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We review a lot of free software, and most of it, though decent, isn't really anything to write home about. But every now and then we come across a program like EfficientPIM Free. Even though the word "free" is in the program's name, we actually had to go back and make sure that the program really didn't cost anything. We found it hard to believe that such a feature-packed program could really be had gratis.
The program's interface is attractive and intuitive, with a variety of color schemes to choose from. EfficientPIM's layout is very similar to that of Microsoft Outlook, with tabs for Calendar, Contact, Events, Tasks, Diary, and Notes. The program also has a search function, password manager, and desktop note feature. Everything about the program is both detailed and easy to use; for example, it's easy to create new events, but there's still a high level of customization, with settings for importance, recurrence, colored labels, flexible reminders, and even user-defined alert sounds. Contacts include fields not only for names and addresses, but for spouses, birthdays and anniversaries, hobbies, and even photos. The Notes feature is actually a mini word processor, with plenty of options for text formatting. Although this free version of EfficientPIM alludes to some of the features that are available only in the Pro version, like spell check, this version of the software still offers a very impressive array of features. The program's Help file is well-written and thorough. Overall, we find it hard to imagine a free PIM that's a better choice than EfficientPIM Free.
EfficientPIM Free installs and uninstalls without issues. We highly recommend this program.
Publisher's Description
From Efficient Software:
EfficientPIM Free is a completely free while still beautiful, easy-to-use and powerful personal information manager that can help you organize and plan your business and private life. With EfficientPIM Free you can keep track of contacts, appointments, tasks, to-do lists, birthdays, and much more. The software also gives you space for keeping notes, diaries, and even passwords. In order to be successful you need to be organized and efficient. With EfficientPIM Free all of the things you need to manage are located in one, easy-to-use interface.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 15 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 2 votes
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"it was good, but a bit of a let-down in some ways"
Version: EfficientPIM Free 2.96 Build 235
Pros
without much thought it was possible to be up & running to run a good-looking calendar
Cons
I thought it would give me reminders of things about to happen. That happened only occasionally, so that meant I had to go & SEEK. Not what I had wanted.
Summary
fairly good, small profile, easy to install and use. Would have liked it to give me a 'heads-up' about whatever would be happening each day at boot-up.
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"Good info manager as far as it goes"
Version: EfficientPIM Free 2.96 Build 235
Pros
Nice display, easy to add events, tasks, etc. Notes are superior to other PIM's. Diary is a nice feature
Cons
Does not allow for checking off completed appointments, nor show that they have expired as Essential PIM Free does.
Summary
Nice little application. I will continue to watch it for improvements, but will stay with Essential PIM for now.
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