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OpenOffice
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Stick with ooo 2.4.1 for the time being.  qright

OpenOffice
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 3

OOo 3.0 sure is an eye candy, but when it comes to Features and Ease of Use, it gets a relatively "Poor" rating. One major problem is that it has issues automatically integrating with previous MS Office files. For example, even after installing 3.0, .doc's still open in WordPad and .ppt's weren't associated with any program - meaning, they have that weird "unknown" icon that we all know Windows uses when a file type isn't associated with any software to open it with. Add that to the supposedly "easier" setup UI, there are just too many features that makes 3.0 complicated rather than helpful. It is advised to stick with 2.4.1 for a while, since it appears to be more stable and user-friendly. I would still recommend OOo, just not this version.

user Review by: kathy025 (2)    Posted: Oct 11, 2008
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Crimson Editor
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  All of the features you ever wanted  qright

Crimson Editor
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is a program that YOU have to grow into because it is so versatile. If you learn its more advanced features you will have increased your own skills. I like that.

user Review by: JURYCOM (28)    Posted: Oct 11, 2008
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AutoIt
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Probably the best freeware tool!  qright

AutoIt
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

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!

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 11, 2008
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Malware Defender
  • Free Trial ($39.95)
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  A few missing parts  qright

Malware Defender
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 2
  • Overall: 2

Malware Defender (MD) contains the usual capabilities for "classical" HIPS EXCEPT that it lacks an install mode, and does not monitor network connections. In light of those significant omissions, I consider MD to be somewhat over-priced. At MD's present price, there are better choices.

user Review by: bellgamin (14)    Posted: Oct 10, 2008
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MyWanIP
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Does the job  qright

MyWanIP
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

This does what it says and gets the WAN (external) IP address. It would be nice if it auto-updated in the system tray, though.

user Review by: dexterb (3)    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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IP Assistant
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Gets internal address only  qright

IP Assistant
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

If behind a firewall or router won't get the external IP address. Good for LAN use.

user Review by: dexterb (3)    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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SimpleOCR
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  I wouldn`t bother  qright

SimpleOCR
  • Interface: 1
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 2

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....

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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IrfanView
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  There are certain things..  qright

IrfanView
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

There are certain things in life you take for granted. You can't do without and don't even realize how much you depend on. One of these things is IrfanView. I have been using this little gem for years, almost on a daily basis. It was the first freeware I ever downloaded. In the mean time it grew, many features were added and that I actually don't use. But it's one of those programs that will also be on my computer.

user Review by: Ericks (13)    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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Steel Run-As
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  Useful utility  qright

Steel Run-As
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

This utility does exactly what it says. It allows you to run any program as administrator. It also protects you from misuse by the standard account holder. You must specify a directory to use in the settings. If you do not, the utility will not work. For instance use c:. I have found the utility useful to enable anti-virus software to function with administrative authority. Overall it is strait forward to use.

user Review by: Chet07 (2)    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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Spybot - S&D
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista

qleft  A must-have program in your toolkit  qright

Spybot - S&D
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

It's common place nowadays to find your computer littered with toolbars and spyware. There has been a flood of spyware apps that are annoying to say the least, I find S and D removes 99% of them. You'll always get a new one which has found a way to stay for a short while; But the authors always respond quickly and it's short lived. To the authors "Thank You"... Keep up the good work

user Review by: LokiDivil    Posted: Oct 09, 2008
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Keyword Crawler
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Good idea, needs a few enhancement  qright

Keyword Crawler
  • Interface: 1
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 1

This is a good idea - allowing you to crawl someone's site to pick up their keywords. But, here is what I found. I tried to install on current Vista OS and this program asked to install dot Net 1.1, which I would never do. So, I switched to my XP Pro workstation and it worked ok but had little "intelligence" to find 2 or 3 word keywords. Plus, regardless of what I did I could not copy the list of keywords that was found. Please let me know if I'm doing something wrong.

user Review by: JURYCOM (28)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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CLCL
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Perfect  qright

CLCL
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Easy to use, very small footprint and does everything I need. Although I don't use the viewer right now, it might come in handy.

user Review by: ErikDirkx (3)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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Screen Grab Pro
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Eh...  qright

Screen Grab Pro
  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 3
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 3

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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Wink
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Done in a flash!  qright

Wink
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

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!

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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WinMorph
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Morphed off  qright

WinMorph
  • Interface: 1
  • Features: 2
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 2

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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EditPad Lite
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Editpad excellence  qright

EditPad Lite
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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Convert
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP

qleft  Smart, very smart  qright

Convert
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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PhotoFiltre
  • Freeware
  • Win98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

qleft  Filtered...  qright

PhotoFiltre
  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

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!

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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BigSpeed Zipper
  • Freeware
  • WinWin (All)

qleft  Zipped  qright

BigSpeed Zipper
  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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CompuSec PC Security Suite
  • Freeware
  • Win2000/XP

qleft  Glad i used this on a dummy pc  qright

CompuSec PC Security Suite
  • Interface: 1
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 1
  • Overall: 1

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.

user Review by: gimpguy (266)    Posted: Oct 08, 2008
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Demo Builder

Demo Builder

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

VisualCron

VisualCron

An advanced task scheduler to schedule task based on user defined triggers and events.

Folder Lock

Folder Lock

Create a password protected folder to store all your sensitive files and documents.