Entries Tagged 'Review' ↓

Google Desktop is a desktop search replacement tool. It provides a full-text search that covers not only text files, but also emails, PDFs, music, chat, bookmarks and more.
Where To Get It: The download can be found at desktop.google.com
Cost: This tool is free.
How I Use It: I use this at work. It allows me to track [...]

Summary
WorkRave, by Rob Caelers & Raymond Penners, is an application that will reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury (RSI).
Overview
Manufacturer: Rob Caelers & Raymond PennersPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version: Windows: 1.8.5
Pros and Cons
Pros

Forces me to take breaks
Gives two types of breaks: short and long
Gives exercises on-screen to help prevent RSI
Hard to ignore
Can limit the total time you [...]

Summary
Tetris, by Handmark, is a rendition of the classic game Tetris for Palm..
Overview
Manufacturer: HandmarkPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 2.0
Pros and Cons
Pros

Good graphics
Easy to install
Good hint functionality (so you can see what is coming next)
Customizable controls

Cons

Controls were hard to get used to on the Zire 72
Trial mode was severely short - any time the machine powered off, [...]

Summary
TweakUI, by Microsoft, is a handy user interface to adjust various Windows settings not exposed in the standard XP setup.
Overview
Manufacturer: MicrosoftPlatform: Windows XP
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I first became exposed to this utility through a Lifehacker article “Boot Windows before you log in”, which gave instructions on how you can start Windows (and all associated [...]

Summary
Padlock Hack, by Handmill Software, is a way to intelligently lock down your Palm device!.
Overview
Manufacturer: Handmill SoftwarePlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 1.5
Pros and Cons
Pros

Quick entry of passwords
Has a Smart locking mode

Cons

Limited amount of letters possible
Needs Hacksoftware (like XMaster) to run
Doesn’t work well on newer versions of the Palm OS.

Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I wanted to lock [...]

Summary
ShortKeys, by Insight Software Solutions, is a text replacement utility.
Overview
Manufacturer: Insight Software SolutionsPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version: Windows: 2.3
Pros and Cons
Pros

Easy to set up
Variable text replay speed
High amount of text storage

Cons

Doesn’t warn of conflicting key shortcuts
Problems with dual monitor to single monitor
Doesn’t handle Windows key

Why Did I Download/Buy This?
A lot of the work I do requires repetitive [...]

Summary
Think Fast Math, by Cammsoft, is a math drill program.
Overview
Manufacturer: CammsoftPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 3.53
Pros and Cons
Pros

Stable
Challenging
Easy to use

Cons

None

Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I was looking for games to load onto an old PDA for my then-three-year-old. This looked interesting.
How Do I Use This?
I took this off the PDA after reviewing it, simply because my daughter [...]

Summary
Progect, by Laurent Burgbacher, is a project management tool.
Overview
Manufacturer: Laurent BurgbacherPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 0.25
Pros and Cons
Pros

Free
Stable
Easy to use

Cons

No desktop component

Why Did I Download/Buy This?
When I first started exploring GTD, I went looking for something outside the standard Palm applications to help me manage projects. Progect was excellent.
How Do I Use This?
Unfortunately, I do a [...]