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TapeCalc

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An alternative to basic calculators with a feature set that allows more complex expressions to be solved and kept track of, for an enhanced experience. #Tape calculator  #Math calculator  #Mathematics calculator  #Calculator  #Tape  #Calculation  

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One of the main functions of the primordial computer was math calculus. Nowadays, computers can instantly process even the most complex expressions, greatly enhancing research or other projects that require accurate values. Although Windows comes equipped with a basic calculator, other applications like TapeCalc aim to make it easier and provide more functions.

The application comes in an incredibly light package, with the possibility to run it on a large variety of configurations thanks to the low amount of resources it needs. With clever management, you can deploy it on a removable storage device and use on the go.

Running it might make most look away, with a rather rough design. Necessary controls are all piled up in one section, with memory options, basic operations, as well as square root. On the other hand, there's a result table which stores all operations, with the possibility to easily get ahold of the final result at the press of a button.

In case you spot faulty values in the operations panel, you are free to edit any field, thus altering the end result. Moreover, the application supports basic hotkeys from your numpad for an enhanced overall experience.

The major disappointment comes when you try to put the result to good use. There's no possibility whatsoever to export neither the operations panel, not even individual results. Any operation or number you might need from the calculus must be manually copied, which is a pain for complex equations.

There's a preferences menu that lets you configure number of floating or fixed decimals to display, depending on your needs. However, take caution not to edit when operations are in process or you risk losing all progress and there's no undo function to get you out of such situations.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that TapeCalc has a lot to learn from competitors, even from the one Windows comes equipped with, both in terms of design and set of features. Advanced operations only stretch as far as square root is concerned, with no fields to manually write down expressions, while the lack of export options cut out practicality almost completely.

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Windows All
  file size:
2.6 MB
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TapeCalc - You can use the main window of the software to perform the calculations you need.
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