VueMinder Lite

CNET Editors' review

There are a lot of calendar applications out there, and by this point we think that most people have settled on their favorites, whether they're devoted to Outlook, the online capabilities of Google Calendar, or something else. Most of the stand-alone calendar applications that we review don't particularly impress us, simply because they offer little in the way of features that could conceivably lure people away from other programs. VueMinder Calendar Lite, however, is an exception: this flexible calendar fills a niche that other calendar programs don't.

The application's interface is sleek and attractive, reminding us very much of Microsoft Outlook. It has all the typical things you'd expect from a calendar: you can create different categories to organize events and appointments, set reminders with alarms, and so-on. Where this calendar really shines, however, is with its interactive capabilities. You can share calendars on a local area network, subscribe to any calendars that follow the standard iCalendar format, and sync the VueMinder Calendar with multiple Google Calendars. We also very much like the optional desktop calendar that the program offers; this translucent calendar can be moved around the screen and have its opacity adjusted, allowing you to have a seamlessly integrated calendar readily available. The program's online Help file is well-written and thorough. Overall, we were quite impressed with both the design and features of VueMinder Calendar Lite, and we recommend it highly.

VueMinder Calendar Lite is free. The program installs and uninstalls without issues.

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    "Slick and Useful"

    April 4, 2013  |   By tw0rk

    Version: VueMinder Lite 10.1.7

    Pros

    Looks really nice, has most of the functionality I need, syncs with Google (this is a pro and con; see below).

    Cons

    There doesn't seem to be a way to disassociate with Google, so this might not be a good option for someone working on a shared and/or work computer. Whatever calendars you have in Google can be enabled at any time in this program. I would like a way to lock out some calendars and only show certain ones from Google without any way for someone to re-enable them in the settings. And a simple way to deny access to the Google account if you change your mind and don't want them synced anymore.

    Summary

    If you aren't using a shared computer or a work computer definitely give this a try. I plan to install it on my home computer. It's quite nice.

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