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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. > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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. [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

Software For A Deserted Island

Published on 2011-07-01 09:16:00

If you were on a deserted island what would you want to have with you? One technology writer in Missouri recently asked this question and his software catalog of choice was NCH Software. As you can imagine we were tickled pink to hear it. One of the > read more

WavePad Analyzes Electronic Voice Phenomena

Published on 2011-06-28 13:42:00

Guest post by Shawna Hunter, investigator with Florida Paranormal Research I love using WavePad Sound Editor from NCH Software to listen to EVPs, or Electronic Voice Phenomena. EVPs are believed to be possible communication with different entities i > read more

Learn or Improve Your Typing Skills with Award Winning Typing Tutor Software

Published on 2011-06-24 17:07:00

We are very grateful that the editors at CNET recently took the time to review NCH Software's KeyBlaze Typing Tutor Software. They wrote a very nice review and awarded our free learn to type software with a full 5 out of 5 stars, saying: "KeyBlaze F > read more

How to Add Subtitles to Your Videos (P.S. It's not difficult)

Published on 2011-06-22 16:32:00

Adding text to a video is one of the most common reasons why people use video editors, and VideoPad video editor is an easy way to add any kind of text to your video projects. Previously, I blogged about how to use VideoPad video editor to add overla > read more

New Warp Registry Cleaner Software

Published on 2011-06-20 14:53:00

A common problem for aging computers is that they slow down. It isn't just that new computers are getting faster—PCs really can slow down over time, and there are things that you can do to combat this problem. The Windows registry is a central hub > read more

Record Your Own Audio Book

Published on 2011-06-16 11:48:00

Books on tape have been around a long time, when I was younger we would sometimes get an audio book to listen to in the car on a long trip. Now that people carry mp3 players almost everywhere there is no reason to wait for a road trip to listen to a > read more

Voice Command Dictation

Published on 2011-06-13 17:01:00

Did you know that you can set up custom voice commands to control dictation recording in Express Dictate? Express Dictate works with your computer's speech recognition engine so you can have hands-free control while dictating to write notes, flip thr > read more

Free Timesheet Tracking Software

Published on 2011-06-10 16:29:00

From freelancers to lawyers, keeping track of the amount of time spent on different projects can be a necessary evil for many in the working world. So if you bill by the hour an easy-to-use program like HourGuard Timesheet Software to make this chor > read more

Open, Convert and Manage Archived Files

Published on 2011-06-07 12:17:00

Compressing and archiving files and folders is very useful thing to do when emailing and sharing information, or simply to save disk space. The zip format is one of the most widely used there are a large number of other archive file formats out there > read more

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival June 6, 2011

Published on 2011-06-06 14:38:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Noble presents How Learning Music Theory Made Me A Better Musician posted at Publisher's Vault. Francis Vhon presents Why You Need To Have DJ Software posted at Gizmos and Gadgets. How To Cho > read more

Making A Music Video

Published on 2011-06-03 13:59:00

Over on Review Explorer Chris McGivern posted a detailed interview with Singer-songwriter Andy Fosberry of Ironlight River about making a music video. Fosberry took a do-it-yourself attitude and made a great video without sacrificing his creativity o > read more

Give Your Music a Boost: The WavePad Equalizer

Published on 2011-05-30 14:30:00

I have noticed a lot of questions on our YouTube channel about enhancing the bass in a song using WavePad audio editor. How is it done? Since the graphical interface of WavePad's equalizer was recently updated, now is the perfect time to review how t > read more

Record DJ Mixes Live

Published on 2011-05-25 18:33:00

The ability to not only save a playlist but record a DJ mixing session to an audio files was a highly requested feature for Zulu DJ Software for a long time running. Now that this feature has been added, we want to give you a quick look at how you ca > read more

More Software, More Languages

Published on 2011-05-23 11:49:00

In addition to the new products and new features and releases you have seen coming from NCH Software, you might not have noticed that our localized software of translated NCH favorites into other languages for users worldwide has also been expanding. > read more

Inventory Management from a Mac or PC

Published on 2011-05-18 10:16:00

A new addition to our Mac business software is Inventoria inventory management software. Inventoria has already proven itself to be a useful application for helping businesses manage and track their stock as evidenced in the Salem Health Case Study o > read more

The Sound of Learning: Using WavePad in the Classroom

Published on 2011-05-16 16:26:00

We recently cited some tutorials made by a WavePad audio editor user who uses music in language lessons. Now here is another example of WavePad helping in the classroom. This time, in her post The Two Faces of Technology, Kathy talks about using the > read more

PhotoStage: The Best Slideshow Software

Published on 2011-05-12 12:04:00

PhotoStage photo slideshow software is an excellent and easy way to take your photos and create stunning movies of your cherished memories and events. You don't have to take our word for it: TopTenReviews just awarded PhotoStage the Gold award, procl > read more

Record Video from Anywhere

Published on 2011-05-09 16:53:00

Debut Video Capture Software records and captures video from webcams, recording devices, and from your computer screen. It’s great for recording tutorials you can post to online sites such as YouTube, for making company messages, for recording stre > read more

Make Employees Happy with Flexibility and FlexiServer

Published on 2011-05-06 02:26:00

I recently read a study on BNet looking at What makes people happy at work. The first thing on the list? Flexible work schedules. When I think about it this seems like an obvious answer. Being able to easily accommodate appointments, or working aroun > read more

Convert your Favorite Movie Line to a Ringtone

Published on 2011-05-04 17:27:00

Do you ever hear famous lines from movies as ringtones and get secretly jealous? Or even obviously jealous? Lucky for you, any line can become a ringtone in just a few short minutes...and you can do it yourself. What you'll need: Switch Audio File C > read more

Axon Windows PBX Tutorial

Published on 2011-05-02 09:30:00

Putting together a phone system can be a daunting task. When you need to figure out phone lines and extensions, plus extras like on-hold music, things can quickly spiral out of control, especially if aren't well versed in Linux—which many PBX syste > read more

Music Editing for Language Lessons

Published on 2011-04-28 10:37:00

We recently found a series of videos made by a WavePad user as a guide for people just getting started with audio editing, and for using sound editing software to support use of music in language lessons. While many of the basics are covered in our W > read more

New Orion File Recovery Software

Published on 2011-04-26 15:43:00

The newest software program to join the NCH Software lineup is Orion File Recovery Software. Attempt to recover any files that you accidentally deleted from your hard drive or a connected external drive or portable device with this easy-to-use data > read more

Express Invoice Super Options: New Invoice Customization

Published on 2011-04-25 11:06:00

Our goal in developing an invoicing program has always been to produce professional documents that any business can use. To obtain a professional looking invoice we know it's important to do the following:keep the clutter to a minimum line up edges a > read more

Add New Dimension to your VideoPad Projects

Published on 2011-04-22 10:38:00

Two dimensions got you down? Wishing you could add a little something extra to your videos to make them stand out? In addition to new chroma key options, VideoPad now lets you export your finished movie for stereoscopic 3D viewing, yet another exampl > read more

High Performance Document Conversion Software

Published on 2011-04-20 17:28:00

It is always nice to get compliments, and we love hearing from both customers and reviewers alike about what they think about our software programs. The editors at CNET recently gave us another compliment to add to our tally in a recent review of Dox > read more

New Mac Point of Sale Software

Published on 2011-04-18 10:22:00

Our business team has been working to bring our popular business software to the Mac in addition to Windows, so that businesses have more quality and economical software solutions available to them. The Mac release of Copper Point of Sale Software is > read more

Now In 3D

Published on 2011-04-15 11:48:00

One of the favorite comics here in the office is xkcd, a somewhat geeky webcomic with math, science and technology themes. For April Fool’s Day the site went 3D (XK3D). Since this foray into the third dimension lined up so closely with NCH Softwar > read more

Video Tutorial: Simple Slideshow Software in Action

Published on 2011-04-13 15:09:00

See how easy it is to bring your digital photos to life and share your favorite memories with family and friends with PhotoStage slideshow creation software. Our recently finished PhotoStage video tutorial walks you through the process so you can see > read more

Mac Video Capture Software

Published on 2011-04-11 20:52:00

I am thrilled to announce that Debut video capture software is now available for Mac as well as for Windows. I have long appreciated the features of Debut for recording video from a webcam or video screen capture, even capturing video from an externa > read more

Home Business: More Software to Help Business Run Smoother

Published on 2011-04-06 11:19:00

Software for Getting Your Home Office Running (Part 5 of 5) Once you have your accounting software in place and your telephone system set up, it is time to think about the other types of software that might help with your specific type of business. > read more

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival April 4, 2011

Published on 2011-04-04 16:59:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Erik presents How Transcribing One Solo Can Entirely Change Your Approach To Improvising posted at Jazz Advice. Stephen Fortune presents Making Automatic Music With The Audio Environment poste > read more

Use What Works: Why a Podcaster Uses Switch Audio Converter Every Day

Published on 2011-04-01 11:04:00

Guest post by podcaster Kole Ross www.koleross.com We take it for granted that our tools do what we ask them to. If they didn't, we probably wouldn't use them anymore. What makes a piece of software great, however, is how easy it is to tell it what > read more

Home Business: Phone System Enhancements

Published on 2011-03-30 10:13:00

You’re home office is coming along very well. You have your accounting system and VoIP phone number. Now it's time to think about the additional features you might need to complete your phone system and give your business a professional sound. For > read more

Archival-quality Audio from Vinyl with Golden Records

Published on 2011-03-28 12:41:00

Golden Records Vinyl to CD Converter is one of our more popular software programs, offering an easy step-by-step process for converting vinyl LP records and analog audio cassettes to CD or mp3 files. It seems the people at CNET agree, having recently > read more

Home Business: VoIP Phone System

Published on 2011-03-25 10:04:00

Another key component to setting up your home office, after your accounting system is in place, is the phone system. You've likely heard about VoIP, which has been growing in popularity, and with good cause. As an entrepreneur the important thing to > read more

One Click Converting

Published on 2011-03-23 12:33:00

Some of the most useful software applications to have at the ready are file format converters. You never know when a file might land in your email or come across your desk in a format that you can't open. This can be exceedingly frustrating. With the > read more

Home Business: Accounting and Invoicing Software

Published on 2011-03-21 10:13:00

You've got the idea for your business and are swarming with ideas about how to get started. You may think that bookkeeping and accounting is getting ahead of the game at this point—first you need clients. But that's not true. You need to keep track > read more

Acclaim for VideoPad Video Editing Software

Published on 2011-03-18 11:26:00

We are very grateful that the editors at CNet recently took the time to review NCH's VideoPad Video Editor. They wrote a very nice review and awarded it with 5 out of 5 stars, highlighting how easy VideoPad is in their comments, "It's a rare video ed > read more

Software for Getting Your Home Office Running

Published on 2011-03-16 11:46:00

Have you recently decided to take the plunge and become the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be, or are in the beginning stages of a new business venture? No doubt you are worried about startup costs. There’s a fine line to walk when it comes > read more

Inventoria Named Top Inventory Software

Published on 2011-03-11 13:39:00

Any business that has an inventory, including retail stores large and small, distributors and manufacturers, can benefit from using inventory software. As TopTenReviews points out in their recent review of inventory software, Inventoria inventory man > read more

Become a DJ: Learning the Software is Half the Battle

Published on 2011-03-09 11:14:00

Zulu Virtual DJ Software is an easy-to-use dj software program for mixing track after track during live performances, or you can simply let Zulu be the DJ for you. To make getting started even easier, we put together this introduction to Zulu DJ Sof > read more

Software You Didn't Even Know You Needed

Published on 2011-03-07 15:11:00

Technology has become a huge part of our daily lives, and I am sure you could pretty easily come up with a list of devices or applications that you simply couldn't live without. But with so much technology out there, I'll bet there are programs out t > read more

KeyBlaze a Trail to Finesse (and Fitness)*

Published on 2011-03-03 14:13:00

Here's a fun fact: The average WPM (words per minute) typed by the average American computer user is 19. 19! To put that into perspective, the last sentence you just read had 19 words and would've taken the average computer user a full 60 > read more

Adding Text to Your Videos

Published on 2011-02-28 16:23:00

Every now and then, you might find the ocassion to add text to your video. There are only certain times you'll want to add text—afterall, a video should speak for itself—but text can appear as titles, subtitles, captions, overlays, as cre > read more

Express Scribe Transcription Using Voice Recognition

Published on 2011-02-24 17:13:00

We stumbled upon a great article this week by Ryan Dube on makeuseof.com teaching readers how to use Express Scribe with voice recognition to optimize dictation. In order to use this feature, you'll need to begin by turning speech recognition on bot > read more

Web Designers: Why You Don’t Need DreamWeaver

Published on 2011-02-22 18:05:00

DreamWeaver is supposed to be a one-stop shop for web design. The package offer is very tempting to the beginning web designer in search of web-design training wheels, or even the small business owner who is comfortable working with HTML but needs he > read more

Getting Started With Music Transcription

Published on 2011-02-17 16:54:00

TwelveKeys Music Transcription Software is a unique tool for musicians who want to learn how to play a piece of recorded music without the sheet music. If you recorded a piece of music and want to turn it into a personal composition or improvisation, > read more

ToneGen your way to the Center of the Universe

Published on 2011-02-15 15:10:00

What if I told you that Tone Generator Software could cure cancer or could attribute itself to miracles? Not a bold enough statement? What if I told you that it could elevate human kind to the highest levels of human consciousness and understanding a > read more

New: iPad Pocket WavePad HD Audio Editing App

Published on 2011-02-11 15:15:00

One more way to easily record and edit music, voice, and other audio on the go. We are excited to announce the new iPad version of the NCH Software favorite, WavePad Audio Editor is now available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store. The iPh > read more

The Key to Success: Touch Typing

Published on 2011-02-09 09:27:00

Knowing how to touch type is a basic necessity for children growing up in the information age. It is no longer practical for children to go through high school, let alone college, using the "hunt and peck" method of typing. It's important for childre > read more

Do More with Audio - Blog Carnival February 7, 2011

Published on 2011-02-07 12:08:00

Here are this edition's entries to Do More with Audio: Florine Church presents 20 Incredible TED Talks for Both Music Students and Lovers posted at Bachelor's Degree. Jennifer Lynch presents 20 Soulful Blogs for Vinyl Fans and Collectors posted at > read more

Mix Up Your Valentine's With A Sweet Gift

Published on 2011-02-04 17:36:00

Valentine’s Day is a day for love but it can also be a day of great stress. Finding just the right gift for the one you care about on a tight budget can be mind boggling and quite taxing. Make this Valentine’s unique by bringing back the puppy l > read more

Break Free From The Groundhog Day Typing Tedium

Published on 2011-02-02 16:15:00

Most people are familiar with the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray gets trapped living the same day over and over again. While it is a funny film, I can't help but sympathize with his frustration and how hard he tries to break out of the routine > read more

File Converters Making Life Easy

Published on 2011-01-31 15:13:00

As a student in this day and age, most of my work is composed digitally. I rarely write essays with pen and paper and I even take class notes on my lap top computer. I also deal with a wide array of mixed file formats on a daily basis. From audio to > read more

FlexiServer Creates a More Efficient Work Environment

Published on 2011-01-28 17:57:00

The Center for Pain Control business manager Peter Graf was having difficulty managing his employees’ computer usage. The Center, which makes it possible for patients to avoid a hospital stay for surgical procedures while helping them to manage pai > read more

Video Stabilization – A Quick Fix for Shaky Video Clips

Published on 2011-01-24 08:19:00

One extremely cool feature in VideoPad Video Editor is video stabilization. If you've done much hand-held video recording without a tripod, then you have undoubtedly had videos turn out "shaky" because, despite your best efforts, it is near impossibl > read more

New Barillo Barcode Generation Software

Published on 2011-01-21 17:57:00

One of our most rapidly growing software areas is our business software suite. In the last year, we not only made significant improvements to our existing business software but also introduced several new business applications including Reflect CRM S > read more

MIDI Support Coming to NCH Software

Published on 2011-01-20 10:13:00

If you’ve ever gone rooting around for MIDI support in the feature lists of NCH Software audio products, you most likely didn’t find it—at the time. But soon you will. A myriad of MIDI features are being added throughout our audio software cate > read more

Case Study: Inventory Software Frees Up Time for Other Tasks

Published on 2011-01-18 10:54:00

Hospitals and pharmacies are required by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to maintain a detailed and accurate inventory of all the drugs and medication that they stock. Keeping track of their entire inventory can be a very time consuming tas > read more

Be a VideoPad YouTube Export Expert

Published on 2011-01-14 17:52:00

One of the neat things about our VideoPad Video Editor is the ability to not only output a YouTube-ready video, but the ability to upload a video directly to YouTube, making the transition from local to internet viewing quick and easy, eliminating mu > read more

Looking Back at 2010

Published on 2011-01-11 17:37:00

The New Year is always a time of reflection. What went well the last year? What could have been better? This is where many New Year’s resolutions come from. Not only is the New Year starting you off with a clean slate but it’s a good reason to fi > read more

Video Editing Is Easier Than You Think

Published on 2011-01-07 17:58:00

Are you guilty of using your video camera to record and then letting all of those videos sit unused in a closet or on your hard drive? If the reason you put off doing anything with all of those video recordings is a fear of how much work it will be, > read more

Hitting the Software Nail on the Head

Published on 2011-01-05 15:32:00

How many shirts do you need to try on before you find one you want to buy? How many cars do take for a test drive when shopping for a new car? And how many pieces of software do you download and try before you find one to solve your problem? Results > read more

7 Programs You Can't Live Without

Published on 2011-01-02 12:35:00

Prism Video Converter If you've ever had trouble opening a video file, you need Prism. Prism will let you quickly convert any troublesome video files into a more manageable format. With more formats supported than any other video converter, you'll be > read more