The Windows operating system, or just "Windows", is a household name. It is, without question or hesitation, one of the behemoths of the computer age, and it seems that everyone from age six to sixty either uses it or knows what it is. However, and for all of its status, it lacks one of the most basic tools ever devised by the hand of Man: A decent calendar. Happily, that's about to change thanks to the Active Desktop Calendar.

Active Desktop Calendar has everything the busy modern-day parent, professional, or student could want. You can set alarms, write notes pertaining to specific dates & times, sync and integrate the calendar with your devices and Microsoft Outlook, and even share your calendar(s) with friends, co-workers, and so on. Of course, this utility also integrates seamlessly into your desktop. Additionally, Active Desktop Calendar comes with various customization options, a world clock for international applications, and a text-only version if the media-rich version proves too taxing for your system. Finally, hard-copy calendars can be printed out with ease using the associated menu commands.

Clearly, the Active Desktop Calendar is a very handy tool to have around. Even so, it isn't without flaws. Read on to see a brief pro/con summary.

Pros

This utility is feature-rich, and as its name implies, it integrates naturally into the user's desktop. It can also be synced with your email accounts and your local network.

Cons

As discussed above, this utility is Windows-specific. It also isn't as location independent as applications like Google Calendar, and it has the potential to slow your system down when used in its more media-heavy format.

Keeping all of the above in mind, Active Desktop Calendar is a great choice if you're looking for a Windows-based calendar, and you should have no problem making your own informed decision about whether or not this utility is for you.