anagrams

Some folks would rather not finish a crossword puzzle than look up the answer; to them, it researching an answer feels like cheating. For those who like to learn new words and don't see anything wrong with a little assistance, there's Cross+A, a feature-packed application that can help you solve just about any kind of puzzle.

Cross+A's interface is plain and somewhat utilitarian, with its 158,000-entry word list displayed in the main pane. Small icons across the top give users access to each of the program's many features. We can't even begin … Read more

Amigos Spanish allows users to practice conjugating Spanish verbs. Its intuitive interface and variety of activities make it a great choice for students of Spanish.

The program's interface is basic, with large graphical buttons for each of the program's functions. There's nothing fancy going on here, no sounds or animations or attempts at making verb conjugation fun. In fact, much of the program consists of grids of words and phrases. The program will not entertain you, but it will help you with your verbs. A built-in Help file gives detailed instructions for each of the program's … Read more

If you've ever spotted a piece of crucial information while surfing the Internet or reading an e-mail, you might have stumbled trying to find a way to copy it and keep it organized. Anagram claims to be the perfect software for this situation.

The program has a unique interface that takes a trip to the Help menu to understand. However, after some research and experimentation, users should be familiar with Anagram. To activate it, simply highlight some text from an e-mail or Web site and hit CTRL+C twice. This will bring up Microsoft Outlook and Anagram's small … Read more