Picks: ByteOMeter, BestAddress HTML Editor 2006 Professional, MP3 Audio CD Burner, Arcade Lines

• ByteOMeter
• Version: 1.5.1
• System Requirements: Windows 2000/2003/XP
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ByteOMeter, by FortaWareis a nifty utility that monitors your Internet connection. It does a great job of watching your connection and giving you stats. It can also work with SNMP routers and give you all the statistics you need. While testing it out it monitored my entire network. Cool. Another slick feature is the ability to monitor your connection from a remote location. So, the program shows you your bandwidth from home or away and it's easy-to-use.

ByteOMeter creates some really neat graphs that show you visually what your connection is doing. Something you won't tend to find in similar products is "themes." Most products like this are pretty blah,but this one comes with themes in different colors that you can pick from. Really makes for a nice-looking display. So, if you'd like to have a feel for your bandwidth, your Internet speed, and view some statistics, check it out. ByteOMeter may be just what you need.

• BestAddress HTML Editor 2006 Professional
• Version: 9.3.0
• System Requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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BestAddress HTML Editor 2006 Professional, by Multimedia Australia Pty. Ltd. is an HTML editor that's really nicely done. The program is loaded with features, yet it's also very easy-to-use. The interface is intuitive and I think it's perfect for both new and experienced users. The program makes it really easy to create your own Web pages. Not only do you not need to know HTML, but they provide you with tutorials! Very slick. The program has a number of tabs so you can enter HTML code if you like, use the program like a word processor and then see your results. Nicely done.

BestAddress HTML Editor 2006 Professional comes with templates to make Web page creation easier. One neat feature is a built-in "To-Do"list. What a neat idea. You can make a list of things you want to accomplish on your Web pages and then mark them off as things get done.Really a great way to avoid a missing graphic or leaving off a link you intended to include. Another really cool feature is built-in HTML context checking. Have the checker run through all your pages and it will find any errors in syntax. There's also a spell checker to correct any spelling mistakes.

BestAddress HTML Editor 2006 Professional is a powerful tool with some interesting features. For example, you can even open files that are on the Internet and include them in your pages. On top of that you can also save your files directly to the Internet. With tutorial,tech support, great help, and lots of features, this is a really full-featured HTML editor. Thinking of creating a Web page or changing your existing ones? Then take a look at BestAddress HTML Editor 2006Professional. It may be just what you need.

• MP3 Audio CD Burner
• Version: 2.3
• System Requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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MP3 Audio CD Burner, by Silver Eagle Software, Inc.is a nicely done program for burning both CDs and DVDs. It has support or the full spectrum of CD and DVD types so you won't need anything special. You can make identical copies of purchased CDs and DVDs, but just remember the legal ramifications of that. The program is very easy-to-use and has a nice interface, perfect for users with all levels of experience. You can burn and create ISO images and even create CD and DVDs that can boot.

MP3 Audio CD Burner can even do scheduled backups for you which is a feature you don't find every day. Kind of a nice surprise in software that you're using for music or video. I did some backups with it to DVDs and the program was very effective. Nicely done. That means you can use the program to backup your important files and burn music and video. A nice extra.

MP3 Audio CD Burner is one of those nice program that picks a job, does it, and does it well! If you're into burning CDs and DVDs it has all the features you'd want from cloning disc to making boot CDs. You can use it to erase RW discs, burn ISO images, and more. This is one program you owe it to yourself to try. Check it out!

• Arcade Lines
• Version: 1.77
• System Requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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Arcade Lines, by Lobstersoftis a neat puzzle game especially if you're like me and like puzzle games. I had to make myself quit playing because I was getting hooked.The game has excellent graphics and good music. It's easy-to-play and I think it's perfect for kids of all ages. Both adults and children should be able to enjoy this fun-filled game.

Arcade Lines has several different game modes that you can pick from, a total of six in all. Really a very basic concept that gradually becomes harder to beat. The game board starts to fill with game pieces that are a variety of colors. You mission, should you choose to accept it, is to stop the pieces from spreading by making rows of the same color. Yeah, that sounds really easy until you start running out of room. If you're looking for a fun time for the whole family take a look at Arcade Lines. It's fun, it's non-violent, and it's perfect for the whole family.

• Easy Index Generator 3.0.1.108 by easy HTools
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Easy Index Generator 3.0.1.108 creates index files of your HTMLpages. Using the program you can make site maps, online help, and lots more. You can use it to create a couple of types of menus of your indexed files. The program is quick and easy-to-use. I'll get to my full review as soon as I can, but don't wait for me, check it out for yourself.

• EBook Maestro PRO 1.50 by ErstenWare
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EBook Maestro PRO 1.50 is a perfect tool for anyone that would like to create e-books. The program has lots of configurable options so you can make your "books" be the way you want them to be. You can also use the program to create tests and even books that are interactive. Sound interesting? Then check it out and I'll do my full review soon.

That's all for this week. Take the time to download the programs and try them out for yourself. All of them are excellent and well worth your time. I'll be back next week with more software Picks to tell you about.