Simply Hired
This site should be your new first Web stop when looking for a job.
7/19/2006
Can Zoho's Web 2.0 Office Beat Microsoft?
Zoho is one of the more exciting Web 2.0 companies. How do its word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools compare with others like ThinkFree, Google Spreadsheets, and Num Sum, as well as against Microsoft's old standbys?
7/12/2006
Opera 9 Is Music to Our Ears
Opera Software's browser continues to innovate, with enviable search customization and improvements to management and configuration options.
6/22/2006
Opera Mini 2.0
Opera Mini 2.0 lets you surf the Web from your phone faster and more efficiently.
6/21/2006
Flock Evolves the Browser to Web 2.0
Why limit yourself to IE, Firefox, and Opera? Flock puts a Web 2.0 twist on browsing, incorporating mashups with blogging, social bookmarking, and photo sharing sites.
6/20/2006
Google Calendar
Those who use Gmail—and have lots of friends or colleagues who use it as well—will find Google Calendar a great addition, as will those who just want an online calendar that's easy to use and share.
6/1/2006
pcAnywhere 12.0
Not for the average consumer. Great for help desks and call centers.
5/19/2006
Google Desktop 4
A continuous stream of new gadgets means there's always something interesting and simple to add to your Google Desktop.
5/10/2006
HyperOffice
Good for basic collaboration, but you'll have to train employees if you want them to use shared documents—and turn off that third-party news service.
4/26/2006
Free Office Without The Microsoft—ThinkFree Online
It won't supplant Microsoft Office anytime soon, but ThinkFree is offering Office document compatibility and a lot of Office-like functionality—for free.
4/24/2006
Spare Backup 2.4
Spare Backup intelligently selects important data files for backup and uploads them to secure storage every night.
4/24/2006
Internet Explorer 7 Preview
IE 7 beta 2 shows significant improvements over IE 6, but some capabilities still lag those available in Firefox and Opera.
4/24/2006
Mozy Remote Backup
If your files aren't backed up, for shame!
4/19/2006
Clipmarks
Clipmarks is much more than just an easy and effective way to store pieces of Web pages for future reference, sharing, and gathering commentary—it can actually become a way of life.
4/10/2006
AOL Music Now
An excellent alternative to software-driven subscription services, Music Now brings unsurpassed simplicity to online listening.
4/7/2006
Preclick Gold Photo Organizer
Preclick Gold is undoubtedly the best photo organizer for PC novices, and more experienced users may like it as well.
3/29/2006
CoPilot Live Laptop 9
CoPilot Live Laptop 9 is a premium-priced notebook-based navigation system, but its many unique features such as 3D view, driver safety mode, and "live" mode make it a compelling product.
3/24/2006
IE 7, Firefox 2.0 Prepare to Do Battle—Someday
A beta version of Internet Explorer 7 and the first alpha of Firefox 2.0 look promising, but aren't yet ready to rumble.
3/20/2006
Google Desktop 3
Despite a quirk here and there, the latest version of Google Desktop is full of improvements that make a very good thing even better.
3/20/2006
Windows Live
There are plenty of neat features and more to look forward to, but Live.com is definitely still beta.
3/16/2006
Going to Your PC' Is Faster, More Elegant
The latest version of Citrix's GoToMyPC Corporate adds compelling features such as drag-and-drop file transfer and true 24-bit color support, as well as improved performance.
3/13/2006
SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor's button tells you if the site you've surfed to is bad, and backs up its rating with hard facts.
3/1/2006
Kcentrix Does End Run Around Word
Kcentrix Software's PleaseReview simplifies collaboration on Microsoft Word documents by letting groups work on a document through the Web browser and avoiding Word's cumbersome Track Changes capability.
2/27/2006
QuickBooks Online Edition
QuickBooks Online Edition has grown steadily over the years to become a competent if not spectacular small business accounting solution with all the advantages of Web access.
2/23/2006
SnapJot
SnapJot is an attempt to inject some creativity into photo sharing by letting you add text, photos, and videos, as well as open up your online albums so other people can contribute.
2/16/2006
Podzinger
The most efficient method yet for searching podcast content.
2/16/2006
eBay ProStores 6.0
Building on the solid base of StoreSense, its predecessor, eBay ProStores 6.0 offers simple, intuitive tools for building a merchant storefront with links into eBay.
2/15/2006
iShield
iShield can prevent children from accessing porn sites accidentally (or on purpose), and it's very easy to install and use.
2/15/2006
Phanfare
Unlike many similar services, Phanfare isn't free, but you'll get what you pay for.
2/15/2006
Office Live Will Give Small Firms a Web Business Boost
Microsoft's set of Web-based services is a good choice for small businesses that can't manage an e-mail server, Web site or collaboration platform.
2/15/2006
Streamload MediaMax
Besides providing online storage for photos, videos, music, and documents, Streamload MediaMax lets you share files with friends and family.
2/9/2006
Grouper 2.0
It's still in beta and is rough around the edges, but the latest version of Grouper is great for sharing your personal media with your friends and the Web at large.
2/9/2006
BubbleShare
BubbleShare is a slick and easy way to share photos. And since it's free, there's no harm in giving it a try.
2/8/2006
dotPhoto
dotPhoto might not be the place for the hip Net set, but its a solid photo and video site for the average user.
2/8/2006
Yahoo! Local Maps
Yahoo! Local Maps (beta) forgoes a lot of the glitzy features in favor of a clean straightforward interface and good routing features.
2/8/2006
Yahoo! Local
You'll find both breadth and depth when using Yahoo! Local—in fact, it feels more like a blog maintained by locals who know their turf than the offspring of a national search site.
2/8/2006
Thunderbird Hones User Experience
Updated to Version 1.5 last month, the Mozilla Foundation's Thunderbird e-mail client doesn't have any earth-shattering new capabilities, but it does provide a more elegant and secure user experience.
2/6/2006
SeaMonkey Swings Mozilla Suite Back into Action
Like Mozilla, SeaMonkey is extremely customizable when it comes to changing settings.
2/3/2006
AOL Local
AOL Local doesn't have the flashy features or ease of use of the other mapping services, but it offers plenty of good, accurate information.
2/2/2006
A9.com Maps
This innovative search site has taken a unique approach in bringing cities directly to your browser.
2/2/2006
Windows Live Local
The cool bird's-eye views would probably be enough of a draw for most people even without the local search, maps, and wealth of extra features.
2/2/2006
Google Local
The accurate and beautifully rendered mapping and imagery is addictive, but sometimes you'll find yourself wishing for that magically accurate trove of results found with nothing more than a keyword at Google.com.
2/2/2006
StreetIQ.com
A new financial podcasting site, StreetIQ.com helps investors find podcasts relating to their favorite companies.
2/1/2006
Internet Explorer 7.0
The first beta version of IE7 isn't intended—or ready—for the masses; developers are its real audience and they'll find some fertile ground. While IE7 certainly has potential, it has a ways to go before it's ready for prime time.
1/31/2006
eBay Branches Out to Businesses
For most people, the decision to sell online means a decision to sell on eBay.
1/30/2006
Google Toolbar 4
The beta version of Google's new toolbar takes a good idea and makes it even better, with flexible customization options and good integration with other software.
1/30/2006
JotSpot Increases Excel's Usefulness
Users who spend lots of time tracking information in Microsoft Excel will find much to like in JotSpot Tracker, essentially a spreadsheet wiki that allows users to collaborate by importing and exporting Excel data.
1/30/2006
Apple iTunes 6
The latest iTunes scores with its ever-expanding video library, but it continues to disappoint by neglecting to offer a music subscription option.
1/26/2006
ID-WSF's Social Skills in Question
The Liberty Alliance project earlier this month released ID-Web Services Framework 2.0, designed for deploying and managing identity-based Web services.
1/20/2006
Google Video
Google Video is definitely still a beta service, but it has a clean look and feel, and we're quite sure the catalog of available content will grow to be massive.
1/20/2006
Arel Plug-In Allows Meetings Anywhere
Arel Communications and Software's well-designed videoconferencing and audio conferencing technology has been part of an integrated Web conferencing tool, Arel Spotlight.
1/2/2006
Skype 2.0
Skype continues to impress, rolling out free video functionality, improving the interface, and continuing to provide free Skype-to-Skype voice calls that just plain work.
12/29/2005
AquaLogic Service Bus 2.0
BEA's AquaLogic Service Bus may not be tops as an ESB, but when it comes to managing an SOA, it's a very powerful option.
12/12/2005
Changes in Firefox 1.5 are Few but Significant
Version 1.5 of the cross-platform, open-source Firefox browser may not be a big upgrade, but it does feature several important improvements.
12/12/2005
FilmLoop
FilmLoop's ticker-like interface is wonderfully addictive. Give it a try, and you may not give it up.
12/9/2005
Google Base (beta)
Google Base gives everyone a single point of entry for posting information to the Internet and getting that info into the hands of people who might want it. A promising service that still needs some tweaking.
12/5/2005
SOAtest Lives Up to Its New Name
Finally, there's a product to help developers test and debug their service-oriented-architecture projects, Parasoft's SOAtest.
12/5/2005
Trendnet Keeps an Eye on Things
Those needing to keep an eye on people, places or things in hard-to-cable locations should check out Trendnet's Wireless Advanced Pan & Tilt Internet Camera Server, the TV-IP400W.
12/5/2005
Visual Studio 2005: Bright Lights and Shadows
Microsoft's comprehensive IDE has the dual missions of empowering developers and propelling Microsoft's platform agenda. Core capabilities are feature-rich but don't threaten full-strength stand-alone tools.
12/5/2005
CNN Pipeline
CNN Pipeline heralds the beginning of real Internet television. When a big story breaks and you don't have access to a TV, you'll head right to this service.
12/5/2005
Glide Effortless
Glide Effortless is not quite a media manager, and not quite an OS. It's unlike anything you've ever seen. Sign up now—if only to try it out.
12/1/2005
AIM Triton
A must-have upgrade for AOL subscribers and a compelling download for everyone else, AIM Triton delivers masterful messaging.
12/1/2005
AOL Pictures
If you aren't already wedded to a photo-sharing service, you should definitely give AOL Pictures a try.
11/30/2005
Virgin Digital (with Red Pass)
Bargain hunters will want to check out the revamped Virgin Digital online music service, which offers low cost and innovative browsing with its new Red Pass option.
11/30/2005
Firefox 1.5
The best browser gets even better with improved tab controls, reworked user preferences, a more robust extensions system, faster page loading and better security.
11/22/2005
TagWorld
If you like deli.cio.us or Flickr, you'll love TagWorld.
11/9/2005
VisiStat 2.0
VisiStat brings Web site analytics to the masses. The service is easy to set up and generates a multitude of useful reports, like those that list the geographic location of viewers and rank search engines and keywords.
11/2/2005
Flock
Worth a test drive, but for the time being, stick to IE or Firefox as your primary browser.
10/27/2005
Inform
Inform offers a new way to stay on top of current events, but in its current incarnation it's a bit too cumbersome to use effectively, at least without some practice.
10/24/2005
del.icio.us
del.icio.us competently tags and stores your bookmarks online, but it's too limited and too hard to use.
10/21/2005
Clipmarks
Clipmarks is an easy and effective way to store pieces of Web pages for sharing, reference, and review.
10/21/2005
Shadows
If you're in the market for a bookmark organizer, Shadows is better than del.icio.us but not quite ready to claim the social-bookmarking crown.
10/21/2005
Homestead QuickSites
Building and publishing a polished, professional Web site has never been quicker or easier.
9/20/2005
JotSpot
JotSpot builds versatile, team-friendly Wikis in a flash, but the interface needs work.
8/31/2005
GoDaddy Online Group Calendar
GoDaddy's Online Group Calendar is a respectable entry into Web-based organizational tools.
8/31/2005
Streamload
Streamload can be your online repository for storing, accessing, and sharing your multimedia files.
8/30/2005
Mix-And-Match Services
The flexibility inherent in Salesforce.com Inc.'s namesake service gives companies not only a way to build new applications but also an opportunity to integrate existing applications into their sales processes.
8/29/2005
Google Talk
Great way to do basic instant messaging and VoIP.
8/24/2005
IE 7 Narrows Gap Between Browsers
IE 7 adds tabbed browsing, integrated RSS feed browsing, anti-phishing features.
8/22/2005
IBackup for Windows
For those who need advanced functionality and a range of service options, and can invest some time in learning the service, iBackup is a good choice.
8/17/2005
DocumentMall 8.3.2
Leveraging the classic benefits of a hosted application service, Ricoh's DocumentMall lets businesses quickly get up and running with a simple-to-use and capable document management solution.
8/8/2005
Trumba OneCalendar
If you need to keep track of the activities and commitments of several family or organization members, the Trumba online calendaring service can be a big help.
8/4/2005
FeedForAll 1.0
FeedForAll is the most complete Windows RSS feed creator we've come across.
8/3/2005
Feeder 1.1
This little gem makes creating podcasts and other distributed content a cinch.
8/3/2005
NewzAlert Composer 1.70
NewzAlert Composer offers basic RSS features in a no-frills interface.
8/3/2005
AOL Explorer 1.1
Even Firefox devotees should consider taking AOL's spiffy, feature-packed browser for a spin.
8/1/2005
Edit.com
Small businesses looking for a simple way to make routine updates to Web sites can use Edit.com's browser-based service.
6/28/2005
Bubbler
Bubbler is a unique cross between a blogging tool and traditional (and less approachable) Web site creation software.
6/10/2005
RSVME Offers Basic Polling
Using enterprise-class survey software can be a great way to collect data from customers or suppliers.
5/16/2005
Netscape Browser 8.0
If you're looking for an all-encompassing platform, it's a solid choice.
5/16/2005
WebEx Meeting Center
Most of the refinements to WebEx's service are focused primarily on simplifying the UI and providing a more consistent experience across the four other WebEx offerings: Sales Center, Training Center, Event Center and Support Center.
4/25/2005
Opera 8.0
Opera 8.0 promises to be a capable browser that offers some unique features, such as rearrangement of tabs and page zooming.
4/19/2005
MSN Messenger 7.0
MSN Messenger 7.0 is even better than the previous version.
4/14/2005
MyWebEx PC Pro 1.0
For MyWebEx PC, WebEx Communications draws on its popular Web meeting product to offer organizations remote control.
4/4/2005
Linktivity WebDemo Hosted
The product needs an update to make the most important features, such as applica-tion sharing, easier to use.
3/2/2005
Flickr
Flickr isn't your typical photo-sharing service.
3/2/2005
Glance
Best for quick, ad-hoc internal presentations, but not the most functional product in this roundup.
3/2/2005
dtSearch Offers High-End Capabilities
With all the popular and free search tools in the news lately, one would think that a product from a commercial company without the name recognition of a Google or a Yahoo would be a tough sell.
2/28/2005
SiteCatalyst 11
As a powerful yet complex ASP solution for analyzing Web site traffic, Site Catalyst 11 excels in its ability to create custom reports and dashboards.
2/22/2005
IBM's HPR Reads More Than Web Pages
With 20/700 vision, one of my main concerns is whether I'll be able to surf the Web if my vision deteriorates with age.
2/7/2005
Mimeo.com Print Services
Mimeo.com lets you "print" files to its Web site, give Mimeo.com instructions, and have the output delivered to your door (or elsewhere) the next day.
2/3/2005
Picasa 2.0
Picasa 2.0 ranks with the leading photo-management tools, including Adobe Photoshop Album and ACDSee.
1/18/2005
Yahoo! Merchant Starter
Yahoo! Merchant Starter provides the smoothest and simplest way to build and manage your online store.
1/12/2005
1&1 Professional eShop
Because of this complexity and the limited integration between hosting and e-commerce components, we recommend that novice site operators turn to one of the other services we tested.
1/12/2005
Yahoo! Small Business
If you're looking to register one or several domain names and create a full-featured site, Yahoo! is the way to go.
1/12/2005
ValueWeb
ValueWeb offers excellent site design and hosting, but its commerce engine is complex.
1/12/2005
Qurio 1.3
Qurio 1.3 is a decent option for photo-sharing novices.
1/12/2005
WebSurveyor Fine-Tunes Surveys
WebSurveyor's update to its flagship product makes the survey creation process quick and painless.
1/10/2005
System Architect Gracefully Turns '10
System Architect Version 10, released earlier this month by Popkin Software & Systems Inc., defies the "Version 10 curse" that often seems to pull a product across the line from maturity to senility.
9/20/2004
WebSphere Application Server
With robust clustering, effective administration, and business workflow that uses Web services, IBM's WebSphere Application Server 5 is ready to tackle even the largest projects.
9/2/2003
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