Notezilla 8 review: This monster crushes other note programs likes its namesake crushes Tokyo
The desktop sticky note world is full of freeware, but Notezilla proves you can have enough in the way of useful extras to make it worth opening your wallet
Snagit 12 review: The premier screen capture tool for Windows
Snagit remains essential for graphic designers, developers, and anyone else who works with image and video captures.
InfoQube review: Intricate information manager has a steep learning curve
InfoQube has a kitchen sink of features and can be used for many purposes.
Treepad 8.1 review: Tree-style outliner starts showing its age
The standard bearer in two-pane outliners remains functional and feature-rich but needs some attention from its developers.
Argentum Backup review: a simple, flexible way to back up data
Using standard protocols and without unnecessary bells and whistles, Argentum Backup is a good tool for all but the most advanced users.
Rummage review: tagging tool will ferret out all your files
Still in Alpha, Rummage shows some promise as a file management tool, but its ultimate success depends on feature implementation as it moves to beta and release.
Coolbase review: Tree-outline information manager hindered by poor implementation
Coolbase blends a tree-style outliner with semi-structured data, but a clunky interface and poor documentation undermine its usefulness.
Tabbles review: tagging tool improves speed, adds corporate focus
Tabbles offers a useful and effective way of dealing with complex projects scattered over many files, but it requires developing new habits to get the most out of it.
Folder Size review: Free tool shows the distribution of your disk space
Folder Size gives you something a bit better than just clicking "Properties", but doesn't provide a lot of details or display options.
Directory Opus 11 review: The premier file manager for power users
Directory Opus' expanded customization and control options let you manage files the way you want.
Password Safe review: Solid management tool for technical users
This database is great for storing, organizing, and searching for passwords, but it's hampered by a lack of browser integration.
Sticky Password Cloud 7 review: The ideal solution for password management across platforms
The latest update to Sticky Password adds management tools and cloud integration. It's still a tiny file on your PC, but it makes it easy to manage passwords from your Mac and mobile devices as well.
Maxthon 4.2 review: Browser integrates cloud functionality and multiple session logins
Maxthon has interesting integrated features and good cloud integration, but as with most "alternate" browsers, it's competing against the inertia of whatever environment you've been using for years.
Opera 18 review: This browser's seen radical changes… perhaps too radical
The newest version of Opera has a brand new engine and a stripped-down feature set. Sorry, Opera, but bookmarks aren't significant extras.
Typing of The Dead Overkill review: Kill foul-mouthed zombies with your fingers
Typing of The Dead adapts a first-person zombie shooter to use typing skills, not button mashing, to commit mayhem. Funny, fast-paced, and unique, its blend of grindhouse horror and unique mechanics is very appealing.