Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 5 10th Anniversary Edition

5 stars (Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 review) - This is a very simple program to use & has many nice features. I'm mainly using it to make picture videos & it does a good job at it. 4 stars (One of the better consumer Video Editing/DVD Authoring solutions) - I am suprised to see so many people trash this suite so quickly. I never use it for burning CDs/DVDs/Audio player (Nero, Winamp anyone?), but a combination of Roxio Capture, Videowave Professional and DVD Builder is really good for camcorder DV->DVD video editing and conversion. Features include support for still images, videos of differing resolutions/specs, video effects, overlays, text overlays, etc. you name it. Pinnacle Studio 9 is still a notch better in terms of features (the only feature that this suite doesn't seem to have - manipulation of audio volume of video tracks in the timeline), but its wickedly unstable and gets my Oscar for the most crash friendly program. Call it my uncanny luck, but Studio used to corrupt my projects just after I spend hours editing the video and done with it making me start all over again. I was looking for a stable alternative and this suite has saved my day. 1 stars (Extremely Unstable Program) - After spending 6 weeks capturing and editing a video, which the program did well, the burning process is extremely unstable. It will burn the video to a DVD-RW (rewrightable) disk but not to a non rewritable disk. I have tried 4 different manufacturers DVD disk and after 2 1/2 hours it takes to burn, I get error messages on every one and the disks will not play. I have wasted time and disks (they are unusable after the burning) to get no results. I have spent hours with Roxio's direct email support and with phone support and get "this is most unusual" but no solutions. I have deleted and reinstalled the program 3 times, as suggested by tech support, and still get the same results. I have sent for a back up disk as support also suggested that the original disk may be faulty....
Roxio :: MP3 :: Audio :: Music :: Effects :: Composting :: Video :: CD Recording (Burning :: Burners) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Edit ( :: Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 5 [10th Anniversary Edition]

 

Panda Platinum Internet Security 2005

1 stars (Dont waste your money) - It seems to protect my computer alright. However I constantly have problems when I startup. It has problems updating, and constantly says my user ID is incorrect. However when I restart several times this gets straight. Also I have to turn off the firewall each time I log on to Hotmail and some other webpages since I still havent figured out how to allow them. Also the parental controls are total crap. It would be nice if it would block what it says it does and if you could put in whatever addresses you wanted. 1 stars (WARNING) - After being unable to successfully install this software on our computer (for some reason, the software thinks our computer has less than the required minimum 128 megabytes of RAM, when it has 2.5 GIGABYTES of RAM), we called Panda Software. Please note: THERE IS NO TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR THIS COMPANY IN THEIR PACKAGE INSERTS. The representative we spoke with informed us that the software WILL NOT WORK on systems with more than two gigabytes of RAM. Personally, I would recommend buying a different antivirus program. 2 stars (don't download) - I bought the CD last year and had no trouble at all. The product was absolutely wonderful. Then, I downloaded the update from the website this year and had nothing but trouble until I uninstalled it. They did issue a full refund. I may try the physical product again. ...
Panda Software :: Internet security filter filtering :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Computer so :: Panda Platinum Internet Security 2005

 

Micromat DiskStudio Mac

Micromat DiskStudio ( Mac) ...
Micromat :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Computer soft :: Micromat DiskStudio ( Mac)

 

AlohaBob PC Relocator Ultra Control 2005

5 stars (PC Relocator Works) - Although it did not work as quickly or effortlessly as I imagined, it is much faster and easier than any other method I've used. The included 2m transfer cable was not long enough for my installed set-up, but it worked fine with a USB extension cable. The better you prepare the old PC and the new PC, the better it works. I transferred from Win98SE to XPPro with very few issues after the move (some minor OS incompatibilities, easily resolved in XPPro). Do read everything before starting. I recommend this product without reservations to everyone. 5 stars (Great product!) - Very easy to use. Just followed the instructions and all of my data was relocated to my new computer. 1 stars (Program nightmare and customer service gulag) - I'm not a novice user and read the instructions carefully before proceeding to move to a new computer with Windows XP Pro and Office 03. I did not try to migrate programs, but only files. What a mess! The program must have moved registry settings (who asked it to?) and the new computer was so screwed up I thought I was going to have to reformat. Meanwhile, customer service was virtually non-existent. When things get screwed up, one needs help right away...not in 48 hours or more! Then I filed for a refund and they've been dragging their heels (and ignoring last few emails) on that front although I qualified and presented all pertinent paperwork. It's been nearly two months! Although I was willing to try and let them resolve issues as their sales hype had assured me, that promise proved to be more fiction and less reality. Absolutely unsatisfactory! RUN...RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN FROM THIS PROGRAM! I haven't posted reviews in the past, but this experience was so bad that I wanted to add my voice to the chorus of discontented buyers. And wish I had taken those negative reviews to heart before I purchased this particular program! ...
Eisenworld Inc :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Computer software (programs) :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Disk Driv :: AlohaBob PC Relocator Ultra Control 2005

 

eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware

3 stars (Average Product) - I was not that impressed by this product. It found some spyware, but I found "Scan Spyware" [...] software to be much more comprehensive and offer better protection. I am in no way affiliated with that company, I just like their product. 5 stars (Pest Patrol Review) - This excellent product removes all manner of spyware and keeps the computer running at top efficiency. 5 stars (Blows away the competition) - I have installed this on multiple occasions, many times on PC's which were virtual "typhoid Marys" with many instances of spyware. Some PCs had "Spybot" or "Adaware" or some other such product which was having no positive effect in either identifying, let alone eliminating, the threats. After installing and running this, the program provides very specific instructions and explanation of what's going on. You can set up automatic updates for complete protection going forward. Great software, great price. ...
Computer Associates International :: Internet security filter filtering :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Utilities :: Computer :: eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware

 

You Synchronize Mac

2 stars (You Synchronize) - You Synchronize for the Macintosh may be the best synchronizer available, but it is not yet ready for prime time. It operates very slowly and is prone to failure, the announcement of which is written so poorly as to be incomprehensible. Neither the documentation nor the company FAQs address the failure to synchronize, and inquiries have produced no results. When the product works as advertised it seems to work well, even if at a snail's pace. However, when the synchronization fails one wonders what has happened, and there is no assurance that data has not been lost. ...
You Software :: Utilities :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: You Synchronize (Mac)

 

Anti-Spam E-mail Guard 2005

Anti-Spam E-mail Guard 2005 ...
Summitsoft :: Internet security filter filtering :: Email e-mail electronic client programs software :: Utilities :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (program :: Anti-Spam E-mail Guard 2005

 

Mediafour MacDrive 6 for Windows

Mediafour MacDrive 6 for Windows ...
CSDC :: Utilities :: Compatible (Compatibility) :: Cross Platform :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Mediafour MacDrive 6 for Windows

 

Extensis SMARTSCALE 1-USER PXE-11433

Extensis SMARTSCALE 1-USER ( PXE-11433 ) ...
Extensis Corporation :: Home Publishing :: Graphics (Graphic) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Extensis SMARTSCALE 1-USER ( PXE-11433 )

 

Candy Bar Plus Mac

5 stars (Every Mac is an Island) - My gal Sara bought this because she's been a Mac person forever (I'm a former Window's person, who's made the switch) and has been used to using ResEdit to design her own icons under System 7 through 9. So now she's at it again, changing, rearranging and creating icons and I have to say, it's infectious. Who says the boys in Cupertino have to have the last say on what your desktop is going to look like. Want Microsoft Word to appear as a devil on the screen. You got it. You also get a thousand free icons with the program to start. Good ones. Macs have always been unique, now they are more so. Thumbs up from me for CandyBar Plus. Jack Priest, Writer from the Darkside ...
Aspyr Media :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: Utilities :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: Mac Macintosh Machi :: Candy Bar Plus (Mac)

 

Maclink Plus Deluxe 15

5 stars (an excellent product made even better) - I've had earlier versions of this product and eagerly await updated editions since they only get better. For those who have never used it, this is an indispensable tool to open a wide variety of files you may get through the Internet or shared in other ways for which you have no application on your computer. This includes the latest MS Word and Excel 2004 files as well as WordPerfect 12. This highly clever and sophisticated program, which installs very quickly and easily, allows you to open most Windows files, pictures, and e-mail attachments you can't otherwise. It converts both Windows and Macintosh files and allows you to share reformatted files easily on disk or through the Internet. With this program you can translate virtually any file you get, and also view files or pictures with applications you don't own. Further, you can create custom settings to automatically convert certain files. This feature I like since I can drag old databases I created in MS Works in the late 1980s onto a separate icon you can set up to automatically convert them to recent database programs. Slick! For the few files you still cannot open, the program gives tips on opening them, though with past editions I would have liked more information offered here. So far, I'm not sure what to expect on this issue with Version 15.0 since everything I've tried to open has indeed opened fine! One recent feature of MacLinkPlus allows you to carry documents on your iPod, such as directions and "to-do" lists. But not having an iPod, I can only guess is a good feature. All and all, I find this product very very useful and wonder how anyone can live without it. ...
DataViz :: Compatible (Compatibility) :: Cross Platform :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Form :: Reports (Reporting) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Utilities :: Co :: Maclink Plus Deluxe 15

 

Maclink Plus Deluxe - Passwords Plus Bundle

Maclink Plus Deluxe & Passwords Plus Bundle...
DataViz :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: Utilities :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Maclink Plus Deluxe - Passwords Plus Bundle

 

Intellimover Transfer Your PC Deluxe

5 stars (Worked great) - I bought this program with my new Dell. It worked great! it was effective and simple to use. If you get a new computer buy this product 1 stars (It just didn't work.) - zOne of the least enjoyable parts of getting a new PC is the migration of data from the old machine. Even though the hardware and software configurations of both my old and new PCs are not unusual or particularly complex, the idea of moving large quantities of data from numerous applications is odious. When I read about Intellimover Transfer Your PC Deluxe , I thought it would be just the thing to ease the transition to my new PC. I didn't only read the quick set-up guide, but the entire product manual. I prepared both PCs according to the instructions including reinstalling my applications on the new machine. The product software installation, although a little slow, completed successfully on both devices. When the Intellimover program called for connection of a cable between the PCs, I connected the supplied USB cable. The software indicated that there was no handshake between the boxes. I did some troubleshooting including reinstalling the product twice since interrupting the migration requires a full reinstall on both PCs. I determined that USB cable was faulty. I called Nova Development Technical Support who, after going through their troubleshooting routine, confirmed that the cable was bad. Rather that send me another cable, they told me to return the product to Amazon. Amazon did a very quick turnaround and I soon had a new Intellimover package. I reinstalled the software, got a good connection between the PCS, and started the data migration. Shortly afterward, the data transfer stopped and I lost the connection. More troubleshooting. More reinstalls. Back to Tech Support who did more troubleshooting and had me do reinstalls after deleting certain files. No change. More diagnostics. Tech Support said I had a bad USB port, then that there was driver...
Nova Development :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Intellimover Transfer Your PC Deluxe

 

V-Comm COPY COMMANDER 9 0

V-Comm COPY COMMANDER 9.0 ...
AVANQUEST :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Utilities :: Computer s :: V-Comm COPY COMMANDER 9 0

 

Micromat PodLock Mac

3 stars (Review for the Alaska Apple Users Group) - Utility maker, Micromat, has moved from the Mac into the bigger world of Apple hardware with their iPod utility, PodLock. While it's not alone in the arena, PodLock performs a few functions that you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. While PodLock lets you peruse the entire contents of your iPod (including songs, pictures, and recordings), it's main purpose is to provide users with the ability to backup, optimize, and secure data stored on your iPod. The interface resembles a 3G iPod. The pseudo-iPod's screen shows the technical details of any connected iPod while all the program's functions are immediately available through one-touch buttons buttons. While this interface metaphor is simple and familiar, it isn't standard, so some elements don't look very good, particularly drawers. Those drawers are used to display three categories of iPod content - music, pictures, and audio recordings. Each drawer displays a list of the associated files. Details can be displayed on any file and, best of all, music can be played and pictures can be viewed directly off the iPod! That means you can sample music from someone else's iPod. The real power feature of the program, however, is the ability to create an invisible partition on your iPod for storing data if you have at least 500MB free. After determining the size of the partition you can lock access with a password and even use Apple's FileVault encryption to further secure the contents. This provides a comforting alternative to the simpler iPod disk mode option offered in iTunes. But wait, that's not all! PodLock has one more feature to add to your piece of mind. With a single click you can save a backup of all the data on your iPod. That means that after the loss or accidental reformatting of your iPod, an equally simple restore function will bring all of the contents back. As an added bonus, you can use PodLock to analyze and then defrag your iPod's drive, improving...
Micromat :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Disk Drive Partitions (Hard) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Back :: Micromat PodLock (Mac)

 

Marketcircle DayLite CRM for Mac OS X

4 stars (This program made me a "switcher") - I've been using contact managers since the late 1980's. I've always been partial to Act! in all of it's incarnations because it was fast and flexible. Goldmine has a ton of great features but it's difficult to use and its interface STILL seems to be trying to break free from its DOS roots. Until now, I've had to remain on the PC platform because it's been difficult for me to justify using a Mac because I couldn't find a program that could handle my contact management in a way that I was comfortable. Daylite solved that problem for me and I recently switched to the Mac. For me, the "killer" feature was the ability to assign "roles" to various contacts in the database. I'm a real estate broker and can frequently have a contact who is a home buyer and a home seller -- two completely separate roles. I've never been able to find an off the shelf solution that would allow me to easily create a project or opportunity and assign the same contact to 2 different roles in the same database. The depth at which you assign roles, categories, keywords -- and even create CUSTOM FORMS and data fields -- makes this program incredibly flexible! But it also means, as the previous reviewer stated, that there can be a bit of a learning curve. I'm the kind of person who never reads a manual -- I just plunk down and figure out a program. That wasn't the case here. So be warned that if you really want to experience the power, there's some book reading to do. I'm giving this application 4 out 5 stars for a couple of reason. #1 - as was previously mentioned; you need to buy the DMI module separately. Linking your e-mails is ESSENTIAL in today's business world and not including that as part of the program just doesn't make sense. The second reason I'm not giving Daylite 5 stars is because of its lack of easy import/export to the basic Mac OSX tools like the calendar and address book. It does have impor/export capabilities but not "...
Marketcircle :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Manager (Managers) :: Schedule Management (Scheduling) :: Calendars (Calendar) :: Mac Macintosh Machintosh Apple :: Bundle (Bundles :: Marketcircle DayLite CRM for Mac OS X

 

Executive Diskeeper 9 Home Edition

5 stars (diskeeper 9) - this is an excellent program for keeping HD neat and clean. windows has a defrangment program built in but after using diskeeper 9 i wont use windows verson again. as a test i defragmented my HD using windows then used diskeeper 9 to see how well windows did ...............no comparison. diskeeper found defragments all over my HD. i love the "set it and forget it" on diskeeper. i use the screensaver set up,. so when ever my PC is running and my screen saver comes up, diskeeper goes into action and defragments the HD, which keeps my PC running fast. speaking of fast i also noticed the diskeeper ran faster then windows for defragmenting. windows has been known to take up to 2 hours + for defragmenting. diskeeper took less then 30 mins the first time running, now it takes 1-5 mins if that due to the set up i choose. mind you i am not a PC expert but i can find my way around a PC pretty well. so i am HIGHLY recommending diskeeper 9. 5 stars (Great product) - I purchased Diskeeper 9 after using version 7 for a few years. Version 9 is a big improvement. It keeps my files in order, and does it a lot faster. Great product it does a much better job than the windows version. 3 stars (getting better) - I have yet to see executive's defragger outperform O&O Defragger software or Raxco's Perfectdisk. If I were to place these 3 programs, it would be: 1st place - O&O Defrag V8.0 2nd place - Raxco perfect disk V7.0 3rd - Winternal's defragger utility/ Executive's "diskkeeper" O&O is like THE defragger to use. A real, true "swiss army knife" of defragger's. Choose "HOW" you defrag a system, based upon how it is used. You have like 6 ways to defrag, based upon how YOU want it done. [Example: workstation, file server, database server, etc] All of the above mentioned companies offer DEMOs of their programs. Do yourself a favor and "test-drive" each product BEFORE you buy. ...
Executive Software International :: Hardware :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Backing) :: Utilities :: Com :: Executive Diskeeper 9 Home Edition

 

Ghostsurf 2005 Platinum

GhostSurf Platinum ensures your safety online by providing an anonymous, encrypted Internet connection, and GhostSurf stops spyware, eliminates ads and erases your tracks. GhostSurf lets you customize your privacy level in real-time to suit your surfing needs. A variety of options enable you to block personal information, mask your IP address, route your data through anonymous hubs and even encrypt your Internet connection...
Avanquest Publishing USA Inc :: Internet :: Internet security filter filtering :: Utilities :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Computer software (programs) :: :: Ghostsurf 2005 Platinum

 

System Mechanic 5

3 stars (Slow defrag and Registry Cleanup is buggy) - Don't bother using "speed up hard drives" on the "Optimize" tab...the defrag routine will literally run forever. Also, be aware that "Clean Registry" in the "PC Maintenance Wizard" does not do anything except identify deletable items...it does not remove them. In fact, the Wizard reports "None found" even though when running, it clearly identifies deletable items. If you want System Mechanic to actually remove old registry items, you have to run the routine separately from the "Fix" tab using "Fix Registry Problems". I reported this flaw to Iolo around the first of 2005 and they acknowledged the problem but have not released any fix (how ironic!). Overall, System Mechanic is Ok but the interminable defrag and goofy registry cleaner are real downers. 2 stars (Alright Software) - The only thing that saves this product is it's registry cleaner. If you need a firewall or spyware remover don't bother with these, try Webroot's Spyswepper or Norton's or McAfee's firewall. 1 stars (A DISASTER! If you must go iolo, stick with SM 4...) - "This product is full of pitfalls." I have this on very good authority (my service technicians), although I personally haven't found but ONE, I guess, since the attempted installation corrupted my hard drive to the degree that even Safe Mode was unavailable. I really liked SM 4.0 Pro but, after this nightmare (and the subsequent lack of any help whatever from iolo), I urge you to stay away from 5.0. BTW, there are no refunds under ANY circumstances so, if your pc crashes (to the tune of $150 in my case) you'll also be out the cost of the program. ...
iolo technologies :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Back up (Backup Backi :: System Mechanic 5

 

System Mechanic 5 Professional AntiVirus- Firewall- Utilities- File Recovery

4 stars (Hours of FUN!) - The only problem I am finding with system mechanic 5 is that it can take many hours to do a system maintenance. I have been using the SM software since about 97 or 98... I have always loved that it really does well with keeping your system running top notch. I have NEVER had a major problem with it, but the last system maintenance I did on my 250Gb SATA (only about 20 being used) hard drive, it took 24 hours to complete... And let me warn you now! If you stop SM in the middle of a task just because you couldn't wait.... GET READY for problems... You have to let it complete. I crashed about 8 times last night because I had to stop it to use my PC... Well, now that it has run completely over night.... I can type this without any trouble ;)... I do recommend this software; they always have problems in the beginning, but thanks to updates.... They have all been fixed in the past. 5 stars (SYSMECHANIC5 PROFESSIONAL IS EXCELLENT) - My experience with Symantec Norton Works was very good until I had problems with cleaning my drives of all the duplicates and clutter left by use of the Internet. I evaluated System Mechanic5 Professional and I liked very much. Moreover,Ron Slater - Sales Representative - contacted me with several tips that put me at ease to decide on purchasing it. I am happy with the features and the user-friendly format of the software. 4 stars (Maybe they fixed the problems???) - I just installed this program a few days ago after trying the trial version first. So far, I have had no real problems. I did defrag my entire system using the optimize option. I have 4 drives partitions on two drives totaling 160GB with about 80GB of data on them (SATA 120GB drive with three partitions and a single partitioned EIDE 40GB drive). I set it to start then went to bed. Six hours later, it was complete and there were no problems (I don't know how long the process actually took, but it was done 6 hours later). I don't know if this is due t...
iolo technologies :: Memory Management :: Hardware :: File Compression (Decompression) :: File Conversion (Convert) :: Diagnostics (Diagnostic) :: Maintenance :: Utilities :: Computer s :: System Mechanic 5 Professional [AntiVirus- Firewall- Utilities- File Recovery]