ArcReader is a free program that lets you open and use ArcGIS PMF layered maps, and use several tools to zoom and examine them in many ways. The program lets you highlight anything you want on the maps, combine places to find possible routes, etc. A nice feature of ArcReader is that you can create […]
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Garmin Express is a free and well design utility that lets you manage your Garmin device, backup Garmin data, update Garmin maps, transfer your routes, and more. Garmin Express can upload your activities to Garmin Connect and let you synchronize several Garmin devices. The program’s user interface is simple and convenient. A wizard guides you […]
If you are planning a boat trip and you are the captain, you may need a program that will help you to decide your routes and ensure safe navigation. OpenCPN is a free and powerful application created by sailors and supporting electronic navigational charts (ENC); it also lets you know your precise position, heading and […]
Marble is a Virtual Globe and World Atlas that you can use to learn more about Earth: You can pan and zoom around and you can look up places and roads. A mouse click on a place label will provide the respective Wikipedia article. You can also measure distances between locations or watch the current […]
If you are the outdoors type and you like to organize your expeditions QMapShack is a free program that can help you a lot. Most probably QMapShack’s interface won’t excite you, but the program is powerful and easy to use. Even its simple archiving abilities are very useful, not only if you wish to recall […]
MapAnalyst is a simple, convenient and free program that lets you check a map and find out if it’s accurate, making sure you are not misguided by distortions or miscalculations. If you have an older map and you are not sure about its accuracy, MapAnalyst may be able to help you. Of course, to compare […]