Fluid Mask is a Photoshop plugin which lets a user cut out images from backgrounds for graphic and web design purposes. I rate it highly for its ease of use and simplicity, but frown on its steep price. Here’s why.
If you are a graphic or web designer, you …

Windows Defender is an anti-spyware application and I use it to protect my computer against spyware. It is included free of charge with Windows Vista and Windows 7. I was so glad when I found out that this was included with my computer because I knew that …

Empathy is an out of the box application that came along with Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat). It is an application that allows you to integrate all of your chat accounts into user interface. Let’s say you have a yahoo account, a gmail account, and a facebook account, wouldn’t it …

Mozilla Firefox is the one and only web browser I use. Ever since a friend told me about it more than a couple of years ago, I have been hooked! This is the most reliable web browser I have ever used. It does not crash often at all - …

A little more than one month ago I downloaded a program for my Macbook called Avenir. This program was suppose to help me along the process of writing my own novel. I enjoyed the program for a few days, then encountered a problem while saving my files, I could …

So…You want your ubuntu machina to look like Apple’s Mac OS but you just could not find the right theme that will match? Well, I also stumbled upon the same problem. There are a lot of MacOS-like themes out there, but most of them have bugs and are not even …

I really love the concept of this program. It’s an application that allows you to write in words using the mouse instead of typing them in. The mouse responds very well when writing and it’s very easy to control. I’m sure that anybody’s that’s …

The Rosetta Stone language software works better than many other language-teaching programs. I ordered a free online demo from their website, RosettaStone.tv.
It came quickly in the mail which is a sign of quick service. I tried it out the first day I got it, and I was …

WinRAR is a terrific program to create archives, compress files or extract compressed files. My experience with it has been good.
I personally think that WinRAR offers one of the best compression ratios. This is important, because you can save much more disk space.
I think this software is ideal for …

Spybot S&D is a very nifty little program that is free and one that anyone who uses the internet should have. It is an anti-spyware program and has the reputation for being the best one around (not to mention it is very popular). Spyware are programs that websites download …

Skype is the best way of talking to other people on internet. It helps in making calls to other people through internet. One can talk with many people at a same time and many people can talk to each other with the help of special feature of Skype which …

Elgg social networking software has won my heart. I’m going to tell you why. I have been looking for a good social networking software that was not only decent but free. Elgg unlike alot of other software I was looking at offers it’s software absolutely free. IT may not …

Persona is the latest and greatest add-on for Firefox, which completely eliminates the need to download themes for Firefox, and gives a lot of options to give a personal look to your Firefox. I installed it today, and am currently addicted to it as I have been changing my …

If you haven’t tried using Mozilla Firefox yet, you really should. I have been using it for some years now. I’ve stopped using Internet Explorer ever since I started, and I now use Mozilla Firefox for almost all of my web browsing needs.
When I load up Mozilla Firefox, it …

If you’re a Blackberry User, chances are that you will likely have to use Blackberry Desktop Software. It’s necessary to connect your device to the PC for software updates and transfers. I’ve used many of the earlier versions, but I believe Version 6.0 is by far the …

Real Player 10 is developed by Real Networks and can be downloaded from its developer website. I used this program to play various media files, and think it is a good program for a job well done. I like it and have no major complaints about it as far …

I’m a huge fan of ICQ, I still am after all these years. I think that many people have either turned their back or forgotten about it. For myself, I remember joining this purveyor of social media, only to drop out. And this has happened three or …

Interested in 3D art or Animation? Don’t know where to start? Then do I have great news for you! 3D Buzz’s Mastering Maya: The Fundamentals is the perfect place to start.
The DVD comes with two discs all together adding up to 82 hours of Maya training content. Everything and …

Being an undergraduate student of Fine Arts, one of the major subjects I wasn’t able to take is computer application. As an effect, I had a hard time to know how graphic designers and layout artists do their thing in magazine, poster and ads. Making layouts, restoring some old …

Before purchasing Vista on my computer I was warned about it, and I should have listened. I will admit that it does seem very user friendly, and it is visually pleasing, but there are many bugs and kinks that need to be worked out. It also runs slow unless …

YouTube Downloader 2.5.4 is a simple program that apparently lets you download YouTube videos. I have been downloading YouTube videos for a long time, but after trying many programs which promise to download YouTube videos, I decided to give it a try. I was pleased by the simplicity of this …

As far as i know, this antivirus program has blown away all others and is a clear winner. It’s up-to-date virus database and easy to learn interface is an important highlight. Even though it does slow down the system startup speed a little, it’s overall ratings give a different …

Virtualization gives us the possibility of using more than one operating system simultaneously on the same computer, without any need of having to get more hardware. There are many virtualization solutions, one of them is VirtualBox, wich is a powerful virtualization software that can be used for both professional …

Microsoft’s WordPad Version 5.1 comes with the Windows XP operating system. I believe it is a good word editor, that can be a nice alternative to Notepad and Word.
I like the fact that WordPad is so simple to use. You can immediately create a new document and start typing …

My experience with Norton AntiVirus Software was actually positive. I haven’t had any bad things when it came to this software. IT has been one of the best ones. The price alone is what keeps it running the show. It took my three different antivirus software to realize that …

LimeWire is this awesome software for downloading free music and videos, images, programs, and documents. It’s mostly known for another way to get free music other than just buying songs for a dollar each on iTunes which eventually can get expensive. First off, the only bad thing about it …

This is my pledge at this time either for email or browsing, Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.1.7 aka 5.0 aka Gecko 20071128. SeaMonkey itself was started by Mozilla on 30 January 2006 with the release SeaMonkey 1.0 alpha version after the previous trial or released on 15 September 2005.
SeaMonkey is the …

Google revolutionized the way we deal with e-mails by introducing its webmail service. Suddenly, every other e-mail provider had to come up with a way to keep on with the many advantages Gmail offered: although there were other companies offering gratuitous e-mails, none of them had such a huge …

ListNote is an excellent application for those that have to take a lot of notes or dictation, and don’t want to bother with typing on a touch screen or on a small mobile device, where your hands begin cramping over time, I’ll be the first to admit that mine …

Are you looking for a free editing software for sounds or audio? I found audacity while searching the Internet for free softwares. It is so easy to use to record and edit voice interviews and music. You can freely download audacity in www.download.com and install it in your computer. …

ICQ is a computer company, offering a messaging service. It is well-established, and has millions of users. The company started in 1996 and is one of the first companies to offer messaging services over the internet.
I think that the ICQ software is great! It offers a quick service, gives …

I have been venturing out into the Internets online money making opportunities, for which I have created hundreds of id and passwords. It was crazy for me to keep up with all the sites until I came across a wonderful software tool called Roboform. It is an …

This application program is used upon Nokia phones with touchscreens. The Nokia Braille Reader works by sensing the tactile feedback or vibrations from the phone’s vibrator. Every tactile feedback represents each alphabet. I am not visually impaired but curiosity made me to taste this application.
Conforms to its name, this …

A month before our Symantec (Norton) subscription was due to expire, I was already busy sending out emails to the company asking how we could renew our subscription. Our needs were different now, we would need virus protection for 6 computers. Repeated emails did not bring any …

Being on the prowl for anything free that I can use, especially software, I was pleased with a web browser I found totally by accident. It is a Mozilla based browser called CometBird Browser 3.01.1.
It has all the standard functions of other leading browsers with a few extras …

Brasero is the default application to burn CD and DVDs on the Gnome Desktop. It is a simple application that can burn audio CD and data CD or DVD. On its 2.26.1 version it also includes the option for creating video DVD and SVCD but I haven’t tried it …

Here is the deal when it comes to working online. I have to work with a group of developers that I currently work with. I can’t say that keeping up with them is easy because it’s by far the easiest things to do. I have so many …

MicroSoft Word word is a great program for writing professional articles and doing other projects.I really like this program because it really helps me get my work done faster. I just love the spell check and word count feature. The reason I love the word count feature is because I …

I have been using AVG Free Antivirus and love it. I had previously tried the Norton Antivirus and McAfee. I was not satisfied with either one at all. I discovered AVG from a tech program on television. I decided to give it a try but did not expect much …

This product has a very descriptive name. The name pretty much says it all basically. This product comes in a case very much like a DVD case. When I opened the package, I found a computer disk and flash drive attached to the case. The first thing I did …

Ever since the dawn of Universal Serial Bus and various USB powered devices, my computer has become prone to virus infection even when it is offline. I have been using this very old computer for a very long time and I can not afford to lose it. In the …

The latest competitor to the iPhone’s Mobile Operating System is known as Android. Essentially, it was built by Google to install on cell phones from various manufacturers. Overall, Android is an excellent operating system and is well thought-out and designed. I have found it to be incredibly easy to …

My brother has a PSP, and I exchange it with him every time with my own cell phone. He is always lazy to store music, photos and movies, and I am always doing it for him.
So, I bought the latest Sony Media Manager for PSP. This software …

My husband and I had our computer hacked via a keylogger virus, so we had no idea how much information was compromised. With identity theft being big nowadays, we just did not want to risk somebody getting and misusing our personal financial information.
I had seen the commercial for LifeLock …

You may have heard of them: the Vocaloid sensation that’s swept the internet. Particularly Youtube videos. The Vocaloid is a character created for the sole purpose of entertainment. You utilize the downloadable software by recording little sound segments (syllables would probably be the best word to describe it). Usually, …

I just started computer classes to become certified in Microsoft programs. I have an apple computer. As everyone knows those programs are very different. I’m still not even sure I have the terms right for the programs. What I really like about the Microsoft programs is how organized …

PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 6.0.0.74 is, I feel, a more effective and expansive firewall than the Windows built-in firewall. However, I must say, this program can be overwhelming and, yes, confusing, unless you really understand the ins and outs of how firewall software works and the types …

I currently have a Sandisk flash drive. Along with the Sandisk flash drive, I have a software, which I downloaded from the Sandisk website only available to Sandisk owners. This is the SecureAccess software powered by YuuWaa. This is an USB Encryption Software. However, after using it for a …

Logo Design Studio Pro is a powerful piece of software, but can be difficult to learn. Their web site boasts that the user can create a professional looking logo in minutes, which is true, as long as you stick to the pre-designed (and very generic) logos provided with …

Tux Paint…is a wonderful free paint program for kids. Well, they say it is for kids..however there are at least five adults that I know love playing around with it for hours on end..and that is including myself, wink*.
You have your tools, text,paint,stamps,lines,magic,colors,shapes and alot more..(you can undo-mistakes instead …