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Misleading dictionary

WordFinder with Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive English-language dictionary and thesaurus. Although users looking for an electronic alternative to traditional hardbound reference books should find that WordFinder meets all their needs, some aspects of the interface can be confusing.

For the most part, the program's interface is intuitive and attractive. As users start to type a word, the dictionary scrolls through its entries alphabetically; this allows users to see surrounding words, much as they would when looking up a word in a hard copy of a dictionary. It's easy to switch between the dictionary and … Read more

Writing dissector

Textanz provides users with a great way to look deeper into writing and ensure it doesn't repeat itself. By going further than a traditional word processor's tools, this simple program will find fans among people who love language.

The program's interface would be pretty hard to manage if not for the short onscreen tutorial. In only a few sentences, users are run through the various tabs that take up this program and are given enough direction to begin. If you are still confused, there is also an excellent Help file waiting. Checking our writing was a simple … Read more

Spotty performance

Subject Search Scanner offers users advanced search features to quickly locate important files. Unfortunately, an eyesore of a user interface and sketchy performance left few good impressions.

During the installation process, the program takes over your entire screen with an annoying PowerPoint presentation, complete with music and bullet points. The user interface features a white-on-black color scheme that is very hard on the eyes. The tabs let you navigate the program date, time, and advanced settings. Performing a search requires that you enter your keyword, select the files you want to include in the search, and choose the file extensions. … Read more