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- PROS: Intelligent, comfortable user interface, Includes lots of YouTube features, Simple player controls, Record and upload videos directly, Excellent playlist integration
- CONS: Video quality not as high as web counterpart
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- PROS: Can create complex documents, Export to PDF format
- CONS: Both amateur and professional users better served by different apps
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Adobe InDesign CC2017
A new standard in professional layout and design
- PROS: Professional application with great results, Collaborative online tools, Very well documented
- CONS: Steep learning curve
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- PROS: The most widely used PDF reader in the world Adobe Acrobat has advanced features and superior support, Subscription model means you will always have the most up to date version without additional expense
- CONS: Some people prefer to pay one time fees for software instead of the recurring cost of software as a service
- PROS: Open source, Lots of powerful features, Exports and imports PDF
- CONS: Unintuitive in areas, Formatting isn't straightforward
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QuarkXPress10.0.0.1
Industry-leading package for design and layout
- PROS: Professional looking results with an intuitive interface, Excellent support for importing and exporting files, First class typography support, Updated to work with iPad and eBook formats, Create interactive publications
- CONS: In the effort to simplify this version, some features have been sacrificed, Ease of use still doesn't quite match up to Adobe InDesign, Demo requires lengthy registration
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BB FlashbackFlashBack Pro Screen Recorder
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
All-in-one screen capture suite with editing and publishing features
- PROS: Very easy to take video screen grabs
- CONS: Editing videos can be slow
- PROS: Excellent support for DWG file, Zero relearning cost, Powerful drafting and detailing tools, Easy Plotting, Publishing, and Export
- CONS: Only basic support for 3D functions
- PROS: All seasons available, New challenges, Time trial mode, Lets you play with friends
- CONS: Gameplay on the "too easy" side, Graphics are a bit wacky, Not available for iOS, Certain elements of the TV show not added
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Pacemaker Editor2.0.2.14170
Create music mixes and share them on the net
- PROS: Easy to edit and share songs, Quick and easy editing
- CONS: Doesn't allow advanced editing, Requires signing-up to share
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Master Album MakerStandard Edition 2.5
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Create original photo albums for publishing to the web
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The Print Shop2.0.11
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Mac
User friendly desktop publishing software for Macs
- PROS: Lots of templates, Ideal for basic design needs, Good for printing CD covers, track listings
- CONS: Limited compared to Photoshop or Quark
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Nokia Lifeblog2.5.224
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Organise and blog your phone photos and videos
- PROS: Makes publishing photos from your phone quick and easy, Organises photos and videos in chronological order in timeline
- CONS: Only useful for those that want to publish lots of photos from their phone, Can be tricky to setup, Restricted to Nokia phones and TypePad
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- PROS: Lots of templates for different age groups, Allows you to limit what kids can access, Lots of setup help
- CONS: Interface is a bit dated, Can be tricky to understand at first
- PROS: Excellent WYSIWYG editor, Easy to use, Lots of great templates, Allows publishing to any FTP server
- CONS: Lacks the power of Dreamweaver, Can be stubborn when trying to drag and drop objects
