Davis D. Janowski

Davis D. Janowski

davis_janowski@ziffdavis.com

Davis D. Janowski is Lead Analyst for Web Applications and Software, charged with covering the likes of Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, and millions of other Internet and Web companies. Prior to this, he served as Section Editor for Consumer Networking, GPS Products, Phones & PDAs (Mobile and VoIP); Associate Editor for Networking Infrastructure; and Associate Editor for Internet Infrastructure. Before joining PC Magazine, Janowski worked as a medical editor, covering epidemiology and infectious diseases, receiving training at the Centers for Disease Control. At one point, he acted as guide for a CDC team, collecting ticks for a study on the origins of human ehrlichiosis in the Florida bush. Before that he made a very modest living as a freelance writer and photographer, covering scuba diving and nautical archaeology.

Recent Articles By Davis D. Janowski

    • Site of the Week: Clipmarks 2.0

      Clipmarks is an easy-to-use and compelling application and site for clipping, depositing, and sharing just those pieces of Web pages that matter most to you.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Site of the Week: Clipmarks 2.0 (Slideshow Web Sites)
    • SightSpeed 5.0

      Version 5.0 of this Web service remains hands down the best messaging communications client for free Internet video calls.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      SightSpeed 5.0 (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • SightSpeed 6.0

      Version 6 of this Web service remains hands down the best client for free Internet video calls.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      SightSpeed 6.0 (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • SightSpeed 5.0 (beta)

      Even in beta, version 5.0 of this Web service is hands down the best for free Internet video calls.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      SightSpeed 5.0 (beta) (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Site of the Week: Meez

      Presentation is everything. You'll have a great time creating your own 3D Web avatar with the online service Meez.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Site of the Week: Meez (Slideshow Web Sites)
    • A9.com Maps (beta)

      A9.com Maps, still in beta, gives users an innovative, street-level view of the sites they're looking for.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      A9.com Maps (beta) (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • AOL Local

      AOL Local gives you the info you need to reach your destination, but not much more.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      AOL Local (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Google Local

      The accurate and beautifully rendered mapping and imagery is addictive, but sometimes you'll find yourself wishing for that magical trove of results found with nothing more than a keyword at Google.com.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Google Local (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Windows Live Local (beta)

      See a bird's-eye view and roam near and far with this free but potent Web application.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Windows Live Local (beta) (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Yahoo! Local Maps (beta)

      Yahoo! Local Maps Beta is clean, intuitive, and works fairly well—and it's still only a beta.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Yahoo! Local Maps (beta) (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Geocache Navigator

      Geocache Navigator turns your GPS-enabled cell phone into a fun tool for finding treasure with your family.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Geocache Navigator (Slideshow Mobile Phones)
    • Firefox 2 Beta 1

      Though we don't recommend this developer-oriented beta of Firefox for daily use, it does reveal some small but cool new tweaks to the popular browser.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Firefox 2 Beta 1 (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Google Reader

      You're not likely to find a Web app that's simpler than the search giant's feed reader.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Google Reader (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Camtasia Studio 4

      Camtasia Studio 4 lets you record audio, video, and actions on your computer screen—and render them into forms viewable by just about anyone.

      10 years, 11 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Camtasia Studio 4 (Slideshow Software & Service)
    • Firefox 2.0
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      12 years, 3 months By Davis D. Janowski
      Firefox 2.0 (Review Firefox 2.0)
    • FeedDemon (2013)
      3.0 Average

      FeedDemon is capable Google Reader replacement, but there are similar products that offer more functionality.

      13 years, 2 months By Davis D. Janowski
      FeedDemon (2013) (Review FeedDemon (2013))