I was a bit disappointed in this product for two major reasons:nn1) The amount of functionality you get from the different photo editing products does not equate to the amount of memory it takes to run the programs, and the amount of resources they use. If you are going to use this software only occasionally, then the impact will be minimal, but I would definitely not recommend this package for heavy use.

I’ve used Cyberlink products before, and this version of PowerDirector did not disappoint. I am, at best, an amateur videographer, and was able to use this software to edit and create some pretty sophisticated videos (especially given my level of expertise). I have not had the opportunity to use many of the more advanced editing features, but, I do appreciate that they are there if I need them. I think what is great about this product is:nna) It’s simple enough for a beginner to use, and really makes the whole movie making experience enjoyable, even for a newbie (versus complex and frustrating)nb) It has many advanced features to satisfy those with more experience and more complex needsnc) The price is definitely reasonable for what the software providesnd) I trust Cyberlink and appreciate their level of customer servicennAll in all, I got what I expected from the software, and am pleased that there is much more to explore when time permits.

Cyberlink PowerDirector 13 Ultimate is an extremely powerful tool for editing and transforming videos. It has plenty of features and bells and whistles, which most novice and even medium-level movie makers may not need or even want to take advantage of. I only say this because Cyberlink Power Director 13 has several different versions, and customers should research which features they may need for their own level of expertise. This version, Ultimate, comes with 10GB of cloud storage, as does their Ultra version, which is considerably less expensive.

I am a PaintShop fan, for many years now. My needs are basic photo editing - cropping, lighting adjustments, redeye removal, and some added features such as borders and special effects. One of the things that Corel does so well is that it keeps these functions and their use about the same from version to version, so there is no steep learning curve when upgrading to a new release. This is a tried-and-true, reliable photo editing tool at a very good price.

I have a very small business, so I thought this product would be a great way to improve my (basically, hand-done) accounting. I just think I bit off more than I could handle with this software. I did not find it user-friendly and encountered several problems when trying to use it which seemed to be due to some operating system incompatibilities with my Windows 7 computer. So, unfortunately, after a while, I just gave up.

Great product. I trust McAfee. I have been using their anti-virus software for years. It runs well and protects my computers. What more do you need?

Installation of this software was simple. When my granddaughter visited, we went through the instructional video and have been having fun creating basic anime characters. She has definitely taken it further than I have, as she is more interested in art, drawing, and anime than I. One thing I think people need to be aware of is that even though this software has a beginner mode for newbies, expect to invest some time into learning how to use the software to get the most out of it.

Anyone who is interested in studying and documenting their family history will find this software to be a great bonus to the free six month membership to Ancestry.com. The tools make it easier to set up your own family tree, and I had no trouble installing the software on my Windows 7 system and getting it up and running. The nice thing about buying this product is that once you have paid for it, it is roughly the same price as a 6 month on-line membership to Ancestry.

First, I need to state that I am not an uber-serious researcher of my ancestry. Nor do I need software that interfaces with Ancestry.com and has a lot of bells and whistles. In fact, I have been keeping some basic information on my family tree on some freeware software that I started using many, many years ago. It has actually served my needs very well and creates a decent, if unexciting, family tree and a standard gedcom file.

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite has always been a great alternative to MS Office, at a much more affordable price. This basic edition is perfect for both home and student use. Your documents can be saved in an MS Word compatible format, so there should be no trouble with compatibility when it comes time to send/receive documents from others. The only disadvantage is the learning curve. Those familiar with MS Office can expect to spend a bit of time learning the ins and outs of the Corel software, but, once accomplished, you will find all of the functionality you will require for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.