The 100 Best Products of 2005
When you're buying hardware, software, and services, you want the top combination of power, features, reliability, and value. That's what you'll find in these World Class Award winners--starting with the Product of the Year.
The Editors of PC World
Office Software
2BrightSparks SyncBackSE
UTILITY ($15) It backs up, restores, and synchronizes files--even when they're locked or open--to multiple locations such as networked drives. Review | Download
OPERATING SYSTEM ($129) Tiger's big new addition--to what was already a well-engineered Mac operating system--is Spotlight, a speedy, well-integrated tool for searching your hard drive. And it's the best-looking OS around. In other words, Mac fans are already enjoying the cool features that Windows won't deliver until late 2006. Review
Best Software Simply Accounting
ACCOUNTING AND PERSONAL FINANCE ($50 for Basic, $300 for Pro) Software offers headroom to satisfy businesses with complex requirements. Review | Latest Prices
Copernic Desktop Search
DESKTOP SEARCH SOFTWARE (Free) Although this utility isn't quite as efficient as Google Desktop Search, search geeks may prefer it. Copernic can hunt for files by size or by date and can store its index file in the location of your choice. Review | Download
DATABASE ($299) This version adds a relational capability that makes the app even more useful. Review | Latest Prices
Google Desktop Search
DESKTOP SEARCH TOOL (Free) It does a speedy job of retrieving the results you want, but it could use a better way of paring down your results. Review | Download
LINUX DISTRIBUTION (Free) With a bit of tinkering, you end up with the slickest Linux around. Review
Webroot Window Washer 5.5
UTILITY ($30) It wipes out file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other remnants. Review | Download
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