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Now that 2013 is upon us, here is a quick look back at what was big in 2012. Top Downloads of 2012 WavePadAudio Editor PrismVideo Converter VideoPadVideo Editor SwitchAudio Converter Most Popular Blog

Z is for Zip

Published on 2012-12-28 21:35:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Whether you are compressing individual files to reduce their size, or compressing groups of files and folders into a single, tightly wrapped package, file compression is useful for both data storage and sharing files. Part

Free and Easy Backup Software, Now Available for Mac OS X

Published on 2012-12-26 16:09:00

Having a backup system is an important line of defense to prevent you from losing any important files or photo memories you have on your computer. FileFort is a simple, yet powerful data backup program that is now available for Mac OS X in addition t

Speed Up Typing Using Keyboard Shortcut Software

Published on 2012-12-18 17:57:00

FastFox text expander software used to insert your most commonly used text quickly and easily. Expand words, phrases, images, and more to avoid typing things repeatedly and improve your typing speed and productivity. FastFox is perfect for everyone

Y is for YouTube

Published on 2012-12-15 22:11:00

NCH Software ABCs Series YouTube has a wealth of videos, from information to humor you can find videos about just about everything, a whole world of endless amusement is just a click away. But watching videos isn't the only side. There are millio

Convert Old Files to Give Documents New Life

Published on 2012-12-13 10:49:00

Have a large number of .doc files? Did you recently upgrade your word processor? Or get a new computer? The good news is you don't need to manually open every document in order to re-save them to the .docx format. As Computeractive recently highligh

Disketch Best Disc Label Software

Published on 2012-12-11 20:47:00

Recently Software Review Boffin reviewed our Disketch CD/DVD Label Software noting that "it can create professional CD and DVD labels in a blink of an eye." If you are making your own mixed CDs or home Video DVDs for the holidays this can be the perf

X is for eXpress Software

Published on 2012-12-07 09:31:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Express might not be the best 'X' word, but there is no questioning its relevance as a descriptor for NCH Software. NCH has several products with "Express" right in their names. When I think of express, many connotations

WavePad's Chicago Fire Cameo

Published on 2012-12-05 23:15:00

If you're a fan of the new NBC show Chicago Fire and you have sharp eyes you might have spotted WavePad on the recent Two Families episode that aired on November 21st. For those of you not familiar with the show it is an intense look at the lives of

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival December 3, 2012

Published on 2012-12-03 07:39:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Lambert Varias presents 3D Printed Records for Fisher Price Toy Player posted at Technabob, saying, "Instructables member Fred27 figured out a way to play pretty much any tune on a Fisher Pric

Hawaiian Slack String Guitar Tuning

Published on 2012-11-26 14:20:00

I started my holiday season this year visiting family in Hawaii and in addition to some fun in the sun, and some really amazing produce; we took the opportunity to learn a bit about Hawaiian culture and music. It sometimes amazes me how much technolo

Best Software for Making Music

Published on 2012-11-23 20:02:00

Software Review Boffin recently reviewed MixPad multitrack mixing and recording software, adding it to their list of music making software titles. In the review they praised not only MixPad alone for being exceptional software, but noted that "the [h

W is for Web Access

Published on 2012-11-20 06:34:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Web Access is a feature of freedom. Using the web access feature on many of our business software programs including Express Invoice invoicing software, Express Accounts bookkeeping software or Inventoria inventory manag

Audiophiles Rejoice

Published on 2012-11-15 10:36:00

xkcd - Audiophiles Do you have a significant investment in audio equipment and want to get the most range from your music collection? Do you want the crisp highs and deep bass you’re used to from CD’s? Then stop listening to audio compressed in

V is for Video

Published on 2012-11-12 18:37:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Video is all around us. From the big blockbuster movies to YouTube, from video surveillance cameras in retail stores, to parents recording their kids first steps, and that is just the beginning, so it should come as no sur

Help Managing Remote Workers

Published on 2012-11-07 10:41:00

Guest post by Tony Stokes of Contracting Solutions (New Media) We are a software solutions provider specializing in Digital Media and Customer Flow Management software employing around 65 staff based here in the UK and Hong Kong. While tracking s

Do More with Video - Blog Carnival November 5, 2012

Published on 2012-11-05 10:39:00

To continue in the footsteps of the Do More with Audio blog carnival that we have been hosting for the last two years we have decided to add a Do More with Video blog carnival giving people the chance to share any video filming, recording, editing, p

Record Skype Calls - Easy Audio & Video CallRecording

Published on 2012-11-02 14:38:00

We have posted before about recording phone calls through a TRX personal call recorder, recording multiple phone lines across a business network with VRS call recording software, or even saving conversations with the Express Talk softphone’s recor

Where in the World is NCH Software?

Published on 2012-10-31 12:09:00

NCH Software was founded back in 1993 in Canberra and is still headquartered in Australia today. Now there is also an office in Denver, Colorado, and these two main offices are where the majority of the software development and business happen. Howev

Back Up Files to Your Online Accounts

Published on 2012-10-29 18:12:00

Backing up files regularly is an important fail safe to make sure you don't lose valuable information. There are plenty of different ways to back up and protect your documents, including copying files to an external hard drive or burning them on disc, but a more recent solution is storing files online in "the cloud." This means recent versions of your files are saved securely on a web server and an easy way to accomplish this added security is with our FileFort backup software. You can quickly [..]

Give Your Computer A New Voice

Published on 2012-10-25 17:04:00

Do you ever have your computer talk to you? Not in the crazy “I'm hearing voices” way, but with software applications like Verbose text to speech software that you can use your computer as a screen reader or save text documents as MP3 files that you can listen to. If you do, you may be one of the people one of the people searching for better Verbose text to speech voices. The robotic sound of the default voices that come with most computer operating systems, like "Microsoft Anna," are one of [..]

U is for Utilities

Published on 2012-10-23 17:39:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Software utilities utilities might be less glamorous than our other software products, but this category includes all of the software titles that you need to get your computer working for you. We’ve got software that can help with anything, including all of the day-to-day and maintenance tasks that you might need accomplished. Our focus to bring you fast and easy-to-use software is even more important for programs that fit in this category, as you want these utiliti [..]

Software for Radio

Published on 2012-10-20 11:56:00

We already past 'R' in our A to Z software tour, but as a honorable mention after recording, here are a number of professional radio programs designed for specific tasks to help the small or start up radio station or podcaster. So if you are interested in creating or hosting your own audio content be sure to check out these radio applications to help you along the way: BroadWave is an audio streaming software program designed to broadcast any audio connected to the sound input on the PC. It wi [..]

Top Notch Text to Speech Software

Published on 2012-10-16 13:10:00

The experts at Software Review Boffin recently added Verbose Text to Speech Software to the top of their list of text to speech converting software. In the the review the stated, "we found [Verbose] to be completely up to the job. Software Review Boffin is happy to include Verbose among our top three choices," going on to say: "Software Review Boffin found Verbose Text to Speech Software to be a easy and straightforward text to speech converter that can read aloud or alternatively save spoken [..]

T is for Typing

Published on 2012-10-11 16:50:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Typing is a part of life. The written word is more frequently typed than penned these days and there is no turning back. We've gone from having scribes to copy documents, spending their days putting ink to paper, to having professions like medical or legal transcription that focus on typing words instead. Strong typing skills are required in many other professions as well. So it should come as no surprise that we provide typing software to help you learn how to touch [..]

Something to Talk About

Published on 2012-10-08 17:30:00

Below is a word cloud generated from our posts here on the NCH Software: Do More with Software blog. There is no real surprise that we talk a great deal about "you" and "software," but is there anything you would like us to write about and cover more in the future?

Ring Up the Sale

Published on 2012-10-03 13:37:00

Managing the checkout process for your customers and your business has never been easier thanks to Copper point of sale software. Copper works like a cash register. You just add your products and prices into Copper and you're ready to start selling. When a customer purchases your products, just select them from the item list, and Copper automatically adds the appropriate sales tax, totals the sale, and generates a receipt for your customer. From accepting multiple types of payments on one trans [..]

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival October 1, 2012

Published on 2012-10-01 13:02:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Jon Savage presents When Songwriting Your Friends Will Lie To You posted at Songwriting Business. Perry presents The Priceless Value of Music posted at ithuit.com, saying, "why is music the key to higher levels of consciousness? Find out!" Dan White presents A DJ’s Guide to Audio Files and Bitrates posted at DJ Tech Tools, saying, "an article discusing the best options of digital audio files. Many DJs don’t notice a big difference [..]

S if for Sharing

Published on 2012-09-28 10:49:00

NCH Software ABCs Series When you record, edit and create a video it is usually not only to enjoy and relive the moments again yourself, but more often than not you want to share those videos with friends, family and a greater audience. We have shown you before how you can easily go from VideoPad to YouTube, a feature shared with PhotoStage slideshow maker and Debut video recording software. But did you know that YouTube isn't your only choice to easily share straight from your NCH video soft [..]

First NCH Software Android App

Published on 2012-09-26 18:25:00

Those of you with Android devices won't want to miss our first android app, TempoPerfect, now available as a free app on Google Play. TempoPerfect is a free metronome app for musicians, providing a clear and precise beat that is also available for Windows and iPhone users, making it easy to always have a metronome on hand for reference from practicing your guitar at home to a jam session with your garage band. This is just the beginning of our Android plans, so stay on the lookout for more app [..]

Creating and Editing Extreme Electronic Music

Published on 2012-09-20 14:40:00

Guest post by Scott Lefebvre My motivation for creating digital music is that the music I want to hear doesn’t exist yet, so I have to create it myself. I was looking for extreme break-core music and although I appreciate the work of musical artists like Bong-Ra, Drumcorps, Babylon Disco, Atari Teenage Riot, and Aphex Twin, I wasn’t able to find anything extreme enough to satisfy my desire for the ultimate in extreme electronic music, so it looked like it was up to me to try to create the [..]

R is for Recording Software

Published on 2012-09-17 16:43:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Recording is another commonly needed feature. If you are anything like my family you have lots of things you save and hold on to and recording software is just one way to create digital copies of things you want. From recording voice overs and audio dictation to music and videos we have the software that you need. Whether you are digitizing a recording you have on another media, like a vinyl record or VHS tape, or recording something brand new, browse our complete rec [..]

VideoPad Introduction in Manga

Published on 2012-09-14 09:22:00

Not only is it fun for us to learn about see or listen to the audio and video projects that people create with NCH Software products, we also enjoy hearing and seeing what people think about and have to say about our software. When we stumbled upon a comic in a Japanese blog introducing readers to our VideoPad video editing software we contacted the creator and asked for permission to share a translated version with our readers. So take a look at the translated VideoPad comic below. For those o [..]

Screencasting For Better Communication & Teaching

Published on 2012-09-12 07:33:00

Guest post by Eric Karkovack Sometimes, your job title doesn't always necessarily explain the full extent of what you do. Personally, I'm a freelance web designer (and have been since 1996). But a great portion of my job is about doing things that have very little to do with design itself. For example, one role I often find myself taking on is that of a teacher. Whenever I create a website that my clients will update themselves, I have to teach them how the process works. Sometimes it ca [..]

WavePad Recommended App for Students

Published on 2012-09-10 12:08:00

Dakinane provides support for schools to integrate information and communications technology into their classes and programs through staff training, facilitation and consultation services. Last week Dakinane featured WavePad on their website, looking specifically at the iOS version, saying that "this app can enable students to take recordings in the field or whilst roving around the school, great for podcasting etc." And since the audio recordings and edited audio are easy to email and share wit [..]

Q is for Quick

Published on 2012-09-05 14:49:00

NCH Software ABCs Series If you are looking for a fast solution you have come to the right place. Just like our efforts to provide you with easy-to-use software, we are constantly striving to improve our programs so that they can get you up and running quickly. From speedy downloads, fast installations, quick start guides and wizards a lot of thought goes into getting you as close to the solution you were looking for in three minutes. For example, you can download any of our file converters an [..]

New Business Card Templates for CardWorks

Published on 2012-08-27 13:44:00

If you are looking for an easy option for creating business cards for yourself or your company, your options just grew. We just added several new free business cards templates that you can download and use with CardWorks Business Card Software, which is also completely free. Combined with the ability to change the color scheme of any template within the CardWorks program, the range of possibilities these templates provide is multiplied, making it easy to find that perfect business card design yo [..]

Music Writing Software Gets MIDI Playback

Published on 2012-08-22 16:16:00

Calling all musicians and aspiring composers: The newest release of Crescendo Music Notation Software (version 1.06) has a new feature that we are excited to introduce and that will help your musical compositions jump off the page. With the New MIDI Playback Feature, you can flip over to the Playback tab at any time and listen to your score to make sure all the notes are lining up the way you want, which can be a very satisfying feeling when you've been working away at putting down your musical [..]

5 Star Burning Software for Mac

Published on 2012-08-17 14:35:00

There are a lot of choices when it comes to burning software these days, which is just one of the reasons that it is wonderful to see strong reviews like this one from BurnWorld.com, calling NCH's Express Burn "a great application, working fast, featuring the most important processes a user would want." Better yet that, while these experts clearly recognize and point out that "the interface is very easy to use," this review was from a previous release, before we made modifications to the interfa [..]

NCH Software Packages Fully Accessible to the Blind and Visually Impaired

Published on 2012-08-15 16:50:00

Guest post by Craig Faris, President of Seeds of Promise International Child Welfare This information does not apply to everyone, but for the blind and/or those using screen-reading software, I can save you a bit of time. I myself am totally blind, live in Canada, use Window-Eyes 7.5 as my screen-reader of choice, and recently tried Express Scribe. Much to my immense surprise and considerable delight, the software package is fully accessible to the blind, as every single option can be selected [..]

P is for PDF

Published on 2012-08-09 15:49:00

NCH Software ABCs Series PDF files are everywhere. PDF documents offer an easy way to send and share documents without having to worry about about compatibility. The very name Portable Document Format suggest so it is no wonder that they are so common. Here are some handy software programs to help you create or convert PDF files. You can convert text documents, converting to jpeg, and more—take those PDFs even farther. Bolt PDF PDF Printer Doxillion PDF Document Converter Pixillion PDF JPEG [..]

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival August 6, 2012

Published on 2012-08-06 16:54:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Ryan Newman presents How to transfer iTunes from one laptop to another? posted at Laptop Repair London Blog, saying, "London Laptop Repair blog article describes the step by step process of how to transfer iTunes from one laptop to another?" AtoragoN presents How to Do Audio Editing: a guide for dummies - Part 1 and How to Do Audio Editing - Part 2 posted at Guitar Nerding Blog, saying, "Audio Editing is the single most important task to [..]

Enthusiasm For FileFort File Backup Software

Published on 2012-08-03 14:06:00

Recently, CNET reviewed FileFort Backup Software, giving it a spectacular rating, especially for a free program designed solely to back up your files, and not create full system images (which CNET is also a big advocate of). In the review, they recognized that FileFort "protects your critical data from damage or loss on a regularly scheduled basis, quickly and easily," and, unlike some competitors, "can back up data to a variety of locations, including USB drives and CD/DVDs." They went on to sa [..]

Software to Grow With Your Business, Made Easier

Published on 2012-07-31 14:03:00

One of the great things about our suite of software applications is that you can pick and choose individual applications so you only buy the programs that you need. If you only need something to help you with invoicing, you can purchase Express Invoice and not need to wade through a complete accounting package just for sending bills to your clients. This is great for small companies that frequently have help from outside with their accounting, and it isn't until you are doing more of the bookkee [..]

Real Time Voice Changer Software

Published on 2012-07-27 17:44:00

One of the newest NCH applications is Voxal - a free voice changing software. You apply a series of effects to change the sound of your voice. You can apply these changes either to a recorded file, or have Voxal set up to intercept the audio coming in from your microphone. Change your voice in real time and send the changed voice into any other application you are using the microphone with. So from chatting with friends, to giving a your avatar a distinctive voice for online game play, you can u [..]

O is for Optimize

Published on 2012-07-25 16:39:00

NCH Software ABCs Series We are obsessed with speed. Today, everything is going faster than it used to, from just the general pace of life to Olympians setting new world records to internet speeds. Faster is better and optimizing your computer and tasks is about both speed and efficiency to cut away the dead weight and streamline your processes. To optimize your PC when your computing speeds are lagging, use Warp Registry Cleaning Software to clear out some of the unneeded data that can be dr [..]

Best File Compression Software: Express Zip

Published on 2012-07-23 15:25:00

The Olympics haven't started yet, but NCH Software has already won a Gold this summer. TopTenReviews just named Express Zip File Compression Software the best file compression software. We were thrilled to not only win the Gold, but to have the reviewers notice the easy-to-use features we have been working so hard on. Saying Express Zip's "simple, intuitive interface takes much of the guesswork out of compressing files," they go on to conclude: "At the end of the day, compressing and extracti [..]

Express Talk is the First Hands Free Softphone

Published on 2012-07-20 14:04:00

If you use a softphone like Express Talk on a regular basis you've probably noticed how convenient it is to have your phone on your computer. The newest feature added to Express Talk makes it the first and only softphone available with convenient hands-free voice-control, making it even easier to use your softphone on a day-to-day basis. Version 4.27 of the Express Talk VoIP Softphone released this month added the new Voice Commands feature. With Voice Commands you can use your voice to harne [..]

Create Custom Typing Exercises

Published on 2012-07-18 16:15:00

Who couldn't use a refresher course on touch typing? If you have actually tried some lessons or typing programs recently, you may have found that the standard typing lessons don’t match up with what you want or need to work on. If that's the case, you should try importing your own custom exercises into KeyBlaze typing tutor software to really focus on your weaknesses and hone in on the kind of typing that you do. Your custom exercise should be saved as a .txt file, so check out Doxillion docu [..]

Organize your Bookkeeping

Published on 2012-07-03 14:14:00

It may not be tax season but that is no reason to let your business bookkeeping fall behind or into disarray. Express Accounts has an intuitive design that allows you to start managing your finances within minutes, so you can save time organizing your incoming and outgoing cash flow. Track more than just transactions, store client and vendor information, manage inventory levels and more with this easy and robust accounting software. Throughout the year, track the performance of your business [..]

Edit Song Tags to Organize Your Music Collection

Published on 2012-06-29 17:26:00

If you have a large music collection you have probably collected songs from lots of different sources, and may find that some of your music's ID3 tag information is incorrect, inconsistent, or even missing. Stamp ID3 Tag Editor is a fast and easy way to correct, update and add ID3 tag information to music files, including the artist name, song title, album, year and more, which can help keep your music library organized. ID3 tags can be added to the properties of MP3, WAV and OGG audio formats [..]

Where to Learn to Make Music

Published on 2012-06-27 11:24:00

Guest post by Drew Hendricks Today music is no longer just the domain of the romantic, it isn't enough to have a "good ear." Music is a good program for creative students and in the highly complex world of digital music, advanced training at a college is a must. Musicians and sound engineers need training on the complicated equipment for their craft. There are both traditional campus and online options for studying music and both STUVU Ranked Schools and eHow rankings highlight Berklee Colleg [..]

Remove Background Noise from Audio with WavePad

Published on 2012-06-25 16:52:00

If you have ever made an audio recording where there are a lot of things going on, like recording an interview at coffee shop, or meetings and lectures with lots of people in the room, you are probably quite familiar with the unwanted background noise that will be a part of your audio when you go back to listen. Sometimes just having a lower quality microphone will add to this background noise, even when you are in relatively quiet surroundings. But the good news is that WavePad audio editor pro [..]

New Music Industry Book Takes You Behind the Scenes

Published on 2012-06-22 17:09:00

Go behind the scenes of the music industry with Scottish producer Rory Nicoll, author of the new book, HIT CLICK, a must have book for anyone in the music industry. HIT CLICK is packed full of exclusive interviews with industry leaders and artists, contact information and reviews, offering collective wisdom on all aspects of the music industry, from the alchemy of a hit record to the business side of music. NCH Software is honored to have been included in the book's reviews of music software. N [..]

N is for New

Published on 2012-06-22 12:12:00

NCH Software ABCs Series With such a broad range of software products there is always something new at NCH. From new features, taking programs to new operating systems and developing new products, there seems to always be something happening. For example, our KeyBlaze typing tutor software had its first release for Mac and has had two typing games added since January—all that for just one of our over 80 software programs. To stay on top of all the new releases and updates, sign up for th [..]

Remote Desktop Viewing and Control

Published on 2012-06-20 15:42:00

DesktopNow Remote Computer Access Software was first released back in December, giving you a free and easy way to access files on your home or work computer from remote locations. Recent upgrades have DesktopNow growing into its name, providing remote desktop access and control through a browser, as well as the simple file sharing provided in the first release. Being able to access your desktop remotely essentially means you can control your computer when you aren’t there. Why might you want [..]

WavePad at the Radio Studio

Published on 2012-06-18 10:03:00

Guest post by Daan Berg There are many local radio stations in the Netherlands, 285 to be exact. I am a volunteer at one of these stations, where I produce and present a live weekly breakfast-with-news show every Saturday morning. However, sometimes I need to cheat, when I need to be somewhere else during broadcast hours. Therefore, whenever I can't make a live show, I pre-record it and upload the three hours of material to the control room server, which plays the recordings during my broadca [..]

Amazing Tools for Transcription

Published on 2012-06-13 04:14:00

Guest post by EQ Trans UK As a transcription services provider which caters to clients all across the UK, we believe in the importance of using technology that enables our transcriptionists to perform at their optimum, while simultaneously benefiting our clients as well. Using the appropriate software while working on a transcript can help a transcriptionist do a better thorough job of transcribing and, of course, help in meeting deadlines faster, too. We have been using various NCH software f [..]

Video Review of the Best Slideshow Software: PhotoStage

Published on 2012-06-11 10:51:00

You may already know that TopTenReviews has honored our PhotoStage SlideShow Software, naming it The Best Slideshow Software. Now take a look at their video review, including a look at some of the very easy-to-use features that helped make it number one.

M is for Mobile

Published on 2012-06-07 16:48:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Software On The GoFor those of you on the go, take NCH with you! Many of our software programs have a web access feature allowing you to log in over the Internet, no matter where you are. Learn more about business software web access and on the go dictation solutions. For the home user there are DesktopNow remote desktop software and EyeLine home surveillance software that you can try. iPhone & iPadIf you have an iPhone or iPad you wouldn't want to miss the pocket edit [..]

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival June 4, 2012

Published on 2012-06-04 20:57:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Apple buys Redmatica, Italian audio software company posted at TechCrunch, saying, "Redmatica specializes in software for digital music editing for Mac computers." How to build a Home Recording Studio posted at Home Brew Audio, saying, "This is the first in a series of posts designed to walk you through how to build a computer-based home recording studio." Why I'm Proud to Work in Radio posted at Byrnes Media, saying, "Perhaps our love of [..]

30 Seconds to Type

Published on 2012-05-29 13:30:00

As promised, KeyBlaze typing tutor now has a second typing game. In addition to Word Blizzard,which we told you about previously, on the game tab you will now also find 30 Seconds to Type. The name says it all: in this typing game you are racing the clock, typing as many words as you can as they appear on the center of the screen before you run out of time. Type twelve words correctly for a twelve-second bonus, giving you more time to reach a high score and make it to the next level. So, how fa [..]

FlexiServer in the Spotlight

Published on 2012-05-25 14:35:00

Check out the June issue of Smart Computing, a US magazine covering smart computing and consumer electronics in plain English. One of the software programs they chose to spotlight in this issue is our very own FlexiServer Productivity and Attendance Software: a "no more timecards" business solution that tracks employee check-in and out times, whether they are working in the office or from home.

How to Remove Vocals in a Song with WavePad

Published on 2012-05-21 14:07:00

One of the most popular features of our audio editing software, WavePad, is the ability to reduce or remove the vocals within a song or a piece of audio you have loaded. You can use the resulting file for karaoke, sampling instruments, remixing music tracks, or simply save to have an instrumental only version of a song. When you have your song loaded in WavePad go to the Effects tab and click the Voice button. Select Reduce vocals from the drop-down menu. This will open a dialog box that will [..]

L is for Live

Published on 2012-05-18 17:21:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Broadcast Live Audio Use BroadWave audio streaming software for broadcasting online radio, or airing live concerts, podcasts and events. You can stream content coming from any audio input connected to your computer and the streamed audio can be played in all popular web browsers. Broadcast Live Video For streaming video or motion jpegs BroadCam video streaming software allows you to set up live video streams from sources such as a webcam or network IP camera. All vi [..]

The TIVO of Internet Recording

Published on 2012-05-15 17:10:00

One of the great things about TIVO is that you schedule recording times and then you don't need to worry about missing your favorite show. Since Debut video recording software is perfect for capturing all digital video from, streaming video to video of your screen, you can easily turn Debut into a personal internet recording TIVO system by schedule recordings for when you are away from your computer. Start by setting up your recording as you normally would by selecting your screen for the input [..]

Fast and Free Photo Red-Eye Removal

Published on 2012-05-11 17:55:00

We've all seen it—those glowing or red eyes on an otherwise great photo. There are numerous solutions out there to correct this common problem, but if that is all you want to do, you don't want to spend a lot or be forced to learn about photo editing and navigation in a fancy photo program. PhotoPad photo editor is free and user-friendly, and will help you remove all the red eyes from your pictures, and more. To eliminate those red eyes, click the Red-Eye button on the Effects tab, then c [..]

K is for Keep

Published on 2012-05-07 17:46:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Having a computer crash or losing files or mobile devices is incredibly stressful. Not only is it inconvenient, but our lives are becoming more and more digital and there is a lot more at stake than just the computer itself. I myself have plenty of things that I want to hang on to and I'm sure you do too. Here are some software tools you should take a look at to help you recover, backup, save, or store your documents. If you have lost a file there is still a chance you [..]

What Dictation Can Do For You

Published on 2012-05-03 19:13:00

Dictation and transcription are common practices in various fields, including the medical profession, law, court reporting, even insurance. However many of us have never considered what dictation or transcription is, much less how it might be able to help us in our careers. When you have many different reports, letters, memos, or even articles to write, dictation can be a better use of your time than writing them all out yourself. With digital dictation software, you create an audio file with w [..]

Unzip To See What's Inside

Published on 2012-04-24 17:01:00

Today's Google Doodle is a zipper in honor of Gideon Sundback, the creator of the modern day zipper. Today you can unzip the Google homepage to see search results. Not only is this another fun addition to the long line of Google Doodles but it actually made me pause to think about the zipper. When I’m getting dressed or putting on a coat I don't think about zippers; they are simply part of the garment. Similarly, we have been discussing improvements to Express Zip, and I’ve never considere [..]

Easier Than Ever Audio Mixing

Published on 2012-04-23 12:52:00

When you’re mixing an audio project, you want things to be as simple as possible. Some great new features have been added to the latest version of MixPad recording and mixing software making it easier to use than ever. To help you quickly make changes to the tracks in your projects - like adjusting the volume of tracks, adding effects, or using a VSTi - we've added a "mixer" view that opens in a separate floating window so you can still see the tracks. You can move the mixer anywhere on your [..]

Infographic: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Published on 2012-04-20 15:10:00

Guest Post by Best Masters Degrees Working smarter instead of harder is the way that smart people advance quickly up their career ladders. One of the best and most important ways to do this is to not necessarily rush to do a task the moment you're presented with it. Take a few minutes before you answer that email or return that telephone call, unless, of course, the matter is urgent. Better yet, set aside certain times to the day to answer correspondence and return calls. It's also important t [..]

J is for Jammin' Music Software

Published on 2012-04-17 13:34:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Get down with your music, and liven up all your favorite jams. Keep the beat on the dance floor, be the DJ at your party with your music library favorites, modernize and convert your vinyl collection, or record a jam session with your garage band, all with software from NCH Software’s audio department. Music is a part of who we are. It defines us as listeners and fans, and is a creative outlet for musicians. Whether you are trying to identify notes in a song to play a [..]

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival April 9, 2012

Published on 2012-04-09 14:49:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Hina Azille presents How to Record Professional Quality Vocals With a Normal Mic, saying, "The big tip to recording good vocals, is learning to recognize peaks/clips/‘the red’ whilst recording. Understanding and recognizing the warning signs while you are recording will help ensure that you get the cleanest vocals possible. This Hub covers how to record the cleanest vocals, applying effects and the difference between mixing and masterin [..]

Super Features: Debut Video Capture

Published on 2012-04-06 16:36:00

Debut Video Capture Software is one of the most feature-rich video capture programs available, allowing you to capture video from a variety of sources, including your screen, webcam, network camera, or external devices. If you haven’t had time to explore all the amazing ways Debut can make recording video easier for you, we’ve made a list of highlights. Add a text caption to your video. Choose the placement, enter the text, change the font, the font color, and add background color to make th [..]

2 Ways to Rotate Video

Published on 2012-04-03 18:52:00

Need to rotate a video? Whether you recorded video on your phone in the wrong orientation or are you want to rotate a video solely for effect, NCH Software has two easy ways for you to rotate your video clips. If rotating is the only thing you want to do to your video, or if you want to rotate a bunch of videos all at once, then Prism Video Converter is the way to go. Not only can Prism convert video formats, it can also be used to rotate videos. To rotate a video you have loaded into Prism, cl [..]

I is for International

Published on 2012-03-30 16:37:00

NCH Software ABCs Series There's no doubt about it, NCH Software is an international company. Over a span of nearly 20 years, NCH Software has set up base out of Canberra, Australia, established a second office in Denver, Colorado, and has remote employees clocking in from several other countries spanning the globe. Our customers are international too: not only are people downloading and using our software in multiple English speaking countries, but our most popular applications are also being [..]

Recording Screencast Tutorials with Debut

Published on 2012-03-28 16:07:00

Guest post by Dalvin Aboagye I'm sort of what you call a tech-oriented person and usually know my way around tech products. I maintain a YouTube channel dubbed Tech Time HD where I review and critique products sent by a myriad of companies, and cover tech rumors and news sometimes as well. I first started out on YouTube doing tutorials, so I needed a screen recording software solution to make these screen casting tutorials. I tried other software such as Cam Studio and Fraps but they didn't cut [..]

Having Fun While Learning to Type

Published on 2012-03-26 12:35:00

One of the pivotal points in my career came when I attended the 2006 Game Developers Conference and happened to attend a presentation given by Ian Bogost. I had long been interested in developing games, but I also struggled with the idea that video games might be harmful to society. Mr. Bogost's ideas pointed me in a different direction though. Games can teach. I attended the Serious Games Summit in Washington, D.C. the following fall and became enamored with the thought of using game technolog [..]

Choosing the Best FTP Software: Classic FTP and Fling

Published on 2012-03-23 15:19:00

File Transfer Protocol, also known as FTP, can be a very useful tool when we know how to utilize it. It is used for transferring files from computer to computer on a network. Most commonly, it is used by web developers to upload web pages to a web hosting server. You can also use FTP to back up files on your computer by setting up an FTP account on any FTP service provider. NCH not only offers a straightforward FTP solution with Classic FTP, but also offers Fling, which streamlines the uploadin [..]

H is for Hardware

Published on 2012-03-21 15:23:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Hardware and software can't help but go hand in hand. You need a computer to run your software, a microphone to record audio, a video camera to capture videos, a phone for your apps and the list goes on. Despite being two distinct things, you cannot accomplish much with one and not the other. What can you do with a computer and no software? Or software without a computer for it to be installed on? Which is why so many of our software products have a section on the webp [..]

What About My HD Home Videos?

Published on 2012-03-19 16:10:00

I like to think of myself as a fairly multimedia-friendly parent. After all, my wife and I are pretty good about sharing our digital photos via email, Facebook, and an assortment of other avenues for getting pics out to family and friends, you know? ...But then, what about all those digital videos we've recorded? We have one of those great "Flip"-style cameras that takes HD video, and even phones that take high-def video, so we have some great videos to share! Unfortunately, the options shari [..]

How Many People Can You Stream Media To?

Published on 2012-03-16 16:22:00

If you have music, audio files or videos that you want to share with your friends or put on a business

Speed Up Your New Computer With Warp Registry Cleaner

Published on 2012-03-14 17:32:00

Already I'd bet you're asking "Why do I need to clean my PC registry when I just bought it?" The answer is simple: Warp Registry Cleaner is not just a tool to fix errors in your registry. Warp also includes a feature to block programs from starting when you boot up your computer. Again, you might be thinking, "Why would I need to stop programs from running at startup?" The truth is most new computers come with tons of "PC tools" that are not needed at all. Some of these programs may be useful, b [..]

New Typing Games Coming to KeyBlaze Typing Tutor

Published on 2012-03-10 15:02:00

Lately there has been a lot of development focused on not only KeyBlaze typing tutor, but specifically on the typing game. There are a lot of great improvements and fixes in the new version. We gave the game a new set of graphics in the motif of a snowy landscape. Along with the new graphics, we have changed the name of the game from Falling Words to Word Blizzard. The game mechanics have also been reworked to make it more fun to play (and coincidentally improve your typing). Word Blizzard is t [..]

G is for Graphics

Published on 2012-03-08 12:17:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Graphics, photos, pictures and images: we are a very visual society between the tv and media we consume, to the pictures we share online. NCH graphics, image and photo software is available to help you edit photos, convert image formats or add pictures to other projects with software like Disketch CD and DVD labeling software to add that finishing visual touch to your discs. Also included in our graphics software are some programs that might not immediately jump to mi [..]

Easily Extract Text From a PDF

Published on 2012-03-06 15:35:00

Have you ever saved a PDF, but lost the original document? Or has a friend or colleague only sent you a PDF and not the original document? PDF files are wonderful for sharing and keeping in your records, but if you need to edit the text or use sections of the text for something else, a Word document is much easier to work with. The fastest way to get large amounts of text from a PDF isn't to try to select sections and copy the text, but rather to use a multi-format document converter like Doxill [..]

Transcription City Makes Their First Instructional Video

Published on 2012-02-29 14:58:00

Guest post by Transcription City, specialist transcription services As most transcriptionists know, NCH Software makes some pretty awesome dictation and transcription software. Most of our transcriptionists use Express Scribe for their transcription work, and it is the programme I always recommend when anyone asks for advice on transcription software because of its simplicity and ease of use with pretty much any audio or video file. At the office, I also use Switch audio file converter from tim [..]

The Importance of Parental Control Software

Published on 2012-02-24 18:07:00

The Internet has become an invaluable asset to us in the last decade. It has expanded our world and allowed us to access information to an extent we never imagined. Schools use the Internet and computers for many aspects of our children’s education, from research to learning games. However, all of this technology presents some common safety issues that parents constantly have to confront as well. Some of the most frequent parental fears are: Children coming into contact with dangerous people. [..]

F is for FTP

Published on 2012-02-22 15:18:00

NCH Software ABCs Series File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, is a very useful and standard way of transferring files over a network or the internet. The most common uses are for a web master or designer uploading files to a server, or designers transferring their large files to a printer, but those are is just two of the possibilities. Despite our constantly growing computer hard drive capacities and faster internet speeds, transferring large files can still be a challenge because media files ha [..]

Announcing NCH PhotoStage School Video Contest

Published on 2012-02-17 16:12:00

What will computers do when I am 25?We are excited to announce our first school video contest. We are asking kids to do what they do best, use their imagination and answer this question: "What will computers do when I am 25?" and create a video using PhotoStage Slideshow Software to show us all what the future of technology could be like. Students K through 12 are invited to participate, with the winning video earning over $10,000 of software for the school's media lab. With PhotoStage, no vid [..]

NCH at the Heart of Transcript Divas Transcription Services

Published on 2012-02-15 13:54:00

Guest post by Transcript Divas Transcription Services NCH Software is at the heart of our business process at Transcript Divas Transcription Services. We use three of their programs to edit, convert and transcribe audio and video dictation files. NCH Software is key in solving two problems we often have to deal with, even before our typists get to work. Obscure recording formats can be problematic–although Express Scribe handles most common formats, clients do send us files that are difficul [..]

E is for Easy

Published on 2012-02-13 16:50:00

NCH Software ABCs Series We are constantly reviewing our software, not only to add new features, but also to make them easier to use. Can we make something more clear to the user? Would a startup wizard help? Is the help manual easy to understand? Would a video tutorial be helpful? Where are people getting stuck, lost or confused? These are all questions we ask when looking at any of our software programs, trying to find ways to make sure you have the ideal experience with your software. We ha [..]

Flying High with First Person Video and VideoPad

Published on 2012-02-10 15:13:00

Guest Post by Scott Turchin In 1986 I was living in a dorm at Washington State University on the eleventh floor that looked over the rolling hills of wheat fields. I daydreamed about flying an RC plane from there, over the hills. The technology just was not there back then. But today it is, it's called FPV or First Person Video and with the advent of micro technology you can put a camera on an RC plane and fly it and also pack along an HD camera to film some beautiful shots. After buying the [..]

UnZIP, UnRAR and More on a Mac or PC

Published on 2012-02-08 09:32:00

Zip and Rar archive formats might be particularly popular for compressing files on Windows, but that doesn't mean that Mac users shouldn't also be able to open those files. Express Zip is an easy way to open and extract files from many different archive formats, and we recently released it for OS X for the first time. Mac computers are more common than ever, which has helped with file compatibility issues that have been one of the biggest challenges between Macs and PCs. Express Zip joins our ra [..]

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival February 6, 2011

Published on 2012-02-06 19:51:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Stephanie presents The Use Of Silence In Audio Recordings posted at Vox Daily. Silence can be perceived as either friend or foe depending on its application and use of timing. Know how long it takes to go from a moments of golden silence to an awkward silence so you can use silence effectively in your audio recordings. Rick Goetz presents How to Build a Music Career with Technology posted at Musician Coaching. Interview with Todd Tate, a [..]

D is for Dictation

Published on 2012-02-01 17:01:00

NCH Software ABCs Series Dictation is still a reality in many industries. While automatic voice-to-text applications may be on the rise, and can be wonderful for the casual user, in professions like medicine and law, a mis-translated term or phrase is a costly error. In the past we have talked to professionals who have benefited from the streamlined efficiency of a digital dictation process for getting their medical reports, correspondence or case notes documented. We aim to provide a wide rang [..]

NCH Software Growth and Success

Published on 2012-01-30 18:29:00

Today we made a press release about our growth in 2011. Not only did we release new software for Windows, Mac and mobile devices, but NCH Software had a record sales year in 2011 with sales up over twenty percent and we expanded our Denver office, with a thirty percent increase in staff. And all of this in an economic climate that has many companies experiencing declines. Other areas we saw growth in 2011 include our retail presence expanding into stores in the United Kingdom, and also on the g [..]

Video Surveillance at Home

Published on 2012-01-26 19:09:00

We all know that there are some obvious benefits to using video surveillance within your home. It allows you to watch for intruders when you are away, you can monitor when your children arrive home from school, or keep an eye on the new nanny, but the list doesn't end there. Here are some additional reasons to use Eyeline Video Surveillance Software that you might not have thought of. Daytime Pet MonitorHave you ever had a time that you've gotten home and wondered how in the world your dog coul [..]

Dictation Software On the Go: Four Ways to Save Time

Published on 2012-01-24 17:23:00

If dictations are a major part of your practice or business, you know how it feels to be tied down to devices and software set up on a limited number of computers. We've anticipated the times you can't use your regular dictation setup, or when you're looking to add flexibility to the ways you can make dictations. No matter where you are, or what kind of device/computer/laptop you are or aren't carrying with you, we have dictation solutions for you to make your medical, law, or business dictation [..]

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