Software

Play with yourself

Few card programs kill time as effectively and enjoyably as SolSuite 2006. This professional-level repository of more than 450 solitaire games even includes children's games. The helpful interface lets you browse games grouped by type, time, difficulty, and skill level, or you simply can have the program choose a variation at random. SolSuite 2006 provides a glance at each game's rules, a difficulty rating, and a layout. Players can customize cards and backgrounds, and can add a solitaire game with the rules wizard. Strategies, tips, and hints help beginners, and adepts will enjoy the complete statistics with graphs, … Read more

Clean up code before putting it online

Web developers: simplify the process of cleaning up code before you put it online with Web Site Maestro X. This tool makes your Web pages load faster by optimizing both HTML and script code. We found that this app did a great job of simplifying the process of cleaning up code such as broken tags and links. The drag-and-drop interface makes for quick cleaning of code. The Smart Handling feature is a nice touch for those running large sites, because the program only processes the pages you make changes to. The program's Optimizer Engine helps deliver faster, more efficient … Read more

Clean up code before putting it online

Web developers: simplify the process of cleaning up code before you put it online with Web Site Maestro X. This tool makes your Web pages load faster by optimizing both HTML and script code. We found that this app did a great job of simplifying the process of cleaning up code such as broken tags and links. The drag-and-drop interface makes for quick cleaning of code. The Smart Handling feature is a nice touch for those running large sites, because the program only processes the pages you make changes to. The program's Optimizer Engine helps deliver faster, more efficient … Read more

Mix and match

With more than 50 mah-jongg and Concentration-style layouts, the attractive and addictive MahJong Suite 2006 is a bonanza for tile-game lovers. The convenient game browser organizes layouts by difficulty, number of levels, and several other factors. If you like, the game will choose a random layout for you. The demo doesn't allow reshuffling, but the sheer number of included games will keep most players busy for the 30-day trial. If you do finish them, the built-in editor lets you quickly design more. The game's graphics--especially its three gorgeous sets of tiles--are quite good. You can configure the backgrounds … Read more

Speak easy

This latest version of Yahoo Messenger with voice capabilities is a step up from the already impressive older versions, and a must-download for regular users of YIM. The most notable update is the integration of messaging services with Windows Live, a process that allows you to add Windows Live users as simply as your Yahoo buddies. While this new feature isn't nearly as interoperable as Trillian, the plus side is users can still enjoy the lively emoticons and avatars, the extensive plug-in library developers can contribute to, and VoIP services exclusive to the Yahoo experience. Users should be forewarned … Read more

Play with yourself

Few card programs kill time as effectively and enjoyably as SolSuite 2006. This professional-level repository of more than 450 solitaire games even includes children's games. The helpful interface lets you browse games grouped by type, time, difficulty, and skill level, or you simply can have the program choose a variation at random. SolSuite 2006 provides a glance at each game's rules, a difficulty rating, and a layout. Players can customize cards and backgrounds, and can add a solitaire game with the rules wizard. Strategies, tips, and hints help beginners, and adepts will enjoy the complete statistics with graphs, … Read more

Mix and match

With more than 50 mah-jongg and Concentration-style layouts, the attractive and addictive MahJong Suite 2006 is a bonanza for tile-game lovers. The convenient game browser organizes layouts by difficulty, number of levels, and several other factors. If you like, the game will choose a random layout for you. The demo doesn't allow reshuffling, but the sheer number of included games will keep most players busy for the 30-day trial. If you do finish them, the built-in editor lets you quickly design more. The game's graphics--especially its three gorgeous sets of tiles--are quite good. You can configure the backgrounds … Read more

Play with yourself

Few card programs kill time as effectively and enjoyably as SolSuite 2006. This professional-level repository of more than 450 solitaire games even includes children's games. The helpful interface lets you browse games grouped by type, time, difficulty, and skill level, or you simply can have the program choose a variation at random. SolSuite 2006 provides a glance at each game's rules, a difficulty rating, and a layout. Players can customize cards and backgrounds, and can add a solitaire game with the rules wizard. Strategies, tips, and hints help beginners, and adepts will enjoy the complete statistics with graphs, … Read more

Play with yourself

Few card programs kill time as effectively and enjoyably as SolSuite 2006. This professional-level repository of more than 460 solitaire games even includes children's games. The helpful interface lets you browse games grouped by type, time, difficulty, and skill level, or you simply can have the program choose a variation at random. SolSuite 2006 provides a glance at each game's rules, a difficulty rating, and a layout. Players can customize cards and backgrounds, and can add a solitaire game with the rules wizard. Strategies, tips, and hints help beginners, and adepts will enjoy the complete statistics with graphs, … Read more

Accounting for everyone

With Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007, the software behemoth from Seattle proves it's capable of producing high-quality, free software for the masses. Beneath the clean layout, big icons, and point-and-click interface sits a foundation of solid business features that can benefit almost any company.

The freeware version covers most imaginable needs a business might have for supportive software. Charge customers' credit cards or manage your bank accounts, payroll, and vendors. You can create and log invoices, quotes, cash sales, and even refunds. Beyond that, the program provides for the modern business, featuring built-in PayPal functionality--an absolute necessity for e-commerce--and … Read more