Today I'd like to share a part of my own personal software list. Since in these categories there are always many debates on which one is best, this simple collection may help you at least to narrow your search. Important note is that all software is freeware, and I've tested many more than present on these lists. Categories are: backup, partitioning, XML editor, office Collab software.

 

Partitioning:

1 Mini Tool Partition Wizard home Edition 9/10
2 Easus Partiton Master Home Edition 9/10
3 Paragon Partition Manager 11 Free 7/10

 

 

Backup:

1 Ease US Todo Backup   9/10
2 Genine Timeline Fee No imaging 7/10
3 GFI Backup Free   7/10
4 Toucan   7/10
5 Fbackup   7/10
6 Macrium Reflect Free Edition Imaging only 7/10
7 BackUp Maker Standard Edition   8/10
8 Backup & Recovery 2011 (Advanced) Free   8/10

 

XML Editor:

1 Microsoft XML Editor   5/10
2 Komodo Edit Text only 4/10
3 Syntext Serna   8/10
4 XML Pad   9/10

 

Collab software:

1 Podio Massive app; 5 users+ 5 collaborators 9/10
2 Open atrium Local Hosted  
3 FreedCamp Totally free 8/10
4 Asana Task Based 7/10
5 Moovia Simple, effective 7/10

Hope you like this little collection, if you're interested in individual reviews, comparisions or more lists let me know in the comments.