Desktop tools //

Ginger //

Friday, October 7, 2011

Write Better

Even professional writers make mistakes. Ginger helps you find them and correct them more quickly. Calibrated to catch a wide variety of spelling and grammar errors, this software also includes advanced features that can help you improve your spelling and grammar skills over time.

User Interface

4 stars

Usefulness

3.5 stars

Innovation

3.5 stars

Cost:

$4.90 per month- $89.00

Overall Rating:

3.7

SimpleDiagrams //

Saturday, January 8, 2011

A Chalkboard for Your Computer

SimpleDiagrams is a simple, easy-to-use tool for drawing diagrams. Use pre-made shapes or draw freehand, and add text. Then, export your design as a PNG file.

User Interface

3.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

2.5 stars

Cost:

Free-$19

Overall Rating:

3.3

AItype //

Friday, October 15, 2010

Type Intelligently

Has spelling always vexed you? Are you still using the “hunt and peck” method to type? AIType makes typing easier, faster and more fun.

User Interface

3.5 stars

Usefulness

3 stars

Innovation

4.5 stars

Cost:

Free-$5 per month

Overall Rating:

3.7

Genieo //

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Create a Personal Homepage Without Lifting a Finger

Want a personalized start page without the hassle of constantly adding feeds and gadgets? Genieo is a desktop app that monitors your browsing history, figures out what you like, and then creates a personal start page just for you.

User Interface

3.5 stars

Usefulness

2 stars

Innovation

4 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

3.2

Minicompressor //

Monday, November 9, 2009

Easy Image Compression

When you’re trying to email photos or upload them to a website, large file sizes can get in the way. Minicompressor is a handy little desktop app that makes it easy to shrink your pictures down to a more manageable size.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

2.5 stars

Cost:

7.50 CAD

Overall Rating:

3.7