Reviews about Software

wr7487c says "Excellent, best selection in town!!!!!!" about Hallmark Card Studio 2005

wr7487c — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:02:29 GMT

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Mithron says "History of the world in one game" about Firaxis Games Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Mithron — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:23:49 GMT

Sid Meier's Civilization IV gives the player the opportunity to expand a civilization from the stone age into the future. As your civilization evolves, you learn new technologies, create new buildings, and build stronger armies to either attack other civilizations or defend against them. Not only is this a fun game, but it makes you think as well, because it starts off more or less historically accurate, then changes depending on how you play the game. This game offers lots of hours of gameplay, and has a lot of replay value because you have your choice of dozens of civilizations, each with choice of two different leaders, and every time you play, you "rebuild" the world. I would definitly recommend this game for anyone interested in turn based strategy games.

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grand29406 says "still the best for your money" about Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2

grand29406 — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:29:37 GMT

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biabiabiatch1 says "didnt think it could top the original, but it did!" about EA The Sims 2 Deluxe

biabiabiatch1 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:25:58 GMT

I loved the first Sims game. Beware, it is very addicting! Then this one came out and eventually I bought it. I figured it would be too overdone, as most followup pc games are. I was surprised in fact, that it was still a blast still basic- but not too basic. Now, im thinking of trying the sims 3!

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smtom says "There is no substitute" about Symantec Norton 360

smtom — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:29:01 GMT

Have owned Norton 360 since it's debut - 3-5 years now. Not ONCE have I had an issue with spyware, malware, viruses, etc, etc. Early on, it was a resource hog, but as the product has matured, it has a smaller and smaller footprint, now virtually unnoticed.

Sure, you hear alot about cost, 'overhead' on the PC, and such, but there is NO substitute for 100% success in protection. I will continue to buy this product for as long as they make it. There are others out there, cheaper, slimmer, etc. - but you get what you pay for.

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RandyPenny says "Sid Meier's Civilization IV is simply one of the best!" about Firaxis Games Sid Meier's Civilization IV

RandyPenny — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:47 GMT

Civilization IV features gorgeous 3D graphics. It has tons of in-game movies and brilliant audio and music. But most importantly is the best and most addictive gameplay of any strategy game I have ever played. As a matter of fact, Time magazine has named Civ IV one of the hottest games ever made! I still can't stop playing it.

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Laugh02 says "Very reliable product." about Symantec Norton 360

Laugh02 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:06 GMT

I can honestly say, as long as I've had a computer I have always used Norton as my anti-virus...and as usual, they haven't let me down. This is probably their best product, which is why I always update yearly to this same product. Would not recommend any other product other than Norton 360.

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sunlee786 says "the sims 2 is an engaging, addictive game full of surprises" about EA The Sims 2 Deluxe

sunlee786 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:19:47 GMT

The Sims 3 is too complicated, the Sims is too simplistic, but the Sims 2 is just right! Getting the base game itself may be a bit hard to find, but I'd recommend the Sims 2 deluxe compared to more jam-packed versions with more expansion packs, because starting take would take forever, and then you couldn't download all the fun, free accessories online =)

It's hard to describe how a people simulation game where one makes families, houses, and controls the people can be fun. There is no end to the game, but trust, it's perfect for when you have a break, for example after finals week in university.

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zwep says "Big unwieldy program, but helps you do taxes (until gov't does)" about Intuit TurboTax Deluxe NS 2008

zwep — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:47:46 GMT

My review is actually for Turbo Tax Deluxe 2009 rather than the 2008 version listed, but besides being for different years I think they're fairly similar (new tax laws for 2009 would be main reason you'd want to get the appropriate version for whatever tax year you're dealing with.

I've previously used different versions of Turbo Tax, but last year used H&R Block Tax Cut software. I need to itemize and don't think I'm eligible for the free online tax preparation services (though I understand both Intuit and H&R Block have online versions of tax software which are probably similar to the "download and run on your own OS" tax software which I'm reviewing...but since I've not used those versions I can't comment first hand on how they actually are).

Both Turbo Tax and Tax Cut take you through interviews which try to determine which forms you need to fill out, though they let you go directly to the forms themselves. This sounds like a good way to do your taxes, but for me (though I may be...

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Rachel3 says "TurboTax made filing taxes SO easy!" about Intuit TurboTax Deluxe NS 2008

Rachel3 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:01:28 GMT

Last year was actually the first time I filed taxes without my dad's help, and I was really intimidated. His only advice? "Get TurboTax." I'm so glad I listened to him.

TurboTax couldn't make it easier. All you have to do is answer the simple questions that are prompted and TurboTax does the work for you!

The only annoying thing is that you're "supposed" to purchase a new edition of TurboTax each year due to tax law changes. However, I heard Turbo Tax is starting an online version, which may solve this problem.

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Flex68 says "The best, most-compatible AV software out there...and FREE ?!" about Microsoft Security Essentials

Flex68 — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:09:57 GMT

Is it the best antivirus software out there? I don't know, but the major AV software testing organizations rate it pretty highly. (I actually looked at other sites, as well, but this one (Virus Bulletin @ virusbtn.com), has a very handy comparison chart)

Is it the most-compatible with all (or very nearly all) PC's? Unsure, but it would make sense that it should be, as it is from Microsoft.

Is it really nice to see that it compares well with the other, more well-known software, but is FREE? I sure think so!

I have been using McAfee Antivirus for many years... simply because that was what was pre-loaded onto the first PC that I bought way back when! I downloaded and tried using Norton Symantic one time, because I found it cheaper, but that was a huge mistake, as it was even more HUGE and bulky than McAfee, and caused even more system lock-ups. I removed it and went back with McAfee within only a few days.

Over the past couple of years, I have noted that McAfee was conflicting with several...

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Ranjagirl says "Work perfect with your home computer system" about Norton Antivirus Software

Ranjagirl — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:43:28 GMT

Norton's soft wear is good for anyone with a home computer that use the internet regularly. Not only is it compaible with most computer soft wear and games it protects your computer from the outside getting in....

cheebert says "What a home server should be" about Windows Home Server Windows Home Server Power Pack 2

cheebert — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:52:31 GMT

This is the software that you can install on just about any standard PC and turn it into a first class home server. What makes it unique is its ability to utilize dynamic DNS (aka no matter what address your ISP gives you, you can always find it through this service) to come back into your server through a web browser and access both your files and your computers. With backup for up to 10 machines, and the ability to auto upload your pictures to picasa, flickr, and other photo sharing services this system is actually a pretty good fit even for small business. If you combine it with something like the IOSafe fireproof USB hard drive, you can automatically backup the server to something that can survive a house fire.

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rlewi17 says "Keeps all my pc's backed up and lets me access them everywhere" about Windows Home Server Windows Home Server Power Pack 2

rlewi17 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:28:47 GMT

Losing files is one of the hardest things to do. The Windows Home Server operating system let’s you automatically backup pc’s on your network as well as monitor the health of the pc’s too. My personal favorite function of the operating system is it allows access your files anywhere you can getonline in the world. I know my fiancées favorite feature of the operating system is that it allows her to watch videos, listen to music, and look at Photos on anypc or media center in our home. All in all the Windows Home Server operating system brought fresh life to a old pc we had laying around our house. What better way to recycle a old PC right??? all i did was slipped an extra hard drive into computer, then installed the OS do a littler setting configuration and then configured the connected pc’s and off it went running. I would recommend this operating system if your looking to for a backup solution for your home network with more then one PC or to stream your home videos, movies,...

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firefighter22 says "Quick and Easy To Use" about Mozilla Firefox

firefighter22 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:49:48 GMT

If you're looking for a web browser then look no further then Mozilla's Firefox. Firefox is quick and easy to use and will even allow you to bring all your bookmarks over from internet explorer. Internet explorer just seems slow and outdated to me. In firefox you can open up numerous tabs across the top of your page so you can have many different websites open without having to open new windows for a new website page. The Add-Ons are great. With using this on a website like deviantart.com you can access tons of add-ons that users have created for viewing photos in different ways or making the forums better. For example: a user created an add-on for viewing panoramic photos. Makes it easy to scroll across the photo and allows you to get closer. I use to run into errors all the time with internet explorer, that doesnt happen anymore with firefox. Check it out, give it a try, see what you think.

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