CSE HTML Validator, the All-In-One HTML, XHTML, CSS, Link, SEO, and Accessibility Checker for the Pragmatist
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Directory Opus (new window) - Directory Opus is "the complete File Management and Explorer Replacement Solution for Windows". It's available in 32-bit or 64-bit (we use the 64-bit version) and is very powerful and configurable.
ClipMate (new window) - ClipMate saves time and makes you more productive by adding clipboard functions that Windows leaves out - starting with the ability to hold thousands of "clips", instead of just one. ClipMate has functions to edit, re-format, and manage your clips. It can also print, re-format, and even spell-check. Download ClipMate
Direct Access (new window) - Direct Access is another program we use all the time to save time typing. Just define your abbreviations list once and Direct Access will automatically type them for you.
UltraMon (new window) - UltraMon is a utility for multi-monitor systems, designed to increase productivity and unlock the full potential of multiple monitors. Because CSE HTML Validator is developed on a system with 5 monitors, this is a MUST for us! We use UltraMon to put a taskbar on each monitor, which shows only the applications on that monitor. Works with XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
FinePrint (new window) - FinePrint is another program we use all the time to save paper and toner. It's also a great print previewer. Works with XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
Firefox (new window) - Firefox is an excellent web browser which we now use as our primary browser. It's built with security in mind and features tabbed browsing. Hint: try the Adblock Plus extension.
SecureCRT and SecureFX (new window) - SecureCRT and SecureFX provide secure access and file transfer capabilities to access our web servers. They're available in 32-bit or 64-bit (we use the 64-bit version).
Dekisoft Monitor Off Utility (new window) - Monitor Off Utility is a free utility to easily put your monitor (or monitors) into standby. We have it set to put all of our five monitors into standby mode simply by pressing Win+S.
Recommended Services
Browsershots.org (new window) - Browsershots.org lets you enter a URL and get back screenshots of how the URL renders in multiple browsers on different operating systems.
K Software SSL Certificates (new window) - K Software resells Comodo SSL web server certificates at great prices and with top-notch customer service. They also sell code signing certificates (we use one to sign CSE HTML Validator).
ICanLocalize (new window) - ICanLocalize is a website translation service for small to medium sized websites, delivering affordable professional human translation.
AbleStable's Web Site Critiquing Service (new window) - Provides expert independent analysis and advice for website owners and is available in four affordable levels. This service is appropriate to new site owners as well as professional website designers.
Sonoff Consulting (new window) - Provides consulting services for matters related to web site usability, accessibility, and web page validation. Sonoff Consulting uses CSE HTML Validator to help produce usable, accessible, and trouble free web documents.
Recommended Software
UltraEdit-32 - An excellent text, HEX, HTML, and programmer's editor with nearly one million users licensed worldwide. Very powerful and value priced with integrated support for CSE HTML Validator. Key features include: 64-bit file handling, UNICODE support, spell checker, syntax highlighting, built-in FTP client, project/workspace support, configurable keyboard mapping, column/block mode editing, hexadecimal editor to edit binary files, multi-byte support, and more. If you're looking for a value-priced and feature-packed text/programmer's editor, then we're confident that you'll be completely satisfied with UltraEdit-32.
Color Schemer (new window) - Have you ever created a web site and had trouble finding and deciding on what colors to use? With tools from Color Schemer, creating harmonious color schemes has never been easier. Instantly match colors, find harmonies, and learn about color theory all while building your own dazzling color schemes.
DHTML Menu Builder (new window) - DHTML Menu Builder is a tool used to create professional looking JavaScript menus. Complete DHTML menus can be built in a matter of minutes without writing a single line of code. We use this program to create our JavaScript menus for this website.
FeedDemon (new window) - FeedDemon, an RSS/Atom feed reader, enables you to quickly read and gather information from hundreds of web sites - without having to visit them. Don't waste any more time checking your favorite web sites for updates. Instead, use FeedDemon and make them come to you. Use FeedDemon to read our RSS feed. List of more RSS readers (new window).
FTPShell Client (new window) - FTPShell client is a file transfer program for Windows that enables users to reliably transfer files, upload to websites, and download updates from the internet.
HTML Match (new window) - HTML Match is an inexpensive, visual web page (HTML) comparison utility.
JafSoft (new window) - Powerful text conversion programs to convert HTML to text, text to HTML/RTF, and text to tables in HTML or RTF.
Keyword Density Analyzer (new window) - Analyze your web pages for keyword density. Provides information that can help you increase a web page's search engine rankings by using the correct keyword density mix.
Launchy (new window) - Best for Windows XP users - A free windows utility that lets you easily launch programs from your cluttered start menu with just a few keystrokes. So stop searching your Start Menu for that program you want to run.
Multi-Edit (new window) - A powerful programmer's text editor with support for CSE HTML Validator.
NoteTab (new window) - An excellent and inexpensive text, HTML, and more editor with support for CSE HTML Validator.
Replace Text (new window) (formerly called BK ReplaceEm) - A powerful freeware search and replace utility for Windows. We often recommend this utility for advanced search and replace operations.
Sitestepper (new window) - Helps you maintain your website by providing various tools that simplify repeating tasks. Lets you separate the design (the look and feel) and the contents of your site so that anyone can create web pages without breaking links between pages on the site or by (accidentally) messing up the layout. You'll also be able to add web pages without being or needing a web guru. The upcoming version 2 will provide integrated support for CSE HTML Validator.
TextPad (new window) - An excellent and inexpensive text, HTML, and more editor with support for CSE HTML Validator.
TopStyle (new window) - A powerful CSS, HTML, and XHTML editor with support for CSE HTML Validator.
Other Resources
Font and Color Choices - Helps you select what font and colors to use on a web page by immediately letting you see how your choices look. Created by Pat Moss.
Recommended Resources
Directory Opus (new window) - Directory Opus is "the complete File Management and Explorer Replacement Solution for Windows". It's available in 32-bit or 64-bit (we use the 64-bit version) and is very powerful and configurable.
ClipMate (new window) - ClipMate saves time and makes you more productive by adding clipboard functions that Windows leaves out - starting with the ability to hold thousands of "clips", instead of just one. ClipMate has functions to edit, re-format, and manage your clips. It can also print, re-format, and even spell-check. Download ClipMate
UltraEdit-32 - An excellent text, HEX, HTML, and programmer's editor with nearly one million users licensed worldwide. Very powerful and value priced with integrated support for CSE HTML Validator. Key features include: 64-bit file handling, UNICODE support, spell checker, syntax highlighting, built-in FTP client, project/workspace support, configurable keyboard mapping, column/block mode editing, hexadecimal editor to edit binary files, multi-byte support, and more. If you're looking for a value-priced and feature-packed text/programmer's editor, then we're confident that you'll be completely satisfied with UltraEdit-32.
Color Schemer (new window) - Have you ever created a web site and had trouble finding and deciding on what colors to use? With tools from Color Schemer, creating harmonious color schemes has never been easier. Instantly match colors, find harmonies, and learn about color theory all while building your own dazzling color schemes.
FeedDemon (new window) - FeedDemon, an RSS/Atom feed reader, enables you to quickly read and gather information from hundreds of web sites - without having to visit them. Don't waste any more time checking your favorite web sites for updates. Instead, use FeedDemon and make them come to you. Use FeedDemon to read our RSS feed. List of more RSS readers (new window).
Sitestepper (new window) - Helps you maintain your website by providing various tools that simplify repeating tasks. Lets you separate the design (the look and feel) and the contents of your site so that anyone can create web pages without breaking links between pages on the site or by (accidentally) messing up the layout. You'll also be able to add web pages without being or needing a web guru. The upcoming version 2 will provide integrated support for CSE HTML Validator.