising technology, allowing anyone to create and publish radio programmes without the need for a broadcasting infrastructure. You may have decided that you should give this new medium a try, but where do you begin? The Data Doctors have some suggestions.
New web site for Youth Options Hants and IoW
Submitted by cedric on 1 December 2006 - 12:43pm. technologyNice clear new web site for HCVYS members Youth Options has just been launched - http://www.youth-options.org/
