Notepad++ is a handy open source tool for editing code. Although many of its veteran users are familiar with its features, here are a few perks of using Notepad++ and some tricks to do so. Clean Up HTML Code When creating web content, your common word processor program will add unwanted and often invisible formatting [...]

In a nutshell, the benefits of open source software versus the closed commercial products may be centered on one fact: the red tape involved in any commercial contract require corporate brainstorming sessions (or “think tanks”) to officially decide upon the best course of action to correct a bug in the program — which can take [...]

Defined by the Open Source Initiative, these rules can determine if a piece of software should gain open source consideration. However, based on the Debian Free Software Guidelines by Bruce Perens, these rules of the open source software are far from absolute.  Here are the major bullet points. Freely Redistributable The software cannot have a [...]

It’s unfortunate to have so much talent, only to have that talent, wisdom, and experience stalled by the high cost of a program — as is often the case for aspiring graphic artists, for whom the right software could make all of the difference. It is for exactly this kind of reason that many support [...]

There are so many wonderful open source programs available that are incredibly helpful, useful, and in fact free, that you simply can’t not take advantage of at least some. Notepad++ is just such an editor. Why continue to use the limited capabilities of a default editor just because it can be more convenient? How about [...]

We all get bored sitting at our personal computers. Some of us have the option to spring out of our chairs and run amok outside if needed to burn off some excess energy, or recharge the brain from unexpected burnout or even just extreme laziness. However, many who do not have an option about the [...]