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In my opinion Family Tree Maker was better before it became tied to Ancestry.com. In those days it was easier to use. Nowadays it is difficult to add photos and adding sources is confusing. Its format is such that importing a GED from other genealogy software often leads to loss or of data or data being improperly located. For example, personal notes may be converted to "Events" for some reason. There is lower rated genealogy software that is easier to use and often can import data directly from another application. I have been doing genealogy research for at least 20 years during which time I have used many genealogy applications. Simpler, less cluttered applications are easier to use and can include as much or more data. This review is tied to an "old" version however the software has been basically the same for several versions.

Always a super product.

Right product, Right price.

Great!

worked

An updated version of an older version for an older operating system working good

Always use HR block, TT let me down. Too many issues. EDIT years later I'm still buying these works good for me.

One of the best. It's easy to use and if your lucky you get a return.

The Best do-it yourself Tax Software

I use the new version of this program every year.

good product, fully mac compatible, make sure you frequently update and scan for best results.

Not useful any longer

It was ok until a certain version of Mac, but wasn't support past a certain version. Not sure which, but I think v10.8 wasn't support by this version of Antivirus

works good for mac, old version - order newest via amazon store online download, get immediately.

As advertised.

Worked as intended

worked great

Good product! Easy to use, very informative.

So it took me a really long time to review this product, and I think the issue is I found out i really just don't edit photos very often. Now I am not new with software, and I love computers but trying to get that perfect picture or artsy up a photo turns out not to be my hobby. I do have family members asking me about some of these programs though so I started it up again. Our verdict is very basic, with the understanding we used it for very basic effects. The Auto Effects are pretty cool. They essentially take a realistic photo and turn it into something that is akin to an art project or painting or any other affect you'd like. I don't know why someone would actually want to do it, but they were pretty thrilled with the results. All of these have a variety of settings so you can have field day messing with those. And for those of you who are wondering why I grabbed this in the first place, well I actually have a classic Bamboo Wacom tablet that I dabble with, most for sketches. I intended to do a lot more with that but right now I am still just dabbling with that, and the two work together Updates are obnoxious. You can't just update from within he software. Corel requires you to go to their website, sign in and then grab the file. It's not user friendly at all, and I can tell you several of my family members will simply not do it or even remember they have a Corel account. The tutorial videos are fine, but they require flash, which again is another link to an outside website and something several family members are likely going to give-up on <sigh> Still the software itself is handy for shifting to grayscale, cropping your pictures, saving in a ton of different formats. The dopper grabs color from your photos very nicely so you can fill in any blemishes and of course red-eye

I wish I had something interesting to write about this product but I was never actually able to use it on the devices I wanted to use it on. I do not have the time or patience to contact or work with their customer support. I do use their anti virus on my computer but this product I couldn't make use of.

This product is made to help recover lost or stolen electronic items but there are many issues with it. I was letdown bigtime. - It only works for Androids, PCs and Macs. What the ?????? no iPhones, Kindles or Chromebooks. Strike 1. To top things off, if someone steals your device, the thief can uninstall it. That's strike 2 right there. - Sneak Peak is something I can't assess. Y? I only have iDevices. I had no choice but to give it 1 star. I don't use android (except on my Kindle but it doesn't work on that) so that pretty much stops me in my tracks.

While I have yet to need this for its intended purpose, it has provided me peace of mind when traveling with my laptop. I can testify that after installing, I have noticed absolutely no decrease in system performance and have run into no conflicts. If only it came with a "Norton Security System" sticker like home security systems...

With so much on my phone security becomes important however I don't think this is the solution 1. costs more than I think it should for what it does 2. while it may take pictures most theifs are not that dumb (basicly not going to be all that helpful) Things that are 1 1. covers three devices 2. easy to set up on line and through google plus sent to my phone I have some simalar protection from a McAfee product that I like much better.

Norton Anti Theft works reasonably well but its high price is a bit hard to justify. Basically the program serves to allow you to track your device in the event that it is lost or stolen. Since this is a 3 device license it works out to be $13 bucks per device (at retail price). On Android there are cheaper alternatives that do similar types of tracking (such as seekdroid). This seems like it would be ok for a desktop computer but keep in mind that it requires a data connection for the program to function correctly. A phone is likely to have this connection at all times (unless switched off) but a desktop computer may not even be switched on until the hard drive or computer "guts" have been sold off or swapped out. This program is great for technically challenged people who need a big box solution but most technologically oriented people can find free alternatives to this software.

This Norton Anti-Theft package is a good idea on the surface but the implementation leaves much room for improvement. I have had two Kindle Fires go missing (most likely left at doctor office waiting rooms) and have not recovered either one, so I know how frustrating it can be to have a valuable device get stolen. While I generally like Norton products, this program added little over the free solutions that are available to justify the expense of this package. The package actually sends you the Norton site for the install and is a somewhat cumbersome process that requires you to set up an account if you don't already have one. I bailed out once it became obvious that it was going to be more troublesome. CFH

The user interface of this product isn't bad, fairly intuitive and user friendly, but I was surprised to discover that features that I thought should be standard (at least standard for something for this price and with 'premium' in the name) had to have another pricey subscription to be activated. Doesn't make sense. There are cheaper products out there with more functionality.

Sage accounting software was easy to install and very user friendly. Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013 offer a ton of features that are easy to enact, like check writing, invoicing, purchasing, project tracking, company consolidation, advanced budgeting and data archives. I enjoyed using this software, as it was stable and intuitive, similar to ADP E-time sysyems. I did not notice any glitches in the software. My biggest concern for Sage software is the extra added costs for customizing your software. Additional features for this product also cost more money. A custom payroll system, for example costs an extra $300 a year. If cost and paying extra fees for added features is not an option, then Sage software works fine.

Peachtree accounting became known as Sage not too long ago. Peachtree has been a trusted name in accounting software for decades. I first used Peachtree software in the mid 90's for payroll purposes at a company I worked for at the time. I am primarily a Quickbooks user but I wanted to give Sage a shot. it is definitely a solid product and while I did not get to the point of using the payroll function, I was surprised to learn that payroll can no longer be entered even manually without a fee. I can understand a fee for the automated service but the fact that there is a charge even for entering it manually strikes me as a really bad and annoying idea. I am glad that I will not have to take that step as I will not be using this software for payroll, but please be advised that this will be an issue for those who do. otherwise, it seems like a well-planned out piece of software and I could certainly see myself using it on a daily basis (just not with any recurring fees)

Let me start off by saying this is a wonderful software package. The accounting and inventory portion of this software is premium by far. But that is where the high praise ends for me. This is a subscription based software. This isn't like owning a copy of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CorelDRAW-Graphics-Suite-X6/dp/B007IWCQ8W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6</a>, or a copy of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Microsoft-Office-Professional-2010/dp/B0036Z0NW6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Microsoft Office Professional 2010</a>&nbsp;and it's yours. You have to shell out money every year to use this software. Plus, it's not like the previous versions of Peachtree where payroll and taxes were inclusive to the software. These are now seperate purchases and are quite costly and are annual subscription based softwares as well. There are several different fees that are required to use the full potential of the software, which they market to you pretty consistenly. So if you put alot of work and investment into your accounting and inventory, using this software, they kind of have you and your business hostage. The big disappoint is that this information isn't disclosed here on Amazon. However, it is disclosed on the box. Here is the information verbatim on the box: "Important Note: When upgrading to Sage 50 Accounting 2013 from Sage Peachtree 2012 and earlier versions, you will no longer be able to manually manipulate the tax tables within Sage 50. You will now be required to have a Sage 50 Payroll Solution or Sage Business Care Gold or Platinum subscription, in order for your Sage 50 solution to calculate taxes, benefits and liabilities on payroll checks. In addition, a subscription will be required to access payroll tax forms and to use the Exception, Payroll Tax, Tax Liability, Vacation and Sick reports or any custom reports based on these reports. Without a subscription, you will only be able to manually enter the tax, benefits, and liability figures on payroll checks and run payroll reports not previously listed." This information and the new working matrix of Sage 50 should be disclosed on here so that those who are wanting to purchase this software, they have full disclosure of the software and what is required to use the software. If you are a small business or very small business, this is probably an investment that you more than likely should avoid, unless you can really work it into your budget. However, if you do not need the the above, then it is indeed a wonderful and premium accounting and inventory software.

Appears a lot of comments slamming the cost of ownership. I would agree it's quite high if you have little need for the product to begin with. Else, for a firm that generates real money, it's relatively little to pay. Professional services would cost a lot more and it's very hard to find high quality low priced professional services these days. Else, the product itself shines with a myriad of options that fit almost all aspects you can think of. The learning curve is steep especially if you never have used one of these accounting suites before, or for that matter have any accounting skills. Those who do will pick up the strengths quite rapidly. Overall, a very good product.

As a product that claims to provide powerful accounting and reporting functionality that is even more simplified in the newest version, I would have expected more. If setting up a company from scratch, the software behaved fairly well and the setup was fairly straightforward. However, in doing a conversion the upgrade path was troublesome. The user interface was well placed and organized, but wasn't advanced compared to other accounting software I have used. There were many features that I would consider premium, unless of course, you are taking into account their service and support pricing road map. It really appears that Sage is trying to get you to buy into more of their services. You could be easily looking at additional investments for payroll services and future upgrades that offer little benefit. For small startups, Sage 50 Premium could be an excellent buy, although I would be concerned about future support and services. For businesses on other established systems or those are growing quickly, I would really weigh the options and look at a more versatile package. In my prior work in accounting systems, you really want to look at how much customizations you might need. Sage 50 Premium is actually pretty good if you go with all of the canned functions. However, if you require customizations you might be digging a ditch that you cannot climb out of cheaply.

I have some issues with this software. While I find the Sage 50 Pro Accounting design very intuitive, easy to install and navigate, there are some significant shortfalls. The software can be unstable. I've used the software for several months, and had to resort to installation repair before opening. There is also no ability to reconcile bank accounts online, or with any type of transaction download. I also can't get Sage Accounting to cooperate with Microsoft Outlook. I did contact technical support regarding this but still could not get the situation resolved. Due to Microsoft compatibility issues and unstable software problems, I would not recommend this software.

Peachtree accounting became known as Sage not too long ago. Peachtree has been a trusted name in accounting software for decades. I first used Peachtree software in the mid 90's for payroll purposes at a company I worked for at the time. I am primarily a Quickbooks user but I wanted to give Sage a shot. it is definitely a solid product and while I did not get to the point of using the payroll function, I was surprised to learn that payroll can no longer be entered even manually without a fee. I can understand a fee for the automated service but the fact that there is a charge even for entering it manually strikes me as a really bad and annoying idea. I am glad that I will not have to take that step as I will not be using this software for payroll, but please be advised that this will be an issue for those who do. otherwise, it seems like a well-planned out piece of software and I could certainly see myself using it on a daily basis (just not with any recurring fees)

works as expected

Good SW

item as seller described

Useful if needed as a backup

It works, what else can I say. Well, I wanted to give some more life in my Mac that Apple has abandoned the operating system. Many programs can no longer be loaded on to it as a lot of software is now being produced for the newer O.S. computers. I have Lion O.S. and this allows me to at least load Windows 8 and run some Windows programs as well as some of my old Mac programs.

This is a good product, especially if you're new to running Microsoft Windows on a Mac. Here's what's good: - Makes it easy to install and run Windows applications, in case you need to do so. - Specifically designed for Mac OS X Lion users. The install is fast and easy. - The install program is included on a USB flash memory stick. - Seems to support the Windows operating system quite well, without having to worry too much about various Windows applications being able to print documents, access the Internet, save to various drives, etc. - Provides a fairly seamless and enjoyable experience. Issues you might want to consider: - For your experience to be a good one, I highly recommend that you use this with a fast CPU processor with lots of memory. Even though it's like you're just running a Windows app, you're actually running an entire operating system, so you still need to treat it as one. I wouldn't recommend anything less than 8 GB of memory. - The uninstall process was a bit unintuitive. I had to search the web in order to find out how to remove the application. Over all, if you're looking for an easy way to run Windows, this is a good product to look at.

Don't like as much as I did earlier versions, not as easy to use.

Product works as expected however I will not buy again. Symantecs is now injecting itself in politics and does not support constitutional amendments.

okay.

I find basic photo software difficult to review because we all have so many options these days and one gets accustomed to one interface. Try something new that might actually be better and it feels foreign and "unintuitive." I had this difficulty with the Cyberlink Photodirector 4. I use Tiffen DFX and Photoshop Elements, both on a rather limited basis. I use the Tiffen for conversion to B&W and Elements for for image repair. Cyberlink offers a bit of both of these and more. Photodirector 4 is different than these and other programs. I'd dare say the interface is in fact better than the others I've tried, especially Tiffen which is absolutely archaic. So it's easy to use. Pros Easy to use - better interface than Elements Great HDR effects Cataloguing/library function Cons Limited effects compared to other programs such as Tiffen DFX Unlike some other programs, effects are labeled, but not shown so you have to try each one to know what they do Loads slow compared to other programs on older computers One of the major selling points for Photodirector is the cataloguing/library function. Think Lightroom. I honestly don't know Lightroom enough to do a proper comparison, but I know personally how organizing photos on a computer is a major hassle. At this early stage in my use of the program I'll give Cyberlink a tentative thumbs up for this function. I read a number of professional reviews and found that almost all gave this a solid rating, 4 out of 5 stars. One review, however, stated there were stability problems and quality programs when exporting images. Just a heads up just in case. Overall, Photodirector is a solid entry in the basic/consumer level photo editing and organizing software arena. Can't say it outshines any other basic program, but it's a good one and you might actually find it easier to use than Photoshop Elements.

More I use it, more I love it. I crop a lot of picture and this software goes strait to the point. I made some modifications on pictures and peoples where impressed. I did composite picture of my toddler running. The cons and the are nor enough for me to stop using the software is it's a little slow. There is no export to email. While you can export and email them. By the way it export really well pictures, to such a small file size that I can with outlook send about 75 pictures in one email. The original are 3mb and ended up exported at 200ko. People appreciate to have a bunch of them. Usually at 3mb I can only send 4 pictures. I don't know what adobe lightroom would do more that that, probably stuff I don't need.

As part of my participation in the Amazon Vines program, I received this product for review. My wife is an interior designer for an architectural firm specializing in healthcare. She does an awful lot of work in Revit. I selected this because she is often approached with the, "Hey, can you layout my house?" type of question by friends and family members. With this product, she can do this if she so chooses. (Mostly because family members do not seem to be interested in actually paying for her help!) I also picked up the Video2Brain video featuring Eric Wing and have started on the lessons so that I can somewhat follow along with what my wife does for a living. So right now I am barely a novice (perhaps not even that), but I hope to get fluent enough with the product that I will be able to have an intelligent conversation on the subject.

This package of AutoCAD LT and Revit LT seems aimed primarily at those who still need AutoCAD LT and who are interested in learning more about Revit. This combination is only a little more expensive than buying AutoCAD LT alone, so it should be a relatively easy choice for the AutoCAD user who is considering moving into the world if BIM and Revit. However Revit LT has a few limitations (as you would expect for being a small fraction of the price of Revit Architecture or any of the other full Revit products). Most notably these are in the areas of collaboration where you're pretty much limited to a single-user workflow (though this seems perfectly reasonable in an "LT" version which will probably be used mostly for individual skills development than for production work). The other annoying limitation is in the area of rendering. Revit LT does not include local rendering so your only way of getting halfway-decent images directly out of it is to use the cloud-rendering service, but the purchase of the program only comes with enough credit to render a few images. Extept that Autodesk have not yet decided how they're going to charge for this service, so it's effectively free without limit for some indeterminate period of time. This all left a somewhat bad taste in my mouth. Can't they even decide what they're going to do? If they want to make it free/bundled then do so rather than seeming to want to get you addicted to a tool that might eventually start costing you as much as a few hundred dollars per week to use. Also I was pretty unimpressed at the quality of the cloud renderings even in highest quality mode. I would probably just get a copy of VRay if I wanted customer-presentable output. Unfortunately Revit LT does not support plug-ins, so you can't use any of the rendering tools that have nice Revit integration. Maxwell Render for example just released a Revit plug-in which I would love to try by no such luck with Revit LT. I think there's a place for a good single-user version of Revit for small projects, learning, and as an architectural design and pre-vis tool, but with Revit LT Autodesk seem to be sort of floundering around trying to figure out how to make something that could be accessible but not cannibalize too many full Revit suite sales. So if you're already buying AutoCAD LT, then this bundle is an inexpensive way to get your hands on a version of Revit to learn from (you can of course also get 30-day demo versions of pretty much any Autodesk product if you just want to play with them a little). As such this could be a great way to get hands-on experience and see what thw whole Revit/BIM thing is about. My review copy was licensed as "NFR" without the subscription component, so I was not able to try out all of their new cloud-based subscription services other than the basic rendering functionality. So 3.5 stars I think. G.

I have used the product for a couple of months and am extremely impressed by it. The new Cloud features are a welcome improvement. I have not been able to find any bugs so far and have had zero crashes, and error messages. What I really like about AutoCAD products is that if a significant problem exists they will fix it through product updates. I installed the software on a Win 8 64 bit machine and have had outstanding performance. If you have used AutoCAD before then you will have no problems with this. It is well thought out and easy to learn - assuming one has some CAD experience. Highly recommended.

If you know Autodesk, you probably are not even reading this review. Basically, you would locate the newest release and order it. You do not have to guess that users will report an unparalleled experience. And, it should go without saying, these products are known for being flawless (no bugs, no freezing, no crashing, ever). With Autodesk, the price is a direct reflection of the product's quality. It's not too often this one find this caliber of excellence and company integrity. If you are new to Autodesk and nervous about this investment for your company, you can allay all those fears. This is the gold-standard for the small business. And, you will find that this is the consensus among those in the field. Note the revisions made (as detailed above) and know that each lives up to your expectations. Likewise, you will find even more information at Autodek's website. (This product is a little difficult to find, so simply go to the products list and then click "AutoCAD Revit LT Suite.") We installed this on a high-end desktop. Needless to say, we encountered no concerns. (We have used Autodesk products in the past and were expecting noething short of perfection. That is precisely what we found). Nonetheless, I inquired with a number of people if the software would be as effective with an upscale laptop. The response was a resounding yes. (Obviously, check the system requirements above, on the right-hand side of the page ... especially if you are not going to be the operator of this software). Likewise, the one-year subscription is invaluable. The benefits are (this list is direct from the manufacturer to insured accuracy): -Autodesk 360 Rendering--Create photorealistic images and panoramas using our Rendering cloud services with your Autodesk 360 account. -Software upgrades--Stay current with the latest releases and product enhancements. -Flexible licensing--Work with previous versions of your software. Use it at home or in multiple locations. -Technical support--Resolve issues and get back to work with online help from product support specialists. As noted repeatedly, this is aimed at small businesses. So purchase accordingly. Buy this software with absolute confidence.

Easy to file your taxes correctly.

Awesome, thank you very much!

Add critical protection -- without adding to your to-do list. Norton Small Business lets you easily secure your PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets, all with a few clicks. Safeguard your business against viruses, malware, spam, and more with a solution that won't slow you down. Add protection to all your business devices with only an email, easily secure any new devices on the same subscription, and manage everything from a simple web portal so ensuring your business is protected takes less time than ever all the safety and security of the Norton brand.

Norton has done me will and I highly recommend them of you need endpoint protection.

works great

Good SW

Easy install

Great product , works as described

Worked as designed

It is office. It works as expected.

One of the best versions of Norton 360, very customizable and you know what happen with your network and with your PC.

I am with Kaspersky for many years, since the first day installed for my computer, It never crash . A truly trust antivirus and internet protect software.

Call me biased. I love Kaspersky's products --&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kaspersky-Lab-Kaspersky-Internet-Security-2013-3-User-Family-Pack-for-Windows-Catalog-Category-Tools-Utilities-Virus-Protection/dp/B00CPT39KC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 - 3 User Family Pack for Windows (Catalog Category: Tools & Utilities / Virus Protection)</a>. Yet, every year I try one new product from the competition to see why I love Kaspersky so much. As is the industry norm, with Avira you get an Internet Security package for 3 licenses (3 computers). You may not want to install in on three computers though once you try it. AVIRA slows down your computer to a crawl when you first install it off the CD (there is an alternative option to download it from the website if you are connected to the Internet). Then, it insists on you getting the Ask.com bar which is annoying and unnecessary. Since this is not a free version, why do you need to install what amounts to ads with the software? As far as picking up on viruses goes, I'm not sure it works. I'm not sure it doesn't work. Over the last month is hasn't found any errors. Not even malware or anything else that was suspicious. Maybe I'm lucky, but if I run Malware Malbytes, Kaspersky, or PandaSecurity, I always find something to remove. YMMV, but I don't think this is a great product. I recommend you choose Kaspersky instead.

I like...and don't like...this product. Unlike other security software it minds its own business. It stays out of the way and doesn't pop up each time you try to go to a website like others do. I like that. However, I've gotten some malware and wonder "Why did I get that if I have this program??" Isn't this supposed to protect me on the Internet? Isn't this supposed to free me from having to worry about putting any other software on my system? I guess not. I won't remove it though. I'll just put something else on my system to get rid of the nuisance software, that's all. It's better than having the competition interrupt me every 5 seconds!

Avira Internet Security 2013 is developmentally dated, but still an effective blocker against the penetration from the Internet that does not visibly slow down the system except downloading e-mail under the sluggish spam filter. The "Do Not Track" part of the browser toolbar, which not everyone may like to have, protects from being tracked. The free "SocialShield" add-on helps parents to track the children's social networking activity. The included backup system works only, where the Avira is installed, and disallows online storage. However, the Avira may sporadically remove needed Windows files and not prevent entering a clever identity stealing Web pages. Its firewall is simplistic, and parental control - primitive. Its looks is lacking simplicity and clarity of the competitors, but surprisingly it costs more than them.

This internet security was easy to install and easy to use. I haven't had any security issues since installing it so I would say I'm well protected. I would recommend it to others for their computers.

The AVIRA 2013 Internet Security strives to provide comphrensive security. However, though the software does the job, the resource-heavy nature makes it troublesome to have on the PC. PROS - Good price for 3 users - Comphrensive security - Easy to install CONS - Slows down your system (Even a gaming computer!) - A menance. It will not want you to close the program In the computer security market, AVIRA should learn to make their programs more efficient and less intrusive. Skip.

This is a decent anti-virus software but the drawback for me are the tool boxes/search bars and homepage resets off of my default, even when denied access they always find a way. I uninstalled and am sticking with Kaspersky.

I needed to switch to a more effective internet security program on the small laptop that I can throw in my purse - the one that is most likely to be out in the big bad dangerous world. I have gone through a couple of programs, including Hotspot Privacy and downloaded the free version of A__ - which, in my download, came with malware. I have been fighting a battle for control of this laptop ever since. So now I have reinstalled the drivers and reset the computer back to its original state. Fortunately, this computer was mostly used on the fly, so its contents were saved online, or they were documents that were edited and returned. At this point, I am so aggravated with the average PC that I don't even care if it is slow. I've never gotten mad at Norton before and think this must have something to do with it being Norton on a PC, instead of a Mac. This has been easy to install, has not noticeably slowed down the computer, and as always, I'll know much later whether it is working well or not. I like the idea that it says it will have immediate online classification of online threats. The ones that are the most aggravating are those that I don't know about until I get.

There are two things I want most from security software on my PC: (1) it should work, keeping my computer safe and protected from a range of security threats, including viruses and other forms of attack; (2) it should be mostly unobtrusive, so that I don't even really notice it's there, and just do what I need to do with confidence. This one does the first thing pretty well, as far as I can tell. It doesn't do the second. It noticeably slows down my system, and it seems to demand my attention far more than I'd like. What's worse is it's not easy to turn off or silence when I need it to. It was fairly easy to install, and I liked that when I put in the disc and started to install it, it gave me the option to download the latest version, instead of downloading the old version from the disc and needing to update later. After using it for a few weeks I decided to go ahead and uninstall it. I find it to be more hassle than it's worth.

Peachtree accounting became known as Sage not too long ago. Peachtree has been a trusted name in accounting software for decades. I first used Peachtree software in the mid 90's for payroll purposes at a company I worked for at the time. I am primarily a Quickbooks user but I wanted to give Sage a shot. it is definitely a solid product and I could certainly see myself using it on a daily basis.

Sage 50 Complete Accounting is very similar to Sage 50 Pro Accounting; the main difference to me is that this is a 3-user edition and of course, the bigger price tag. It is a decent choice for doing bookkeeping for small businesses. It's been re-branded from Peachtree to Sage but not a whole lot has changed. Most important features for me: - ability to pay bills - to create invoices, handle accounts payable and accounts receivable - track inventory - budget and organize finances The software itself is not intuitive in my opinion, but the customer service line has been able to answer all my questions so far. An accounting background would come in handy. And as others mentioned, it does annoy me that the software has constant pitches for OTHER software/add-ons from Sage.

I will start out by saying that if you own or are planning to start a small business, this type of software is an absolute necessity. If you think you'll just wing it and get it later when you're in a better position to do so, don't. Trust me, I've been there and before you know it you will have a backlog of papers, information, data etc. that you absolutely can't catch up on. This is literally your business organizer - for finances, customer information, employees, and paperwork. It's a good alternative to Quickbooks. I've noticed several comments about the user interface seeming a little dated. While I agree with that, it does give it somewhat of a no-frills feel that might be preferred for people dealing with so much information and I don't feel its functionality is compromised or lessened in any way because of that. One thing I like is that there is plenty of support to help you learn each aspect of the software. There are short video tutorials to show you what you can do with the software and how it benefits you. Also, there are cheat sheets for you to print out to help you get going. This will help you track payroll and deductions for employees. You can create quotes and invoices and post payments from customers and for your vendors. You can make payments and partial payments. Multiple invoices for a single client can be pulled up at once. You are able to track your inventory, as well as jobs from start to finish. This will help you monitor the profitability of each of your jobs and help you stay on track with them, as well as help you see areas for improvement. You will be able to tell if you are receiving your payments and also be able to see when bills are due - allowing you to keep your money in your possession as long as possible. And its important to remember that you don't have to use all of these features if they don't apply to your business. It's just important that you keep together all your business information and it will make running your business go so much more smoothly. In the long run, you will save an enormous amount of time. This is a good product that will meet your business organization needs.

Sage 50 Complete Accounting installs easy on Windows 8. The software is quite comprehensive. You can invoice customers by mail or email, monitor cash flow to meet current or upcoming payments and devise your own reports (although there are over 100 built in reports). Check writing, purchasing, bank reconciliation, project tracking, serialized inventory, billing, job costing, and audit trails are all included. Multi-user options are available, and you can access information quickly via customized dashboards. The inventory and cash flow management screens are clear and easy to understand. Sage payroll and credit card processing is also available. I have not tried some of the more advanced software applications like "what if" scenarios or automated purchasing and shipping features, but overall this software is delightful and easy to use.

Sage 50 Complete is a descent software package. The accounting and inventory portion of this software is premium by far. But not much else has changed since the 2013 version. However, the Premium version is still a better bargain, over the Sage 50 Complete Accounting 2014 software, with more features. One of the biggest peves I have with Sage is their marketing ploy on how they label the stages of product. Basic = Pro (You'd think "Pro" means top of the line... here you would be wrong) Better = Complete (Doesn't "Complete" mean everything, the whole package?) Best = Premium (Does not compute) Elite = Quantum (...Describing nature at the smallest length-scales... so shouldn't this be considered "Basic"?) Although you are getting a descent accounting and inventory software, they are continually marketing additional add-ons and sales pitches to buy even more of their products, which should already be inclusive to the software; as reference to their title "Complete". It's pretty annoying after a bit. One of the catches with this software is that it is auto-renewing. So in order to activate this software, your going to have to give them your credit card number in order to get started. Personally, I feel this is an over-the-top lock-in, so to say. They should be more like your anti-virus subscription, letting you know that your subscription is about to expire, giving YOU the option of renewing instead of them just automatically renewing. So if you put alot of work and investment into your accounting and inventory, using this software, they kind of have you and your business hostage. So you better know right off the bat if you are ready to make a true commitment to using Sage 50 Accounting software, because that is truly what it is... a commitment! If you are a small business or very small business, this is probably an investment that you more than likely should avoid, unless you can really work it into your budget and can absolutely commit to using this software. However, if you do not need the the Payroll & Tax software, then this is indeed a good software. However, if you're going to invest in the Sage 50, kick it up to the "Premium" version of this accounting and inventory software. You'll be much better off!

Sage has done a good job in revamping the Peachtree software though the interface still looks fairly dated and is somewhat confusing if you're used to Quickbooks. The introductory tutorials are useful though a little superficial and as others have mentioned the anonymous data collection that's impossible to opt out from is annoying and unnecessary for a business product. Targeted at small businesses, it may work well for some with uncomplicated operations since it has elements of Freshbooks and Quickbooks blended together, though for the price I'm sure many would prefer the cheaper cloud solutions offered by both. For my use, I enjoyed testing out Sage but will probably stick with our existing Quickbooks accounting system due to ease of use and a simpler user interface.

As a user of Peachtree that switched to Quickbooks beacause it was so clunky and my accountant hated Peachtree and used Quickbooks, I find this version to be at least usable. The interface is much improved. I prefer Quickbooks for the reports, intuitiveness, export to Excel, online banking, and much reduced ad pitching. For my use, QB is far superior in these aspects and I can quickly fire of an accountants version of my books for the accountant to work his magic on and then easily reintegrate his changes. These things weren't as good for my purposes in Sage 50. I also prefer the predetermined business templates in QB. That said, if Sage were all I knew and my accountant actually used it and didn't grumble when had to give him paper copies rather than a digital file, I would think it an acceptable solution for a simple small business. As it has an adequate charting engine, the budgeting features are sufficent, and the standard reports are as one would expect. Tech support is good for both companies. I also prefer how QB doesn't beat me up with emails and phone calls when the newest version comes out. Sage (Peachtree) was relentless about it if I didn't have their maintenance agreement for tech support and upgrades. QB sends little reminders every once in a while or lets you know of the new features in new version on the initial popup window upon opening. That said, this is knowledge from about 2 years ago with Sage (Peachtree), I can't speak to the new Sage until the initial year is up. Essentially, it will come down to preference in the interface and what files the accountant can take for each user.

My wife has been struggling with the accounting for her business for a while; she understands the basic accounting concepts (she's taken classes) but hasn't been able to find a good program that does everything she needs it to do and is affordable. We were lucky enough to receive Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2014 (3-User) and she absolutely loves it! The interface is easy to use, the way everything is set up is pretty intuitive, and it more than meets her needs. Her one objection to this software is the auto-renewal feature. It's always annoying when companies do this. In this particular case, you have to provide your credit card information in order to get the thing started. If you forget to cancel at the end of the year, you're in for a big surprise... and not a happy one.

Peachtree accounting became known as Sage not too long ago. Peachtree has been a trusted name in accounting software for decades. I first used Peachtree software in the mid 90's for payroll purposes at a company I worked for at the time. I am primarily a Quickbooks user but I wanted to give Sage a shot. it is definitely a solid product and it seems like a well-planned out piece of software and I could certainly see myself using it on a daily basis.

I've been a QuickBooks user for many years. For me (someone who understands the ideas of accounting, P&L, gross vs. net etc., but does NOT have professional bookkeeping experience), the simplicity of QuickBooks, its easier transaction editing and reporting, and its use of (mostly) real-world terminology was what I wanted in an accounting package. The more professional packages were just a bit too confusing for non-accountant me. However, times have changed. It's no surprise that if you are more comfortable with traditional bookkeeping techniques, or require a more robust feature set, Sage 50 (which used to be Peachtree) may be the way to go; what is a surprise is that Sage 50 is now accessible enough to an average business person that I'm comfortable with it. The terminology and setup in Sage 50 are more traditional (from a professional bookkeepers perspective) than QB's, which means when my accountant asks for something specific I can deliver it without translating his request into QuickBooks terminology. And the feature set on the Premium edition of Sage 50 is excellent. Inventory support includes Average, FIFO, LIFO unit-specific costing. You're also allowed up to 10 pricing levels per item, which is HUGELY useful to me as I manufacture and sell at both retail and wholesale levels to multiple customers with varying discounts. Reporting is excellent, and there's more customization available in the dashboard as well as in reports. Invoices, order, and other forms are also customizable. After some time with Sage 50 I've found I like it better than QuickBooks. I prefer the interface, I like the customizable dashboard, I prefer the inventory options, and love the multi-level pricing. I'm also a bit burned out on QuickBooks' business policies: too much advertising within the program, features that I think should be there that need to be purchased (or don't exist), buggy operation at times and poor (in my experience) technical support (on that last topic, I have NOT called Sage for tech support but HAVE heard good things about them). A few years ago, the useability gap between QuickBooks and the more "professional" accounting programs was quite large: large enough that I always worked with QuickBooks. With this version of Sage 50 though, that gap has closed enough that I've found it may be worth the time it takes to relearn a few things to be able to use what feels to me like a more robust, more professional solution. Sage 50 Premium 2014 is an excellent product with everything I need (and plenty I don't).

I installed this software, unsure if it would work with my company. I found that the type of company was limited to a handful of companies like retail, manufacturing, etc. Nothing was a good fit for publishing companies, nor companies that use JIT/POD manufacturing. It looks like it has a lot of comprehensive forms, but most don't apply to my company, so I can't tell you if it will work for yours.

I've used the Peachtree package years back when operating a small business so I'm familiar with the legacy background of Sage. In many ways it operates the same ways but they've tweaked some functions to leverage the power of new hardware. Some may say they've added so many features over the years that it's become a hodgepodge of glued together functions. Perhaps so, but in essence it works and does what it needs to do. A complete rework of the interface is needed eventually but that will undoubtedly add more in the way of costs. Overall functionality wise, this is a powerful piece of software that can easily handle up to medium sized businesses especially with the 3 user package (which you'll pay a pretty penny for). Before people get put off by the cost, remember that custom made software will easily cost you ten times as much and probably not as good in functions. Operational wise, it ran perfectly smooth and fluid on my I7 3570k, which is a higher end system but hardly costly in this day and age so anyone could easily get one without breaking a sweat. Therefore if you're having performance issues, might want to just spend a little to get a better system.

Sage got a lot of bad press when they took over PeachTree, and I am not sure all of it was warranted. This Premium Accounting Software has worked really well for us, as we recently expanded our business and needed to do a more accurate and comprehensive accounting of our inventory, accounts receivable and payable, and our asset depreciation. We have been able to do it all with this software, without any major difficulties and a minimum of learning curve. (We have not used the other features, so I cannot comment.) I agree that the user interface could be slicker (especially for the price of the software), but at the least it is easy to understand, and hopefully, Sage will be working on that for the next release. I would definitely recommend this product for small businesses, especially those that are going to start using accounting software for the first time, as it worked really well for us. I cannot compare it to Quikbooks or any other products out there, as we have not used them. It certainly has made our lives easier now in terms of our accounting needs and documentation, and much more organized than in the past.

This is a significant upgrade from the last version I had bought, which is Peachtree 2007. I am impressed with the consistency of the software's interface, and the consolidation improvements that have been implemented throughout the product. The updated online support makes it both easy and convenient to explore new and existing features, and get the most out of everything Sage 50 has to offer. Sage 50 is still my favorite accounting software. The customizable Business Status page smoothly maximizes screen real estate based on the selections that have been made, its accessibility to the modifications are hassle-free, making it both simple and easy to hide or show information as I prefer. I love the look of Sage's Business Status overview. The organization of the accounting features are well placed, and the drill-down hierarchy is intuitively structured. This most recent update includes new quote lists, which provide a single view of open quotes with their statuses. Invoicing offers improved billing information and is enhanced by credit notifications for customers to which they apply. Payment receipts now link to associated open invoices in one place so they may be applied accordingly. Accounts payable information is accessible from one screen for easy reporting. Overall, these few new features are a welcome effort form Sage. I never feel lost within the Sage 50 interface. Information interacts so much better than ever before within the software, and I am completely happy with the performance. The software and its data loads quickly, everything is easy to find and the rich feature set is a pleasure to utilize. I recommend Sage 50 Premium to businesses of any size, though for those with massive data requirements, who wish to take advantage of job management features or the benefit of accounting functions tailor-made to their specific industry needs,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sage-50-Quantum/dp/B00CQ9N6KY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sage 50 Quantum</a>&nbsp;may be the better suited solution.

I installed the software on a Win 7 machine with 12 gig of RAM. The software installed and run without problems. The software was very easy to use without much of a learning curve. I was somewhat worried because of my past experience with some of the companies other products but this one ran great. Highly recommended.

Sage Premium Accounting (Peachtree was its' former and more well known name) has a variety of different ways to manage cash flows and analyze numbers. Installation took about 20 minutes, but the process was easy-just make sure you disable firewall and virus protection software. Once installation is complete, you have access to all the basic accounting functions, like tracking and billing services and tracking items for sale. You even have access to more advanced functions, like comparing multiple budgets across four years and tracking serialized inventory. Software icons are clear, but the extensive myriad of features can be initially difficult to navigate. There are also examples of sample companies if you would like to examine several good paradigms for organizing your company accounting operations. Overall, there are a ton of features that are easy to use once you become acclimated to this advanced software application.

This is a tried and tested product of Peachtree - now renamed as Sage. I love the fact that it has easy installation and the ever so helpful wizards that in within the product. Not only that, they also have provide a contact service to call in case we need further assistance with the product. This software can capture the snapshot of a company and present it in a easy to read and see form such as charts and graphs. I can look at it and tell what is the revenue the company is making, the vendors information - billing and collection etc. The best part, I can modify it to suit my needs and see which information needs my attention the most at the current moment. It even comes with Analysis tools which is useful for projections of the company in the short-mid term assessments. It is so comprehensive that it can even do payroll and has the ability to allow for posting without closing the current Financial Year. Great product for a small-medium sized company as it is not bulky like customized software such as SAP.

I'm a beginner to stop motion animation, and a moderately experienced hobbyist in regard to traditional animation. I found this program very, very, VERY easy to use. It was very straightforward, and personally, I thought the finished product was nice. I experienced no glitches, bugs, or difficulties with installation or running the program itself. I would recommend this to a beginner, and especially to children. This would be a perfect program for an elementary classroom. Definitely recommended for what it is.

So far I have been having fun with this stopmotion software. I grew up in an era with watching the old specials on tv that were all done in stopmotion and I always wanted to be able to try to do it myself. Until now, I really couldn't find an easy or affordable way to be able to do that. With Honestech Stopmotion Studio 4.0 I can now relive my childhood and make my own stopmotion animation. The software is super easy to use and while it doesn't have a lot of documentation with it, I found it really doesn't need too much. I run Windows 8.1 and had no problem installing or running the software. I can't wait to have some more free time to be able to play around with it in even more depth than i have. So no, you don't need to have young kids to enjoy this software, just need to be young at heart.

The installation on my Windows 7 system took a little over 5 minutes. The registration process initially failed, but then completed on the second attempt with no change in the registration key. Upon launching, it detected my Logitech 920 web camera and I was able to capture a quick one minute movie of my hand moving my usb microphone back and forth. The program locked up on me and I was forced to cancel it and relaunch. The brief short was rendered when the program came back up. I was able to record some audio and incorporate it. I didn't see any preloaded content (backgrounds, audio, and music). Clearly, you can browse to your own and copy it into the desired location. Also, you can add titles and end credits easily. All things considered, the interface is easy to use and fairly straightforward. My oldest daughter (age 12) will probably enjoy using it to create animated adventures of her Monster High dolls It might be a bit difficult for my youngest at age 5, but it seems like a project that I could help her with.

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The older version had more setting options and you could turn off Auto Updates. You could also stop or turn off several of the privacy features. On this one, you have to agree to let them send ALL of your user information to them. I don't Care for that AT ALL when I'm paying for a program. AND it constantly runs.. Even If I set it NOT to start, it still starts and runs... I ended up deleting it so it was nothing but a waste of MONEY to me. Honestly I don't like the agreement you have to make to use it.

Computer running slow. Give this a shot and you notice it running faster then before.

Two things I'd like to note about this product. 1. I was able to get it to install on my Kindle using a backup/restore application. Google how to do this and you'll figure it out - so it's not only for phones! That said, I also used it on my Samsung and it works great. Doesn't take up much memory at all. Makes me feel much safer being on these devices now.

I love Kaspersky for my computers, so simply had to give it a try on my phone. I love it's "lojack" and ability to lock down and discreetly take the thief's photo should my cell get stolen. I also love the malware and virus protection, it cleeaned a problem I was having right up. Highly recommended!

I have been a big supporter of Kaspersky products for over seven years. I like their Internet Suite and their Anti-Virus software. Althugh most people don't think about it, I find that tablets and smartphone require just as much protection as the computers. This package provides a good starting point fo a family with two Android smartphones, or with a smartphone and a tablet,

I've found this to be good protection; I've had no issues with it. I don't prefer this to Norton, necessarily, but I don't dislike it.

First of all, know what you're buying. Androids can't get viruses because their OS is "sandbox" style. This program will help with "internet security" which includes issues like malware, phishing scams, and the like. I found it did the job fine, but processes, including downloads and uploads seemed slower. I found it a bit of a memory hog on my droid running Jellybean but man...why would you pay for this when there are some great, highly functional, less sluggish freeware antivirus apps out there. I recommend 360 Mobile Security.

I've been using Kaspersky products on desktop computers for years and have always been wowed by their strength, stability, and ease of use. I was eager to try out their product for Android. So far, I'm not as impressed with this product. It was a bit trickier to install than the comparable desktop products. It doesn't bombard me with alerts or cause instability on my Note 3, but it does seem to chew up a fair bit of battery power doing its job scanning messages and apps. In all, it's a name I trust, but I'd like to see Kaspersky make it a bit simpler to install and a bit lighter on battery consumption.

a good price for this anitvirus

I buy this every year and give it out to friends and family as christmas gifts since it lasts all year!

Strong protection and easy to use, but I found it slowed my PC down quite a bit, especially during full scans. TS does respond quickly