I’ve used TaxCut every year since 1995. Several times when I saw a promotional deal I purchased both TaxCut and TurboTax to compare. I found that TurboTax did not do anything better than TaxCut while costing consistently more. TaxCut software also wins if compared to the free on-line options. I don’t like using the on-line tax programs for two reasons (1) I don’t want my financial data to be on someone’s web site (2) free offers include the Federal tax only.

I’ve been using tax software annually for a while now, since it simplifies an otherwise excessively complicated process. This Turbo Tax package features both federal and state returns, which is convenient. This premier version of Turbo Tax differs from the basic version by including an audit risk meter (which is supposed to help reduce the chance of an audit) and Itsdeductible (which is meant to accurately calculate the value of donated items) as well as information on maximizing deductions and credits.

This program is compatible with Windows 7 and 8. You also need access to the internet to activate it online, and for online services. This program works well for burning dvds and blu-rays, but I also appreciate it for the unique Live Screen Capture feature, which is helpful for creating tutorials especially. As a video editing software, it’s high quality and supports 4k ultra HD output, as well as 3D features.

The MacAfee Total Protection, according to the box, works on windows 8., 8.1 and 10. Supposedly it also covers android 4.0 and higher as well as iOs 8 and higher, however I did not test these out as I only intend to use it for my computer. It comes with an activation code (not a CD rom, which is an outdated practice anyway) requiring one to go to the McAfee website, enter the code in the box, and download the software.

The main difference between the standard edition and the home & student edition, is the inclusion of the roxio secure burn (which can be used with a cd, dvd, or bluray) and ebook publisher (which supports both the kindle and nook mobi and epub formats) functions on the standard edition. The other features–including word processor, spreadsheet, slideshow creator, video, etc. are the same and the design is similar to microsoft office.

This McAfee 2016 Internet Security package comes with a key code, which requires the user to log on to the McAfee website (by either registering their account or logging onto their old McAfee account) and put in the code in order to be able to download the program. I have used McAfee for a long time, and overall I’m satisfied with it. I have had no issues with downloading McAfee on my computers.

Vista is absolute junk. Don’t waste your money. If you are running XP, keep it. Don’t let mad Doctor FrankenGates of Microjunk Corp mess with your mind. Vista is slow, full of bugs, unstable and has imposible customer service. Do yourself a favor.nStick with XP or buy a Mac. End of story.

Why SP1??? Because SP-zero does not work. Do not let Mad Doctor FrankenGates experiment with you. Microjunk products do not work. Vista will crash, Vista will boot very slow. And you will pull your hair out.nOn top of that, you will get horrible customer service. If you are running XP, keep it.nOne star for this product is way too generous.

Service Pack 0 was a disaster, now we have SP1. Still a disaster. I almost get the impression that microsoft is being run by FEMA. Vista is still slow, still buggy, and still crashes. Since it would not run properly on a new dual core Athlon, with 4 gigs of RAM, I installed it on my new MAC Pro with 2 quad cores and 4 gigs of RAM. And it actually works well with boot camp.

Vista is junk no matter what version your are running. Don’t let Mad Doctor FrankenGates experiment with you. If you use this product, your life will only get worse. This is just another failure by microjunk. Your system will crash, run very slow, take forever to boot up and you will get a large dose of the blue window of death.nOne star is way too generous for this junk