Create customize cursor

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Creating cursor from image

This is a standard function of every cursor maker. RealWorld Cursor Editor offers two ways to convert images to static or animated cursors. Prepared image can be converted using a wizard accessible from the main application screen. If an image needs to be modified before conversion, it can be opened in a built-in raster image editor. A "Remove empty borders" operation is extremely useful when preparing images for conversion.

Modifying cursor image and hot spot

Image in a static or animated cursor can be modified using drawing tools (Pencil, Line, Curve, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Flood Fill, Text, and Projected Shadow) or by filters. Every image can be opened in a separate raster editor window. The raster editor can run filters (Sharpen, Soften, Motion Blur, Drop Shadow, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Transparency, Rotate, and custom filters) on the entire image or on selected area.

Cursor hot spot can be changed by clicking on a pixel in raster editor. In case of animated cursor, hot spot can be changed on mupltile frames at once by entering new coordinates.

Modifying animation

Frames in animated cursors can be moved or copied using mouse or clipboard in an intuitive manner. Appending one animation to another is a matter of few seconds. The animated cursor editor allows running filters on all selected frames at once.

Setting frame duration is as easy as clicking on a frame, typing a number, and pressing Enter. Alternatively, duration of multiple frames can be changed at once using the Frame Duration panel.

Creating cursors from 3D models

The latest version features an optional set of shareware tools for 3D modelling, rendering and conversion to static or animated cursors. Parameterized 3D model can be used to create an animated cursor where each frame is rendered using different parameter values.

Cursor maker features

Outstanding compatibility

RealWorld Cursor Editor implements and actively uses the custom frame sequence feature of the Microsoft .ani format. This feature enables to optimize animations with repeating frames and enables to efficiently create very long animations with variations. Imagine a butterfly flying between different flowers - by reusing the frames, you can create a very long non-repeating animation.

Aside from the extensive .ani feature support, the editor can also read and fix files with incorrect headers produced by some animated cursor makers.

Drag and drop frenzy

Result of a drag and drop operation depends on what is dragged and where it is droped it in the application window:

  • Drop supported files (images or cursors) on application caption - files are opened.
  • Drop image file(s) on a raster image editor window - image is pasted as new selection.
  • Drop cursor file on list of cursor images - dropped cursor is blended with current one.
  • Drop supported files on an animated cusor frame list - new frames are appended to the animated cursor (images are resized if neccessary).
  • Drag and drop frames in the animated cusor frame list - frames are moved or copied if CTRL key is down.
License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows 2003/XP/Vista
File size: 9.8 MB
Developer: r-wdesigner.com

Make fun with your pictures!

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This compact and easy-to-use graphics software enables even a computer novice to create funny caricatures or realistic images applying creative warping effects in a matter of minutes. Cartoonist has a simple, easy-to-grasp interface so that the user can easily and quickly operate the program. Cartoonist lets you watch the results of each operation in real time, allowing you to undo any operation at any time or jump to the original image, if you don't like the results.

So, with Cartoonist you can make the best use of your creativity or just relieve stress by warping images of your friends and celebrities!

License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Win All
File size: 9.0 MB
Developer: VicMan

Protect children from all kinds of inappropriate web content.

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Naomi
is an advanced internet filtering program, easy to use and totally free, intended for families, and kids in particular.

Naomi is able to constantly monitor all internet connections, protecting children from inappropriate online material - such as obscene or violent contents; pornography, pedophilia and erotism in the form of images or texts, sites that popularize drugs, gambling games, terrorism, hate propaganda, occultism, sects, blasphemy, etc.

Naomi does not rely on a simple list of banned sites; instead, it examines in real-time all the data being transmitted and received through any internet application - such as web browers, chat programs, news readers, etc.

The filtering technology employed in Naomi features:

  • Heuristic analysis capable of recognizing new material automatically.
  • Semantic analysis of web pages contents and analysis of their addresses and links.
  • Recognizes all the major languages (10+).
  • Recognizes ICRA labeling system.
  • Monitoring is not limited to web sites, but covers the whole local internet traffic.
  • Works with all service providers and software applications, and does not alter settings.
  • Allows blocking of file-sharing applications.
  • Password-protected (the password is chosen during the installation).
  • Easy to use: does not require configuration.
  • Can be used on slow connections (it does not perform any download in background).
License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista (XP 64-bit currently not supported; not tested with Windows 98/ME)
File size: 1.4 MB
Developer: Radiant Morning

Note: You need to set a password to access the controls. If you forget that password, it is very difficult to remove the program.

Fighter of Malicious Softwares.

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Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you have been working on. And for professional users, Spybot-S&D allows you to fix some registry inconsistencies and extended reports.

License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Win All
File size: 7.1 MB
Developer: Patrick M. Kolla

It's like a free Photoshop?

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Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plug-ins.

Originally intended as a free replacement for the Microsoft Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It has been compared to other digital photo editing software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP.

License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows XP (SP2 or later)/Vista/Server 2003 (SP1 or later)
System Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0, 500 MHz processor (Recommended: 800 MHz or faster), 256 MB of RAM (Recommended: 512 MB or more), 1024x768 screen resolution, 200+ MB hard drive space, 64-bit support requires a 64-bit CPU that is running a 64-bit version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2003, and an additional 128 MB of RAM
File size: 1.5 MB
Developer: Rick Brewster

Protect your data IN and OUT from intruders.

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A computer without a firewall is easy prey for hackers, worms, remote access Trojans and other online threats. Anti-spyware and virus protection are only a part of any security solution. A firewall is a critical component, and Webroot Desktop Firewall secures your computer from Internet threats and reduces the risks of being a victim of online crimes. Unlike the Windows XP and Vista Firewall, Webroot Desktop Firewall combines intelligent firewall technology with intrusion prevention for inbound and outbound protection that is both powerful and easy to use.

Designed for novices and experts alike, Webroot Desktop Firewall is the gatekeeper to your PC.

  • Monitors Internet traffic in and out of your PC for better protection.
  • Makes your PC invisible to online scammers looking for easy targets.
  • Prevents remote access Trojans from hijacking your PC and many more features.
License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista
File size: 3.31 MB
Developer: Webroot Software, Inc.

Note: You have to register first online to get the Free Webroot Desktop Firewall. To register, visit the link below: http://www.webroot.com/forms/wdfformhdlr.php?formname=desktopfirewall

Burning tool that burn all kinds of discs.

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CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multi-language interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.


Key Features

>> burn all kinds of discs
>> audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
>> burn and create ISO files
>> data verification after burning process
>> create bootable discs
>> multi-language interface
>> bin/nrg → ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more.

License type: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista
File size: 2.0 MB
Developer: Stefan and Fredrik Haglund, Florian Schmitz

What is Freeware?

Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time. Authors of freeware often want to "give something to the community", but also want credit for their software and to retain control of its future development. Source: Wikipedia

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