tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71037654424141452742011-11-27T16:33:27.036-08:00Business & Productivity software helps maximize efficiency and productivity for individuals, small businesses, and corporations.Josehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317966496673334954noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103765442414145274.post-79204520743001424892008-01-08T00:45:00.000-08:002008-01-08T00:59:47.664-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">PortableApps Suite</span> is a collection of portable apps, including the integrated PortableApps Menu and the PortableApps Backup utility along with a set of custom icons, an autoplay configuration, folders and a quick start shortcut. Just drop it on your portable device and you're ready to go.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) includes ClamWin Portable (antivirus), Firefox Portable (web browser), Gaim Portable (instant messaging), <span style="font-weight: bold;">OpenOffice.org Portable</span> (office suite), Sudoku Portable (puzzle game), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunbird Portable</span> (calendar/task manager) and Thunderbird Portable (email client) and runs comfortably from a 512MB drive.<br /><br /></span><span class="fullpost"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My review</span><br /><br />PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) takes an old-school approach to mobile computing. Instead of hosting programs online, <span style="font-style: italic;">PortableApps is a comprehensive application suite that fits onto and runs from almost any device with at least 512 MB of space</span>.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zHNTL4uqjfQ/R4M7WI7nUsI/AAAAAAAAAAc/VtBpNBjPilI/s1600-h/PortableApps.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zHNTL4uqjfQ/R4M7WI7nUsI/AAAAAAAAAAc/VtBpNBjPilI/s400/PortableApps.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153027650182664898" border="0" /></a><span class="fullpost">The suite's flexibility is impressive. It manages some of the best f<span style="font-weight: bold;">reeware applications</span> from a taskbar menu that runs instantly when clicked on. User-favorites Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird are here, as well as the entire OpenOffice.org office suite, a calendar and day planner app, an instant messenger manager, an anti-virus program, and even a Sudoku game.<br /><br />Impressively, the range of supported programs goes far beyond those in the Standard Suite. Others you can download include a <span style="font-weight: bold;">media player</span>, a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Web page editor</span> and even a version of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mac OS</span>. Along with all the software, PortableApp provides support for all your ancillary settings, plug-ins, buddy lists, and document and media files.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">download and installation is quick</span>, if not lightning fast, and the interface menu looks as good as it is straightforward. We'd like to see a way to synchronize settings and extensions in future versions. Machines with <span style="font-weight: bold;">more RAM and faster processors</span> will handle the PortableApp Suite better than older machines, so consider this an excellent reason to upgrade and make managing your mobile world significantly easier.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7103765442414145274-7920452074300142489?l=business-software-review.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317966496673334954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103765442414145274.post-18621452113627314962008-01-07T23:45:00.000-08:002008-01-07T23:52:02.014-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">OfficePrinter</span> allows users to design and print business cards, letterhead, envelopes, address labels, or CD labels. The program includes <span style="font-weight: bold;">predesigned templates</span> to simplify the design process.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Logos and clip art are included. Text and clip art can be rotated and skewed to any angle. Special effects such as shadow, spiral, zoom, and shapes such a</span><span class="fullpost">s curves, arches, and ovals can be applied to text. OfficePrinter <span style="font-weight: bold;">supports both U.S. and metric units</span>, and letter and A4 paper sizes.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zHNTL4uqjfQ/R4MrPo7nUqI/AAAAAAAAAAM/sKdOQungvyk/s1600-h/OfficePrinter.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zHNTL4uqjfQ/R4MrPo7nUqI/AAAAAAAAAAM/sKdOQungvyk/s400/OfficePrinter.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153009946327470754" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="fullpost">Version 2.0 includes a database/mailing-list feature for making address labels, name badges, and envelopes a snap.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">My review:</span><br /><br />Go from design flunky to graphic genius in <span style="font-weight: bold;">less than 60 seconds</span>. This creative program helps you put together business cards, address labels, letterhead, and CD labels in a snap. <span style="font-style: italic;">I were surprised that, despite the amount of features, OfficePrinter as a program doesn't take up a lot of disc space</span>. A whole library of templates helps get you started, and included clip art and logo designs give you more options for design.<br /><br />During testing I were able to <span style="font-weight: bold;">create business cards easily</span>, as editing options are easy to find and are straightforward. You can choose any size font for text, add and edit images, and draw shapes. Effects such as adding shadows, creating a spiral effect, or zooming can be applied to any detail as well. Overall, this is a useful program for anyone wanting to <span style="font-weight: bold;">create their own business cards or personal stationary.</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7103765442414145274-1862145211362731496?l=business-software-review.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317966496673334954noreply@blogger.com0