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Software Reviews

by Caroline

The reviews and opinions below are posted by SnapFiles visitors. They do not necessarily reflect our opinion, and are solely based on the experience of individual users.

Dirhtml
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Exactly what I needed  qright

Dirhtml version 4.843
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I needed a program or function that would let me save a list of files in a folder or directory as an html file. This little gem does just that. It can save subfolders too which was a plus for me as I use it a lot for mp3 files and folders. It has many options yet I found it simple to use and the interface isn't cluttered. A small, fast program, just unpack the zip file and you're ready to go. It doesn't go through an installation process so if you don't need it, it can be easily deleted. Many thanks to the author of this very useful utility.

    Review date: Oct 17, 2009

Simply Calenders
  • Free Trial ($24.95)
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Excellent software, publisher non-responsive  qright

Simply Calenders version 5.1.1328
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 4

I love this program and have used it several times. It's 'simpy' the best calendar software out there. Perfect for my needs, I found it easy to use and customise. It is loaded with information and options (languages, holidays, moonphases) without being cumbersome or bloated. That said ... it's the program maker himself who is letting it down. The website does warn of slow reponse at holiday times but no replies to my queries since before last Christmas? I just want to update registration code as I've gone from W98 to XP. I understand it's a 1-man band working part-time, however: I gave all information needed but now it's 3 months and no reply so I can't use it. I wouldn't begrudge buying a new version as it's so good (though not required according to website, should be able to get free updated reg code). However, lack of response is making me hesitate to do this either.

    Review date: Apr 14, 2009

Free M4a to MP3 Converter
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Does exactly what it claims to do  qright

Free M4a to MP3 Converter version 6.0
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is a simple converter which does exactly what it claims. It has the option of converting to wav, but not a lot else. But then it doesn't claim to be an all-singing all-dancing application and it has links to other (pay-for) programs. However, if you just want to quickly and easily convert m4a iTunes files to mp3s, this is for you.

    Review date: Feb 01, 2009

JAlbum
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Best gallery program i have come across  qright

JAlbum version 7.3
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I've tried out several gallery programs and this knocks the socks off the rest. Excellent program and it's updated regularly. There's a lively community forum on the home website if you need any help. It isn't the simplest program to use and has a wealth of useful features but isn't full of worthless bloat. With a little experimenting you can find how versatile JAlbum is, especially if you want it to blend with your own website. I heartily recommend this one.

    Review date: Jan 18, 2008

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Unreliable  qright

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner version 1.6
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 3
  • Overall: 2

Sorry I can't agree with most other reviews here. Based on reviews I decided to try it out. It looks good and seems to have good features. That said however, I'm glad I did my standard procedure of backing up my registry first. Let's just say the "automatic backup" it performed didn't work well for me. I certainly wouldn't trust this one again.

    Review date: Dec 26, 2007

ZoneAlarm
  • Freeware
  • WinXP/Vista

qleft  You need antifreeze for this program  qright

ZoneAlarm version 5.5
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 2
  • Overall: 1

This is the only firewall I know of that allows me to send and receive files over YIM with no problems. However, it's not worth it due to the continual lockups I get. They usually last for 20 seconds at a time occuring every 5 minutes or less, then eventually my computer completely freezes and I have to reboot. I'm giving this program the boot too.

    Review date: May 11, 2005

Internet Connection Booster 2000
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Sorry not worth it  qright

Internet Connection Booster 2000 version 3.5
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 2

I installed and ran this program correctly but unfortunately it had the opposite effect of what it was for. Instead of boosting my connection, it actively slowed it down. Not only did my cursor behave sluggishly, but accessing favourite web sites took noticably longer than on previous average. I tried it at different times to make sure it wasn't a case of it being a busy time on the net. The interface is clear and uncluttered and easy to use. I'm sorry I can't say better than that.

    Review date: Apr 08, 2005

Spytech SpyAgent

Spytech SpyAgent

A powerful monitoring solution to record PC activity, including keystrokes, email and more.

Demo Builder

Demo Builder

Create interactive Flash movies and tutorials to show how applications and systems work