To change from a distant view to a more close-up view (zoom in) and vice versa (zoom out). An application may provide fixed or variable levels of zoom. A display adapter may also have built-in zoom capability.
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- Software downloads 2009-11-25
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- Software downloads 2009-11-25
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- Software downloads 2009-11-24
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
- Samsung Convoy SCH-U640 (Verizon Wireless)
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- Product reviews 2009-11-20
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
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- Are you looking for a way to quickly convert your print publications into online edition editions? 3D Issue Manager Lite is an easy to use tool that automatically converts your PDFs into searchable digital editions in a matter of seconds. Simply select your PDFs, choose your output settings, click convert...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Ultra-slim Casio EX-G1 is ready to take on some damage
- Casio's brand new Exilim EX-G1 is being praised as the world's slimmest and toughest pocket camera. To start, it's ultra-resistant to extreme conditions, including water, shock, dust and below-freezing temperatures. Ready? The 12.1-megapixel Casio digicam is intended for the extreme sporty type (and those who...
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
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- Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales like Maui and Paris, as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, and schools. Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps, and the power of Google Search to put...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- EarthDesk 5.1.1 (Mac)
- EarthDesk replaces your desktop picture with a high-resolution image of Earth, complete with accurate current lighting conditions (sun, moon, city lights, and real-time clouds). This image will change throughout the day to reflect the movement of the sun, moon, and clouds in real time. Tons of features like citylights at...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Artemis Director's Viewfinder for iPhone 2.0 (Mobile)
- Artemis Director's Viewfinder for iPhone is a digital directors viewfinder for the iPhone. Designed with both cinematographers and directors in mind, Artemis works in much the same way as a traditional directors viewfinder, though much more accurately. Select a camera format, aspect ratio and lens type, and use this to...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
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