Author: dsellers

OCRKit upgrade for Mac OS X adds support for more languages

OCRKit (http://ocrkit.com/), a text recognition app for Mac O X 10.4 or higher, has been updated to version 1.1. The new version adds support for new OCR languages: Polish, Russian, Turkish.

There’s also control for color detection. Additionally, version 1.1 improves automatic color detection and the embedding of certain image files.

OCRKit transforms images and PDF files into searchable PDFs. With built-in OCR it allows for editable PDF files via drag and drop. And you can find ’em with the Mac’s built-in Spotlight desktop search.

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STM offers new ochre Scout laptop, iPad bags

STM Bags (http://www.stmbags.com) has released ochre flavored versions of its laptop shoulder bag. The new color compliments the olive colorway and adds a lighter spring flavor to the STM line of 14 ounce poly cotton canvas bags.

The Scouts are available in three sizes: extra small (iPad and 11-inch screens), small (13-inch screens), and medium (15-inch screens). Pricing depends on the size.

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AT&T should GIVE me a femtocell

If I give up waiting for the iPhone to come to Verizon (or Spring or T-Mobile), I could, at least in theory, use a femtocells to overcome the crappy AT&T wireless reception at my house. In fact, AT&T will sell me one for around US$150. Maybe they should just give me one.

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