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  • admin 4:56 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink  

    Using Remote Desktop Software 

    Computer experts always prefer to use remote desktop software when they have to perform regular check ups and maintenance work on clients’ computers, because of the high versatility of remote control software. The remote support sector has been booming as a large number of companies offering technical support services to residential and commercial customers have recognized the advantages of using remote support software to the detriment of on site visits, which are not only much more costly but can also prove to be an inconvenient for the customers. The other alternative, over the phone technical support, is also an inferior alternative as it relies heavily on the customer’s technical aptitudes and ability to follow instructions correctly.

    What remote desktop software does is basically allow the user to control a computer located anywhere in the world. There is only one fixed requirement, and that is the two computers between a remote desktop connection is created must be connected to the internet through an internet connection. The quality of the internet connection is directly proportional to the needs of the user. For example, for regular check-ups and maintenance operations the target computer can have a basic slow to medium speed internet connection, while for large file transfers it is recommended that both computers have broadband internet connections.

    The IT support sector has continued to grow since remote control software has become mainstream. The main reason behind this growth lies in the fact that remote desktop software, otherwise known as remote control software, allows professional computer technicians to perform regular technical maintenance operation with the greatest ease, by using a remote desktop connection. Potential users of remote control software are presented with two alternatives for creating a remote desktop connection, freeware and paid software.

    Remote support or IT support companies prefer using professional remote desktop software for the creation of remote desktop connection, because they feature a much higher level of safety and because their capabilities are highly increased over regular free remote control software. For those interested in creating a remote desktop connection to their home computer when at the office or away on holidays, the free remote desktop software solutions are the perfect solution as they present users with a large number of useful and interesting features, along with numerous settings and options, which allow them to easily carry out periodical tasks, and transfer files with great ease, whilst being completely free.

    When it to setting up a remote desktop connection, remote support or it support companies offer their clients with full and comprehensive instructions for the specific remote control software applications they are using. For domestic users, setting up a remote desktop connection is really easy. Apart from a few setting in the program itself, users also need to allow the remote desktop connection to pass through the firewall and also make sure that a certain port, which is usually indicated by the remote desktop software, is opened on the computers between the connection is to be created.

     
  • admin 5:52 pm on December 15, 2009 Permalink  

    Caricature Software Makes Anyone A Digital Artist 

    A favorite pastime at fairs and theme parks is watching with fascination as caricature artists create quick hand-drawn cartoon renditions of delighted visitors. Rare are those gifted with such keen artistic talents. A California software developer is changing that with the release of Caricature Studio 5.0 Novelty Photo Suite, the 5th incarnation of a popular caricature software utility that creates caricature from photo and novelty art from ordinary photos. Originally released in 2006, version 5.0 has grown into an impressive suite of tools that now features caricature software wizards, head-on-body, face swap, animation, web-cam capture, green screen, and more.

    Caricature Studio 5.0 was designed for ease of use with a familiar Windows interface. Many of the tools such as resize, zoom, paint brush and others will be familiar to Windows users. In addition to the great caricature software effects, there is a library of clip art and templates included for creating projects. Old-west style “wanted” posters and parody magazine covers can be conjured up in a matter of minutes, ready to print. The filters packaged with Caricature Studio include comic style rendering and colorization effects to give caricatures a “hand drawn” look. The software also supports the popular Photoshop plugin format which provides endless possibilities for image manipulation. Besides the art of making caricature from photo, you can also insert talk bubbles and text boxes anywhere on the image to produce comic-style panels and photo to cartoon effects. The head-on-body and face swap tools means that you no longer have to be a Photoshop expert to create great celebrity fakes.

    Version 5.0 it not just great caricature software. It has also transitioned into the professional arena with new utilities geared for live event novelty photo vending. These include live capture support for Canon SLR cameras, and a display mode that produces an image slideshow designed to showcase the product and attract customers. The developer, Novelty Photo Software, LLC offers business packages for those wishing to use Caricature Studio in commercial and retail applications. What’s more, a new function for photo overlays offers over 100 templates for parody magazine covers, wanted posters and photo frames.

    So how well does it work? Surprisingly good. Even for the artistically challenged, it is quite easy to produce comical images quickly from regular photos.

    Adults and kids alike will find Caricature Studio entertaining and useful. It can be used to create a variety of personalized art for greeting cards, wedding announcements, birthday invitations and sales fliers. The included help file details how to embellish T-shirts, coffee mugs, posters and mouse pads with your caricatures for truly personalized gifts. Webmasters will enjoy creating custom avatars and web graphics. The original version released in 2006 received wide acclaim from shareware site editors. Returning users will find version 5.0 far surpasses its predecessor in terms of features, functionality and image quality.

    Caricature Studio 5.0 Novelty Photo Suite is available both as a digital download and on CDROM. To see comprehensive list of features, image examples, videos and more, visit the company’s website: http://caricaturesoftware.com
    For more information or for business inquiries, contact: gweldon@noveltyphotosoftware.com

     
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