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Software Reviews

by spreland

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.

Mozilla Firefox
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Tired of add-on problems with updates  qright

Mozilla Firefox version 3.5.2
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 2
  • Value: 2
  • Overall: 2

Tired of my addons and themes no longer working with each update. Addblock Plus quit working with v.3 of Firefox. Who wants a browser with no ad blocking? Reinstalled v.2 - Mozilla can keep their updates. Not worth the problems.

    Review date: Aug 31, 2009

BlockNote for the Net
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Very handy - easy to use  qright

BlockNote for the Net version 1.8
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Excellent. If you are looking for a WYSIWYG editor that is fast and easy to use......this one is a "KEEPER". I've been using the original free version of Front Page Express for years which has a continuous problem, locking up when I try to insert hyperlinks. Nice to have an editor that is as easy to use as Express and doesn't lock up on me. NICE WORK.

    Review date: Oct 04, 2006

Spamihilator
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Deleted this one right after i installed it.  qright

Spamihilator version 0.9.9.9
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 2
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 1

I don't need a program to label email as spam AFTER its downloaded. I can do that with my eyes. I need a program that filters spam BEFORE its downloaded. ALSO...this program alters your account and server settings. There should be a WARNING on the program before its installed. I would recommend ... or any other program that deletes spam BEFORE its downloaded. Most snapfiles reviews are a good guide for the better programs. Really disappointed with Spamihilator. Deleted this one right away.

    Review date: Sep 09, 2005

NVU
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Slow and clunky  qright

NVU version 1.0 PR
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 1

Offers a few options you won't find on Netscape's composer, but is much slower. Continuous problems with the program lagging when selecting cells or trying to type simple text messages. Can do most pages in half the time with Frontpage. This is another Mozilla stand alone that doesn't work as well as the original Netscape version. I've tried all the Mozilla programs and returned to Microsoft (I.E. with Maxthon, Outlook, and Frontpage)

    Review date: Sep 08, 2005

Thunderbird
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Basic mail/news - hardly worth the download.  qright

Thunderbird version 1.0
  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 2
  • Value: 2
  • Overall: 1

This is a very basic mail/newsreader lacking a lot of features you will find on more developed programs. If you are looking for a good newsgroup program this is not it. If you want a basic email client this will work, but I would wait until Thunderbird can be upgraded to the latest version/build without downloading the whole program. The download is too big for a program that offers so little. Even more so if you have to redownload for any upgrades.

    Review date: Aug 12, 2005

Maxthon
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Maxthon takes the lead  qright

Maxthon version 1.3.3
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

As the browser war continue, I continue to change browsers and my ratings. Maxthon currently offers the most features with the most options for layouts. It also has over 100 skins that are easily installed. I've tried them all (Avant, Firefox, Slimbrowser, etc.) Maxthon is currently #1. More options and flexibility than Avant and Firefox (both of which are also excellent browsers). If your main priority is "security", using Firefox may be safer or it may not be. If you have a good virus protection installed along with Spyware Blaster this is not a concern. I havn't had any problems in 10 years. Anyone claiming that they use Firefox because it is "SAFE" or "SAFER" really don't know what they are talking about. If I switch to Firefox it will be due to the options, flexibility, etc. Not from following the sheep who believe it is "SAFE" or "SAFER".

    Review date: Aug 04, 2005

EyeBrowse
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Unique - minibrowser in fullscreen mode  qright

EyeBrowse version 2.7
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I'm anti-bloat and a fan of simplicity. This is why I love programs like Xnview, EasyThumbnails, and EyeBrowse and don't care for ACDsee, Faststone and Photofiltre. Eyebrowse is worth downloading just for the unique feature of having a mini browser/directory in fullscreen mode. Also if you are looking to move, copy, delete, and organize files, all the buttons are in just the right place to make it fast and simple.

    Review date: Jul 25, 2005

XnView
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  #1 flexible and fast  qright

XnView version 1.80.1
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I've downloaded and experimented with most of the free image viewers (acdsee, irfan, fastone, vallen jpegger, viscere, Xnview, etc.)and would rate Xnview #1 above all the rest. Fast, flexible, and easy to use. Optional layout for directory, preview, thumbnails, etc. If IMAGE VIEWING is your priority, Xnview outperforms all the others.

    Review date: Jul 21, 2005

Tanida Quiz Builder

Tanida Quiz Builder

Create educational quizzes in Flash format that can be distributed online or as standalone .EXE file.

Spytech SpyAgent

Spytech SpyAgent

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

Demo Builder

Demo Builder

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