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   Review - Smart Defrag

   1.02 (Oct 26, 2008)

   Works well...tested on a PC and laptop without issue. Nice features, but missing a couple of things. First...when a new version comes out and you update, removes settings from last version..not a huge issue but would be nice to be able to keep any schedules and preferences from prior setup. It is a wee bit of a CPU pig..but if you have a fast system not bad..if you have a laptop (non-dual core CPU) you may want to setup the defrag process for some time when you don't need to do anything else. For the money...FREE...it's fine. Better than built in Win XP/Vista defrag.

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   Review - Calendar Magic

   17.0 (Feb 18, 2008)

   Neat program...ugly, but who cares, it gets the job done. Actually quite a few useful tools and calendars. Reminds me of my DOS applications days... ;-)

3. 
   Review - Microsoft Windows Defender (32-bit)

   1.1.1593 (Mar 16, 2007)

   Vista already includes Windows Defender, so this new install would only be required for XP or earlier versions of Windows...

4. 
   Review - Outlook on the Desktop

   1.2 (Dec 22, 2006)

   Very Useful...now I won't have to run a calendar widget to see the date on my work laptop! On my "wishlist" for this program would be an easier way to switch views (day, week, month, etc.) rather than having to reconfigure it to swap views. But..a minor thing. NOTE: I am using Office 2007 and it works fine with Outlook 2007.

5. 
   Review - Advanced SystemCare Free

   2 Beta 3.0 (Jul 25, 2006)

   First time I've tried the program...and my first impression is that it does a lot of good things in a very effective way that almost any skill-level computer user could work with and not be concerned about "blowing something up". The interface is good..the comments about what each tool does is good. I'll now live with it for a week or two and see what the long-term impacts are... but I suspect this software is a "keeper".

6. Comment - Why a Verizon iPhone wouldn't work (for Verizon)

   2 Beta 3.0 (Oct 11, 2009 - 12:49 AM)

   Verizon was offered the iPhone before Apple offered it to AT&T, but refused because of Apple's demand to have absolute control over the device, applications, and profit! Verizon's share of the potential profit for selling the iPhone was simply not worth it, in the opinion of Verizon executives, who want to remain in control of Verizon Wireless...not giving up that control to an outside party. Can you blame them for making that business decision? Sure...I have an iPod Touch...which I love because of the Apps...and wish Verizon Wireless, my carrier, sold the iPhone...but I understand business decisions, too...and support VzW's reasons for turning down Apple's offer. I expect that with all the complaints about AT&T's poor performance in supporting the iPhone...that Verizon is now in a much better position to work a deal with Apple...but I wouldn't expect to see an iPhone on the Verizon network until 4G, which will begin full rollout in 2010!

7. Comment - HD DVD Claims 'Undeniable Momentum'

   2 Beta 3.0 (Sep 6, 2007 - 10:02 PM)

   I have both a Toshiba HD-DVD player (latest generation) and a Sony PS3 w/Blu-Ray, so have had a chance to look at both critically. IMHO HD-DVD wins out in that the picture is just plain BETTER! Also my Toshiba HD-DVD is the best player I've had for converting non-HD disks to 1080i format. I think the fact that Sony included a Blu-ray drive in the PS3 is skewing the statistics, as people do buy a lot more game consoles (XBox or PS3) than they do a stand-alone DVD player, so Sony is definetly using the game console sales to exagerate the popularity of Blu-ray. Blu-ray is good...but HD-DVD is better in every way at this point in time! Hope one company (Sony) stacking the "statistics" and with their tremendous marketing clout doesn't kill off superior HD DVD format...sigh...

8. Comment - MS Opens Live Messenger Beta to More

   2 Beta 3.0 (Jan 5, 2006 - 11:27 PM)

   I've been testing Live Messenger as part of a cooperative test between MS and my unnamed communications company for about a year. I've found it to be a great improvement over MS Messenger...both the PC-to-PC and PC-to-POTS calls work well...and quality is very good. My company is going "live" with this being our primary IM software in the next month or two... so more later.

9. Comment - Welcome: New BetaNews Launches!

   2 Beta 3.0 (Jun 6, 2004 - 12:47 PM)

   I have been a member of Betanews for almost the entire time of its existence and have found this website one of my DAILY visits (usually multiple times)! I am one of the "bleeding edge" kind of guys and BetaNews helps me keep up with the changes in a way that no other website can. Thanks for hosting this important website...and I really like the new format! My wish is for growing successes in the years to come...Keep up your great work!