5 Free Calculator Apps Other Than Windows Calculator

Windows 7 has gone in for a renovation and the new Windows 7 Calculator leaps ahead of its predecessors. It has multiple modes (Scientific, Programmer, and Statistics), conversion features, worksheets to work out your fuel economy, lease payments, and mortgage payments, and a few more nice touches. There’s of course, the neat look too.

But it’s still not as advanced as a section of users would like.

Thankfully, other free calculators come in various flavors. From the dirt simple Google search bar to the gallery of browser add-ons. Then you can factor in these five free calculation tools (simple to advanced) that should stand up to the numbers you throw at it.

SFR Calculator

SFR Calculator has an MS Office-like interface. It also gives you a choice of three skins. Unlike other free calculators, its use is similar to the kind we do on paper. You can use it like a text editor and add comments or any other annotations to your calculations. The advantage of the tape style of calculations is that the calculations can be kept as records and even printed out. The calculator may not be suitable for power users but can be used to perform accounting operations. SFR Calculator (ver.4.0.6) is an 8.6MB free calculator download. It is supported on Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, and Windows 7. Versions of SFR Calculator are available for Windows Mobile and the iPhone.

Moffsoft FreeCalc

Moffsoft FreeCalc is also similar to the above application in the way it uses a printable and savable interface (‘tape’). You can set the display to use different color schemes. Numbers to be calculated can be neatly arranges in groups on the tape. The calculator is very light on resources and can be quickly accessed from the system tray. Moffsoft FreeCalc (ver.2.0) is a 764KB download. It is supported on older Windows OS, Vista, and Windows 7.

SpeedCrunch

SpeedCrunch comes as an installer and also in a portable version. It has a clean user interface and a very intuitive response to your inputs. SpeedCrunch calculates even as you type and this auto-completion behavior is quite handy when it comes to result speed. Results are precise up to 50 decimal points. Syntax highlighting also minimizes errors as you type. You can feed in formulas, constants, and functions from the extensive library that’s available. SpeedCrunch supports unlimited range of alpha-numeric variables and it also lets you store your own for later use. If the stored variables are too many, there’s a handy search bar to help locate them.

SpeedCrunch records everything in history and you can easily recall and reuse a previous expression. You can also save a session for later use. SpeedCrunch (ver. 0.10.1) is a 2.4MB download. It is supported on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

SpeQ

SpeQ is a mathematical software which uses a sheet (or tape) just like the two we have mentioned before. But unlike them, SpeQ offers a library of computational functions. You can define your own variables and use them in your functions. The software has 100 pre-loaded constants plus 130 built-in units. You can plot graphs and trace the plotted functions. The memory list helps to reuse all previously defined functions and variables. You can add in your comments in the sheet, save it, and also print it out. SpeQ (ver.3.4) is a 520 KB portable download. Installer is also available. It is supported on Windows (all).

SpaceTime

SpaceTime goes beyond the idea of just a free calculator and falls into the category of an advanced scientific application for power users. There are interactive tutorials which help you to start off with the app. SpaceTime has support for 2D and 3D graphing features. The scientific calculator has a large catalog of functions. The mathematical software covers algebra, computer algebra system (CAS), trigonometry, statistics (scatter plots, probability plots, histograms etc), and calculus among other capabilities. You can also enter your own scripts for solving loops, recursion and generating functions. Ultimately, you can capture screens, frames and results with a click.

SpaceTime (ver.4.0) is a 1MB download. It is supported on Windows (2000, XP, Vista, and 7) and Mac OS X. SpaceTime can also be downloaded for the iPhone and the iPad (not free). SpaceTime requires an obligatory free registration for use.

The five calculators cover the breadth from simplicity to complexity. The one you pick will depend on the level of calculations you need to perform. What’s your view on the above five? Which is your favorite calculator app?

Download Torrents Without A Client Via Torrent2Exe

Web-based utility removes the need for a BitTorrent client and lets you share torrents with non-BitTorrent users. There’s an awesome new service out called Torrent2exe. It’s a web-based utility that allows users to download torrents without having to install a BitTorrent client by converting the torrent file into a standalone .EXE file. 

How Does It Work?

1. Simply copy the URL of a torrent file or select it from a saved location on your HDD and upload it to the site.
2. Choose “Small” size, which requires the download of additional program components along with the .EXE(Only once per PC), or “Normal” size, which requires no additional download.
3. Then you can either download your selection and e-mail it to others or use yourself, or you can take the URL that is simultaneously generated and do the same or post on a blog, web site, etc. so that other users will be able to download torrents without a BitTorrent client.
4. After downloading the converted .EXE, just run it and it will automatically start downloading the material that the torrent is associated with.Pretty cool right?

Here’s an example:

I downloaded a torrent for an .MP3 reading of Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee” and uploaded it to Torrent2exe. Choosing “normal” size I then selected “Start Download!” to of course download and generate the .EXE file. Notice in the screenshot below that there is also a URL generated that I mentioned can be shared with others to download the same .EXE file.

 Lastly, simply locate the downloaded .EXE file and run it. The file will then begin magically downloading to your PC without the need for a BitTorrent client.

 

It really is a great way to share content with others who don’t know how to use BitTorrent.With Torrent2exe

you can just send them a .EXE file or show them how to create one on their own. 

CHECK OUT Torrent2exe

Muziic Facebook App: Brings Playlists to Facebook

Do you want to listen to your favorite songs or watch music videos on Facebook? Here comes the app that fits music lovers. Muziic is an application that brings playlists to your Facebook account. It allows you to listen to music and watch music videos pulled from YouTube.

To use the application, key in Muziic in the search page and allow access to your profile. You can search and add tracks in the playlist, listen to the web radio, and browse through albums. Moreover you can make a new playlist and share it with your Facebook friends. Like other Facebook applications, you can post Muziic on your profile so that your friends will know what you are currently listening to. All songs played are sourced from YouTube.

Features:

• Allows Facebook users to create, save, and share playlists.
• Music and videos are pulled from YouTube.
• Users can view user’s playlists, recent playbacks, top radio stations, top artists, and top tracks.
• Application can be posted to the Facebook profile.
• Also see the Muziic Web Player at http://www.muziic.com.
• Similar Tools: Tunesbag, Swift.fm, and Playlist.io.

Check out Muziic Facebook App @ http://facebook.muziic.com/install.php

How to Develop a Hit Facebook App: 29 Essential Tools and Tutorials

"Wanted: Facebook App Developer" is one of the most popular programmer job-board postings of 2007. Seemingly everyone is trying to capitalize on the popularity of Facebook by developing their own integrated application in the hopes that it will go viral. Unfortunately, however, there still isn't a lot of good information available as to how to actually create a working Facebook app, not to mention a popular one. In this article, we provide you with the information you need to not only create an integrated Facebook application, but also with the resources necessary to better ensure that it is a successful one.

Introductory Links: The Basics

Although Facebook's developer resources won't provide you with the depth of information needed to build something remarkable, it should be every new Facebook developer's first stop. The following resources will provide you with a solid foundation to begin developing and integrating your first app.

1. Anatomy of a Facebook Application: A quick overview of a Facebook application; useful to familiarize yourself with the process before starting out.
2. Facebook Developer's Platform: From documentation to resources and tools, this is your one-stop resource for achieving deeper integration between Facebook and your app.
3. Facebook Developer Documentation: A beginner resource for details of the API, as well as the Facebook query and markup languages.
4. Facebook Integration Points: Now that you have the background, Facebook's official application guide will show you the Do's and Don'ts of great user experience.
5. Facebook FAQ: Answers the questions that Facebook developers most often ask.

Tricks of the Trade

Having covered the basics of Facebook app development and integration, you'll want to start creating more complex applications and achieving more seamless integration. The following resources are essential reads for intermediate Facebook developers, as they'll help you avoid some of the common mistakes and pitfalls when developing more complex apps.
6. 5 Facebook Application Gotchas: These five tricks to creating an app include how to navigate the time-out glitch and preparing for the load Facebook will throw at your servers.
7. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Developing My Facebook App: This list will help you navigate the errors of others and omissions in the official developer's guide rather than trying to reinvent the wheel.
8. Developing Facebook Applications in C# with ASP.NET: Some essential steps and work-arounds that you won't find in the Facebook documentation; this will save you some time if you're writing a Facebook application using ASP.NET and C#.
9. How to Build a Facebook Application with RoR (Ruby on Rails): A quality step-by-step tutorial with screenshots.
10. Fist in Your Facebook: A good resource article covering lessons learned through trial and error development of an RoR Facebook app.
11. 5 Development Tips for the Facebook API: Five basic setup and bug work-around tips.
12. Facebook App Dev Podcast: A Facebook development podcast by veteran developers Derek Hatchard and Mike Mullen.

Code Samples, Discussion and Forums

Why reinvent the wheel if you can just borrow and share information with other developers? These code samples, discussion walls and forums will speed up the development process by facilitating collaboration with other Facebook developers.

13. Ruby on Rails Facebook Forum: A relatively active RoR Facebook forum.
14. Code Samples and Patches: CodePlex's Facebook developer toolkit code samples and patches.
15. The Facebook Platform Wiki: A user-created reference for Facebook platform developers.
16. Facebook Developer Forum: A real-time wall with a limited but growing user base (must be logged in to Facebook to access).
17. CodePlex: The Facebook Developer Toolkit is a full complement of components, controls and samples for developing applications using Facebook's API. The kit also includes C# and Visual Basic wrappers for the Facebook API to make application development simple, fun and quick.
18. Facebook Developer Toolkit Walkthrough: A step-by-step video development tutorial using CodePlex's Facebook developer toolkit.
19. AllFacebook: The unofficial Facebook blog, covering everything Facebook related, including app development.

Success and Marketing

A Facebook app is only worth developing if it actually gets used. Given that there are currently more than 1,500 applications available, there is plenty of competition. Going viral, however, isn't purely up to chance. Rather, by looking for common characteristics among other popular apps, as well as picking the brains of successful Facebook developers for tips, you can dramatically improve your chances for creating a Facebook app that people actually use.

20. 10 Tips for Releasing your Facebook Application and Maximizing Growth: This essential read for developers covers 10 important factors and promotional tools when launching your app.
21. The Top 105 Facebook Applications, Ranked: This ranking provides some good insight into what apps you'll be competing against, as well as what users like.
22. Insider Dev Tips from the Maker of the "Quizzes" App: An insightful interview about marketing from the creator of one of Facebook's most popular apps.
23. Tips for Developing a Successful Facebook App: This interview with the creator of the popular Free Gifts app is specifically focused on how to make your app popular.
24. The Top 20 Geographic Facebook User Bases: If you're developing an app, its good to know where your target audience is coming from. This article identifies users by geographic area.
25. Strategies for Going Viral: An article detailing the subsequent changes to Facebook's app-virality policy and how it is affecting app developers.
26. Mashable's Top 30+: A good source for determining what the average user finds attractive in a Facebook app.
27. The Costs of Facebook Popularity: The popularity of a Facebook app also has its costs. This article covers the potential financial costs of maintaining a successful Facebook app so that you know what you're getting into.
28. The Top 5 Facebook Apps: A quick summary of the top five apps with brief reviews. These give you some insight into what users are looking for.
29. Inside Facebook's Weekly Top 25 Apps: A rundown of the top 25 apps by user numbers, which is an excellent resource for determining what works when it comes to Facebook apps.

What are your tips and tricks for developing a hot Facebook app? Share your thoughts below.

Thunder/Xunlei Portable Edition With No Ads

BitTorrent Client is one of the bittorrent client that can be used to bypass TMNet traffic shaping. While the application's language is in Chinese, HeHeHunter had released the English translation pack for Thunder/Xunlei. The portable version of Thunder/Xunlei now can be downloaded from HeHeHunter's blog. The portable version contains no advertisements unlike the original version. The size of Thunder/Xunlei portable is now smaller, only 25MB compared with previous version which was 38MB.

XunLei Thunder is another type of multi-resource-based Hyper-Threading technology of download software. As a Download tool in the the broadband era, Thunder is special optimized to take full advantage of the characteristics of broadband Internet access. High-speed download users enjoy a new experience! At the same time, Thunder launched the “smart download” new ideas through a wealth of tips and intelligence to help to enable users to download and enjoy fun. It supports torrents, Direct Download (DDL), and eMule. It’s a multi usage and complete with all features of a download manager.

To use Thunder/Xunlei Portable, just extract it to any folder and run Thunder.exe. Most of the important options and preferences are translated in this version. You can easily use it without any problems. Free registration is required to download Thunder/Xunlei Portable from HeHeHunter's blog. Do you use Thunder/Xunlei? What is your thought about Thunder/Xunlei compared with other BitTorrent clients?

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