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Monday, September 21, 2009

EssentialPIM 3.1

I came across a nice program that can be used by those who keep busy schedules and need reminders, time management etc.

You can download this program "EssentialPIM 3.1" from CNET.com at the following address:

http://download.cnet.com/EssentialPIM/3000-2074_4-10362881.html

Here is the CNET Editor's review of the program:

While there are plenty of programs that help manage your daily tasks, many are terribly expensive. EssentialPIM offers a free way stay organized, and we found it to be a fairly effective program.
This freeware heavily mimics the display and functionality of the popular Microsoft Outlook program. This, however, is not a bad thing. In fact, it makes EssentialPIM very intuitive thanks to the toolbar along the left side that allows users to easily cycle through the calendar, to-do list, contacts, notes, and trash. Inputting data into any of these fields is fairly easy. Anyone with prior experience with time management software will leap right into creating reminders on the calendar, recurring to-do events, and more. The menus that create such items flow well, with versatile pull-down menus, fillable fields, and dates.
We had a simple time managing nearly all aspects of this program, but we did find that although the program is listed as free with no limitations, the freeware version lacks numerous features found in the paid version. Users looking for advanced features to sync with other programs, add advanced encryption, and filter task lists and events won't find those features in the free program. Still, if users don't need these options, EssentialPIM covers the basics and its price cannot be beat.


I downloaded this program and have been using it. I like it and it reminds me of all my daily chores in an easy and interesting way.

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