Stall The Ball

Everybody has a list of applications they couldn't live without but mostly it's a personal preference. For example "Free Download Manager" for me is a fantastic bit of free software that does exactly what it says on the tin.

The problem with lists of "Best" apps is that they quickly become outdated. However TechSupportAlert have published a list of 46 Best Ever Utilities (don't ask me why its 46, 42 I would have understood) that they keep updated.

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm

OK so your best app in the world may be my malware but out of the list there are some goodies. By and large they are pretty good but the key point is that it's a live list constantly updated.

I could have posted a list here but what's the point? It would have gone out of date

If you want to help with the list they are looking for volunteers.

Call for Help: Try Your Hand at Reviewing

For the last two issues I've asked for volunteers to help with the new Wiki-style version of the "46 Best-ever Freeware" list.

For this project to succeed, each software category needs an editor to moderate user comments, so I'm looking for experienced individuals to fill these roles.

The response has been good, but more volunteers are needed because there are still quite a few software categories needing editors.

If you feel that you are knowledgeable about a particular software category such as "program editors" or "disk encryption" then why not share your knowledge by becoming the editor for that category in the "46 Best-ever Freeware list."

As a category editor you will be fully credited for your efforts, unless, of course, you wish to remain anonymous. It's a great way to get your 15 minutes of fame. It's also a way of becoming an internet "giver" rather than just a "taker". And you will be surprised at just how much you will learn from the suggestions of others; I certainly have.

As of now, nearly 30 subscribers have volunteered. but more are needed. If you are interested, check out the list of still-vacant categories here [1] and select the categories that you would like to edit.

Then email coordinator@techsupportalert.com with your selections plus a very short description of your background and experience. If you have any commercial affiliations related to any of the categories, please state them.

Feel free to select as many categories as you like or to suggest a new software category if you feel it is needed.

Thanks

Gizmo