Archive for category Review
DEVONthink 2.0 Review
Posted by Elliott Bradley in Organization, Review, Text Editors on February 23rd, 2010
Title: DEVONthink Pro Office Review
DEVONthink Pro Office ($150, Commercial, Version 2.0) is a comprehensive data management application.
In a previous post about Organization Apps I wrote that I will be writing about different organization apps from the perspective of a student. In particular, I said that I’ll be writing about them with two use cases in mind, for organizing research and for assisting the the writing process. I also want to add an additional use case for such applications, taking notes – either in class or outside of it. DEVONthink is one of the most popular applications in this category and has probably the most extensive feature-set. As usual, I’ll be rating the application in different sections and then give it an overall score at the conclusion.
Keep Your Word Review
Posted by Elliott Bradley in Memorization, Review on May 16th, 2009
Keep Your Word ($25: Shareware, v1.5.1 ) is a flash card app for learning another language. The object is to keep a list of words that you’re learning and their equivalent word in your language, then review and drill these words in the effort to build your vocabulary in a different language.
MathType 6.0 Review
MathType ($97; $57 academic; 30 day free trial that reverts to an indefinite light edition) is a mathematics equation editor that allows users to easily type and insert advanced equations into common word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Apple’s iWork suite.
Wallet Review
Posted by Elliott Bradley in Review, Security on March 5th, 2009
Wallet ($20: Shareware, v3.0.2) is a password and information encryption app.
When I reviewed AllSecure I mentioned another app as the main competitor to it, Wallet. I decided to review Wallet to help round out my secure information manager reviews. (this app was downloaded as a trial from Acrylic’s website)
GimmeSomeTune Review
Since I reviewed Sizzling Keys and Synergy, two free iTunes keyboard controllers, there was a request for a review of GimmeSomeTune (Donationware), so I thought I would review it here. It is very similar to the previous two apps with a few exceptions, which I will focus on in this review.
Sizzling Keys and Synergy Reviews
SizzlingKeys (Free; Pro version $5) and Synergy (5 Euros, roughly $7) are keyboard controllers for iTunes. Synergy has been made available through Macheist’s Giving Tree for free for the time being.
Both allow you to advance and go back tracks, play/pause, set rating, adjust volume, and more through keyboard shortcuts that function even when iTunes isn’t the active application. (Disclaimer: The free version of SizzlingKeys was reviewed, and Synergy was obtained for free through the Giving Tree.)
AllSecure Review
Posted by Elliott Bradley in Review, Security on February 16th, 2009
AllSecure ($40: Shareware, v1.0.3) is a password and information encryption app.
The app is one of many secure information managers available for the mac right now. MacHeist has also recently given it out as a loot item (Shareware software given away for free to promote the app). As this version of the app was only released last month, there are not many reviews of it at this time. (disclaimer: data you will see entered into the app is fake. This app was downloaded through MacHeist)
