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by gimpguy
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.
- Freeware
2000/XP/Vista/7
Awesome movie edit 
SubMagic version 0.71
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Reading the above posts, which are old now, a few things, first, for everything this has to offer, it's not going to be Ccleaner and a one click method, it's going to be complicated to an extent. I felt it was actually fairly easy to work around and figure out. Nag screen? Most nag screens cannot be disabled, I don't feel this was "in my opinion" a nag screen as those that are constantly popping up, especially for donations for such a great freeware. Calling home? Most do for updates, it's not an intrusion at all, I checked personally. I found a fair amount of documentation on the internet to use this when I got stuck, however, as I progress, I will likely make a tut for this great software. My movies will now have great additions that they were lacking prior. I say excellent work to the author! And thank you for this great software!
Review date: Nov 01, 2009
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
I dunno
MetatOGGer version 3.8
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I didn't care for this. The interface is weird, it won't load from a folder, only music in single file form, "wouldn't on my pc anyway" and would NOT retrieve any info for any songs at all. I have a lot of music and most of them popular, it should have found something. I think I'll leave this one alone. It's free so you have nothing to lose by trying it.
Review date: May 16, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not too bad
Digi-Annotator
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
It's decent for free. You get raised boxes, etc... font changes, lacks in the interface department but can be very useful.
Review date: May 16, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
I think I`ll be keeping this one.
Q-Dir version 3.77
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I too as other used Power Desk, etc... but I like this one better. When I work with plugins, folders, Gimp, images all at the same time, this is perfect! I don't have to open numerous windows, yet I have enough in one window and it works great. I think I'll be keeping this one. It's fast, has an easy to use interface, free, can't say enough about it.
Review date: May 16, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Basic
tintii Photo Filter version 2.1.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
Well, not sure what to say about this. I sure wouldn't pay for it. It's alright on an image where the color separations are easy to find but if you have an image eg... my daughter holding ice cream cone, her cheeks get colored along with ice cream, no way to avoid it, no options, etc...there are no instructions but takes only a few minutes to figure out, er... if it's worth the few minutes of your life you'll never get back. Anyway, I can do this in other image editors and found this to be, well, boring and not too useful.
Review date: May 10, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
It`s ok
virtualStudio version 1.0.37
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I wasn't highly impressed with this software. The interface is alright but the app seems to be a bit sluggish and doesn't really feature half of what other free image editorsdjusters do. It's a bit stuffy to me. Like the curves option, very slow responding and I am not running some OEM petty PC for the record and have enough resources to run anything. So perhaps it's an OS issue with it, DK but at first, it wouldn't allow me to open a pic, click OK, it would just hang. I really wasn't impressed with it but once again, Even if not "the best" it's still a decent freeware and you can't lose out from trying it.
Review date: May 07, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Fast
Everything version 1.2.1.371
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
With the indexing, it is a VERY fast search, likely can't get much faster. You type, it goes through and it's "RIGHT THERE" whatever you are looking for. If you are like me, always searching for files and messing around on the PC, this is the tool you need without a doubt. It doesn't support Fat at32 but then again, they are going the way of the dinosaur with being less secure, drive size restrictions, etc...Last time I used Fat32 was about 8 years ago, for some, longer. they are old school now and need to move on. So if you decide to use this, make sure you go to the site and read how to go over to NTFS. Anyway, Everything is great and I have a feeling will only get better.
Review date: May 04, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Fast color picker
ColorMania version 2.7
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I don't recall using a color picker before "my have" but this is very nice, easy to use and has just the right amount of options. Shows the hex, well,different options for that as well. Just click the dropper, then drag the dropper over "wherever" and there you go.
Review date: Apr 29, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Hate to be the broken wheel...
Shrink Pic version 1.7.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 3
- Overall:
...but I can't understand all the hoorays for Shrink Pic which is what prompted me to try it. I tried all formats and resizing, the tutorial thinking I was doing something wrong but I emailed some screenshots to myself and regular pics and they look terrible. This resizer took away a lot of quality from the pictures, it states they look as good, uh... not even close. If I could post the images I would just to show. Nah, I have other resizing software and they are far better and free as well. I was not impressed with Shrink Pic but hold no ill will toward it, it is free and has made some people happy so that's a good thing.
Review date: Apr 27, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Very nice
Imagelys Picture Styles version 5.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Not bad at all. There are plenty of effects and patterns, along with numerous options to work with. I think the user interface could use some work, like delete layer on right click, effects windows need a change as well like opening a separate effect window completely, not integrated with others, also that annoying tool palette window that if you touch it, it opens, at least give an option to do so completely manually. It's a bit slow on the draw compared to others and I experience lag with this constantly. Tried on 3 computers with a lot of resources, it's just the prog itself. All in all if you don't want to learn Gimp or Photoshop and just want something that will do most of the popular effects and such, then this is a great image editor and with some work will be a top competitor.
Review date: Apr 26, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Good but not fabulous
S10 RedEyes
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This would be a great red eye software, however, the selection tool is a fixed ratio, it needs to be able to skew a bit, so you need to use the -+ keys to do so which is a bit odd the way it works. You will get used to it but would be much better if a person could just use elliptical select all the time with mouse. It's not auto fix as Snapfiles review states, but close enough. Actually, I like this method better as some don't fix the eyes exactly where you would like, you are in control of this with S10. It has a few extra features but not many which is GOOD. I like a software that is good at one thing not bad at many. So this is pretty good for free.
Review date: Apr 26, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It`s ok
2 Pic version 12.3.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's a nice software but I feel it's a bit behind with all the free editors that do so much and didn't hold any interest for me. It's just too old style and simple compared to most. Although in it's defense, at the time it would have been great and still is but I feel if not updated it's going to go the way of the dinosaur. I still like to say it was well put together though and the author did a good job at the time.
Review date: Apr 25, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very nice
ScreenHunter Freeware version 5.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
A very nice screen capture utility. I went in thinking I wouldn't like it but I did. I don't like toolbars but at least you don't have to install it, although many claim it's an awesome toolbar. Other than that, it gives you standard options, for me, that's all I want in a screen capture utility. I used to use Faststone image capture free but now they want money. I also use PicPick which is a free full editor and capture, excellent tool. If you don't want all that, then screenhunter is awesome. I feel ScreenHunter's capture is a bit faster than Picpick's, not much but some. Anyway, you can't go wrong with this. Great software.
Review date: Apr 25, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Excellent
DiskDigger version 0.8.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was skeptical about downloading another recovery tool, why? Because I have used so many, free and paid for that do the same thing. To my surprise, DiskDigger recovered not only files long deleted but I had backed up a woman's hard drive of pictures when replacing her hard drive. Since then, I have formatted my drive a couple of times and wrote much info to it, it's a backup drive, and DiskDigger actually recovered HER pic files "IN TACT" nonetheless. I was impressed to say the least. Excellent recovery tool, now my fav!
Review date: Apr 24, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Nice
Process Explorer version 11.33
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
What I like about this process explorer is it seems to be far more informative than others. Can't beat the price, it's easy to use and the interface doesn't get much easier to comprehend. As with any process explorer, if a newbie, look up processes before messing with them. Other than that,nothing to it!
Review date: Apr 24, 2009
- Free Trial ($39.95)
- Win (All)
Great detection
TrojanHunter version 5.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I have used this in the past and it's detection is very good. Found a lot of stuff from GAOTD, which led me to deeper research and find root kits from that stuff as well. Of course the cheerleaders there said TrojanHunter was some spyware app in itself, etc...never heard of it, blah blah, well, it's not and it's a very good app. As a matter of fact, I am thinking of buying it today.
Review date: Apr 23, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
No thanks
BHODemon version 2.0.22
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
At one time I would have recommended this but as it's no longer supported, "I couldn't get updates" or anything, nothing but errors with the last release, this release doesn't even recognize a java plugin, I don't feel it's a valid app to have. It's like Anti-Virus that's 5 years out of date, you can run it for all the good it will do you. I also believe at one time, CastleCops was a source for updates, which no longer exists either. I hope the author comes back in full force but haven't heard anything. Until then, I feel it's useless now and haven't found anything new on it.
Review date: Apr 23, 2009
- Freeware
- Windows Vista
Not bad for basic
ISO Recorder version 2 RC1
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, to start, yes, it's a basic iso writer that integrates well. For users who want a very basic iso writer, this could work. However, I still like Imgburn best and was still much faster at ISO burning than ISO recorder by a few min which isn't that big a deal, but to some it may be. Imgburn is just as easy to use, open, select image, burn and for advanced users it has a TON more options. To me, ISO Recorder isn't really any easier to use but may save a click or two. So if looking for something easy that will just burn ISO, it's good, not as quick as others, but good. That said,one issue was not being able to remove the ISO Recorder associations after install no matter what I did. Any time I accessed an ISO for any reason, I would get an error and couldn't use the ISO to even burn or open in ISO buster. I solved it "somehow" and all is well. Still a decent free ISO burner.
Review date: Apr 22, 2009
- Freeware
- XP/2003/Vista/7
Awesome but needs something
Jaangle version 0.96b
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Just used this and thought it may be another typical music organizer but it wasn't. It gets info and organizes beautifully and quickly. The only problem, I wish it would actually organize the original files. If you change the text to caps on the music files in Jaangle, it won't apply it to my main music files. If it could, this would be awesome. So I still need to find something to organize my music for good, not just using a database. However, it's still a 5 star for what it's meant to do.
Review date: Apr 22, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Great
Advanced IP scanner version 1.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very easy to use with a lot of info. And no issues getting mac addy. Detected all PCs on lan, no problem. Easy set scan range, very fast scan, great software.
Review date: Apr 21, 2009
- Freeware
- Win XP
Good still
WinSock XP Fix version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After all this time, still no issues and love this that I had to post again. As to the person below, it's either caused from a bad dll, ms update, trojan or virus, or drivers or simply messed up settings to begin with, could even be a hardware issue. Winsock fix is used to correct these errors, not cause them. There is something else going on, or you messed up your own settings aside from what winsock fix tried to do. I still love winsock fix, works great. Just sent a copy of link to father in law, who has no computer skill, used it, got reconnected, saved me hours on the phone! Thank you winsock fix!
Review date: Apr 17, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not bad
Registry Fix Pro version 1.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I didn't find this to be too "tech level" for anyone. It's very straight forward actually and the interface is simple, to the point with no need for heavy graphics. It found approximately 1023 errors on my system, cleaned them, no issues. It makes an automatic registry backup in case of problems. Plus if you go to options, you can create a restore point with it as well. I tried the registry restore and worked fine. I don't have time to go through every reg file for a definition, but being I have delved in the registry numerous times, scanned through and found nothing of importance to not be deleted. All in all, fairly decent but for the less savvy, use Ccleaner for quick cleans without worrying although I didn't feel any need to worry using this.
Review date: Apr 17, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Not so note-able
CintaNotes version BetaM8
- Interface: 2
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Ok, to be honest, it has potential, however, it's not very user friendly really. It's much more of a pain to use than simply opening up any basic text editor and keeping notes that way. There are many more decent note takers out there. It's free, I give it that. I don't like the Ins button used since I have to turn off my Num Lock to use it. It may be able to be changed, don't know, didn't bother to look as i'm uninstalling it. Once again, a lot of potential but it's completely dry at the moment.
Review date: Apr 10, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
If replacing notepad
Metapad version 3.51
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, as stated, if looking to replace notepad, this will do just fine. I like the transparency setting and line count. It's a step above notepad but not over done for basic text use.
Review date: Apr 06, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Will make your life a lot easier
ArsClip version 3.1.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
You won't lose your clipboard items or history of site links if you want to use it for such. This little app will make your life a lot easier. I have used others but I like the options this one gives. I really like the permanent entries though, one of my favorite aspects of this. So if you are someone who hates copying something, then you forget and copy something else and lose the last copy, this app IS FOR YOU.
Review date: Apr 05, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Good but not great
Digital Camera Enhancer version 1.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It does touch up photos very quickly and nicely, it's easy to use too. I didn't like the preview windows however. Even if you enlarge it, it's not large enough to see the changes in full. If there was an option for preview in a large side by side, I would give it a 5. Example... I have large digital photos but original preview size is to compact for detail to be seen, when you do enlarge, you have to pan through the whole picture. Other than that, it does a great job.
Review date: Apr 01, 2009
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
Not something i would use
Microsoft Pro Photo Tools version 2.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not something I would use but it's very nice for someone who would. It's very easy to drop an image and pin it to a map location. If you want 3D though, you better get MS Earth. Otherwise it's a 2D view which still works good. It's not slow by any means, I thought it would be. It's very different and works well and for free, you can't beat it.
Review date: Apr 01, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Why Snapfiles, why such a low rating?
TaskArrange version 1.1.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First of all, this is "as with the other softwares by the author" and excellent little app that does what it says, very stable, solid, easy and free. I found TaskArrange very handy, especially when doing graphics or video work and have numerous things open. [Editor: We rated it `Good` because Taskbar Shuffle does the same thing more conveniently via drag and drop.]
Review date: Mar 30, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
I like
StorURL version 2.6.10
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well just when I thought I wouldn't find anything different, although, haven't looked for a url storing utility, glad I ran across this one, it's excellent, free, easy to use and even retrieves info for you! Great and very handy software. I don't have to clutter my bookmarks anymore either, now I just save the url :-)
Review date: Mar 27, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Keep coming back
SIW version 2009-03-17
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was using this a while back and then tried Belarc and others but keep coming back to SIW. Even though one of the best, I still use multiple system info apps but this has been one of the best and can't be beat for the price. SIW is the one I use the most.
Review date: Mar 27, 2009
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Does what it should
Easy Graphic Converter version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Does what it should without problems, it's perfect for graphic conversion of this scale. It's definitely fast enough and haven't had errors with files like I did using other converters.
Review date: Mar 27, 2009
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
Careful
RegToy version 0.7.4.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As others have mentioned, use this with caution! Other than that, it's an excellent reg tool and has very easy settings for those who knew the registry prior. If not, then for newbies it may be very confusing and shouldn't mess with it until learning what this does to each item. Some are very obvious of course. Anyway, this is great and for the price, can't be beat.
Review date: Mar 24, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Great "so far"
Comodo Registry Cleaner version 1.0.17.23
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While some cleaners are good for a bit, you may get issues along the line. So far Comodo hasn't disappointed and has done exactly what it says. So unless it begins giving me problems, I give it a 5.
Review date: Mar 22, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Not bad
John`s Image Converter version 2.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I too wondered why the rating was THAT low. I did read the cons and I don't feel the compression or other formats is too big an issue. It clearly states what it can convert images to and for typical users who simply want jpeg or whatever, this works. Yes, ok, the jpg compression would help but isn't life or death. For all intents and purposes, it's a nice fast way to change image formats. I'll use Gimp for most things but if I need a quick format change, hey, this will do just fine.
Review date: Mar 10, 2009
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Great for all
Tux Paint version 0.9.20b
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While this is an excellent kids app, even my 3 year old uses it constantly, it can be very handy for adults too. It's for everyone and as for the price? FREE? Need I say more?
Review date: Mar 05, 2009
- Freeware
- XP/2003/Vista/7
So far so good
CrossGL Surface Clock version 1.00 beta
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Not bad at all. Has ability for animated background, worked great. It's beta so don't expect the world but it is very easy to use, doesn't slow my pc down a bit with smooth hands. I know it's beta so would suggest color changing background and eventually clock skins. Although, may already be some, haven't checked the site yet. Excellent little software.
Review date: Feb 13, 2009
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Not so zippy
ExtractNow version 4.39
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First problem was trying to drag and drop files into the interface, kept getting some exception error. When unzipping a rar, it would stop before completely done and freeze.Also one other issue was even when a rar was done, it wouldn't have all files?? No issues with zip though. I wasn't too impressed. Aside from that, the author's answers don't do the software any justice and are simply RUDE. So all that combined, the only thing I found decent was the price. Although I must say, the FLU is free, but I don't want THAT either. Complaints help build on software, free or not and I think this attitude attributes to flaws that could otherwise be fixed and become a great little software. in other words, be a man and take the lumps to improve a software. Really , the interface itself is good, I didn't care for the functionality. Once again, it's free but I hate wasting time on something that is thrown out there.
Review date: Nov 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Synced!
DSynchronize version 2.30.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, after using syncback for a long time, I feel I have found something better. It's very easy to configure, more back up time options and does the job well. I love the real time backup, although "experimental" currently, it works very good. It does take a lot of resources though, more so than Halo or VM and slows my machine down drastically. Once again, back to the understanding it's just in it's early stages so no prob here. I am simply happy to have the real time when needed! If they need beta testers or anything, I'm in! This is going to be one of the best sync tools out there.
Review date: Nov 11, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Why buy others?
Glary Utilities Free version 2.8.0.366
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Let's face it, there is only so much cleaning that can be done without risk of getting rid of needed registry and system files. Many dig too far in hoping to reel YOU in. Glary Utilities is FREE, excellent, does the job how it should be. Can't say enough about it!
Review date: Nov 10, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Nothing special
MP3 CD Doctor Lite version 1.0
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I gave this a go since I have a car stereo that is picky. Well, this didn't and won't create one that will play in my car stereo so I have a few coasters. No big loss these days but still. Anyway, it's small, fast , easy to use, free. Other than that, I could find NO reason to keep this.
Review date: Nov 03, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Good but not perfect
McAfee SiteAdvisor version 2.6.0.6261
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While SA is decent, I would like to offer another opinion about NOT worrying about how you surf. SA is NOT fool proof, NOT 100% and is only a good tool up to a certain point. This is no different than any bad site protection software except that I do feel SA does a much better job than others. I found SA to be more thorough and updated than others. I would still not think yourself worry free when using it or ANY others and learning decent surfing habits is the best protection along with SA.
Review date: Oct 25, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Best so far
SpaceMonger version 1.40
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I was using another like this, I like SpaceMonger even better. It's not all blended together, easy to make heads or tails out of, little resources, FREE, can't beat it! It has plenty of options for display, nothing fancy but that's not what I wanted anyway. I wanted something that works well with a few decent options and that's exactly what I got. Great work on this!
Review date: Oct 25, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Worked good for me
Transmute version 1.02
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I wish it wasn't in a transmute folder when finally transferred but other than that it worked great. Firefox to IE, IE to Firefox, no issues. Haven't tried Google Chrome with this yet and likely won't but as per above, they worked nicely. No problems yet but if there are, I'll update my post. One last thing, it is much easier and VERY simple to use. You select source and destination and that's pretty much it.
Review date: Oct 24, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Two thumbs up
Easy Thumbnails version 3.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I always found this to be light, easy to use, works well and fast. It's just a simple thumb creator app but gets the job done. Does what it's supposed to do.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
A nice way to diagram
Diagram Designer version 1.19
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used this before and still do, it's not one I use all the time and other apps can do the same but it is very useful. It may be more useful to those who need to do this sort of thing all the time though. I am not basing my rating on that though, I think it's an awesome, easy to understand designer but could use a few interface changes. Other than that, it's great.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Free Trial ($14.99)
- 2000/XP/Vista
Vsogone
VSO Image Resizer version 2.02
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
Well, I had a fair share of issues with this. First the nag window at the beginning, then when trying to add watermark, got an error, it quit. After getting a few small jpegs to resize, the watermark I newly entered was not on the images. The biggest problem, after resizing, I could view them in Win pic and fax viewer or others but not in VSO. Hmmmm. So basically when I went to resize after a resize, it didn't want to recognize the pic files it itself created. I honestly felt this app was a bit of a waste of time and there are many more out there that do a much better job and don't ask ag for commercial purchase.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not so good in some areas
PIXresizer version 2.0.3
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After trying a few pics without squared edges, PIXresizer was a disappointment. The image was choppy, not a lot of features left in the pic. I scaled a clock pic, 256X256 png image down to 32X32 and it was fairly horrible. I did the same in Gimp and it came out excellent, smooth, nearly all features still in the pic. This may be good for squared images with a high res but forget working with icon images. You won't get a great result. So if you are looking for a basic resizer, free, it's OK.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Saves a headache
WildPackets IP Subnet Calculator version 3.2.1.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I had to learn to do this manually, which I still recommend in some regard, this is something that will save you time and a major headache. If you have to do something like this, it's a must have tool.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
I think it was terrible.
Free RAM Optimizer XP version 1.0
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I did 3 installsuninstalls with this just to test. It actually slows my pc down, not speed it up. I had issues running my firewall and many other apps. It sure didn't like Gimp and kept crashing most things I would attempt to do. I think it was terrible. I usually stay away from ram optimizers and such and this is another one that proves to me I was correct in doing so.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Free, stable, hey, nothing to lose.
4t Tray Minimizer Free version 4.40
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's tough to rate this, seems more based on opinion for this type of app. It does minimize everything nicely and if you like this sort of function, it's all that. All in all it's a pretty cool app to have and right now I am deciding if it should stay or go but it's caught my interest so I may end up keeping this. It's a decent app either way and yeah, I would recommend it. Free, stable, hey, nothing to lose.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Not too juicy
Juice version 2.22
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Off the bat it wouldn't install un ... that's a big, MINUS. Finally managed to get it to install. Then of course it would have been nice if it recognized my ipod but wouldn't. After unplugging and plugging in numerous times it recognized it. Juice caused and error and shut down. Now, every time I run it, it would shut down. Being the patient person I am, I figured, let's march over to the forum for some help, well, IF there was a forum, the link keeps bringing me to a dead page. So I did some Googling to find another forum or support, well, I didn't get far and wasted too much time already. I will stay with Yamipod for now thank you. I tried but you can't squeeze JUICE from a stone. No way for me to completely say what the interface was like since I couldn't really use it.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not bad
DocPad version 7.1
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
While a very nice replacement for notepad, it seems to have enough to entice you but leaves out enough to not make this your default text editor. Skins are great, etc... but functionality is more useful. I really wish to see some things added and this would be a great all around text editor. It is sitting in a gray area and needs to break free. It has a lot of potential and hope to see it become better.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very nice
JDiskReport version 1.3.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First of all, it gave me some trouble. There are many ways to do a scan but it simply wouldn't until I scanned one of my storage drives. Why? DK. Wouldn't scan a file set either. Then I did get it to scan partially, no graph charts.... It is now in working order and does great. A bit buggy off the get go but now I am very happy with it, it is not only a graphical chart, but you can click your way through the files and folders using the chart. How cool is that? Plus you can very easily print off the chart if need be. Very good software, very useful but could use a few improvements is all. Nothing to lose here, worth a try.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not too shabby
TPlayer version V1R10
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Not too shabby. I thought this was an all around good player but as others mentioned, bugs... I like the way it looks and such but needs a lot of work. Others are still a bit better performance wise. I had a few issues when trying to load straight MP3 files, they wouldn't load and everything would freeze. The files are fine, it's TPlayer since there are no issues with my ipod, WMP, Spider, or others. That said, this app needs some TLC to become a contender. It's on the way though and will be awesome in the near future if some work is done on it.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
I`m cheating...or am I ?
Enersoft SiteGenWiz version 1.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, after using this, I felt like I was cheating, that's how easy it is. You simply type in, or throw an image in, that's it! Changing styles is a breeze. While I wouldn't use the defaults for my own page, this has taken away ANY issues with building so I could happily do any customizing without worry. Simply excellent! I found another that I thought was just about perfect, until I downloaded this. It would take 10 to 15 min for a quick page, that's it! You can quickly view the changes by the V button in the toolbar, no problem. Add links without a problem. Switch from web view to source in a split second for manual editing, how easy is this thing??? That easy! It's an editor with an attitude! Hats off and my thanks to the author or authors, excellent work!
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Something wrong
PopTray version 3.03
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While this is a basis for pop mail, it still has plugins and other things to include for hotmail and such. I say that because it says to download the hotmail plugin, did that, went through the whole page of steps to install it "thinking I did something wrong" and I find I did it correctly, was constantly getting errors, connection errors, accessibility errors, the list goes on. Tried setting it for my outlook, ok, it accessed it but would bring up blank mail and then an error. So I then search the forum seeing how others have the SAME issue I have, no fix. There is some other proggy they suggest to install to aid in hotmail, yahoo, gmail, etc.... But I became tired of going through all the hassle, truly, people don't only use local mail, most use webmail and I feel this should be updated accordingly if they want people to use this. Plus, didn't work for my pop mail either!
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
No too good
Secure Copy version 2.3
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
...it takes too long to copy your files. I only had 100 mb of data to transfer, 45 min later 17%. I can't say I recommend this at all. It's free though, so maybe someone else will have luck.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
It did the same...
Fast Defrag Standard version 2.3
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Much like others, your system ends up slowing down and not running correctly with it's usage. This is no exception. It doesn't like it when you use something like Gimp or a 3-d app, or something that uses extra resources. I guess another way to explain my experience is Fast Defrag was fighting for control, not actually working in harmony with my system. I ended up doing 3 restarts due to a non responsive OS. A noticeable difference when transferring large files over my home lan, they became slow or sluggish if you will. That said, what good is it? I have gotten rid of this plague and now my PC is healthy running again.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Changed review
BGInfo version 4.14
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While prior I had a bad review as it wouldn't work, I uninstalled some system tool software among many others and I think it was a clash as it's working now. That said, it's working OK but some custom settings still won't stick. I also found it hard to insert an image correctly, no matter the size, it won't save the setting to registry. The display is alright once working but can't get bullets closer to text. Also, it won't shut off unless I change my theme. That said, I rated it better but I'm still not happy with it completely.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Good but not great
Winamp (Full) version 5.541
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Winamp is alright, not the most horrible player, however, it's become as bloated as a Hollywood movie star's ego. All the garbage floating around this gave me a headache. I wanted a good player and got a resource hog with useless features "to me that is". I recall when Winamp was just basically a player and it did it's job well, now, it takes forever to do what it used to do in seconds. I also noticed a higher error and crash rate than prior. No surprise though, more bloat, less stable. I will stick with Media Jukebox or even more basic and wonderful, Spiderplayer.
Review date: Oct 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Well, it zooms...
MouseZoom version 1.5
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
It does magnify portions with the option of magnification X's. However, I didn't find it all too useful and more of a , "just there" scenario. The nag? Yeah, it's a bit annoying. I didn't feel this was something I would register for.
Review date: Oct 21, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Easy to use, small, free...
Ping Plotter 1 version 1.20
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Easy to use, small, free, graph. That about sums it up. Either way, you can't lose having this. I'm not new to it, but I do use it from time to time and it's always been great.
Review date: Oct 21, 2008
- Free Trial ($39.90)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Great , but....
AconDigital Acoustica version 4.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
It's a really great audio editing, etc.... software. However, the lack of MP3 among other things sort of bothers me. I popped in my ipod, it crashed when trying to read the files? Hmmmmm. Ok, less impressed now. I also worked the noise reduction and didn't find, unless you have super human ears, the difference between Audacity and this. That said, it has some things Audacity doesn't , BUT one that's not so good would be the price. Audacity is free, AconDigital Acoustica is not. Is it worth paying for? In my opinion, only if there is nothing else out there that compares and is free. It is a very nice audio editing utility though. I wish some things like mentioned above would get fixed, drop the price as well, maybe 19.99??? In my opinion, it's not worth much more.
Review date: Oct 19, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Excellent
ReNamer version 5.30
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It may be extremely easy to use for those who have used renamers prior, but if not, still VERY easy to learn. It's very specific and has many options for renaming, does it with ease. This has now become my favorite renaming utility!
Review date: Oct 19, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's does what it says
System Protect version 1.0.0.83
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used this for a bit and it was a very straight forward, easy to use interface that did in fact protect system folders or individual files. It even brings up question when you browse a folder to allow Explorer.exe or not to modify the files in any way. It would not let me delete files that were protected and such. I'm still not sure what it would do in a viral situation, I have to try that yet but in all other ways, it did it's job and was very effective. I give it a 5 for now, then i'll use my Virtual to test it while getting malware, etc... and see just what happens. If it at least prevents some file modification, it's worthy to me.
Review date: Oct 19, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Didn't find it overly exciting
Rainbow Folders version 2.05
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 4
- Overall:
While I found this slightly OK, I found it tedious. I had to keep restarting the app to get settings to take effect plus noticed the icons were looking like Win98 icons, and of poor quality. I looked at the screenshot and did a double take and noticed how it looks up there, is not what I got from the download. I checked for update, no go. So why it shows a nice smooth icon in the screenshot but not what I get in mine, I have no idea. Over all if you want to color your folders, this will do it and is free which is good. I just found this a bit buggy.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Wasn't impressed
Desk Drive version 1.6.6
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First of all, it installed fine, nice little icon, etc... but when I tried to plug anything in, including 2 USB thumbs, 1 gig PNY, 4 gig Sandisk, and 256 Impact, one DVD Iomega, not a one of them were detected. Windows detected them, bypassed Desk Drive, nothing. I did a restart, I know how apps can be, still nothing so finally uninstalled, reinstalled, then finally, just uninstalled.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Nice but...
Secunia PSI version 0.9.0.4
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
as with any automated software, I wouldn't depend solely on it's opinion on software updates. Some manual thought is the best solution. What I like it for is the fact I have numerous downloads, I install a firewall, etc... and then have to do all the updates or to next version. This reminds me to replace my .exe files with updated versions after install or at least, I check for updated versions, so I don't install old next time. It is a hog on resources but just run it when you need it.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Has a long way to go
Uranium Backup Free version 7.1.0.2878
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
The interface was put together OK, wasn't hard to figure out settings. Downside, you have to pay for some features lacking, uh.. there are way to many GOOD FREE back up utilities or PAID versions for that matter, and this one has a long way to go before I would use it, let alone pay for it. Why does it take forever for this app to load? I have no idea but that was a pet peeve. So it's not the worst and hey, this part is free, you may like it. I didn't.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/2003/Vista/7
Very good
Comodo Backup version 1.0.4.337
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I like this backup software, have used it enough in the past, I feel it has some compatibility issues. Had issue with it crashing. Not sure if due to using the C-firewall or what. Had one or two errors when it went to do a self run and it quit. Not often or anything but Syncback hasn't quit on me once in all the time I've used it so I think I'll stay with that for now. This is still an excellent bk tool though and worth a check. If my issue is due to firewall, then I keep the C-firewall over the other products by them and this is no exception. If I find why the crashes occurred, I will fix my rating.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
I call it MediaTunes
Media Jukebox version 12
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's a nice mix of Itunes and WMP, but BETTER. I don't like those darn web home pages though, very irritating! Seems so many have that now. Aside from that, it handled my ipod with no problems, skinnable, very easy to use. It plays very nicely, has oodles of options, I like it and it's now replaced all my media players and handles everything. Great work on this one! Oh, and if you are like me and DON'T like the web home pages when it opens, just set it to open to last page which is whatever you left off on in the options.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Works
GSfx Wizard version 1.11
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it works as it should, had setup file in no time. Very fast and solid. Nice work.
Review date: Oct 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Whatever
Homeland Security Threat Monitor version 1.0.5
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Of course a review wouldn't be honest with at least trying this, ***sigh*** even though I knew ahead of time what this would bring to my desktop. For one, I feel the threat level system is ridiculous and does nothing but cause people to over react but that's another story, so.... Ok, it's nothing personal of course. Seems like they did a good job with it regardless and perhaps would think of creating something else that we can use? But no, I don't recommend this for many reasons and as with anyone, is just my opinion.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Finally!
FileAlyzer version 1.6.0.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you want a full fledged file viewer, this is it. It will tell you hex, etc... and likely a lot more than any typical or even advanced user could ask for. Nice to have if you don't want to install a file but check it's make up first. Excellent!
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Yikes, it got through
Naomi version 3.2.90
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I understand how TRICKY internet filtering can be, I really do, but when I install something and it blocks common sites but does nothing to stop porn images or porn itself, Huston, we have a problem! I found it worse to use than having nothing, why? My reasoning is this, if you trust in something, you are completely setting yourself up for disaster. I would not trust my kids on this as it would definitely let the baddies through. I would rather use a full kids browser or other ways to limit internet activity, not by using this.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
This is VERY fast!
AnalogX HyperTrace version 2.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is VERY fast! I timed it through command line traceroute and it took seconds through this app, through the box, it took almost 45 seconds to trace yahoo. WOW. The other plus side, no cmd, no typing, except for the site in question or addy which alone saves a half a minute. Very nice job on this one.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very helpful
AnalogX ListMaster Pro version 1.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is great for huge lists, however I don't have nearly what I thought I did, or at least this app made me realize it. It's not something I need obviously but I highly recommend it for others though!
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Quite nice
AnalogX NetStat Live version 2.11
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It isn't the fanciest out there but it's nicely tailored to the eye, not over done. It works well and is interesting to show statistics. I don't worry about transparency, etc... just minimize to tray and letter' go. Shows CPU too. Very nice.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Cookie begone
AnalogX CookieWall version 1.01
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, definitely does the job, easy to use, fast. For cookie control, this is the app. No hyped up useless options, just does what you need! Very nice.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Replaced
BK ReplaceEm version 2.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As stated by others, it's not just a click and change like "find" in some apps. This is much more powerful and if into coding and such, will make an excellent tool. I can't say anything bad about it.
Review date: Oct 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Finally tried it
emailStripper version 2.2
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I really can't say much different than others, it's not something that can't be done easily in notepad or whatever text editor. Nothing special except it makes things slightly easier. So if you don't feel like using notepad, just use this. I have a couple of replace character scripts that will do the same too but it's free and already put together so you can't lose either.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
You can`t do better
ERUNT version 1.1j
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For registry backup, you won't do any better than erunt, been using it for a long time and it will always stay on my pc. If the registry ever gets botched, do a simple reg restore and it's all taken care of. One of the greatest utilities out there ppl, no joke. I suggest every pc owner get one. It's so easy to use too, easy to understand, no prob!
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not so hot
SpyArsenal Internet Spy version 1.20
- Interface: 2
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it did log IE activity, however, Firefox seems to be in the clear, this won't find what's going on there. A minor security side step, not logging one of the most popular browsers. That aside, One the PLUS side, it comes with a free family keylogger version which seems better than the "home keylogger" which I rated and drew me to look into more. The family keylogger is one you typically pay for so at least that's included as a Bonus! file. However, I'm not rating family keylogger here, I'm rating Spyarsenal so the rating is for that only.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Works
Home Key Logger version 1.70
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
IT does a fairly nice job, basic, what I need. I have used it on and off, mainly when I need to. It's light, works well. It's not fancy but haven't had any issues with it.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
What I use sometimes
Trillian version 3.1.11.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I don't use messengers too often but keep trillian around for just that. This way it's easy to connect to other clients and such and have everything right where I want it. It's simple enough for the average person to do what they need to do. I use it mainly to communicate with those who need icons for their software and such and it comes in handy, faster than email and supports numerous chat clients. 5 star from me.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Works
CombiMovie
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's fast and joins the files. As another said, try to make sure you are working with the same types, else you get cut offs, skips, etc... as with one of my bk home movies, I backed it into mpeg split to edit so my kids could watch it wo bad parts, joined them without the bad parts, put back to DVD with other tools of course, worked like a charm. Around 3.7 gigs in total. I wish this could be extended with making some really cool effects, titles etc... it would be awesome.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Works well
i.Disk version 1.91
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not packed with features but it's good at what it does and the plus side, it was EXTREMELY fast for analyzing space usage, likely the fastest I've seen. Really, it breaks down to each file and such so it gives you all the info you need of what sizes are what. I rather enjoyed this one and think I'll keep it. I don't need anything fancy, just want to know what's taking up space and this shows me, plain and simple. The one thing I can say about all Memecode software, it installs fast, uninstalls fast, leaving no garbage behind. So even with the others, if you don't like the software, you must appreciate the install and uninstall keeping a system from clogging with junk.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Fairly nice
i.Scribe version 1.88
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Like others, it's not for me and maybe good for someone else. It is very feature rich and loads very quickly. I couldn't import any email settings, etc... , OE, Outlook, or Livemail, don't know why, stated it didn't exist when I know they do, I have all 3. With some time, I'm sure I could figure it out. If you are looking for a very handy email handler, this is it. It's not pretty but works like a charm.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Good, but out of date now
i.Mage version 0.98
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's one of those things that are good but out of date now. It may be ok for some quick touch ups but there have to be numerous others out there that do the same. It's not practical to use I suppose. I couldn't get it to save with alpha which was a bummer. It's a bit buggy anyway. It was "fun" to use for a bit but nothing I would keep. It's free though, make a good quick editor, like paint with some more options. It crashed on making a polygon, lol. Maybe it was too much for it, DK. Anyway, give it a try, at least you aren't losing anything.
Review date: Oct 14, 2008
- Free Trial ($49.95)
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Good player
DVD X Player version 4.0.0.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 1
- Overall:
This is no doubt a good player with many features, have used it prior and tried it again. I noticed I couldn't get .iso to work, so assume it's not supported. Opening VOB caused crash, not sure why. If not supported, fine but needs fixing I think. I think the price is WAY to high for this, I can use others for the same thing and no $. It would be worth buying if it was much cheaper but until then, I'll use VNC among others. I pay enough for DVD's , I'm not spending 80 bucks on software to watch them.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Free Trial ($29.95)
- 2000/XP/Vista
No better than others, maybe worse
Spy Sweeper version 5.8
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I tried this again, thinking it may have changed as many do. Unfortunately it hasn't. Not trying to re-hash what was said but yeah, it's slow, it's a resource hog and does no more than some free software. I uninstalled it today, goodbye. I feel if I wouldn't use something if it was free, then it sure isn't worth a price. It's still better than no protection of course so I would hate to NOT recommend it, especially with all the fakes out there so gave it 3.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not spectacular
Network Notepad version 4.6.3
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's free. That's it's best point. The interface goes back a long way, plus I keep getting runtime errors when trying to link or undo an action. Finally managed to set up the whole network, recognized devices fine, then I got an orange question mark on one PC, before I knew it, another runtime error, the whole thing shut down and I wasn't trying it again. Even when holding the shift key, I kept getting that annoying pop up stating I should hold the shift key, uh.... ok. So it's alright for free if you are one who has no issues with it. Once again, it's free so can't complain too much.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Free Trial ($49.99)
- XP/Vista
Great
Ashampoo WinOptimizer version 5.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 1
- Overall:
This is a very nice all in one tool for clean up and well, optimization. They had the giveaway of this one as well, which I have and I must say, it's very nice. It's quick, has a ton of features and won't cripple your pc. I don't think I would pay 50 bucks for it though, once again, there are too many options out there to pay that price for this. Tuneup utilities would be my choice if I had to pay unless AWO dropped in price. Luckily, they do give away many full free software which I commend them for. However, the full prices on some are too high. Otherwise it is a great all in one cleaner and such and works like a charm. The interface is easy to use and easy on the eyes. So I dropped it a star for the price.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Free Trial ($49.99)
- XP/Vista
It`s ok
Ashampoo Photo Commander version 6.20
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I have a free giveaway version and well, it's ok, not something I would pay for and I didn't use it long. I went back to using others. It's not horrible but wouldn't buy it. Not when there are excellent free ones that will do MUCH better.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
I truly enjoyed this
Ashampoo ClipFinder HD version 1.47
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I truly enjoyed this even though I'm not a big video person. All clips are right there, not a lot of searching, has a great interface, doesn't slow things down. I still have it installed and find it so much easier than browsing around. Plus it's free after you register. I honestly like this better than any others I've used.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
It does it
W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool version 1.0.6.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you need to remove the W32.Blaster worm, it works and have used it in the past. Does what it's meant to do.
Review date: Oct 13, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Blah
Personal Video Database version 0.9.8.20
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First of all, if you have reinstalled windows or such, you may get a MSVCR71.DLL error when installing this. After a search through the forum I found "what I already figured" simply download the .dll file "which isn't recommended to do by some" and put it in the Windows/System32 folder. I have had to install .dll's this way a few times, just be careful where you get it. Also, I have gotten more errors trying to connect to the databases than I care to. The Terminator should be a fairly popular movie and easy to get, well, for me it was numerous tries before I actually got the file. For whatever reason, I cannot merge say T1, T3, with T2, why? I have no idea. So it has to remain a separate entity. I'll stick with EMDB over this. PVD isn't horrible but needs work.
Review date: Oct 12, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Probably the best freeware tool!
AutoIt version 3.2.12.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is probably the best freeware tool I've had, not to say it's for everyone, but was a blessing in disguise. I was attempting some C++ "something I never got into", so I could write a very simple proggy to "well, I won't say on here" but it's a new idea. Anyway, this is exactly what I needed since all it will take is a scripting ability to put my app together and make er' go! I didn't know that until now of course. Been at it for a couple of hours and already learning enough to get me started, no problem. I thank the authors of this freeware, it's awesome, light, GREAT tuts and GREAT help whenever you need it, doesn't treat new users like idiots and that is a MAJOR plus! If I could add another 5 stars, I would!
Review date: Oct 11, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
I wouldn`t bother
SimpleOCR version 3.5
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yeah it's free and such but I scanned a perfect document with text, nothing more, very clear, dark, etc... first it told me the scanner wasn't working right, yah, 1 wk old and have used it numerous times, no issues. Got it working using another driver this app felt more appropriate, the document came out looking rough but not unreadable. This SimpleOCR didn't get anything right, perhaps 25% of the document, IF that. There are much better I'm sure and was using one and now forgot since it's been a while, so used MSoffice one note, converted everything to a T. The search continues for a decent OCR freeware....
Review date: Oct 09, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Eh...
Screen Grab Pro version 1.2
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's ok, but to call it pro, I don't know about that. It's not much different than hitting ctrl-c only with a twist, you can't time ctrl-c. It's free, it's OK, but not enough to make me use it.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Done in a flash!
Wink version 2.0 build 1060
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
How cool is this software?? VERY! I quickly recorded my desktop actions, threw in some shapes, some text pointing out actions, rendered, saved as flash, opened in IE, and boom, that was IT! Had a very quick and excellent small but high quality file that plays! FREE?? Wow. I am keeping this without a doubt!
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Morphed off
WinMorph version 3.01
- Interface: 1
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For whatever reason, I could never get this to actually complete a morph. I had tried on other computers and mine, it simply wouldn't work. I recall contacting some support or emailed, to be told it was my computer, yah. Hopefully this works for others, however, after numerous tries on my computers, "assuming all bad due to ONLY WinMorph not running on them" I have given up on this. I never like the interface either and found this a bit buggy besides the fact I couldn't create a completed project even though I followed every step numerous times.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Editpad excellence
EditPad Lite version 6.4.3
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I must be a software junkie, I have so many editors now OTHERWISE I would keep this one. It's not up there with some in my opinion, like PSPad or others but it's very neat, has good features, runs well. I don't care for the interface as much as some but it's not terrible either. The tabs are easy to use for multiple instances of files, gotta like that. However, it's not enough to tear me away from my regulars.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Smart, very smart
Convert version 4.10
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I began using this about a week ago, why? Because at my age, I decided to finish college and now have trig ech geometry and algebra. Not hard for some but the only thing I had was basic fractions in high school. That noted, I began needing to convert all sorts of things, I still don't understand it, don't care to, but this has helped me so much I felt I should rate it and say it's been a great homework tool. Km, m, mi, heh, I leave it to CTO. This old brain don't need it.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Filtered...
PhotoFiltre version 6.3.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, first of all, for FREE, not many photo or graphic utilities aside from Gimp come close to the quality of PF. I have used PF for a long time, however, mainly for photo touch ups and such or outlining. Not to mention you can download all sorts of plugins for this that make quick work out of any photo, saving time and effort. It's an excellent app and you CAN'T go wrong having this, you simply can't. I can't stress enough how excellent this is for FREE especially!
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Zipped
BigSpeed Zipper version 4.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, this is actually a decent compression utility all in all. However, the interface leads you around, not what I want. When you work with many files, it's much easier to use Winzip or Winrar. I had issues with multiple archives, sometimes they would zip, sometimes not but only certain ones. It was no big deal really and only happened a few times. That said, the options are decent, it's fairly quick but not something I would use for an "all the time" utility. Still decent though, especially for free.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Glad i used this on a dummy pc
CompuSec PC Security Suite version 4.20
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I have a dummy computer for software such as this, running XPpro, all clean, no issues all updated. It installed fine, then after getting it all set up, it killed my drive, well... left it non-bootable. Caused BSOD upon trying to get past XP screen. And no, no AV or firewall on this pc so that wasn't the issue. I immediately used Paragon to restore the drive to the state prior to to CompuSec's install using CD and all was back. I tried it again, this time booted into Windows, then CRASH, BSOD... The error was noted in the virtual memory. Hmmmmm, funny thing, the disk is fine, new, and paging file is off since I have 2 gigs of ram in it and only use for testing. Once restored, ran disk check for the sake of it, all is good. GOODBYE Compusec, you will NOT touch another pc of mine.
Review date: Oct 08, 2008
- Free Trial ($19.95)
- Win (All)
Works well
Font Xplorer version 1.2.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used this when it was trial, it's a very nice app but found others that I like better. I do graphics work as well as the other poster and from experience, you can't live without a font handler. It's actually very good but not my choice. It's very fast and has your standard needed options. Not overblown but enough. I think Nexus font is far better but it's all opinion based anyway. This is still great for any user.
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Is there intelligent life out there.....
SETI@home version 3.08
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
....because obviously we need their help in running SETI@home correctly. I ran this before and it hasn't changed, you begin as stated, with strange errors, perhaps ET in origin since Seti have no idea nor as stated, are too willing to help. My search for life was that of SETI help in solving connection issues. I found no such life there either. I always give things a chance and maybe in the future this will actually run correctly and we can enjoy helping out. Begs the question, if they can't run this right, who is behind the technology to search for other life? Seriously, one must wonder, is this a contributing factor to NOT finding other life perhaps? My son is still running his, so we'll see for how long. I took mine off finally. ...**Kirk out***
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Great app!
Rename Master version 2.9.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I got tired of using renamers but this one woke me back up. Most has been said already about it but hey, it's a great renamer and had to comment. I have almost 10,000 pics from years of saving and got tired of other renamers taking forever, not renaming how I want, etc... this one, no issue. Great app!
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not a must have
KlipFolio
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Most of what was stated in post prior to mine, summed it up greatly so I will try to not be redundant. I thought it ran well, didn't hog my system, decent interface but couldn't add new content. Basically, it's like a manageable application with short cuts to other sites , news, whatever. I found it to be the same as others. Everything you get now days has Youtube, Google, etc... a to do list, same ole same ole. This was nothing out of the ordinary and less than exciting so I can't in my honest opinion, even though it ran great and such, give it anything higher than a 3. Sorry.
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It needs work.
Arachnophilia version 5.3 build 2209
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
It's not a horrible editor and has some decent options. However, I felt as though I was finding my way through a jungle after a while, not very user friendly at all. Also, it crashes every so often, likely due to it's own confusion, DK. Anyway, there are numerous other editors that exceed this one and it's better than nothing, better than using a basic text editor in some ways but I would only recommend it if you can't find another out there. Likely you can and will though. It's still decent for a free editor. As with many, it needs work.
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
Another small but efficient app
Filemon version 7.04
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have the whole sys eternals suite and have found every app to be very useful. This is no exception and one of the better ones. If you want to see what's going on in real time or close to, this will be the app. This also comes in handy for those little things that may be using resources that you had no idea were even there, yep, you'll find it, apps that's hogging or causing errors etc... or maybe even something that shouldn't be there. I only use it when I begin noticing issues and typically this helps me track down a left over active file that is kicking in. Like Itunes and it's updater, even though I uninstalled, the updater was going constantly and was left behind. It didn't show in processes, this found it and I deleted it, all was well.
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Proxy heaven
Proxy+ version 3.0.264
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I like the interface with this, it's very simple to set up, although can be confusing at times, not too bad. I ran it for a bit on my main PC and want to set up a server soon and run my mail from there where it will be kept. This will be ideal and anyone who wants to try, learn or has tried others, should try proxy+, it's FREE and does the job well. As well, using others, I seemed to get more than enough errors, this one, smooth as can be. That makes it Proxy + + .
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
One of the best
RegSeeker version 1.55
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is an excellent registry app. I was hard pressed to even try it as others have been less than satisfactory. This one proved me wrong. The easy to use features and search are absolutely great, it's fast, informative, and all around what I like in a registry manager such as this. I give it a 5 with no problem. As with others' warnings, I will keep the fire going in hopes to deter an accidental OS kill and state the same,-----"IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO THE REGISTRY DON'T MESS WITH ANY REGISTRY MANAGER"---- It even states that it's not for beginners in the READ MORE. If you delete something and mess up the OS, then likely you have no idea what you are doing, the app won't do this on it's own.--- That said, if you do know how to monkey in the registry, then this will be an awesome help tool! Great work!
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very well put together
Microsoft XML NotePad 2007 version 2.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I thought this editor was extremely well put together, easy to manage, and works well. If only the OS would one day, **ahem** anyway, I would use this but I have other editors that I like a lot, however, this would definitely be a choice for me if those editors were no longer available. I think it's very good and if you need an editor like this, you can't lose.
Review date: Oct 07, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It doesn`t get much easier
UnFREEz version 2.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have worked with many gifs in the past, not so much any more but when I do, UnFREEz is what I use. It doesn't get much easier, put them in, it creates the animation. That easy. Sometimes I have to create animated gifs for web sites and Ol' reliable is UnFREEz. It's great so if you haven't ever used it, I suggest giving it a go!
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Not bad but not great
Printable Notebook version 2.6
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The idea as a whole for this is great, however, the interface needs a lot of work. It would be much easier to simply have a note book type where all you do is enter your info and it is added to each page, at least as an option. The tabs and methods of creating a new note are a bit hectic to use, it needs to be re-organized, put together better. In other words, it's too much for entering simple info. This is more "to me" like an office type of software and not a simple virtual note book you add info to. With a major over haul, I would definitely consider using this again but not UNTIL then. Otherwise, it's a nice idea!
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Great for monitoring your speeds
BitMeter 2 version 3.5.7
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is great for monitoring your speeds. Although I admit I like the statistics charts even more. The stopwatch is handy too. All in all, this is a very handy app to have, it's small, takes no resources that I noticed. Very nice!
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Wow
Win32Pad version 1.5.10.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is awesome, links are auto, numbered lines, change text color. This is the ultimate notepad. The reason I like this so much is it's not too bulky or over done for a basic text editor but has really cool options that are HANDY, not just eye candy! Oh yeah... this one's a keeper and I would suggest EVERYONE get a copy of this!
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not too shabby
Rapid Typing Tutor version 2.2
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used it to see if I could still hit over 50 to 60 wpm, yes, that's all I can type. Anyway, just to see where I stood, it's gone down by 10% since I don't do much typing anymore. This is a good way for me to practice back up. I also like this for my two younger kids who are learning to type, this will be excellent for them. It's a decent interface, could use some changes though. I turned off the animation, the fish were making me dizzy when I'd try to type but my daughter likes them on. It also has sound option, skin options, etc... so I thought this was pretty cool for a freebie typing tutor.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Noted
PrestoNotes version 4.8.1
- Interface: 3
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is better than many I've tried, at least it HAS options. It's ok for, well, leaving notes. It does have a lot of features for it's size and more than most. Not too bad at all. The email checker does me no good, I have live mail. But still, I have poppeeper for that so not an issue. I am still trying to get used to having this and right now, it's very nice but not sure it's something I will keep for a long time.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
No wow
GreenBrowser version 4.4.0129
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I tried this for a bit and wasn't overly impressed. Maybe it's just me but it reminds me of an older IE. I did get a few freeze ups but I would be lying if that didn't happen in Firefox or IE7 either. I still like Opera over this, even Maxthon. While trying to find the words to describe my experience using this, it's seems like just another browser, nothing stood out that WOWed me. It needs some work and I don't feel this would be a browser of my choice in the long future. Some of the features are different but not enough to keep me hooked. I would rather install IEpro. GB is not horrible or anything and still worth a try. Has potential but again, dropping any of the current giants for this? I don't see it happening. GB will have to do a lot more for that to happen.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Finally
Light Artist version 1.5
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Finally found a Vicman software I was completely happy with. Take a photo,even a dark one, watch the magic. It does a really nice job at controlling light points and such. I took a picture of a bear I had, very poor quality, but took this to it and it looked like the bear was lit among a dark forest, very cool. Oh, also did a dark tree scene, it looked like it was almost daylight when I got done. Worth 29 bucks? I don't think so, maybe 15-19, some may feel it's worth the 29 bucks. Anyway, it's nice and easy to use. Good job on this one.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Errrr how much?
Vicman Red Eye Remover version 2.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
It did correct red-eye fine but nothing that couldn't be done in most editors. Also, I noticed in most cases, this left the eyes looking as if they had cataracts. Honestly, I wouldn't use this if it was free, not at all for paid, I don't think so Tim.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not bad for a quickie
VCW VicMan`s Photo Editor version 8.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For a quick editor it alright but nothing fancy. However, I don't think it was intended to be overly complicated and bloated. With that in mind, for a really quick editor, I can't say is all too bad. If you are looking for complete editing, this isn't the one either.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
A bit... warped...
Cartoonist version 1.3
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's OK. There are numerous warping tools out there and this I guess is JUST another in the pool of warping apps. The one difference is that it does seem to handle warping better and is easier to use. Although, many editors have this as a plugin or whatever so I wouldn't bother to use this and uninstalled it. Those that need just a warping tool, this would be excellent for.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Very good
FreeUndelete version 2.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was using this all the time, it's very good for recovering files and such but I have found at least 3 others that equal or surpass FreeUndelete. Although, some instances it seems to surprise me and find things the others don't. My recommendation? If you are worried about file recovery, keep a plethora of recovery tools but definitely add this one to the mix.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's great when you need it
Log Paper version 1.04
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you are like me, you may need to print this sort of thing sometimes, and if you're not, then you won't find this too useful. It does an alright job. I found it to be off kilter sometimes when printed but for the most part it works.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's what it says
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder version 2.0 beta 5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it's not an extraordinary software or anything but I gave it a 5 because it does what it's supposed to do. It didn't promise professional results, tell you it'll save your life or make coffee, it was straight up about what it does. You click the .exe it brings up a window with your key. That simple.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
It does what it says
XP-AntiSpy version 3.96-8
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As others mentioned, it's not fancy, small, but boy, does it save time! I love this, it's simple, disables what you want or what would take a while to do and viola! All done! This one is a keeper! I am having some issues with profiles though but I'm sure I'll figure it out.
Review date: Oct 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
I didn't care for this
Crypto-Lock version 2.02
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I installed and used, it's very straight forward, looks decent, small app. The problem is, it was not encrypting my files, it was creating not ONLY a back up version, but another file too. The original file that was encrypted was easily accessed, deleted, etc... and the supposed locked file when unlocked was nothing, zero, zilch, nada.The .bak was not a lot of good either as I couldn't restore the lost file anyway. I read over the help and such and wasn't doing anything wrong, it's just a bit buggy. I don't know, I think I'll leave this one lay and use my typical security encryption.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Now I know
UnderCoverXP version 1.19
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I am always seeing this downloaded, thought, likely due to the anime girls, ;-) so anyway, I finally thought, ok , I'll download it, test it out since it's always in the download section. Well, I'm glad I did, I now know how easy this makes it to create CD or DVD or any other covers I need it seems. Very nice although a few more standard options and interface could use some work, it's still VERY easy to use and works great. If you like anime, there are optional skins too. So now I will proceed to empty my ink cartridges on some covers I have wanted to do for some time. I can't say it's the best I've found but when it comes to ease of use it may be. Great work.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
One of the better
Yawcam version 0.3.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Through my webcam software search, I began by using Yawcam, very nice, easy to use, unfortunately, doesn't like to work with some cams too well so had to use another software. The cam brand was Logistics and the other an unamed cam, it's a brand but the sticker was gone. Yawcam works with my current webcam nicely but still have issues with streaming, just goes blank with both cams. I have high speed internet, great PC resources, USB 2.0 and no other issues with streaming. I also used cqphone , messenger, and they stream fine. That said, I went to Easy Free Web Cam which worked flawlessly for me, with motion capture, etc... but as far as liking the sofware, I like Yaw better, just wouldn't work well for me. Yawcam is still great and I still highly recommend it.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
Defrag me
PageDefrag version 2.32
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, have been using this for some time, defrag what can't be defragged when you are running Windows. It doesn't take long either and worth it. With all the **ahem** downloading and installing I do from Snapfiles, I need this app like I need my heat sink ;) Always been a very helpful defrag tool.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Strange encounters
G-Lock Temp Cleaner version 2.0
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, after an install error, something to do with not pointing to the source, in other words it couldn't find it's own installer, perhaps just took a wrong turn. Well after another try, it installed. I had no issues with it finding the garbage files, however, when it came to the .zip files, I can't uncheck them?? I can't deselect, I can't do anything besides delete it. Not good. Reinstall no.2. Thought it may be another bad install, tried again, same issue. So that really put a damper on this. This is a bit buggy I think. Ok free software but not one I'd likely use again. There are far too many that do the same and work far better. But along with that, maybe it can develop into a better software over time, gotta start somewhere. So for basic files, it's ok.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Free Trial ($49.95)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
The ultimate all-in-one
TuneUp Utilities 2010 version 7.0.7992
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I won't be able to purchase this any time soon due to lack of cash. This is unfortunate. Why? TupU has EVERYTHING to do cleanings, restoration, defrag, registry, logon screens, and MUCH more. This is one of those softwares that you would be LUCKY to say you could find as freeware, AAMOF, I doubt it. The interface is very user friendly, doesn't leave you wondering what the heck you just did or where to go. Does a quick and painless tune up of most system issues. This is the ultimate all-in-one as far as i'm concerned. I can't say anything bad about this. After using it for a few days, I will miss it when the 30 is up. It's very smooth running, you can tell it was put together with the user in mind, not $$. Great job on this one! As soon as possible, a purchasing I will go.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Free Trial ($29.95)
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Nozilla
VIDEOzilla version 2.8
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Arg, I made the mistake of letting my son buy this, he's into video editing and many conversions, etc... and isn't a freeware junkie like me. Well, he is now and asks me FIRST before purchasing. It CLAIMS to support all formats but how it works with them is a whole other matter. Good luck getting the sound in sync with many conversions. Of course that's assuming you can get conversions to work after hopping numerous hurdles. It's not THE absolute worst software out there but FAR from what it claims. I hate to keep throwing the "FREE" word out there but truth is truth and have found many free apps that do an excellent job over some paid versions such as this. I do not recommend this but that's just my opinion. You may feel differently.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Is or was
Startup Delayer version 2.3.130
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used this for some time but found as PC resources get larger, the startup becomes less of an issue. I would use this on my older computers, even not THAT old but some with only 512 ram, etc... and it makes a difference, however, on my new PC 2 gigs ram, 64 dual core, etc... startups are no longer an issue. I have MANY startup items and it takes mere seconds for them to load, regardless of order. That said, I still have much respect for this app, I just hope that in time, it does not become an unnecessary app for too many as it did on my machine. I still use it to remove some startup items which I could do manually but this app has had a place on my machines for some time and I refuse to get rid of it. It is STILL a 5 star as far as i'm concerned.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Have to give it a good rating
Crimson Editor version 3.70
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I struggled as I like PSPad editor and honestly, still like it better than this. HOWEVER, it's not all too far off from it, and some ways, a bit better. I have to give this a 5, if you are looking for a powerful editor, this is it. It's easy to understand, no running issues, and an all around kick but text editor. I noticed there are a lot of undo edo's and wonder if there is even a limit... THAT is a plus. Does just about anything others do, yet it's not a large app by any means. I do like Crimson Editor for HTML better than PSPad, or even opening simple text files. So I do highly recommend this.
Review date: Oct 05, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Really nice
Maxthon version 2.1.3.2430
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had a few issues the first being it refused to import my bookmarks from IE or Firefox. Tried everything. It wasn't as fast at downloading for whatever reason and Firefox opened faster, downloaded faster, loaded pages faster. Not as in "left Maxthon in the dust" or anything but could tell the difference. Also, when trying to view many themes, many were in Japanese or Chinese, which I have no issue with but would help to have multi-lingual titles at least. Maxthon kept going back to it's own page even though I set it to Google for my home page. After the 3rd or 4th restart, it finally stuck. So I had a few things that turned me off to this browser, HOWEVER, it has now become my second fav browser under FireFox. I always thought Opera or Flock would take that lead but not this time. Still and excellent browser! I still recommend it highly!
Review date: Oct 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Very nice
Horodruin version 2.2.239.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a great free folder sync app. It's easy to figure out and could see this being one of those software that end up on most peoples' computers. The only thing that stops me from using this and giving it a 5 is the copy time. It seems much slower than most when first syncing a folder to another drive. Even when a folder is synced already, it's still a bit on the slow side compared to others. It still does the job however. With the interface, ease of use, price, you still can't beat it. I still recommend it but wish the copy times were faster.
Review date: Oct 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Almost perfect
MaxLister version 2.41
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is extremely nice for directory listings, or whatever you need to list. So far, I feel this is the best. Why? Because others have issues when creating a list, things don't always line up and some things get cut off. This doesn't do that. Multiple methods of creating lists, very nice, keeps text in order relative to directory, very nice. No install and easy to use. If the author would like me to create some icons for this, I would be more than happy to, lol. I'm going to for my own use so it looks decent in RocketDock. Anyway, aside from the uglycon which isn't a big deal of course, functionality is what matters, I highly recommend this and will be my number one for indexing my downloads.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
No more browsing
WordWeb version 5.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I am fairly good with words and don't typically need to look anything up "for basic every day needs that is" when I run into a bind where I need to use something, "not so common" this is an excellent app to have. I just click it open, type in a word, done. I have my definition. Doesn't get any easier and I don't have to browse for online dictionaries. I will definitely be keeping this one.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Now this is nifty!
Yankee-Clipper version 1.0.4.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Now this is nifty, not only does it save the clipboard stuff,you can keep the window open and watch as it happens, watch images that are saved then open them in an editor, view links, etc... very cool! I give this a 5 all the way. Just what the doctor ordered!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Very nice tool to have
Clipomatic version 2.01
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very nice tool to have. It is as posted, using the ctrl combos. I had issues with the editor no popping up though, "talking when choosing from the menu, not short cut" so that threw me a bit. However, it wasn't enough for me to say anything horrible on this app. I think it could use some more features to be a top notch app. Still is really, but needs improvement. I am still keeping it and using it, everyone gets tired of losing the cache from the clipboard, this releases that nightmare. Great work!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Not bad
Mp3CoolPlay-X version 4.3
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a nice player and such with effects but I didn't become all too excited over it. It's nice for what it's made for and that's about as far as it goes. I noticed some skipping when trying to apply effects, sometimes just playing music. It's no Audacity but good for a player of it's size.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Not what`s expected.
ClearSkinFX version 1.0
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I did use this thinking I'd give it a try as a quick fix software when I don't want to open other editors for a smaller job. Unfortunately, it doesn't really fix the picture, it just blurs the image. I wouldn't call that professional by any means. A beginners quick fix, maybe, a plugin, maybe, a professional program? Not likely. I can do far better in other editors with just as much ease. It's still ok to fix some flaws in images and still recommend it to those who want to quickly touch up a digital photo but if you are looking for a miracle, you will have to look elsewhere. Still nice for the price.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not bad, could be better
ScreenRip32 version 1.0 beta
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
One of the first things I looked for was the prtScrn to be allowed as a hotkey, no go. This reminded me too much of another capture utility, MWsnap or something thereof. Anyway, it captured fine and saves to decent amount of formats. I did get some shut down errors when capturing here and there. I do feel the interface, while not most important, is sort of ugly and scattered and in my opinion, needs some work. I do like the fact this runs from the .exe instead of installing on the system, but when you want to reconfigure, you have to hunt it down and would be easier from the programs menu. I always give a review in hopes to improve, not to slam or hinder a software. If this can be improved, it will be an awesome capture utility.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
I was highly impressed by this.
PC Decrapifier version 1.8.8
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As the poster below, I also work on computers and I had this annoying OpenOffice installer shortcut that kept appearing on my desktop. Not a real threat or anything, just annoying. Funny thing was, the installer was hidden, not nice from something you trust. I believe it was dropped by a Java install. Either way, it would not show anywhere, I unhid items, etc... but as stated, wasn't a real threat, just a pain so I just left it for now until I did my thorough cleaning which I do manually but takes a lot of time. Decrapifier just saved me some time by actually finding it, and getting rid of it! I was highly impressed by this. I can't recommend this enough and is an easy to use, awesome tool to get rid of , well... crap. Thanks!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Used it for a while
Dexpot version 1.4.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used this for some time before giving my rating. It has been flawless in all respects and I love using this. It's so nice to have multiple desktops for working on different things at one time. Have Gimp going for creating icons or web images, have my HTML going in another desktop, then play music in my next. If anyone who was a Linux user misses multiple desktops, GET THIS!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Not what I expected
Brutus version 2006
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I thought this would be an amazing app but found out it was just, OK. First of all, it can't hide anything in the start menu, didn't for me even after a few restarts. Also, it didn't place my icons anywhere except on the desktop. My pc seemed to slow as well when using this. Even after uninstall so ran Ccleaner, it cleared the issue up, I believe another left over registry item, nothing major. So I can't say I got a lot out of this but with some work I would be willing to try again.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Very handy
SnapFolders version 2005
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very simple, it creates it's main folder "SnapFolders" in your Start...All Programs menu up on top. I then moved it to my left pane under Start. I use RocketDock so thought, hey, wonder if this will work. YES! So now I have it on RocketDock, no worry about opening my computer, etc... for some folders, they are all right there. So if you combine RocketDock with SnapFolders, you have a clean desktop and access to everything. I think SnapFolders did a great job with this. Sure it can be done manually but it is much easier to right click and create it into that folder automatically. Great work to the author on this one!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Free Trial ($9.99)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Yikes
Colorator version 1.02
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
While I feel the intentions were good here, I can honestly say I won't be using, let alone buying this. The color replacing on edited image was sloppy, even on basic images. It would make more sense to click on the duplicate editing image rather than the original to change color. The interface is extremely easy, unfortunately that doesn't come close to making up for lack of a good program. I can name fifty different freewares that will outrank this by 100-1 in every aspect, price wise, quality and interface. I apologize but any amount is TOO much for this, even free I can't honestly say I would use this. If it needs work, I suggest giving it away free, building it up, working on it, then once a good product, put a price on it.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Takes a bit of command line
Report Magic for Analog version 2.21
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I would not suggest this for beginners who think they will get amazing results simply by clicking, I would recommend it to those who don't mind learning a bit of command line, those who already do, shouldn't be an issue. That said, their documentation is very easy to learn from so beginners should, even without experience, be able to grasp this as long as you have some patients. It will create an excellent log for you. I suggest reading about the Analog as well. It creates a log file almost instantly, doesn't get much better.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
It can`t get easier
Hypertext Builder version 2006
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For those who are just beginning or have knowledge of xhtml,html, etc... this is the cat's behind. It is so simple to use, add images, tables, whatever you need and preview a few ways. With some added knowledge prior, it's like having an html secretary helping you create your page. It's not so automatic where it's downright confusing and you lose your ability for manual control but it's not just note pad either. It's a perfect combination, many auto features, eg... add image button, and such, but you can also manually edit your info right from the window. I am actually excited to use this more. I had a quick page done in minutes, unbelievable. I usually do all this manually but this has given me the opportunity to work with my creative side and worry less about the basic tags constantly. Awesome, a MUST HAVE!
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Changed opinion
TUGZip version 3.5.0.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I gave TUGZip a higher opinion prior, I changed my mind after using it for a bit longer. It began slowing and causing errors when extracting, no files showing after extracting, and things of that nature. I uninstalled it and it still decided to take over my pc. I had iso images, that I downloaded from the ms dream spark page, well, they were immediately turned into TUGZip ISOs? TZ is no longer on my pc, so it's likely a leftover registry issue. Anyway, it all but rendered them useless. Luckily ISO buster repaired the issue, much faster than re-downloading. I knew it was a bit buggy prior but was a major headache after uninstall.
Review date: Oct 02, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Doesn`t work for everyone
HDClone Free Edition version 3.6.2
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
When I try a backup, I run into the same issue, get to half or almost done, then some error, quits copying. Very frustrating. I don't know if it worked well for others but it hasn't for me. I will stay with other backup utilities for now.
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
I will use others
ZoneAlarm version 8.0.020.000
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
ZA is "as basic as I can say" A resource hog, slow startup, becoming bloated, perhaps has been bloated for some time. Any version I try, "and I do give it a chance" seems to only get worse. I think it needs to quit being a showboat like Norton and go back to being the excellent firewall it was years ago. Then I may consider going back to it. I had a dsl issue when I was blocked completely, not resolved yet. It's security is good, I give it that but not enough to make me keep this on my pc. So until the next version.....
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
It's ok but doesn't like to share
RISING Antivirus Free Edition 2009 version 20.58.42
- Interface: 4
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I downloaded this and tried it....however, it states that it conflicts with Comodo and to uninstall Comodo firewall, hmmmmm. This version has no firewall so why? Didn't seem to play nice with SpywareTerminator either, yikes. Perhaps some work is needed here. Rising yes, but until then, I stay with Avira.
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
One of the best
VirtualDub version 1.8.6
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is one of the best, especially for free. It's fairly easy to use, may require some reading but otherwise awesome. My son uses it for most of his video needs. I wouldn't call it a stand alone type app, but in combination with some other video tools, you have a top notch suite of video tools.
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Useful
Cpick version 2.6
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Wish I would have used this before when creating icons to match a program's color scheme. Would have made my life easier! With the click drag feature showing the hex of the color, it's excellent. Great little app, a must have!
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Even better
POP Peeper version 3.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used POP Peeper back when the interface was very basic. It's a bit more than it was and still a great email notifier. With all the email changes over time, I had forgotten about this. I just began using it again and it's better than ever. Handled my Gmail, Hotmail, POP accounts, with absolutely no issues at all. I used ePrompter for some time but still couldn't get it to work right, so I gave up on any email handlers after a while. Now that PoP Peeper is back on my desktop, it's staying there. Forgot how nice it was to use this. So easy to add accounts, nice little notification, not real intrusive if you decide you want the pop up notify. Still a great software!
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista/7
Does the job
Advanced SystemCare Free version 2.86
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
All too often I forget I've used this for a while and never had any issues with the one click scan epair on any pc I've used it on. If so, it was due to issues that already resided. "Not saying it can't be or hasn't been" it is a deeper utility than say, GlaryUtilities, although that's a fav of mine too. The view details needs some work although I think it's Beta right now the way it opens up onto the site page. While it's one of my favorites, I still feel it needs work in some areas, among them, what files are being protected, a list in txt would be nice. Oh well, for FREE, it's still a major and respected competitor among it's ranks. I like it and will always use it. Newbies may want to read before using some other tools though.
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
Well, it`s Microsoft
Windows Defender version 1593
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Ok, for an MS product, it's not too bad, however, it seems to hog an awful lot of resources. I found I couldn't shut it off, I'd end task and it would pop right back up. What's up with that? Sure, if I want to go into services and all that, blah blah blah, but on the bright side, it's ok for those who may not know about getting something else that works far better and free. I noticed some apps wouldn't run with this installed, there was no blocking or anything, just wouldn't go. Once uninstalled, the apps were back! So all in all, I would recommend it over nothing and for MS, it's not bad. However, I removed it and will stay with what works. Final say? Some swear BY it, I swore AT it."
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
All i can say is....
VCDGear version 3.55
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
where have you been all my life? So many times I would have loved to have an app like this. It's so simple to use, no rocket science, runs fast, has great output! I agree with post below... 100
Review date: Oct 01, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
This is what I needed
Access Manager version 2.1.58
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I like RoboForm, it was a bit too much for what I wanted, not to mention the problem with email not being a secure source. That said, this is excellent for doing what I want, storing,organizing, protecting my saved passwords. It's very easy to use, up front, and I like the fact it Exports my lists of passwords so if I want to print it, I can keep a hard copy as well. I export to PDF or whatever and it works great! Also, it's password protected, "Master password" protected even to export or print which is a huge deal to me. I have no complaints on this and think they did a wonderful job with it. It's now staying on my PC for good!
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
I can`t agree
OrangeCD Player version 6.2.4
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I simply can't agree with the ratings on this one. First of all, be prepared to boil a bit when you see it's 30 days trial version, it's not though, it's free but had to quickly make sure I downloaded the right one. In the ABOUT it states this part is freeware. Hey, I know, how about stating that at the BEGINNING? In my honest opinion, I found it a bit tedious, running from task bar, creating the db, and then of course downloading the cataloger separately. Ok, still no big deal on any of these and doesn't affect functionality. I would rather use spider player. This is ok but not my cup of "orange tea" I guess. I would still recommend it to others though and is still an excellent freeware.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Weather or not
Weather Pulse version 2.10.7
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I didn't keep this on my desktop, why? A number of reasons, one, the radar is very old school now and there are many other better views of radar that this. Also, I don't like my resources being notched out by things like this, I'll keep my bookmark instead and go right to radarsite. I actually like Accuweather desktop over this but haven't used that in some time. Last time I used weather.com's desktop weather, it was as bad as running Norton. So that said, I think WP is better than that but still needs some work. I don't like the interface, the maps don't always stay either. Not to mention I had problems with it going back to Texas instead of my city. It worked after I rebooted the PC but still, I don't think it's THAT great. It's ok though.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Maybe I missed something
UnzipThemAll version 1.04
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While this is handy as is but it's nothing I can't do with my other zip utilities, select all, extract to specific folder. Works for me anyway. I couldn't recognize zip files from anywhere besides the given drives olders until I reinstalled. Then it has this habit of closing to the tray when in middle of operation. Last but not least, only recognizing half the .zip files in a folder??? Too much hassle to unzip an X amount of files. As such, I don't want extra clutter in progs for a half of a zip utility, I'll stay with a full zip utility that does the exact same thing anyway.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
It does what it says, sometimes.
Timed Shutdown version 0.5b
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It does what it says, sometimes. I woke up and it was still on although timed to shut off. Hmmmm. It has worked prior and after though so it wasn't the settings. I felt if I downloaded something of a larger file, did updates, or wanted a really expensive night light, I could use this to shut my pc down. It's not all too bad and can be handy.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Finally took the plunge
RoboForm version 6.9.91
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I never felt secure unless using my manual method of entering passwords and such, Roboform has changed my mind. The password protection against use when you "LOG OFF" that is, else anyone can view the content. I believe you can auto log off after a period of time and clear the cache. That said, it's so nice to just click on the card and off I go to my favorite sites, sign in automatically and good to go. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that if you email a passcard or info, it's still easily viewed without asking for password. I may have missed something though. The problem is, if I send a passcard or identity info to any other email, it's supposed to be password protected, HOWEVER it's NOT and can be opened by ANYONE. I would really like to know how this can be and why it's not considered a flaw.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Had to try this
n.player version 1.2.0.4
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was curious and gave it a run. To sum it up, change the interface, take out some of the bugs like not recognizing a dvd in a drive, some skipping when playing, and a few others and this could actually become a great contender. Until then, it's more of a hassle to use. I guess I would call this a fixer upper and once it's there, this could become an excellent freeware. Not that it isn't great for free anyway.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Free Trial ($24.95)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Have used and works
Chat Watch for Parents version 5.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, will likely buy it. It works great, especially as a parent, I completely enjoy having this. That said, unless I find an equal free version soon, a purchasing I will go!
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Free Trial ($14.95)
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Tried and it died
Process Lasso version 3.10.3
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I tried this on my wife's pc, her pc needs some constant tuning, however, all this did was slow the pc down even more. I thought, ok, a fluke so installed it on my son's pc and mine, same thing, slowed down even more. Just as bad as using a ram optimizer, 9 out of 10, they work against what you are trying to accomplish. No thanks, I'll leave well enough alone.
Review date: Sep 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Sounded good
Messer version 0.992
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it wasn't a bad recorder but the interface was a bit weird. I think there is a bit too much for recording when you want at a specific moment. I'll stick with mp3mymp3 for such. If I do need to record at a scheduled rate, then this would be useful. All in all it's ok. I still think it needs some work though and do recommend it.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Faster at least
SoftPerfect File Recovery version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While once again testing the same files as I did with numerous other recovery software, this one did nothing different, very much the same. However, this one didn't take and hour to scan a gig, it was very fast, light and it's portable it seems. That makes a difference in my opinion and would likely stick with this one.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not as good
Floola version 3.6
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Was hoping for this to be a replacement but I found I would rather use straight Itunes or Yammi. The interface was alright but found this a bit buggy when trying to manage. Didn't recognize some music, etc... It needs some work, then maybe I will revisit it but until then, I'll stick with what's worked flawlessly for me.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It was good, but...
WOT for Firefox version 20080917
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I finally uninstalled it. It was good, but being based on user opinions is a double edged sword. Either way, I can live without it but it is good for others who may not be so familiar with sites and such. I will keep this on my kids' computers and perhaps even the wife. So yes, it's very good but not something I am going to use.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Great to carry around on my USB!
Avira AntiVir Removal Tool version 3.0.1.16
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As with the full version, this little fella is easy to use, takes little to run and does a great job. It's not a full blown version so if that's what you're looking for, you will be disappointed. It is a scaled down virus removal toolportable. Great to carry around on my USB!
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Top notch
Cain & Abel version 4.9.2.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Gives you a lot of options and is excellent for network monitoring. I retrieved all passwords without a hitch. I am still in the process of exploring and testing all options. For a newbie, I suggest some reading right off the bat or this will hold nothing for you. I found this extremely powerful, especially the brute force options. Can't say anything bad about this.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Would be all that
Fresh UI version 8.15
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it would be a great tweak utility but for the most part, it's a bit screwy. All I did was open it to view the options and now it's saying I need a restart?? What the...? So after browsing each option, most of which didn't impress me and those that did are already enabled. It's a very nice tweak tool but use with caution! There are other tweakers out there and I just don't feel this one was ALL THAT. Good but far from excellent. I am wondering what's going to happen if I do restart. I think a restore point is in order.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Very cool
HIT Mail Privacy LITE version 1.01
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have never tried a pic encrypt before so maybe I'm a bit too happy with this for that reason, don't know. I love it though, very easy to use. Pick a picture, type in a password, save to X format and viola! Encrypted message hidden in the pic! The only downfall I see is of course, getting others to use the same app. Also, there would "I assume" have to be a common password between two parties. I may try going pro with this one, it's just fun to use.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Ho hum...
PC On/Off Time version 2.0
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, perhaps I shouldn't have been expecting anything fabulous from this but I was. Anyway, it didn't show a complete usage, seems to skip times for whatever reason. I would keep track myself only to find it didn't record the usage correctly. I can think of better things than this. Needs work.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
The only one
Zero Assumption Digital Image Recovery version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Wow, I have tested freeware and shareware alike for a recovery software that actually worked. This one FINALLY recovered some images and they WORKED! Unlike others. I have a new favorite!
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Had to try
FilZip version 3.01
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This caught my attention so gave it a run. Well, it has a hard time with larger files it seems, either it didn't work or barely worked ook too long. I didn't have any issues unzipping except a couple. It's a decent interface and at first I thought, could it be, this one's better than Izarc? Well, no it isn't in my opinion. Izarc has been flawless for me. This one already gave me issues. That said, if this gets some body work, I think it'll be a number one.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
A split decision
Mega MP3 Splitter version 2.0 Beta
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
On the bright side, it's very simplistic. I did have some problems with it right off the bat though. It didn't want to split certain mp3's etc... why, I have no idea. The formats are fine and it did split them after I restarted the app. Not too big an issue. I have found others that will do the same albeit a bit more in depth and require a larger learning curve than this one but the functionality didn't impress me on this. It's still an ok splitter though. Not one I'd use personally though.
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Ahhh just what the doctor ordered
CloneSpy version 2.11
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I have gigs and gigs of freewarepayware mainly freeware, I have a bad habit of clustering the same thing over and over, perhaps in different folders, or zip with exe, whatever and I end up backing up dups of everything, therefore wasting space. This really put the kibosh on my behavior and was able to clean up all my duplicate setups, saving me gigs of space. Awesome!
Review date: Sep 29, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
For the most part, it`s very good
Cobian Backup version 8.4.0.202
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used Cobian on and off for some time but I keep going back to Syncback. Cobian has given me some trouble over time and I feel it's "on the verge" of becoming one of the best backup utilities out there. To some, it may already be but I feel it's not as easy to use for some, the interface lacks in some areas but for the most part, it's very good. I would still recommend it but there are others I would choose first that do the job better.
Review date: Sep 28, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
One of the best
CamStudio version 2.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Cam Studio is excellent. There are a couple that compare as well for .exe saving alternatives but for other methods, I feel Cam Studio tops the charts. It's easy to use, never had problems with it and great for tuts and such. I use this for beginners, when I fix their computer and they have no idea what an anit-v is or firewall, I explain then attach a vid for them to see, sort of an instruction video for them, they love it. Saves me time from sitting on the phone too! I would highly suggest this.
Review date: Sep 28, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
A good alternative
ClamWin version 0.94
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
ClamWin is alright. I don't mind the manual scanning and such but the auto can come in handy. The Outlook integration is a plus. Mainly, I keep this around for quick fixes for scanning, portability and size. It's excellent in those regards. Sort of an emergency kit if you will.
Review date: Sep 28, 2008
- Free Trial ($27.00)
- Win (All)
Very good
eIMAGE Recovery version 3.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I think this is a top notch software and I don't say this too often but it's worth the money. It's interface is excellent, fast depending what your needs are of course as with anything and does the job. The downside, there are free ones that do just as well in the tests I did anyway, not saying they are top notch tests but recovered the same overwritten files as the free did. It did however, recover more files, problem was, they were still unusable. That still highers the chances though of getting back lost pics and such than some of the free versions out there. So yeah, I think it's definitely worth a checking out and the money if you do buy one. This would at least be one you wouldn't lose out on.
Review date: Sep 28, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Finally one that works
Download Express version 1.9.341
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Did some testing as others have failed miserably. This one seems to deliver, not just in the downloading area but speed as well. I downloaded from all my usual spots, including Snapfiles and it downloaded files without a hitch. It gave me the option to use it or Firefox downloader, same with IE, so that's nice. If it can't download a file for whatever reason, at least you have this option. Also, the resume and pause seems to work great too. It opens with every download that i've tried which is a plus. While I do have DSL and this can hinder smaller file download speeds, once again, I have the option plus I don't have to worry about broken downloads, can resume or pick up where I left off. Others didn't seem to work as solid as this one. Had no problem browsing around while downloading, all pages load fine. I think it's a keeper.
Review date: Sep 27, 2008
- Free Trial ($29.99)
- 2000/XP/Vista
Great for beginners
Logo Design Studio version 3.3.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I tried this and I can see where this would be very nice for those who aren't into graphics design with larger apps. Me, I create all my own so this didn't hold much for me. If it was a free version, it would give me some quick options instead of creating them but for the few minutes it takes me, I can't see ME buying it. The price isn't bad but there are some freebies that can do more. Still very nice though and yeah, it's still worth the buy.
Review date: Sep 27, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Lame it isn`t
Lame version 3.98.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The last post pretty much summed it up so for another view, if you use quintessential player, guess what one of the encoder plugins you can get for it are, yep, Lame. I feel it's very reliable and never had issues with it. A must have.
Review date: Sep 27, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Good, but...
DFIncBackup Home version 2.80
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's good but some features like the integrated burning, well, I prefer outside sources. It doesn't seem to backup as quickly as Syncback. I feel it needs some work but it's definitely not a bad program by any means. Just not as favorable to me as others.
Review date: Sep 27, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Works like a charm
TurnFlash version 2.10
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it does what it says and quickly, no complaints here!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Just ok
CustomizeIE version 1.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's handy in some regards but I didn't find it extremely useful at the same time. I have used others that were more straight forward and seemed to have a few more options. It's still good but not what I would consider top notch.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Have used it prior
MyPopupKiller version 1.26
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I think it's an excellent app but I personally didn't find that much use for it. It was ok but too much for me, I don't browse many areas with a lot of pop ups anyway so I leave the simple pop ups to my browser, no need to go over board and use this. Still decent just not as useful as it may once have been I think.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
It does the job well
StartupRun version 1.22
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's what it is, simple startup manager, easy to use, no huge bells and whistles just straight up works!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Love it!
ZipInstaller version 1.21
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
An answer to non install type apps, this absolutely great! Oddly enough, I used it mainly on Nir Sofer products, lol.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Folders galore
FoldersReport version 1.20
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This will definitely give you a detail of all folders and let me tell you, there were some even I wasn't aware of, lol. This is a very handy tool to have and I highly recommend it. Can't find a folder? Just use this!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Very quick and easy
IPNetInfo version 1.09
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I already had this app but glad to review it. If you want to look up info on ip addys or even type in www, whatever, you get some decent quick info. A must have.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
You want it
Network Password Recovery version 1.11
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you need to monitor your network, this is the tool for viewing the passwords stored. It grabbed all passwords in a heartbeat Great software!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
Wohooo
ServiWin version 1.31
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Another great by them! Easy to view drivers and services like it says, see what's disabled or not, some highlighted in red, black and blue for easy pickings of what's running or not, very good!!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Fast and furious
RegScanner version 1.70
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This did a complete search and extremely fast too! I love the save to html and other options. I will be using this from now on instead of regedit.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Excellent utility
ShellExView version 1.23
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This saves so much time, viewing editing, modifying. I love it. This is one of those tools that can save others from having to use Google to find where every path is for these files. A must have, a can't live without!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Fast, easy to use
MyUninstaller version 1.42
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Fast, easy to use uninstaller. Seemed to detect a couple of apps installed that others didn't. Simple directory printing software, legit, non infected but others wouldn't see it. This did! Great work.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Now here's a useful one
SmartSniff version 1.40
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you want to see traffic, this will do it. It captures very quickly, no hiccups, free, small, works. Need I say more?
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's informative
NetResView version 1.15
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is informative but I agree with another post, it's not a replacement for many reasons. It's a nice alternative for viewing all the info and such within a button click, it's fast, but it's not My Network Places. Had it not said this, I may have rated it higher, however, if meant to be a replacement, then no.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's snappy
SiteShoter version 1.18
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, I'm not sure what I'd use this for to be honest. It's great for typing in the url, it returns a screenshot of the web page. However, I could do that myself very easily with two clicks. For what it does it's ok though.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Wow!
PasswordFox version 1.05
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Even though it excellently and quickly found all my login details on sites, how scary is this at the same time??? Either way, I now backed up all my passwords!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
It got the word out... password that is
MessenPass version 1.22
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It found all passwords immediately. Did what it said it would do. Two thumbs up!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Quick
ProduKey version 1.32
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, it's quick and to the point, shows most Microsoft keys in a flash. I had a few issues with it though. One, when scanning all computers on the network, it should have an active CANCEL button, other than task manager, no way to stop it and the window becomes unusable. Also, it may need a password prompt to get through the router, not sure but it wouldn't detect the pcs on my network. Could be the other firewalls though. One more thing, I wish it could get the keys from ALL software so I could back them up. That would be the cat's behind. Otherwise it's a good tool to have.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Great history viewer
MyLastSearch version 1.25
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It seems to work with Firefox alright as far as viewing recent hits, however even with IE, it seems to only view a certain number and wish it could view ALL search history. That's what stopped me from giving it a 5.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Handy
OpenedFilesView version 1.22
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you want to see what's open, this is the tool for it. Of course I would caution newbies when opening regedit and messing around with the file, don't do it unless you know what you are doing. But this is a very informative tool, excellent work.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Again..
FileTypesMan version 1.11
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Another simple interface, does what it should, what it's meant to do.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Cool
CurrPorts version 1.50
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Nice to quickly view open ports, nothing fancy, works well, does what it says. Great one!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Usb heaven...
USBDeview version 1.26
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Another great one, love viewing what's been plugged in. I now know my son's psp was hooked up to my computer "which ahem... I didn't know before". One major downfall though...now I'm forced, between trying out the email password viewer and this one, to view all products by developer.... lol. Excellent job.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Yeah right...
Mail PassView version 1.44
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was under the impression this would only handle pop3 accounts or ones listed, well, using windows live mail, it also retrieved my hotmail account password. How's that for a shock? So this not only gets all my email passwords, even hotmail using Windows live! This is one awesome utility, a must have!
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not too bad
Opera version 9.5
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I didn't mind trying out opera again as I had a few other times. I think it's very fast and stable no doubt and has some decent features. I still like Firefox interface and use better though. Opera would definitely be right up there though and I feel between this and Firefox, there is no wrong or right, just opinion and is what separates the two. Either you like Opera or you like another browser. Either way, I found it much better than prior versions and if ever I begin to not like the fox, then Opera would be my main choice and is an excellent browser.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Well, it`s an 8 ball
Magic 8 Ball version 1.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's a dupe of the original toy. Nothing fancy but was nice to re-visit the 8 ball days. Had some freeze up issues with it but other than that it's alright. It's just for fun of course so can't expect it to be some major application here, it just does what it does. So that said, I rated it on what it's supposed to be, minus the freeze ups. And hey, it's free.
Review date: Sep 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Finally
Flexible Renamer version 8.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I just tested a few other renamers, this one stood out amongst the crowd. I was very unhappy with the last one I tried, this one is great and what I was looking for. It's not an overly complicated interface with options scattered like a treasure hunt. It's fast and flexible, fairly easy to use off the bat. Definitely a 5.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
I like
Pazera Free Audio Extractor version 1.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not the best interface but it's fast, very fast. It is solid and gets the job done. That's what matters to me anyway. Great app!
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
I didn't care for it
Phantom CD version 1.5.1
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For whatever reason, it won't work too well for me. More like a Phantom app. I did finally manage to get it to read the image I had but only after numerous tries. I gave it a chance but it's too buggy for me. I'll stick with others instead.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Free Trial ($39.95)
- Win (All)
None better
Paragon Drive Backup Personal version 9.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used Paragon for almost two years. I haven't found a backup that is as fast at restoring my whole system as Paragon. 15-20 min tops, my whole system is back. Really, it can't get any easier, can it? You back up the drive, you restore it after creating a media disk, it's that simple and fast. Create numerous back ups limited to your drive space of course. It's the best back up and restore in my opinion. Can't beat the price either.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Renamed ok
Advanced Renamer version 2.56
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It is advanced but I found this a bit tedious of an interface. It can rename the extensions of course so be careful else some files will be useless. It does a good job but I've used others with a much easier to use interface that get the job done as well. To many clicks to do some simple renaming in my book.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Somewhat super
SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition) version 4.21.1004
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
It's not a BAD anti-s but there are better. I had the full version of this at one time and wasn't too impressed and went back to SpywareTerminator anyway. I didn't like the way SAS runs, seems to hog a bit. I think for a freeware it's OK and far better than nothing but in my opinion, it's simply an anti spyware app that has all the potential in the world but needs work first. Over all it's my 3rd or 4th choice of Anti spywares but even so, I recommend it.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
This is cool
3d Traceroute version 2.4.39.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I really enjoyed using this and it's very informative yet has some basic "eye candy" I guess you could say. I was happy it wasn't too graphically clouded and just enough to give it some spark.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Going going gone
Eraser version 5.86a
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Does away with all the dirt and seems to do a good job of it. I am more impressed with this one than others and I feel it's definitely a keeper.
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Simply awesome!
RocketDock version 1.3.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been messing around with this for over an hour now and love it! I can't get a screen shot so picture this: *Removed Desktop icons *Black Royale Theme for XP *Black slick Winxp desktop wallpaper *Rocket dock on the bottom. It's like a scaled down Vista look thanks to RocketDock. "Actually better looking than Vista in my opinion..." I have used other docks and they were simply awful, this blows them out of the water! Now everything I use is right on the bottom of my dock, no more clutter! I would rate this higher than a 5 if I could. Excellent!
Review date: Sep 24, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's cut out for the job
mp3DirectCut version 2.06
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I wish I would have had this when I transferredacked up my cassettes to disk. Had a heck of a time with run over, etc... this would have came in handy and I may still do a new back up with better sound quality. If I do, this is the tool for the job! No more worrying about run over and such, I can simply copy through and then cut everything after. Excellent.
Review date: Sep 23, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Informative and more
PC Wizard version 2008.1.86
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Wow, this little doohickey of a system information tool really put the works into it. If you want a standard read, you can get it but you also have more options than I can list. It has all sorts of bells and whistles that don't get in the way. You can benchmark the system, view processes, event logs, just about everything. The only thing was after a global benching, I wish it had more comparisons for things like hard disk, etc... the only real comparison was the CPU. What it is basically a graphical chart showing how you stacked up against expected usage. Aside from that, this is a pretty awesome utility and a keeper in my book.
Review date: Sep 23, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's flexible
Angel Writer version 3.1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, this is notepad on steroids. I did find the interface a bit tedious along with the features a bit twitchy. Instead of allowing to type text anywhere next to the inserted picture, you have to go into the object properties and adjust to -11 or so to get the text to be at the top. There is an align bottom or mid but no top??? Yeah, that kind of threw me. Any way, it's over all a very quick and very handy note pad type to have, even beats word pad to a pulp as far as I'm concerned. Even though rough around the edges, it's excellent and can allow you to quickly create a nice doc with pics. This would be a newspaper's writer's dream. And yeah, it's light, not like other full blown editors and office softwares so I do think that once some issues get worked out, it will be top notch and even now I recommend it and won't get rid of this one!
Review date: Sep 23, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
It's alright but there are better
Wise Registry Cleaner Free version 3.72
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It wasn't that it was a terrible reg cleaner but it wasn't that good either. For now I'll stick with the likes of Ccleaner for simple registry cleaning.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Great but not the best
Restoration version 2.5.14
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I feel this is excellent at restoring but didn't do any more than others I've used and actually is quite a bit slower. It's still better than some others though so really, it's an in between recovery app to me. Still would recommend it though and can't beat the price.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's all that
Starter version 5.6.2.8
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, it's a very easy way to manage start up items, processes and services all in one. It does it's job nicely and saves time. Great work on this one!
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Goodbye players
Spider Player Basic version 2.3.1.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After all the the players I've used, and I've used a lot, mainly Winamp and WMP, I have ditched all others for Spider Player. This doesn't have all the garbage that other players have and is EXACTLY why I love it. It simply works and works WELL. Awesome and easy interface, if there was a player made specifically for me, this would be it. I can't say enough about it except GREAT JOB to the developers!!
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Love it!
Gadwin PrintScreen version 4.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I just tried Gadwin PrintScreen and love it. The interface could have some more options but it's fast, easy to configure, and takes a screen shot without lag. I have ... now moved on to this. Excellent job to the creators!
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Fine software
Ycopy version 1.0d
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
As another mentioned, not sure why an over all low rating, I'm sure there were reasons but I myself give it a 5. It worked flawlessly on 30 gigs and took just over 15 min to transfer from drive to drive. This combined with Syncback makes an excellent file backup team. Ycopy to move large files, Syncback to keep them updated. Ycopy is a very simple interface, straight forward and does a heck of a job. Great software!
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
It does the job
Advanced Port Scanner version 1.3
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not the most in depth port scanner but for basic users and a quick view, it works. I had a crash when trying to view dead computers but other than that it's OK.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
It's basic but does it's job
RegMon version 7.04
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This app I have used for some time, it's very basic but it shows you what you want to see. There are no bells and whistles just straight up info. You can freeze auto scroll, etc... which is handy. If you are looking for a registry tool that will show you what you want, this is it. I have the whole sys eternals suite as well, very handy tools to have.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Nothing special
Star Downloader Free version 1.45
- Interface: 1
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well after using this, it was quite buggy in my opinion. Blazing speeds? Nope, actually takes 25 seconds longer to download a 15mb file than just using Firefox browser downloader. Same with IE7, it was faster than using SDF. Also, it wouldn't decide it could download for at least 15 to 20 seconds on some pages, well by then, I can have a file downloaded. Then it kept downloading even if I canceled. I had 3 IE8 setup files on my PC by the time it was done. Very odd downloader. It's free but can't say much for it and there are MUCH better out there. With some work I'm sure this could be a very nice download manager but not right now.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Odd man out
PC Inspector Smart Recovery version 4.5
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I hate to be a bad apple here... This app takes way too long to recover images, not to mention only one type at a time. I re wrote over my USB flash many times and it did recover two most recent pics but took what seemed forever. The funny part, PC Inspector File Recovery, same makers, took seconds to do the same plus recovered numerous other files. Undelete plus did the same as well and took seconds too. PCISMR is far too slow and doesn't seem to recover anything more that the others. That said, something that took almost 45 min on a 1 gig flash drive to recover same two files, other software did in seconds, and more files to boot, does not allow me to give this a very good rating. It's great for free but as I said, others do the same but twice as fast, even one of it's own freeware brand file recovery.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Send this...
SendTo version 1.6
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While not the most complicated app out there, this is a time saver. On many PC's, you have to show hidden files and folders, go over to docs and settings, user, send to, yadda yadda yadda. With this, you simply click on View the send to folder. Heh, nice and no having to enable hidden folder either. Plenty of options for what this is used for and is a very handy tool.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Great except one issue
Quick Media Converter version 3.57
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Wow this is another great freeware. The only issue I had was with CamStudio, which I couldn't get working from their interface so simply had to use it separately. I tried all the trouble shooting steps etc... but none fixed my issue. It wasn't a big problem really, not enough to hamper my rating of it. If not for that, it's all around perfect for most users and I would highly recommend it.
Review date: Sep 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Greatware!
Keynote version 1.6.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Not only is this a very handy software, it's fun and you can create different logs, even index items, etc.. the list goes on. I like the node and tree feature, this is going to be something that takes some getting used to and reading but so far, I am having a blast using it for indexing all my freeware, etc... there are so many ways to use this it's unbelievable. Free?? That's almost unbelievable too, but glad it is! Excellent piece of work here and many thanks to the creator!
Review date: Sep 21, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Exactly what I was looking for!
Cathy version 2.28
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Here I have been using another catalogdirectory printing freeware, the printing and saving saves right off the side of a doc so it's unreadable, been messing with it but it was decent and rated it high. However, wish I would have known about Cathy, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for, it prints how I wanted the other to print, archives quickly, and not just removable storage, ALL storage! This is awesome and I think the interface is fine too, not beautiful or anything but gets the job done. I have a lot of freeware in a Download folder, this printed it exactly how I wanted, DIR, then files under the DIR. The others either only printed the folder or every file under it, including the program files like gif, png, inf, all that, which I didn't want. So this is the ONE, thank you for Cathy!
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Another almost
BullZip PDF Printer version 6.0.0.684-4
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I called this another almost as I had major issues with BZ and file naming. Same as CutePDF, file renaming automatically is a nightmare with multipleseparate printings. This day and age, auto naming isn't something that should be left out. I could be wrong and missed the setting, but tried just about everything possible, still wanted to overwrite last doc. That said, if it had auto naming like NovaPDF, I would love using BZ over others. Once again, could be wrong but I even searched and found nothing on it. So when you print multiple, it simply keeps overwriting and you end up with only one doc anyway unless manually naming each PDF.
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
Very good but not exactly
CutePDF Writer version 2.7
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
First of all, yep, a great free PDF printer. However, why must you still install the Ghostscript separately? By now, should be at least included. Not that it's a big issue of course but would be nice. Also, still no setting I saw to simply renumber or re name PDF files automatically, always asking for naming instead which can be a pain on multiple files. Back in the day, this was an awesome PDF printer, still is but I feel it's getting past up now in 2008. Bullzip is one that surpassed it, although still lacking in some areas and NovaPDF, passed it. So that said, bring on the options, bring on the auto naming, bring on the included Ghostscript. Oh, did have a few crashes with it, nothing catastrophic or anything. Anyway, it's good but I feel for it to compete, it's going to have to improve a lot.
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Glad I found it
InstantStorm version 1.5.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I tried this. I didn't download it from here but glad I found it so I could comment. At first I thought I'd be in for another BLAH type free screensaver creator. Nope, this is awesome! A few steps and it's DONE. Creates the installer and everything, very cool! I took some small vid from my camera of my fish aquarium, saved as Quicktime file, used Internet Video Converter which is also free and on Snap files, quickly converted it to SWF, picked a BMP for pic on installer, it was done! I had a full blown screen saver. So between these two great software, it was done. That's all it takes when you use the wizard, now I'm anxious to try some more in depth options... The best!
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
I can't believe it
Internet Video Converter version 1.53.0.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is free??? I just used it due to using Instant Storm Screen Saver Creator. I needed to convert a quicktime mov file to SWF, it worked flawlessly! Fast! This thing is a complete converter. I messed around a bit more and converted some MP3 files, avi, etc... and they all work great! My extreme thanks to the developers of this software! I don't get this happy over software too often, and I use and test a lot of it, this is the stuff!
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
It finds them
Duplicate File Finder version 3.4
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It does a great job finding duplicates for sure sometimes too well? I do think that some will have a hard time deciding what's a dupe, how some are considered dupes but have different extensions, Even at byte for byte, 100%, this could still get extremely confusing for some and remove files that shouldn't be. Example, you may have two identical files but if you extend them, they have two extensions that are different. Tedious work when you end up with numerous files. Me, I use it mainly for basic files, like downloads, pics, etc... the system files I leave alone and find it best to not delete what I think would be dupes. Even if there is a few MBs of extras, with most hard drive sizes these days, I say, let it ride, don't fix what isn't broke and as with many apps, create a restore point and backup before you go deleting dupes. As far as the software goes, yep, it'll find them, just be careful what you delete is all.
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP
Didn't see the point
Net Send GUI version 2.0
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I don't see the point in creating a gui for this. Another thing, many disable the messenger service, a lot of security risks involved with keeping it enabled. A while back, people were getting ads and did cleaning after cleaning, even some techs were stumped, I told them, disable the messenger service, all issues ceased. While that is a fact, it's still only my opinion whether people would or wouldn't think it's a risk, that's up to them but you won't catch me having it enabled. Specially not for net send apps, not when there are so many cool tools for this but hey, it's free I guess. All in all, my opinion, useless no offense.
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Wow and wow
WinHTTrack version 3.42.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, this will do everything it says and more. My fault was having to clean the fish aquarium while setting snap files as the page, had nearly a gig and going, yikes. But in my lesson, it clearly creates a browsable environment copying nearly every aspect of a web site. This is completely awesome and the price, wow, FREE??? Try to find this kind of quality freeware in a non paid... I don't think so Tim. Even if you don't feel you would use it all the time, download it, keep it handy, it's a freeware treasure.
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
One of two
PC Inspector File Recovery version 4.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is one of two of my favs. It does what it says, recovers files and does it well. Delete something and now wish you hadn't? Well I think we all have and a tool like this may be free but still pricele$$. A must have in my opinion. It's easy to understand and use, very fast and recovers well. Great work on this one!
Review date: Sep 20, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Really good
Belarc Advisor version 7.2x
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, Belarc Advisor has always been a great audit eport tool. It's not one I would use all the time though and I don't feel this is as good as others. It's still great and can't say too much against it. It's just not what I like in this type of software.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
#1 in many areas
WinPatrol version 15.9.2008.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
WinPatrol is #1 in many areas. It's not only an awesome security, it's more... plus Bill P was brave enough to refuse those stupid toolbar installers and turned down a large sum to keep his software ethics. This should say a lot about him and the software he creates. 5!
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It does clean
Windows CleanUp! version 4.5.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I must say, I have found a lot of good clean up utilities lately but I think this one tops them all. It's a basic look for sure but rich in features and a "flushing" job well done!
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
7 thumbs up
7-Zip version 4.57
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not bloatware, it's not slow, it handles files good, and it's free. I am having a battle between Izarc and 7 zip but I think I like Izarc, it's been excellent too but can't help give 7-zip a 5. If ever Izarc falls through the cracks, 7-zip will be my next and immediate choice.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Excellent job
iISystem Wiper version 2.4.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is one of those apps that take no resources, run excellently, and don't rid things that will kill the OS. Wish it worked to get rid of Firefox history etc... but what it does it does great. Would recommend this to anyone.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Would be better
NASA World Wind version 1.4
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, considering it seems there is no zoom in on land, keeps getting server errors, doesn't want to load options too quickly, it's ok. I kept getting server disconnects and try again in 2 min, however, it's just enough time to turn you off to the app when this goes on every few seconds. It would be an awesome and informative software but it has a lot of bugs to work out. For now I'll stay with Google or MS earth software.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Gave it a big zip
WinDIZ 2000 version 2.8
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Not sure I would ever use this, it's just as easy to click on a zip file and view the read me. Perhaps is a plug for Dzip or whatever it used to unpack it's exe. At least that's what I think. Any standard zip utility can view the read me. It may be free and have a file manager, etc... but I just didn't find this of much use. Still, it's ok and someone else may find it much more useful than I did so still worth a check.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Very good
Desktop Calendar version 0.42b
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's a simple calendar, it minimizes, sizes, easy to use, non intrusive. I do wish I could get it to stay in my task bar instead of desktop since every time I mouse over, it it pops up. Other than that, it's great.
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Splitting hairs
Gsplit version 2.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After trying some other splitters recently, I was ready to give up but this has changed my mind! Now this is an awesome splitter and rejoining is easy as can be, no issues, no freezes, and FREE? Absolutely a 5 rating here!
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Parents' dream
Kidz CD 1 - Surf Station version 2.1 beta
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I absolutely love this, now my 3 year old can feel like they are browsing and playing games without me having to be right there every second! Thank you to the developers for this, if ever I liked a piece of freeware for my kids, this was it!
Review date: Sep 18, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
It's da stuff
FileZilla version 3.1.1.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I've used others, I've uninstalled others. This one, is a keeper. It's simple and even parts that may not be so simple, they have enough explanations to get anyone on their way. FTP management has never been better.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Almost a 5
Screensaver Control version 1.0.10
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very easy to use, non intrusive, process friendly, very good app. The only reason I don't give it a 5 is because I would like to see it list screensavers without opening the Windows control. Once that's accomplished, a solid 5.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Works
SendTo FTP version 2.8
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Simple and workable. I found it was limited though on what I could or couldn't send, didn't like some docs or mainly folders, sometimes didn't want to go at all and had to restart it but other than that, it works and is a fairly good app.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Split decision
Dariolius version 2.7.513
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
At first I thought this may be a top notch splitter but as others mentioned, not much choice with the split files. Seemed to have a few hiccups with larger than 2 gig files, merged one that didn't work any more etc... so it's alright but I'd go with something else.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Found the ******
AsterWin IE version 1.03
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yeah, it found the ***** but after shifting windows around trying to get to the box. It was annoying in that respect and there are others out there that will do the same using a once over with the mouse. It's still recommendable to others but I found it too tedious.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Free Trial ($1.00)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Has flaws
Steel Inventory version 1.2
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, I dealt with hang ups more than getting to use it and had some issues with discovery. The preset subnets option wasn't working particularly well either. When specified using the preset, seems when I get the freezes more often. I did manage to detect my own pc finally and view software and hardware but nothing fancy. I think it needs some work and has potential.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003
Not bad
LanSpy version 2.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Worked flawlessly, gave all info I needed even on networked computers. Scanning was fairly slow in some instances and didn't seem to hold my range settings though could be something I didn't do right. All in all, very decent.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Very simple
The Dude version 2.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is very simple to use and does a great job of creating a network map among other things. Have some issues detecting one PC on network, DK why. Shut off firewall, etc... maybe it's due to being an HP XP Home OEM, at least that's my guess. Both full XP PRO get along nicely so... anyway, it's a great software and takes some learning but worth while.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Used this for some time
Fresh Diagnose version 7.90
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I used this for some time, I moved on. However, I still recommend this to others and it's a great info tool but I don't feel it's as thorough or true as I would like it to be. Other than that, it's a very nice software. I think many will still like FD though, depends on what your needs are. It still gives a lot of info about your pc for most users and should be more than satisfactory. Never had running issues with it, always solid too.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's good
MWSnap version 3.0.0.74
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I like all the features and such but one thing that bugged me are some keys are non changeable. I wish the prt Scrn button was a choice too. I think this could potentially be one of the best capture software out there but to be honest, I have used much better. It does have potential though. I use FastStone capture, the older FREE version that is. Last I knew, it's now only a trial. Anyway, it's much easier to use and does just as much. Perhaps MWSnap can learn from it and improve, then they will have a new fan.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Just started, already love it
Pablo Commander version 1.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is simply great! A lot like WinMerge but with a different purpose. No more opening numerous windows, etc... everything is right here. Just what the doctor ordered!
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Oh I like this one!
WinMerge version 2.8.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Oh I like this one! When doing HTML,CSS, or creating my key files, lists,whatever it be.. I get tired of searching through to see what's different, if I added something, etc... and this is the tool to take care of that! Simply compares differences in the files, highlights and off you go. My wife is doing some database work and the person prior screwed up all files, which is why she's doing this for them, but she used this to compare the files and cut her work time in half. Awesome!
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
A light show, nothing solid
Internet Connection Booster 2000 version 3.5
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I saw this and laughed as I just removed this from my sister's PC a couple of weeks ago. She's on dial up and this was a complete joke. Speed up what? It caused many disconnects, and in actuality, seemed far slower than running straight dial up. I don't recommend this to anyone and it's all a light show, nothing solid. You can't get blood from a stone, that would apply highly to ICB2000 attempting to "speed up" dial up connections. The only thing I can say is, it's free.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
In sync
SyncBack version 3.2.19.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Have used this for a long time. It's so easy to set a profile, schedule, and set up where and how you want your backups. I back from one drive to another to the network drive and then to another network storage drive with no issues at all. I almost forget SB is on my PC because it's worked flawlessly for so long now. I have it run once a day and everything in synced all through my home network. I personally swear by SB, it's been the most stable one I've ever used and as long as both it and I are around, it will remain on my PC as my main sync tool.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
Wow
SequoiaView version 1.3a
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Once you get used to the view, it's easy to navigate and understand what everything's about. I haven't used it much in the last few weeks , but when I do, it's great to have. The way the usagespace, etc... is mapped is very cool.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
My 2nd fav
AbiWord version 2.4.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is my 2nd fav to OpenOffice although for newer users, AbiWord may be a nice break in due to being so scaled down compared to OO. Either way, this is another great word processor and of course, MUCH cheaper than MS Word. Free, as a matter of fact. I would recommend this to any user and think it's a wonderful freebie.
Review date: Sep 17, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Had some fun
Pivot Stickfigure Animator version 2.2.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Just used this and must say, it's a fun app to have. Plenty of um...stick figure options, lol. For free it's quite the toy. Kids love it too.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Oh yeah....
AIDA32 version 3.93
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I read a previous post which stated about WinAudit, yep, I agree and I have that as well and keep both. This one is like WA with a twist. I have other ones too but they are mostly flare and not enough info. AIDA32 has done an excellent job of mixing a lot of info with a decent interface. Can't say enough about it except, use it!
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
High 5
RockXP version 4.0 beta
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I gave this a 5. It may be simple but hey, it does what it's suppose to do without any hassle, small, free... yep, a fiver! Easily find your key, no probs.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Simple and good
Drive Manager version 3.31
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This drive manager is a very nice tool for looking at drives, space, refreshes, ejects CDs, etc... It's well lined up, not over-blown software, just enough to have many options without bloat. It does what it says it will do and will definitely keep this one!
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Alrighty!
EssentialPIM Portable version 2.71
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, as a user of essentialPIM free desktop version, this was a blessing. It works excellently, doesn't use a lot of memory, if noticeable at all. Now I can carry all that info on my USB, and FREE! Awesome software from these people, thinking about buying PRO EP version soon. I am highly impressed with their quality of software!
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Changing back
Adolix Wallpaper Changer version 2.2
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well after some use earlier today, I don't really care for this. It's a mixed up app with options that don't seem to work correctly. Also, it was easier to simply change wallpaper from my properties using XP's default method. There are numerous other wallpaper changers or handlers out there, this is not one I care for. Why it wouldn't list some walls that were in the correct folder was beyond me, they were all correct formats and Windows used them just fine through normal way of changing background. Seemed buggy to me.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Cool!
ClocX version 1.4
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I am surprised I never ran across this before. This is awesome! A simple clock with many clock options. Numerous skins too. This is now sitting in the right upper corner of my desktop and staying there. I like!
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's ok
RK Launcher version 0.4 beta
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's not the worst little addition but had issues getting things to start when clicked on, and a few other issues like freezing up sometimes, not a lot but enough to get under my skin. It's visually nice, but needs an adjustment. If some bugs are worked out it would be a keeper. I do like it but want more out of it performance wise, basically in hopes it works better in the future. I did get a couple of shut down errors with it, "crashed" but only twice. Once ironed out, will be a 5.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Awesome sidebar
Desktop Sidebar version 1.16
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been using this side bar and sort of became addicted to it. I think it needs some work but for the most part, it's been flawless and a wonderful addition to XP desktop. I have Vista as well and like the sidebar so this was nice to throw on my XPpro. Excellent work.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Googled out
Google Desktop version 5.6
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
As with a few other Google apps, this one remains a royal, "pain" that is. Should be called Google Slowdown. Put on a pot of Jo, watch the kids grow, it'll be a while. It seems to index constantly, I would assume it can't find what it's looking for by the 2nd hour of running my hard drive into a coma. Either way, I'll stick with the likes of Agent Ransack or others that are there when I need them, not because they feel like taking my hard drive out for a SPIN. Resources? Where did they go? Oh, Google Desktop was hungry obviously. No thank you.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
Does what it says and a bit more
CursorFX version 2.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
CursorFX is great to change your cursors on demand, does have a lot of extra features if you like a multitude of cursor options. For changing cursors, it doesn't get much easier.
Review date: Sep 16, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
On fire
Firefox Extension Backup (FEBE) version 6.0.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It doesn't get any easier to backup all your browser settings, "I exclude cookies" but that's my pref. Any way, it's one click away from backing everything up, awesome extension!
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Not a choice of mine
Smart Defrag version 1.0
- Interface: 1
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Like others, I got freeze ups. I also noticed after the first day or two, ran fine, then it actually used more resources to run than to simply defrag every so often. Didn't want to leave either, something with the uninstaller. When I tried to run Gimp, it would crash upon starting, among a couple of other apps. Didn't take me long to figure out it was this app that caused the issues and promptly removed it. My PC is back to running order now. Well, it's free, but who needs the headache?
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
It's ok
Defraggler version 1.02.085
- Interface: 2
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used this recently and it was alright. It was on the slow side and didn't do anything more than Auslogics defrag. The interface needs much work too. I think I'll stick with AUDD instead. It's still a decent defrag but not what it could be.
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Another auslogics great
Auslogics Registry Defrag version 4.1.12.105
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Just like their disk defrag, I use this as well and won't use another, it does an excellent job and never had ANY issues with it at all. Another keeper!
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
The best
Auslogics Disk Defrag version 1.4.16.308
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use nothing but this defragger but recently tried some others. The result... Auslogics defragger did the same job in far better time. I have used this one for some time now and after trying the other free defraggers, definitely won't change any time soon. This to me is the best defragger out there.
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Good at what it does
Memtest86 version 3.4a
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use this for all memory tests and basically, it detects when ram is bad and is very thorough. It's easy to use, free, and is trusted for results by many techs. I feel it's a must have.
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
I don't think so...
Icon Remover version 1.4
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I don't recommend this, why? Because I see people use something like this, then yank out the USB destroying the data when not properly taken out. Being I fix computers I likely see this more often than an every day user but yes, it's true and have seen USB devices ruined from not properly ejecting the device. My opinion, I highly advise against it. It's not entirely the apps fault, or not at all, but people forget and then goodbye data. That said, oddly enough if you choose to hide inactive icons, you don't see it anyway until being used so why even need this app?
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
Time saver
Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD Image File
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If you have the internet speed, a bit of time, this .iso will save you A LOT of time in the long run. I use it and then slipstream using nlite, no more installing a separate service pack! It's all done from one disk now. I feel it's a must have. I am not rating it based on what it is, rather, how useful I feel it is. Besides, we should stay updated anyway. Sad we need service packs to do so but that's the digital life so make it as easy as possible, download it! I think MS will send one out as well if you have a low internet speed. Also, I used Imgburn to put the iso on disk, works great.
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Buurrnnns me up
Burrrn version 1.14 beta2
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While I don't think this is the worst burning app, I installed it on 3 computers to test it, oddly enough, the created disks only play on selected players, one van, but not in my car, only on my stereo but not my son's. When I use others, they play fine in all so I wasn't too impressed with Burrrn. It's ok I suppose and better than some and definitely better than nothing but I won't be using it for my coasters, I mean, audio disks.
Review date: Sep 15, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Used to be my fav
Free Internet Eraser version 250
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I used to have this before Ccleaner or others, but It's lost something over time to me. It's still a wonderful app for free and I would still recommend it to anyone. For those who may need a more in depth feel to their cleaning, this would be great. Personally I'm not THAT concerned about wiping out my tracks with napalm effort but for those of you who are, this is a great app to have.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
How can you not like it?
CCleaner (Slim) version 2.11.636
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, been a long time Ccleaner user and it's been flawless, useful, thorough, fast, small, it is what many other apps wish they were! It has become an everyday part of my tech life and has never left my PC. I don't offer suggestions for Ccleaner since it's done a perfect job for so long, why mess with something that works?
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Wiped out
Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) version 1.0.7
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, this will do what you need without hassle. I have used it many times and never had an issue. Have used CD .iso image, and Floppy, both worked great for me but it depends on the system, some will run from the Floppy better so at least you have a choice. Either way, it gets the job done. Hats off to this one!
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
All around useful
PSPad Editor version 4.5.3 (2298)
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use PSPad for everything, html, basic note pad functions, whatever the case, I won't let go of this editor. If you want the ultimate editor, this be the one! Perfection.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Iconnot believe it's free
IcoFX version 1.6.2
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Hey, for a free app, this is awesome. I thought, oh boy, another generic editor but was surprised! I still make my icons in Gimp but use this for other touch ups, it really adds a lot for help in icon creating, or for some, it IS the icon creator of choice. Either way, you can't lose by keeping this. It's simple enough to use, takes some reading, some getting used to features, but all in all I felt it was straight forward. Great work on this one!
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Does a great job
Eusing Free Registry Cleaner version 1.8
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Just to make sure, before I use this, I backed up with Erunt, then Eusing, then ran it over a period of a few days. 384 problems on first run, cleaned, my PC had a noticeable difference. I thought it worked well. Of course as with any registry cleaner, there is an upper pass and lower pass which requires more than one run so not an issue, just normal. So far no issues, seems great for a free cleaner, will keep it around.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
What would I do without this?
xPortClone version 1.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
What would I do without this? Well, look for something of it's equal but until then, this is awesome, backs my ipod right into a single file, burn to cd , whatever, so restoration is a breeze if all is lost. Nothing bad to say about it.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
A must have
MailStore Home version 2.7
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I can honestly say, it's one of the best email backers, handlers out there. The only issue I have is that backing up and such seems to get a bit messy in the save folders. At least it does on mine. Instead of one solid backup, seems to get numerous files and have to rifle through them to find the restore. Maybe once I get used to it, it won't be so bad, however, it's just an awesome email backing utility, sleek looking, works well. This WON'T be leaving my computer, it's a keeper.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Free Trial ($34.95)
- Win (All)
Does what it says
3D Real Boxshot version 4.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
It does what it says and I admit, it's pretty darn neat. I feel it could be improved a lot though. I have thought about buying it, still undecided though. If you need a box shot for your software, this would more than do the job. I don't have software but still love this thing for throwing my kids' pics on, or just to have some fun with. It seems to run very smoothly, no issues there.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Free Trial ($24.95)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Yeah, tried this last week!
Image Mender version 1.1
- Interface: 2
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I downloaded this as I ran across it while surfing, tried it, uninstalled it, that simple. It's nothing you can't do with nearly ANY image editor now, price ridiculous for this, I wouldn't use it as freeware to be honest, It would simply be taking up room on my drive.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Free Trial ($129.99)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It`s good
ACDSee Pro Photo Manager version 2.5
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 1
- Overall:
No doubt this is and always has been a top notch image app, although, I was taken by the price as I have been lately with many "PRO" versions of software. Seems a trend to pay a high price for pro versions, maybe it's just me but I would never pay that much for this. I found Pictomio to be a fair equivalent to ACDSee pro and it cost nothing. So while I have nothing bad to say about ACDSee pro, app wise, it's not good enough to pay that amount for. If it was 39.00 , eh, maybe. It's a resource hog if you have a slower pc, I am fortunate so didn't really notice on mine too much but it is very smooth, has numerous features, pretty much everything you could ask for.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Free Trial ($649.00)
- 98/ME/2000/XP
A-dopey
Adobe Photoshop version CS3
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Well, my son's friend just bought the full CS3 Adobe, and I downloaded a trial as well. I have to say, for the price, it's a rip off. It's worth a couple hundred easily but not what they ask, that is robbery. The features are great, and yeah, it's the grand daddy of editors, not a weak app by any means and does unlimited amounts of creation, editing and what not. However, I have done anything in the free Gimp and inkscape that PS can do, it's just a learning experience is all, different means of doing things, of course inkscape helps as well. So really, Adobe can have equivalents to it from a couple of apps, and heck, I'm not shelling out nearly a grand for them either! I won't lie and say Adobe doesn't have more features than any standard free app, but not enough to make me pay that kind of money. I wasn't THAT impressed by it. I think I'll buy a really nice PC instead and run Gimp happily!
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Free Trial ($39.95)
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It's alright
IconCool Studio version 6.00.80730
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 1
- Overall:
It's a good icon program but waaayyy too much money for it. It does have a nice interface is is very easy to use, even for beginners, has plenty of options, good scaling, etc... However, there are numerous other apps to create icons just as good for free. If it was cheaper, I wouldn't mind it but after comparing it, I didn't feel it was anything special. I can create excellent icons in Gimp and that's free or numerous others. Yes it is a good icon program, I don't deny it but not for the price. If it was MUCH lower in price, I would have rated it higher. I would still recommend it, but only if someone wants to pay that much for it.
Review date: Sep 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Exe all the way
SCREEN2EXE version 1.3
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been using this for some time now, it's awesome, small files, great resolution. I think the idea was right on, while you can fill a good portion of your space with AVI, the EXE takes little of that space with excellent results. It's easy to use for sure. I have used it for Gimp Tuts, very effective! I have a HP pavilion with 1.2 ghz , 384 RAM, 40 gig drive, laughable, yes, but my son runs S2EXE on it just fine and doesn't kill the system, slows down a tad but not close to crashing which is why I like this, barely any sys resources and I use it for teaching him computer repair. I have him do things on the PC and watch just what he did by playing back the EXE. Doesn't get much better!
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
Just more eye candy
Mz Ultimate Tweaker for XP version 5.6
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I didn't find this all to useful, the interface is fairly straight forward, looks good, however, the registry backing is twitchy, doesn't always work, as well as quite a few other tweaks. I used this for about 3 hours and uninstalled, the app was a bit too ridged for my taste. May be great though for some others so I can't say I hated it, just not for me. I would still recommend it to those who want to putz around a bit and have some short term fun but that's about all.
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Different
MuralPix version 1.07
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I can honestly say this is a refreshing type of desktop wallpaper changer. I gave it a 5 rating. It's very cool how the textures change with basis of the picture, color wise and other. It's very fast changing the walls, has many options, like the calendar, very cool. I think it's far from finished and hope to see some features eventually like changing the textures separately along with color choices, transparency on the calendar, etc... I am an extensive Gimp user and make most my own textures, icons and anything else, however, it's very nice to have something like this that simply changes the scene for you. Just very simple to use and looks great, works fast. Gotta try this!
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Almost perfect, but only almost
CQPhone version 2.4.04
- Interface: 5
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I love this thing, it's great, easy to setup, easy to use, fun to use as well. My only beef with this is that, every time you reinstall, you have a different number, that is kind of a pain. I think there should be a specific no. per download, IOW-whatever download you have, will come with one specific number. If you lose the download file, then yah, no choice. Also, I would like to see the redial and add a user features changed. Redial is fine really but adding a user should not be in with the redial after you add them. Also, contacts being backed up would be nice. Then again, this goes along with the certain number, not a changed one if you have to uninstall. Otherwise it's great!
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Exceeds Office
OpenOffice version 2.4.1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
What bad can be said about this? Even if it's not someone's first choice over MS office or whatever, still, I feel this is likely the largest freeware application that is, well, free. It's uses are limitless, it's a complete replacement for Office, it does anything you need really, oh yeah, and FREE? Yep, likely why MS has lowered Office to 60 bucks for that ultimate steal offer, heh, well, OO is free, not 60 bucks and can do more than MS office in my opinion. Not saying MS office isn't good either, it is, but I feel OO has gone over the freeware limit with this, simply awesome application. Always has been, always will be. You can't go wrong with OO and it's been a lifesaver for MANY people!
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
It`s basic for sure
Graphics2PDF version 1.0
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, it's good at what it does, but I found little use for a PDF creator that only handles pictures, I don't see the point I guess. Not when there are creators that handle text and pics both but eh...it's free.
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista/7
What the ?
Google Chrome version 0.2.149.29 beta
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Well, just used this browser for a few days and i'm not impressed. I will say it's very fast loading, etc... but the interface is like a PRE-ALPHA IE7. Or a half working Firefox. I am also having major Java issues with it which I've not had with any browser before. Felt like I was back in Ubuntu trying to load Java. If this was from some unknown startup source, I would understand but this is Google for Pete's sake, MS's rival! Get it together Google.... Yuck on the browser.... If they can do some work on it, it could very well be a top notch browser, easily but until then... give the team some coffee, I think they need it.
Review date: Sep 09, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Avast is great
avast! Home Edition version 4.8.1229
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yes, Avast is excellent, used it for some time prior until I switched to another that does the same without system resource hogging. However, Avast does have a great detection rate. The scan is too slow for my taste though, reminds me of Norton and no, a scan doesn't have to be too slow to be thorough. These are the only reasons I don't use it, else it would be my choice and would still highly recommend this to others. It is a great Antivirus software.
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Gimp knows best
The GIMP version 2.4.7
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have read some users' replies in forums and sites etc. on Gimp and think there may be a misunderstanding, Gimp is not Xnview, or anything like, it's not supposed to be like them, see, those like Xnview are simple editors, Gimp is a FULL Blown editor and creator and while can be used for simple things, is too powerful to rate with simple editors. It's excellent for what it does. The steep learning curve is ONLY how deep you get into using it of course but it's fairly UNLIMITED when you do get to know it. Once again, if it's too powerful for some users,simple editors will do but if you want an all out application, Gimp will do just about anything. I have personally created numerous beginner tuts and when people understood, they were more than happy with Gimp. For what it does, it's hard to believe it's FREE!
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Capture confusion
Screenshot Pilot version 1.46
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
While a really good capture utility, wayyy too many hiccups with this app. The options seem to work against each other, the hot keys wouldn't set correctly, when I'd set to capture whole screen, it was stuck on a portion, etc... Once it's figured out, not too bad but way over done in my opinion. I use other capture utilities that do the same but far better interface. Even though the captures were supposed to be in my C:Documents etc.... they were nowhere to be found either. So it's all in all decent but needs work I think.
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
It's zippy
ZipGenius version 6.0.3.1150
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, I had to try this, as I do all freeware... and it wasn't too bad. I think anyone with glasses may not need them for this app though. Also, I see what others meant by a bit buggy, it would simply shut down on me, no warning, nothing, just quit. It did zip and unzip fairly quick, I was impressed by that, however all the other short comings are enough to keep me using Izarc for now. While some like a thousand options, I am one who simply likes enough to do it's job, I think it may have a few too many jump around options and at least configure the interface better. I am going to keep an eye on this though, it truly caught my interest!
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
No downfall
Windows Essentials Codec Pack version 1.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is an excellent pack and works well. I had many issues with skipping sound, WMP jumpy vid, etc... and not anymore. This is definitely a pack worth getting. It works, can't beat the price for sure. I have used it on many ppl's PCs that had sound and web vid issues, these codecs seemed to do the job when installed. A very handy pack to keep!
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Ad Supported (Free)
- 2000/XP/Vista
Into the foxit hole
Foxit PDF Reader version 2.3.3201
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I used this some time ago and thought to give it another run, sadly, it seems the same result... I don't like it. Maybe it's just me but through AdobePDF and others, I can click on links and they work from the PDF document, not with Foxit. I think the creators are in their own world and agree with another post, they don't listen to users. If they did, things would be different. I can think of numerous other viewers far better than this for free, one already mentioned. So that said, if Foxit would listen to others, shape up their PDF game, I think it has potential and yah, would still recommend it over nothing, but not much more.
Review date: Sep 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Views files and much more
NexusFile version 5.0.2.3206
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I truly like this app, it is a one stop do it all. However, I think it's a bit unorganized and needs some work which could cause newbies to be a bit confused but once you get the hang of it, hey, it's awesome! No more opening 100 windows to do what this does. Nexus has some awesome software out there and are becoming some of my favs. Great work!
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
The godfather of all
The GodFather version 0.70
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use this all the time, it's completely stable, easy to use, organize, change tags, etc... doesn't get much easier than this. I have nothing bad to say about it and would recommend it to anyone.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
It's not all bad
Windows Media Player 10 version 10
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I think WMP gets a bad rap sometimes but sometimes it deserves it. The latest version is an improvement over the others but still not what WMP classic held. I use it for playing most things and it does the job. The CD ripping feature is decent and fairly quick too. The interface needs some change. Once you get used to it, it's not SO bad but I feel if MS put more effort into it, it could be an awesome player. I do feel the movie companies are to blame for hindering Windows ability to utilize WMP functions, not MS in this case. So that said, if ever that situation breaks, WMP could be quite a nice piece of software.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003
It`s ok
DeepBurner version 1.9
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I have used this on and off, always trying something new but the results are the same, too slow, too many errors, etc... it's good for a free software and a great alternative to nothing. I don't particularly care for it though, just isn't solid enough for me. It ranks up there with some other freebies but nothing on my #1 list for sure. I would choose something else personally if you don't have the $$ to create coasters every so often. The interface is alright but one major issue that I noticed, I have a hard time getting disks burned using DeepBurner to read afterward. Mainly data disks. Same with some others.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Been waiting to rate this one!
ImgBurn version 2.4.1.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Finally I get to say THANKS to the creators of ImgBurn! This is the absolute best in it's field, never had any problems with it whatsoever. Always finishes a disk correctly, no matter the size. I wonder how many know of the in depth features this program holds. If not, check them out. I burned a DVD plus picture folder of my son's baseball game. That's right, a playable DVD in the DVD player or PC along with a folder of pictures on the same disk. I also added a slideshow all with ImgBurn. That's just the beginning of what it can do. I love this app and can't say enough about it. Easy creating movies that play in DVD, etc... Hats off to one of the best software out there!
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Ahampoorific
Ashampoo Burning Studio Free version 6.70
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, nasty title but Ashampoo gives away an awesome burning utility, I can't see it getting much better for free and have had no issues with it. Anyone looking for an excellent FREE burning suite, look no further, this is the one. I have version 5 and 6 and both always worked great. Look Ma, no coasters! Yep, unlike others I used, I didn't end up with a stack of wasted disks. How can we not thank Ashampoo for such a great FREE suite like this? Cheers!
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Cd coaster collection
CDBurnerXP version 4.2.1.950
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Well, I hate to be redundant as of other posts but to be honest, I used this for a while and let's just say, I had plenty of frisbees laying around. It seemed to work when it felt like it. I have tried it since that dark day but same results, and oddly enough, seems the more you use it, the buggier it gets. It's ok for those who can't find a burning software but I would still go for many others over this. Just never worked well for me.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Could use a major overhaul
iTunes version 7.7.1
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, I can honestly say iTunes is pretty good. It could use a major overhaul in my opinion though. It seems to be getting more on the stuffy, congested side, with all sorts of useless others thrown at you in iTunes. It's almost becoming intrusive which I don't like at all and am looking for another iPod handler. It's still ok, don't get me wrong but not for me, I don't care for it.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Audacity perfection
Audacity version 1.2.6
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Oh yeah, if there is a tool I use for audio, it's this one. I won't use others but have tried them. Audacity is numero uno. It's sound capture, sound enhancement, and anything else right down to editing sounds, is just the best. It works fast, saves easily, turns some terrible sounding music to great or bearable, assuming you know how to use it of course. Audacity is only as good as the user, meaning, get to know it, it won't disappoint! I could never believe it's free but hey, I am not complaining!
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Mind boggle for beginners
IrfanView version 4.20
- Interface: 3
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Sure those of us who are used to IrfanView can safely say, it's great, but I think for beginners this may have too many features. I remember using it for the first time and my eyes hurt. It's an excellent free all around handler but sometimes I feel it's too much in some respects. I have a few separate apps for what I need to accomplish without the whirl pool of features that's IrfanView. That said, I think it's simply a matter of taste more than anything. I can't really say it's bad because it's far from that, just not what I look for I guess. Still a great software though, can't deny that.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Excellent viewer
FastStone Image Viewer version 3.5
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, this is another I have used for a long time now, although I noticed more lag with this than others like Xnview, etc... so I began to not use it so much. I haven't noticed a change in the lag but if it no longer did this, I would rate it a 5, however, I don't feel it's up there with others and gave up using it much. Although I feel it's close to a 5, I just can't squeeze that last star out for it, gotta go with 4.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
View and more
XnView version 1.94.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used Xnview for a long time, never had any issues with it. I like it for the batch conversion and quick viewing ability. It's not what I use for basic pic viewing but when I need an all around pic tool, it's great. Will always be a 5 in my opinion!
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Tweak away!
IconTweaker version 1.12
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Hey, this is a very nifty icon tweak, easy to use, and some cool icons but will be making my own very soon. Nice to know this tool will VERY easily change my icons. If you are looking to change your icons easily, this is the app.
Review date: Sep 04, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Flock finesse
Flock version 1.2.5
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I just used this today and it seems like a browser with a lot to offer and I think can give Firefox a good run for the money. Well, they are both free but you get the point. It's faster in some areas. My wife likes Pogo and she has the easiest time with Flock so far. Whatever is different, it does seem to load and run faster than other browsers although I haven't clocked it yet, but will soon. Aside from that, I think it could certainly have potential to surpass many browsers eventually, we'll see. It's interface is ok, had trouble importing and exporting bookmarks from Firefox though, they wouldn't complete. IE7, no problem, ironic. Anyway, the interface is much like Firefox and very smooth once you get used to it. Don't go looking for themes yet though, there weren't any. I am thinking of creating one, we'll see. Over all a great browser, gave it a 4.
Review date: Sep 03, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Could be better
Hotkey CD Eject
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
For one, the idea behind this is awesome but to the developer, a few bugs or suggestions that would make this something I wouldn't uninstall. 1. Allow hot keys to switch between drives. 2. Allow different hot key per device, if there is, it always went to default hotkey for me, only one key. 3. Allow a more specific combination like alt-G or something and a hotkey to auto unload without closing tray. As you will find if you don't unload and go to type, you have disk trays popping out at you, lol. Aside from this it has potential but the few mouse clicks it takes to load or unload, set keys, etc... can just as easily go into My Computer and do the same. That said, I hope to see an improvement in the future and would love to use this app.
Review date: Sep 03, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/Vista
A must have
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 version SP1
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Been using this for a while and run WinME, XPpro and Vista Business all virtually and works like a charm. I used to and still do sometimes, test rogue apps, spyware, viruses, etc... and what better way to do it than through a virtual system? It's worked flawlessly for me so no complaints. Although as with most virtual systems, you better have the resources to back it up. I only run 2 gig ddr2, no vid card, all onboard but can run all virtuals at once with little trouble. My son has 512 and cannot run Vista virtually but does run XP fairly well. Still, I suggest more resources to get the most out of it. It's free, excellent, and a must have.
Review date: Sep 03, 2008
- Freeware
- XP/2003/Vista
Very good cleaner
Disk Cleaner version 1.5.7
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep, this cleaner is all impressive, thorough, light, but could use a touch up on the interface and features I think. Nothing too drastic but just not so windows 98ish. I say this not for myself but because it may attract more attention then and show itself for what it is, an awesome disk cleaner. A must have!
Review date: Sep 03, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Google did this right
Google Earth version 4.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I don't say much about Google apps but Google Earth is awesome, free, and really, what more could someone ask for? Would have killed for something like this when I was growing up *cough* no age mentioned, but still, this is just awesome. What a way to travel safely huh? For those like me who don't care to travel, you can explore a virtual world anyway even if not as good as the real one. I did get to view places I lived years ago when I was a kid, it wasn't just cool, it brought back memories by viewing these places. Very cool.
Review date: Sep 03, 2008
- Freeware
- NT/2000/XP