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Classic Desktop Clock 2022
Our original 2011 desktop time-piece has been revised. Installer option for clock to be run at startup; features light or dark theme, and remembers screen position. Ask us to customise it with your business logo.
FYI: This latest revision is authenticated by a self-signed certificate. We can assist you in importing this certificate prior to installation. Your web browser may prompt you with a download alert. Choose "keep file". Our software has no malware, spyware, nagware, adverts, phone-home or viruses. It is safe to download.
Classic StickyNote
A free StickyNote for Windows desktop. Aesthetically built but kept simple, with essential functionality. StickyNote is free from adware, malware, nagware or spyware.
Developed and supported in Western Australia by Classic IT Support
Current version 2.0.6.91, 17 December 2024
: The reader/writer device is connected to a computer, typically via USB, and recognized through a specific COM port (e.g., COM3).
EMV Reader Writer Software v8.6 is a desktop application designed to interact with EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) chip cards. Unlike basic NFC readers, this tool aims to read, analyze, and write data to the microprocessor on smart cards. Version 8.6 brings a cleaner interface and slightly improved driver support compared to earlier builds.
The software can read the raw data from the chip, displaying AID, CVN, and application information.
: A highly popular, USB-connected contactless (NFC) smart card reader and writer compliant with the CCID standard. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. emv reader writer software v8.6
As one analysis notes: "If you haven't upgraded to an EMV-compliant card terminal, but you process EMV credit card transactions, your business could still face liability for fraud".
While this software is sold for legitimate smart card development and testing, it is frequently associated with "carding" and financial fraud. Malware Risk: Online file analysis from Hybrid Analysis
Downloading unverified executable files (.exe) or packages labeled as "EMV Software V8.6" from untrusted third-party sources carries extreme risks: : The reader/writer device is connected to a
EMV chip technology relies on integrated circuit (IC) chips rather than traditional magnetic stripes to store and process data. When a smart card is inserted into a terminal, it establishes a dynamic, cryptographic connection to verify authenticity.
: It typically requires external hardware like the ACR 38 , ACR 92 , or MCR 200 to interface with the physical cards. Operational Workflow Using the software generally follows a structured process:
EMV reader/writer software v8.6 focuses on compatibility, performance, and security—particularly for environments dealing with mobile wallets and tokenization. For most stakeholders the release should reduce declines, speed transactions, and simplify diagnostics, but thorough testing and coordination with certification bodies and issuers remain essential. Version 8
Many corporate offices, universities, and public transit networks utilize smart card technology for identity validation and transit passes. Developers use reader-writer tools to manage authorization tokens on custom security badges. Critical Security and Malware Warnings
For free, try JCMV or SmartCard Toolbox . For professional work, CardPeek (open source) offers better scripting.
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Online Server Monitor
This free Windows standalone application is handy if you're monitoring a website or a server's online status. Excellent for IT Admins. Leave running on your desktop as it monitors your URL's up-time, and in the case of an outage, receive an audio notification. Up-time shown as DD:HH:MM:SS (since app started). Outage notifications may also be manually emailed. Logging every ten minutes. Free from malware, spyware, adverts or viruses. Download and monitor your website today.
Security Camera Image Renamer
This is a customised application, where images from security camera are uploaded to our server, are then renamed and further processed to replace a web page asset.
Built and tested in Nov-December 2021 and revised several times. Not available for download, as it has been developed for a specific, custom purpose.
Sometimes commercially written programs, if not too expensive, require ongoing subscriptions, or don't quite do the task you have in mind.
Perhaps we can help by developing your small customised stand-alone Windows program that perform specific tasks or displays specific information.
Our apps/programs are developed using the Lua language, and are digitally signed.