How to Find Computer Software Reviews Online

Getting stuck with lousy software is never a good thing. Find out what products will work best for you by reading online reviews.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer Monitors
• Internet Access
• Computers

1. Visit a search engine such as Yahoo or Google.
2. Type in the keywords "software reviews." Add the type of software or the brand name to narrow your search.
3. Press Enter on your keyboard or click the Search button to submit your query.
4. Click on a site that best suits your interests or needs from the list of search results provided by the search engine.
5. Follow the directions provided by the site to access computer software reviews. Numerous rankings are available for nearly every type of program including office software, children's educational programs, and others.
6. Click the Back button on your Web browser to return to the list of search results and choose another site to explore.

Tips & Warnings

• ZDNet.com provides reviews of numerous categories including corporate, productivity, and web authoring software.
• Chat online with other software users about their favorite products.
• Probe for in-depth information by signing up for an e-mail newsletter. These will deliver the latest news and reviews directly to your e-mail account.