Utilities - Reviews

Dantz Retrospect Professional 7

Review Date: 21-MAR-2005

RRP: $199.00

Pricey, powerful backup program is slightly easier to use, but its interface still needs a tune-up.

Review Date: 17-MAY-2005

Google Desktop

RRP: $0.00

Although privacy issues are a concern, if you are vigilant we feel that they are outweighed by the benefits.

Review Date: 23-MAY-2005

Acronis True Image 8

RRP: $99.95

Unlike Ghost 9.0, True Image works with any version of Windows. It is also extremely user-friendly.

WinTasks Professional 5.0

Review Date: 25-MAY-2005

RRP: $72.35

This software is far too complex to be of much use to the average user. If you are fairly "techie" though, you could find some of the features help free-up your PC's resources.

Review Date: 30-JAN-2006

Symantec Norton Ghost 10

RRP: $129.95

If you’re after a backup application that doubles as a system restorer, the new features help make Ghost 10 a worthwhile upgrade – even for existing users of version 9.

Review Date: 19-FEB-2006

StumbleUpon

RRP: $0.00

Searching is still king, but stumbling is really gaining a footing.

Review Date: 22-FEB-2006

Nero 7 Premium

RRP: $108.35

Nero 7 has evolved to become more than just a burning program and while it isn’t quite perfect, it’s ease of use and innovative features make it a great buy.

Farstone Technology VirtualDrive Network 3.1

Review Date: 07-MAR-2006

RRP: Unavailable

A straightforward interface and simple operation helped make this network CD-ROM drive, a winner for environments where many users need to access CD data.

Review Date: 16-MAR-2006

Stardock BootSkin 1.05a

RRP: $0.00

If customizing your windows experience is something on your list of priorities, then BootSkin is the program for you.

Review Date: 19-MAR-2006

Stardock CursorXP 1.31

RRP: $0.00

If you need to change your cursor themes and are looking for something interesting, this is the program for you

Review Date: 20-MAR-2006

Stardock WindowBlinds 5

RRP: $19.95

WindowBlinds 5 is great for people obsessed with tweaking and modding their windows environment. It works well and looks great.

Review Date: 22-MAR-2006

WinRAR 3.51

RRP: $28.95

WinRAR comes in handy when trying to open .rar files but isn’t recommended as our compression program of choice.

Review Date: 23-MAR-2006

Yahoo Widget Engine 3.0

RRP: $0.00

A useful little program that makes accessing information a whole lot easier

Review Date: 26-MAR-2006

Google Toolbar 4 Beta

RRP: $0.00

The type-ahead search helper, easy-to-add shortcuts to popular sites, and other useful innovations keep Google the toolbar of choice for Internet Explorer users.

Review Date: 11-APR-2006

Tune Up Utilities 2006

RRP: $55.95

It’s a tad expensive for what it offers, but its convenience and speed ensure this might be a worthwhile investment.