Utility Software

Form groups of 2.

Each group will research three pieces of utlitty software, post (three separate) description s to my.nl.edu in the forum (reply to the message Utility Software Descriptions) and present a 5- to 10-minute report to the class on what the three packages are good for. (You might want to prepare a Word or PowerPoint document with highlights to display.)

Group	Software
1	MacDrive	Nero	System Commander
2	System Mechanic	Data Rescue	PC Powerwash
3	DEFENDER PRO 5-in-1	IBM ViaVoice	StuffIt Deluxe
4	RestoreIT	RecoverLost Data	Ten for X
5	VCOM System Suite	PC Optimizer	Fileguard
6	Acronis True Image	NORTON SYSTEMWORKS	Norton Utilities
7	Diskeeper	Partition Magic	MacPac

Please include the following information in your posted description and presentation:

• which platform is the software available for?
• what's the latest version?
• what is the URL of the manufacturer's web site?
• what does the software do (make list)
• has the software been reviewed by PC Magazine, PC World, or Macworld? If so, what were the results?
• what are the 2 or 3 closest competitors of this software?
• are there any obvious limitations or cautions in the use of this software?

You have 60 minutes to research and prepare your presentation.