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Sound Control v2.47 BETA – An Alternative Freeware Windows Sound Mixer Applet Has Been Released
29th June 2009
Sound Control v2.47 (BETA) the freeware replacement Windows Sound Mixer applet supporting hot keys, on screen display, Winamp and more has now been released. Changes in this version include:
Fixed - Application - On Screen Display - Leave On Screen Until Next Operation option now lasts longer than 30 seconds
Fixed - Application - Mixers - Blank lines in mixer list
Fixed - Application - Mixers - Better support for drivers that return blank/missing mixer information
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How To Code Your Own WordPress ShortCode Plugin Tutorial (Part 1)
22nd June 2009
Welcome to the first installment in the How To Code Your Own WordPress ShortCode Plugin Tutorial series of articles. This series of articles aims to provide you with the knowledge required to develop a WordPress ShortCode plugin from start to finish. It is aimed at all levels of technical ability but ideally you should be familiar with WordPress and have some basic PHP knowledge.
A WordPress ShortCode Plugin can be used in any page or post within your blog and takes the form of [...]
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General Site And Software Update
11th June 2009
The site has had a general overhaul with the backend software updated to the latest version and an enhanced design developed that results in a wider page size, the menus moving from the right hand side of the screen to the left hand side and other major & minor tweaks. The RSS feed functionality has been greatly improved and an email subscription option is now also available. If you wish to subscribe use the standard icons found to the right hand side of the header at the top of each [...]
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Windows 7 Compatibility Notes
11th June 2009
As more and more people are using Windows 7 this post will be updated with any significant problems (and resolutions) that are reported by users with this operating system.
There are currently no specific problems reported when using Windows 7. However it should be noted that all the compatibility issues that apply when using Windows Vista also apply to Windows 7. If you are planning on using the Windows 7 platform please ensure you also review the Vista compatibility notes for important [...]
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Why Is The Next Version Of Sound Control Taking So Long To Release?
12th April 2009
Before the next public version of Sound Control can be released it needs to be tested by a wider audience. In return for using the latest version of the application before anyone else you provide feedback to the author of any problems that you may experience using the new version.
If you think you would like to try out the new version of Sound Control before a public release and are prepared to give feedback even if it is just a simple everything works for me message please contact us and [...]
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Sound Control v2.46 BETA – An Alternative Freeware Windows Sound Mixer Applet Has Been Released
12th April 2009
Sound Control v2.46 (BETA) the freeware replacement Windows Sound Mixer applet supporting hot keys, on screen display, Winamp and more has now been released. Changes in this version include:
Fixed - Application - General - Missing Accelerator Keys On Checkboxes and Radio buttons
Fixed - Application - General - No Translation Found being output when double clicking tray icon
Fixed - Application - Options - Format song prefix now detects more prefixes
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Volume/Mute Not Supported Is Displayed Instead Of The Appropriate Mixer Controls
6th March 2009
This informational message is displayed when it is reported by the sound card driver that either Volume or Mute/Select adjustment is not possible on a specific mixer. Sound Control displays all mixers where either Volume or Mute/Select can be adjusted. If a mixer reports that both Volume and Mute is not supported it is hidden. If the mixer you require displays a Not Supported message look down the listed mixers to find an possible alternative. On occasions you may find a mixer may [...]
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New Version Of Sound Control Released To BETA Testers
9th February 2009
The next version of Sound Control has been released to the BETA testers that contacted us. This is a major release with many outstanding problems fixed and several general enhancements. If you still want to participate in this early BETA phase before a more public release please contact us and you will be provided with download [...]
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Sound Control v2.45 BETA – An Alternative Freeware Windows Sound Mixer Applet Has Been Released
9th February 2009
Sound Control v2.45 (BETA) the freeware replacement Windows Sound Mixer applet supporting hot keys, on screen display, Winamp and more has now been released. Changes in this version include:
Added - Application - General - If mixer has default volumes set this is now indicated by the volume percent being display in bold
Added - Application - General - Show Options At Startup option to Splash and Options screen
Added - Application - General - Tips area
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List Of Winamp Compatible Players For Sound Control
29th December 2008
The media hot key functionality of Sound Control supports any Winamp compatible player and not just Winamp.
The applications listed below support at least a limited set of functionality (generally any hot key not labelled with asterisk) which should result in at least the major Next/Previous/Stop/Pause/Play/Fast Forward/Rewind keys being available.
If you have used Sound Control with any other media players please contact us to let us know the details and they will be added to this [...]
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