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1-Click Answers

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET Staff on February 27, 2009

While this tool is oh-so-helpful in searching for information via Answers.com without interrupting your work, results aren't always only one click away. 1-Click Answers provides two search options: you can enter a keyword or phrase into the Answerbar, a discreet bar that docks on the side of your desktop, or you can use Alt-Click to pull up a small window for a brief summary.

The great thing about 1-Click Answers is that you can search for information directly from an e-mail, a Microsoft Office program, or browser. Our searches never came up empty, and the information on Answers.com was thorough. The Answerbar worked like a charm, yielding quick results each time we performed a search. The Alt-Click function, however, was a disappointment, often producing a blank window that took a few seconds to load. Also, we found ourselves repeatedly hitting Alt-Click. It does give you the option of changing the hot key combo, but you still have to incorporate a mouse click, which didn't help the situation.

We ran into a glitch while performing a search in a Word document that caused multiple browser windows to open, but uninstalling and reinstalling the program seemed to fix the problem. Even though sluggish behavior and functionality quirks are minuses for 1-Click Answers, the easy-to-use Answerbar is a winner. By bringing a wealth of information to your desktop, this free tool is a worthwhile download for any user.

 
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Publisher's Description

From Answers:

1-Click Answers provides instant access to over four million topics from any program, without interrupting your work. Just alt-click on any word or phrase on your screen (e-mail, browser, any Office program) and get instant answers, facts and explanations in a concise AnswerTip information bubble. Click the 'more' button and access Answers.com, a completely free online reference library, offering over 180 authoritative encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and other trusted sources. Topics include science, legal, business and health terms as well as bios, maps, news, weather and more. Alternatively, type a topic into the included IE Toolbar or AnswerBar, a convenient pop-out utility docked on the side of your screen.

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All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    4.4 stars

    out of 79 votes

    • 5 star: 59
    • 4 star: 7
    • 3 star: 6
    • 2 star: 2
    • 1 star: 5
  • Current version:

    4.5 stars

    out of 11 votes

    • 5 star: 7
    • 4 star: 2
    • 3 star: 2
    • 2 star: 0
    • 1 star: 0
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  • 3.0 stars

    "it does what it says"

    April 5, 2011  |   By jrhsr64

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    program works good, no bugs, gives somewhat relevant facts about things. good idea.

    Cons

    sometimes it can be annoying. slowed down my computer start up quite a bit.

    Summary

    good program for history buffs and fact lovers, just wasn't for me.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "There are unlimited applications for this great program"

    March 8, 2011  |   By robert 231

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    Great tool for reading, writing, and viewing.

    Cons

    None so far.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "One of the most useful programs I've installed."

    December 15, 2010  |   By TomOrr_ow

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    Quickest way to get an answer about just about anything. I've been using the 1- Click Answers program since it's beginnings as GuruNet. Under Bob Rosenschein's leadership the company has stayed on a successful course and kept the software up to date.

    Cons

    Once in a while a quirk will slow things down a bit but these are few and far between.

    Summary

    Invaluable tool for writers and researchers.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Indispensable for my writing. ;-D"

    September 30, 2010  |   By kakodes_too

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    Ease of use, speed, thoroughness.

    Cons

    There is nothing I don't like about this product.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "convienent"

    September 19, 2010  |   By joneva

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    Time saver

    Cons

    does not recognize the plural vesion of many words

    Summary

    very convienent time saver

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A Great Program"

    July 17, 2010  |   By billiej1796

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    It's free, useful, quick and works.

    Cons

    I sometimes lose the little search box on the right side. Not a big deal.

    Summary

    I have used this for a long time. I do a lot of Bible study and this is great for looking up information quickly. Love it.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "1-Click Answers is just plain SMART!"

    July 2, 2010  |   By PacificBlu2

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    It's everything good; free, small & out of the way little tiny arrow-tab at the bottom right corner of your screen - you click on it to pull it out and fill in the blank with whatever you need to know about! It's just a slick, smart, little tool.

    Cons

    there are no cons - cause you can even make it to be a little tiny window that pops up with your answer, or a full-screen window. Lots of options. Your choice. And it's LOADED with information - on anything! There simply are NO cons!

    Summary

    bottom line? Well it says it all above. It's just one of the smartest, coolest, and smallest little tools that can come in so handy on your screen. You can even opt to make it do a little "woosh" sound when you click on the arrow to make the pop out so you can fill in the blank with your question or word! Something so small, so out-of-the-way, yet does such big things to help a person out. It's the ultimate REFERENCE TOOL. Everyone should download that little jewel - yes, 1-click Answers. It's the bomb.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "I recommend 1-Click Answers to everyone!"

    January 11, 2010  |   By ccberquist

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    The answerbar that stays on top of all screens in use is the quickest, most efficient search tool I have ever used.

    Cons

    It's free, so I see no "cons!"

    Summary

    As a professional medical editor, I recommend 1-Click Answers to everyone! Quick, easy, efficient! When entering a medical term phonetically I nearly always am provided with a list of possiblities, with one of them usually being the correct term (which I can then click on for further information)!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "It is brilliant and makes me look so smart."

    December 13, 2009  |   By etbrit

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    It is fantastic when using Instant Messenger, in particular. If the person to whom you are writing uses an unfamiliar word, you can reply in a heartbeat. Downloading is a breeze, too.

    Cons

    My only dislike is that occasionally the answers are limited. For instance if I check a word and it happens to also be a person's name. The meaning of the word is omitted, just the info on the person is given.

    Summary

    Your product is in a league of its own. It is an enormous benefit to anyone who uses a computer.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Best reference tool on the web"

    December 2, 2009  |   By rothcopy

    Version: 1-Click Answers 2.4

    Pros

    On demand, one-click accesses, lots of content, free

    Cons

    Nothing to report

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