TheBrain for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By TheBrain Technologies

Link and search your ideas, files, and Web pages the way you think.

With TheBrain, organize ideas, projects, contacts, files, and Web pages associatively to capture your thinking and perspective. Use your Brain for business projects or as an "everything in your life manger" so you can get the big picture on all your information and drill down to the right file or detail within seconds.

See key relationships and ideas at glance. Map out your thinking and complex business processes. Visualize folder structures, business relationships, contacts and ideas. Navigate across all key topics and information within your Brain's Thought network and connections. View your Brain online or from your desktop. Synchronize your ideas and information on multiple machines. Key features include expanded information views, easy drag and drop of files, folders, and WebPages, advanced search and editing features, secure Online backup of your Brain, and data synchronization.

TheBrain for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 4, 2013

Latest update: December 4, 2013

Version: 8.0.0.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 66,907

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.6/5

34 User Votes

Mind Mapping at it's BEST
spenwinOctober 29, 2012
Pros
I can find all my info in an instant. Notes, important emails, web pages and files all at my fingertips. I use the Cloud services to keep my home brain and work brain both in sync. And the search capabilities are great too.
Cons
I love that I can access my Brain on the Cloud from my iPhone in read only, but I would love more editing capabilities here. I sent a note to support and the said that this is something that is in development, so I'm looking forward to it.
Summary
If you are into mind mapping, you should test the free version of the Brain. I try to test all the new technology out there, but I've never found anything that is comparable to this.
Not for serious work
talandoOctober 8, 2012
Pros
Visual interface is great for managing complex data.
Cons
The Cloud Services portion is a disaster that simply does not work reliably and has resulted in data loss. The company is charging PREMIUM for a product that is simply not ready. The desktop application is better, but also very unpolished and clunky to use.
Summary
Web brain sync support horrible!
privastarMay 24, 2012
Pros
A new twist on mind mapping.
Cons
See summary.
Summary
Web brain sync support horrible! I have this installed on a corporate pc, which like many in that environment, do not have admin rights. It takes weeks to get a new version approved and installed in this environment. The problem is, every minor unannounced upgrade they decide to do (version 6.0.7.8 to version 6.0.7.9) removes the ability of the previous version to sync to web brain. So you come in one day and discover things don't work. If you desire to incorporate this as a daily tool for file management (like they advertise you should), this become unworkable. This has happened multiple times with no warning. Why would such minor upgrades remove such basic functionality of the previous version you've paid for. I've paid for a year subscription to web brain and am not able to use it for weeks at a time until the approval process for the new version can be completed. I've already lost the equivalent of a couple months of my annual subscription. When I called their support to see if they'd at least prorate the annual subscription, my answer was no and too bad. Shame, I put time into learning this tool and felt although still very clunky, it had potential. The fact that the company feels there is no problem with removing core functionality with no notice to existing customers every time they do a minor upgrade makes this a tool that cannot be relied on for real work.
Good tool, limited interoperability, upgrades expensive
UnConnoisseurAugust 5, 2011
Pros
Good user interface. Good web site publication. Flexible relationships (links).
Cons
Nonfree versions cost a lot to continue to upgrade over time. Doesn't allow flexible mappings to other software.
Summary
Easy to get addicted to, but once you buy in and start to amass your own models, be sure you can interface to other software as you want. Also, try to be happy with free version, or prepare to pay, pay, and pay again and again to get the features you feel you need.
A unique method of relating your important information
Vermonter17032April 22, 2011
Pros
Keeps information connected in a unique visual map. Nicely implemented seach and navigation of information. Add almost any type of file to your information map. Regularly updated and strong support from the developer. Cross-platform.
Cons
Note editor is weak. On the pricey side (if you get the pro edition, which you should).
Summary
You can jam a ton of information from all kinds of sources into PersonalBrain and always feel like you can find what you need when you need it. The developer has many tutorials to help you get the hang of it. It's a terrific program if you're willing to fork over this kind of money.
Dozens of thoughtful features and amazing versatility
Vermonter17032October 26, 2010
Pros
The interface provides a flexible environment for organizing almost anything. I can use PB on both my MacBook and my PC, and sync files via the new Web Brain feature.
Cons
I'd like the notes feature to feel less clunky.
Summary
Can't down load and open
guarnadApril 19, 2009
Pros
Nothing. Can't down load and open
Cons
Nothing. Can't download and open
Summary
Don't want. Call me at 479 876 5857 if you can.
Excellent learning tool
KayaWBFebruary 2, 2009
Pros
Helps me to summarise my thoughts, get a quick access to the vaourite websites. Brilliant!
Cons
Slows down my computer and too expensive to upgrade to the Pro.
Summary
Ideal for writers
neofarmerSeptember 9, 2008
Pros
Very intuitive, easy to manipulate and to link to outside material.
Cons
Haven't found them yet -- but like all apps, I expect that sooner or later I'll come across some and spend a lot of time cursing the thing.
Summary
I'm right in the middle of a long, complex mystery story set in a very definite place and this is ideal for keeping track of the timeline, background and environment. Something I've been looking for for a long time. Takes the place of about a zillion filecards and scotch tape to stick them to the wall.
not what I was looking for
myINFOSAFESeptember 5, 2008
Pros
looked intuitive
Cons
not what I was looking for
Summary
looks good but not what I was looking for