Encyclopedia Software Review

Why Encyclopedia Software?

Encyclopedia software can help with humankind's innate desire to discover and explore the unknown. With the help of encyclopedia software, you can bring a world of knowledge into your home. Your family can research foreign lands, cultures, plants, animals and history for a school project or just for the sake of learning.

Encyclopedia software is so much more than the encyclopedia print sets of old. These software suites include all of the same articles and valuable information, but now offer heaps of other features like maps and multimedia, including videos, animations and sound and music clips. Software suites will never become outdated, you'll have access to current articles and most suites have article updates as new information becomes available.

Encyclopedia software also has user-friendly tools to help you uncover the information you desire. You can search for a specific phrase or statistic. These programs even help organize information and aid in writing a report for school or work.

In this site, you'll find comprehensive reviews and articles on encyclopedia software that will help you make an informed decision on which software package is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don't Have To.™

Encyclopedia Software: What to Look For

Encyclopedia software puts thousands of years of knowledge at your fingertips. The program's library should be all-inclusive, providing easy-to-search information on all topics. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate encyclopedia software:

Ease of Use
Encyclopedia software should be easy-to-use, organized and include troubleshooting documentation in case you have any questions during the installation process.

Feature Set
The program's reference library should offer articles and pictures; the library should also include an atlas, timelines, dictionary, thesaurus, article database, videos and other tools to aid in research.

Search Capabilities
Search tools should be user-friendly and perform searches by title, category, name, by keywords within the text and more, so you can effortlessly find the facts you seek.

Ease of Installation
The installation and setup process should be simple and include step-by-step instructions so a computer novice can successfully install and run the encyclopedia program.

Help/Support
The encyclopedia software should offer sufficient customer support and may include tutorials, knowledge bases, a FAQs page and email and phone support to address any queries. Customer service ought to provide helpful information and respond quickly.

Read the review on our #1 pick for encyclopedia software, Britannica's Ultimate Suite, and begin your exploration today.

 
 
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Rank #1#2
10-9  Excellent
8-6    Good
5-4    Average
3-2    Poor
1-0    Bad
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Encyclopedia Content
Articles 100,000 82,786
Photos & Illustrations 19,000 13,106
Maps 2,500 1,638
Videos & Animations 550 160
Sound & Music Clips 127 96
Features
World Atlas
Dynamic Timelines
Games & Puzzles
 
Additional Features
Search Bar
Dictionary or Thesaurus
Research Organizer
Distance Calculator   
Reports Wizards
 
Article Updates
Pre-Selected Website Links
Magazine Articles
Miscellaneous Features
Hard Disk Install
Indexed Timeline Entries
Architecture
Art/Sculptures
Childhood
Daily Life
Ecology
Exploration
Geography   
History   
Literature
Medicine
Music
Religion/Humanity
Physical/Life Science
Sports/Recreation
Technology
Women
Help/Support
Phone Support
Help Manual
FAQ
Knowledge Base
Tutorials   
Download Updates
Link to Manufacturer Homepage
eMail/Online Form
Supported Configurations
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Macintosh