The first time I tred installing on Windows I got an error. The box contents are too helpful when you run into problems. I restarted my computer and tried again and it instaleld just fine. Kapersky is usually ranked on the top when it comes to security software and it’s been around wince the late 90s.

I use Dragon Naturally Speaking on my Window desktop so I decided to give the new version of Dictate a try. It installs and runs in the background like a service. Make sure you update to Dragon 5 for Mac version 5.0.4 released in December. In Word is does a decent job of dictation which is my primary use but it still produces extra spaces and seems to forget the mic now and then.

Kapersky is contantly ranked in the top tier for antivirus solutions. Tom’s Guide currently ranks it #2. I know I’ve never had a problem with infections on any machine running Kapersky. It’s a lot cheap than havign to wipe your computer or have it disinfected too.

I have used Dragon on Windows going back to the 1990’s and have also used the old IBM ViaVoice on Mac OS 9 (a product bought up and then killed by Nuance, who back then called themselves ScanSoft). Compared to the PC version, Dragon Dictate for Mac leaves a lot to be desired. Recognition speed and accuracy are fair compared to the Windows version but still better than IBM ViaVoice. Where Dragon Dictate 4.

I have used Dragon on Windows going back to the 1990’s and have also used the old IBM ViaVoice on Mac OS 9 (a product bought up and then killed by Nuance, who back then called themselves ScanSoft). Compared to the PC version, Dragon Dictate for Mac leaves a lot to be desired. Recognition speed and accuracy are fair compared to the Windows version but still better than IBM ViaVoice. Where Dragon Dictate 4.

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I was already very happy with version 6. I upgraded and I am now even happier. Version 7 adds new features including advanced yet intuitive perspective guides and basic animation without cluttering the program’s exceptionally clean user interface and responsiveness. Despite the simplicity of the interface, the program allows very efficient and easy access to all of its features. Layers are improved and grouping is very useful and intuitive. The steady strokes functionality can substitute for Bzier curves available in vector-based programs and is arguably easier to use.

If version 4 was 3 stars, version 5 would deserve none. There is no way to correct your mistakes. It simply does not select dictated text to provide correction options and to learn from the mistakes. That simple. It really does not do a bad job at speech recognition itself and the provided vocabulary is of a really high quality. However, its usability sucks big time because of its poor interface and usability issues.

I purchased this product a couple of days ago and lucky me I did not open the box yet. Browsing Symantec website I realized that they added product activation to their 2004 software like Norton Antivirus, System Works, and Internet Security. I’m a legitimate System Works and Internet Security user. Every year in September I upgrade to the new version. This would have been the fourth upgrade since I already own Norton Internet Security and System Works for 2001, 2002, and 2003.

I used pretty much all the big antivirus packages out there. Currently I am using F-Secure antivirus and I have mixed feelings about it.nPreviously I used Kaspersky Security Suite and I didn’t like it mostly because of the annoying firewall. As an antivirus I was always happy with it. This package includes only the antivirus and is pretty solid. It installs without problems and it works. If you are worried about having on the CD an earlier version (build) that might have installation issues, you can always download the latest from Kaspersky and activate it with the serial number provided.