DiaryOne 6.8

Why would you want to write intimate, sensitive things into an old-school diary? You know, the ones made of actual paper that someone could stumble upon one day and have access to your most intimate thoughts. Save a tree, go for a virtual alternative instead.

DiaryOne is the software application you might want to try out. It is a creative multimedia diary keeper that will fit snuggly on your desktop computer. In it you can store everything you want, ranging from text, to photos, sounds, videos and so on. And you will always know where it is – unlike a traditional diary that you can lose during spring cleaning for example.

There is one other thing that sets DiaryOne apart from a traditional diary. You have no option than to write down your thoughts in a diary made of paper. With DiaryOne you have multiple options: you could for example type down your thoughts, or you can pick up the mike and make an audio recording, or better yet, use the webcam to come up with a video recording. DiaryOne’s built-in recorder will take you through all the steps.

Some of the things in your diary you might want to share with your friends. DiaryOne comes with the option to publish your diary entries to MSN Spaces or to send them via email. The bits and pieces you want to remain private will remain private. This is because DiaryOne works on an account and password basis. You set up an account and protect it with a password. All the data you feed DiaryOne cannot be accessed by someone who does not have the password.

Here are some other features that DiaryOne provides: customizable interface, emoticons, built-in calendar and cash flow keeper, import and export feature, search.

A virtual diary with a sleek interface that will protect all your little secrets or will easily allow you to share the things you want to make public. DiaryOne’s interface and organizational structure make it the virtual diary to have.

Pros

• Sleek, customizable interface
• Easy to use
• Password protection
• Built-in recorder, calendar and cash flow keeper
• Built-in smart update system
• Automatically backs up data

Cons

• Free to use only during the trial period

DiaryOne has been reviewed by George Norman on 25 Feb 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated DiaryOne 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent