Archive for January 2010

NovaMind Software Review

Mike Eltis asked:




NovaMind is a mindmapping software, or a group of softwares for mindmapping, since there are a number of versions of this software for various uses. But is NovaMind worth it and what do you need it for?

Let’s start by saying a few words on Mind Mapping. This is a way for you to enhance your mental abilities by creating a visual representation of your thinking processes. For instance, if you have a project lined up, you’d be able to illustrate to your staff the various resources at your disposal and the tasks that need to be done and you’d be able to draw connecting lines between them to show the connections. This has been shown to help the thinking process and induce several benefits in terms of creativity, marketing, business, presentation, and more.

NovaMind offers one of the most versatile mindmapping softwares on the market today. There are 3 levels of this software: Express, Pro, and Platinum. Express is the simplest version and it is fit for elementary schools and novice mind mappers. If you’re serious about mind mapping, I recommend that you use one of the other versions as they are more advanced. The Pro and Platinum versions offer a wide range of functionality and enable you to create complex and enchanting mind maps.

If you’re a screenwriter or a project manager, I recommend using the Platinum version as it has special modules for these disciplines.

The key advantages of the NovaMind software is in the ease of use and in the visual representation. Despite it being a software with a high level of functionality, it is intuitive to operate and modular so it enables you to portray complicated situations on your Mind Map canvas. One of the things which Nova Mind focuses on is the visual aspect. If you’re looking to create dazzling representations, I recommend using this software as it can make the difference between a unique representation and a forgettable one.

Of course, this software does have a learning curve, but the help section and support is very good and you should get the hang of it very quickly. Overall, NovaMind is an excellent software for any Mind Mapper, screenwriter, business man, or marketer who is looking to take his work to another level.

Can I transfer anti-virus software from one computer to another using a flash drive?

jackshysterical asked:


My computer has a virus which is denying me access the internet. I do not have any anti virus software on it and can’t download any because it can’t get on the internet. So, is there anyway I can download anti virus software from another computer on a flash drive, and transfer it onto my computer?
Guess I should have also added: how exactly do I do that? I’d need step-by step instructions.