http://www.viewpoints.com/Software Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:04 GMT Reviews about Software http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-XP-Professional-w-Service-Pack-2-review-23e93 this is probably the best operating system on the market at this time for the everyday user.  vista uses too much memory and will require massive upgrades for stable/quality performance.  and all operating systems before this do not utilize the memory enough or o not run as efficiently.  mac operating systems are fine if you are into that sort of thing, but they do not provide a functioning environment for deeper computer work, such as development. ... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-XP-Professional-w-Service-Pack-2-review-23e93 dadsmypoints 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-8-0-review-cb426 the free version is great to view pdf files. adobe really sets the standard in this field.  but the program is slow on any computer that isnt top of the line.  also a con is that they bundle it with all sorts of software that you will never use.  almost everything from adobe has a few extra processes running in the background that take up memory as well and are not needed.  there are plenty of freeware programs out there that load faster and work just as well.  I recommend searching for one of... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:19:41 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Adobe-Acrobat-Reader-8-0-review-cb426 dadsmypoints 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Piriform-CCleaner-review-fbc91 CCleaner by Piriform Ltd. is excellent and free from FileHippo.com. Recommended by Microsoft to clean up manf iles not needed on PC. Very reliable. Updated fairly frequently. Can uninstall sofware packages and clean Registry too. I use it... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:00:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Piriform-CCleaner-review-fbc91 dbaechtel 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Paint-review-f2e51 Ok, so why review something that comes with your computer? Because I would hate to see someone not utilize what they already have. I never used to use Paint because it seemed so juvenile. Recently, however, I've started playing RPG games where you can make banners and such. I've used paint for all of my banners... and I have people asking me to make them some, wondering what program I've used. They are all shocked when I tell them Paint. This nifty little application allows you to resize, rotate, paint, crop, cut, add text, and more. I know this sounds so stupid, but if you play with it for a while, there are so many things you can do that you would be shocked. I'm just asking you, before you go out and buy an expensive program... give Paint a... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:35:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Paint-review-f2e51 Roxann831 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-31604 Just bought windows Vista with my new computer a few days ago and so far I'm not impressed. It has crashed a few times and doesn't allow the use of older software like lotus 123. It does have some interesting features but so far nothing that I'm likely to use in the near future. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:11:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-31604 ertas1 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/iTunes-Ringtones-for-iPhone-review-19fd3 The cool thing I found out when buying ringtones/songs on itunes for the iphone, is that it is cheaper to buy a whole song and convert it to a ringtone, than paying the $2.49 most cell providers charge. Plus you can create the ringtone and start/stop it at any point during the song. You are not limited to what the cell providers have on their... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:33:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/iTunes-Ringtones-for-iPhone-review-19fd3 sbiringer 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Office-2007-Professional-review-82fc2 I just took a class regarding this software and while there are a lot of new things added to the 2007 version, they seem to be too frilly to actually use professionally.  Plus, there is just too much to it.  It is SIMPLE enough to use, but once you find how to do something, it's hard to find it... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:04:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Office-2007-Professional-review-82fc2 angelanok 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Backblaze-Backblaze-Online-Backup-review-8c834 As an employee of Backblaze, I would love to tell you about our online — backup service. For $5/Month Backblaze will backup everything on a persons's computer. No limit to the storage size from 1 GB to 1 Terabyte. The data is encrypted the entire time and stored at a secure datacenter. There are three ways a person can restore: either download a zip file, or have a DVD or USB hard drive sent to them. — — Other features include: — * Backs up automatically, on a schedule, or manually — * Automatically finds your files — * FSCAN Engine for increased performance — * Multiple versions of files can be restored — * Support for 11 languages — — We have recently been getting some good press from TechCrunch who called it — "Online Backup with Time Machine's Finesse" and from ArsTechnca who said — Backblaze was "Making offsite backup's brainless". — — Try the service free at: —... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:41:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Backblaze-Backblaze-Online-Backup-review-8c834 caseyjones 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Knowledge-Adventure-Jumpstart-World-Kindergarten-876930001666-review-c7ae3 Jump Start World Kindergarten is an outstanding computer program for children.  My son and daughter will do just about anything for the privilege of having "Jump Start" time on the computer. — — This program has reinforced skills they are learning as we homeschool, and it has shown me some areas that I need to make them work on.  I love the community badges they earn for doing deeds for others and following instructions, and they are really excited every time they complete one.  We also all love the jewels they complete as they work through the learning games.  I really like the fact that you cannot progress to the next level until you have completed each game.  They are so proud when they complete a jewel and move to the next brightly colored gem! — — I recommend this program to all parents wanting to reinforce things being learned in school.  It's also a lot of fun for children who want to play computer games; and parents don't... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:40:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Knowledge-Adventure-Jumpstart-World-Kindergarten-876930001666-review-c7ae3 carolinaruby 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/IC-VERIFY-MULTI-USER-V4-0-3-1-MERCHANT-4-USERS-ics-453-review-ae689 We wanted to cut Credit card processing fees and wanted to switch to a lower commission based processor. ICverify wanted $100.00 to re-register the software. This additional expenses will offset the savings and we believe that ICverify is taking full advantage of the monopoly they are in as they are holding us now hostage! To continue the use of the software that we have already paid for, we have to pay an additional $100.00! This is said to be in their terms and conditions that nobody reads or manage. I do not recall seeing this hidden charge in their software agreement but they claim they have it there! They also have the right to edit the agreement anytime they want! I called their Supervisor last week, left a message and they did not have the guts to return the call. Don't fall victim to their scam, shop around and keep in mind that they want access to your wallet every time you change vendors. This is the most outrageous scam I have ever... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:53:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/IC-VERIFY-MULTI-USER-V4-0-3-1-MERCHANT-4-USERS-ics-453-review-ae689 bikin4fun 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Synergy-Roboform-Pro-Form-Filler-review-31603 Bottom-Line: In an on-line (and off-line) world filled with a sprawling array password protected sites and programs, Roboform Pro & Form Filler really shines. — Okay, I'll admit it; I have long lists of passwords like everyone else; it seems you cannot even visit a web site these days without filling our reams of on-line forms. So like everyone else I started looking for a solution to manage all of these passwords.  I developed a list which I kept secreted away on my computer, but I also bought a cool keyboard with a fingerprint reader built in.  The keyboard is a great solution but one that is mated to just the one computer; what about my laptop and other desktop?  And the password list it kept was not transportable.      Enter Synergy Roboform Pro & Form Filler a program that stores your user names, passwords, Internet Forms and other confidential information in encrypted files on your computer using powerful AES (Advanced... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:30:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Synergy-Roboform-Pro-Form-Filler-review-31603 TheBard 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/AVG-Free-Edition-review-729c7 AVG antivirus is the best that I have found.  It doesn't slow down your computer (as long as your not using the firewall portion).  It has an automated updates and scheduled scans and it is easy to use.  I always recommend this antivirus to all my friends and clients.  I have used it and compared it to McAfee and Trend Micro Office scan and it beats both of them hands down.  (AVG found viruses that the other two missed!).  I've tested it on machines at my work (I work in education) as well as at home and I don't think it can be beat.  The latest version has spyware detection and a firewall.  However, I recommend against the firewall unless you really know what you are doing as it has blocked access to some needed areas.... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:32:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/AVG-Free-Edition-review-729c7 Geekgal 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/TuneUp-Software-GmbH-TuneUp-Utilities-2008-review-f1816 I love WindowsTM*. — Without going into the whole "Mac vs. PC" thing, I'll just summarize by saying that all of the reasons that so many have switched to Mac are the same reasons that I'll most likely never leave. The foremost being that I never seem to tire of discovering new ways to tweak, boost, modify, streamline, personalize, customize, and improve my system. — Fixing my computers inherent vulnerabilities has become somewhat of a compulsion for me, and while this may not appeal to you (as a fellow PC enthusiast) whatsoever - to some extent, it should. — As you may or may not be aware Windows machines can (and usually will) get cluttered, slow, and often unstable over time (Mac users needn't worry about this as they only have two operating modes: great and not at all), but not to worry. There's literally dozens, if not hundreds of corrective measures one can take, and if you're like most you'd probably appreciate a piece of software that could accomplish these... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:34:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TuneUp-Software-GmbH-TuneUp-Utilities-2008-review-f1816 SaviorSelf 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ubuntu-Ubuntu-8-04-Hardy-Heron-review-a2882 This is the best operating system to date. It is made on Linux so it is stable. Did you know Linux runs a very large amount of servers throughout the world. Do you know why? Because it is stable as all getout. It can run for years on end and never have a problem. — — It also can't get viruses because it is very stable and secure. The best part is the security isn't a hassle. It's easy. So easy. It comes with everything necessary to enjoy your computing and not get viruses. —... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:00:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ubuntu-Ubuntu-8-04-Hardy-Heron-review-a2882 makeyoumoney 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/FadingRed-Senuti-review-e9022 This is a great product that allows you to take all your music on your ipod and put it on your computer. It's really easy to download and it's FREE! The interface is basically the same as itunes so it's super easy to use also. It works the same as itunes only instead of dragging music to your ipod you are dragging music to your itunes. You can quickly and easily convert everything on your ipod to your mac in a matter of minutes! — — It's great if you: —... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:24:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/FadingRed-Senuti-review-e9022 Sara1231 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/PayPal-Plug-In-review-ab522 I have a PayPal account and I do quite a bit of my shopping online.  However, most sites that I visit don't offer Pay Pal as a payment option.  In addition, there are times that I'd like to pay for purchases directly from my bank account, but for security reasons, I don't want to use my debit card or banking information online.   The PayPal Plug-In is a free download for Internet Explorer (and other web browsers) that makes it possible to access your PayPal account easily and securely. The PayPal Plug-In — I tried out the Pay Pal Plug-In after downloading it from the website, installing and rebooting my computer.  I noticed that when I opened Internet Explorer, the PayPal logo was displayed at the top of my browser along with a menu of options. I was pleased to discover that when I went to a website checkout screen, the PayPal Plug-In instantly displayed a prompt asking if I wanted to auto-fill my address information into the merchant's checkout... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:21:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/PayPal-Plug-In-review-ab522 LoveisJoy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Windows-ManyCam-review-c0563 I have been using SuperWebcam for a few months now and have been a bit disappointed by the fact that it cannot stream your entire desktop.  Otherwise it would be a fantastic program. — Since I started using it I have been scouring the web for another piece of freeware that will do the trick.  Today I found the solution in ManyCam.  You can download the application for free at manycam.com.  Once you've downloaded it you will find that it has many special effects to add to your webcam software.  I particularly like the dynamic backgrounds that are available. — Unfortunately, the product does not provide picture in picture which are vital to my UStream broadcasts.  It's a little complicated to get it to work in conjunction with Superwebcam, but once it does it works beautifully! — Have fun and see you in Cyberspace! —... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:03:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Windows-ManyCam-review-c0563 JGubbins207 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Windows-SuperWebCam-review-59a72 Superwwebcam is a fantasic software that allows its users to stream the content of their personal webcam on sites such as UStream.tv. You can download the freeware application from Superwebcam.com. Once it is downloaded and installed you will quickly discover that you can stream content directly from your installed webcam or you can also stream images, prerecorded video or even your desktop! — One of the best features of Superwebcam (besides being free) is that you can use picture in picture to stream your camera while displaying your desktop. There are also a number of nifty effects including allowing text scrolling, image insertion and much more. That being said Superwebcam does not allow you to Stream your entire desktop which limits its abilities somewhat. —... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:16:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Windows-SuperWebCam-review-59a72 JGubbins207 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Office-2007-Professional-review-d9733 Microsoft Office 2007 is definitely NOT for the faint of heart!  For those of us who have virtually grown up with the Office Suite since its and our own inception, this version is not just an upgrade, in fact, the products feel like a totally new package! — NONE of the standard menus are available anymore, I find that it freuquently crashes and then restarts (memory issues, probably), and then what's REALLY annoying, is the obligatory browser that suddenly appears after every crash containing several free form text boxes wanting me to inform MicroSoft of what went wrong! —  On the bright side, once you DO learn the product, (good luck!), you won't really miss the earlier versions since Microsoft has some built-in features that seem to "read your mind" and speed up your productivity. —... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:52:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Office-2007-Professional-review-d9733 swberg 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-37b9 My computer came with Microsoft Windows Vista and I hate it. It slows my computer down immensley and I don't see ANY advantage in having it over XP. I looked into uninstalling Vista and installing XP but my IT department told me that Vista could be intergrated in some of the hardware components on my laptop so it's best not to try and switch. Come on Bill Gates...you have Billions of dollars, I know you can do better! In fact, you already... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:07:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-37b9 violeteyes420 1