Alpha Journal 3.6.1.0 is a journal and diary software that allows you to keep a private diary or journal. Whether for personal or business use, you can keep track of day to day activities and important events in it. It takes just a few seconds to install the journal software on your PC. Create a new entry data file on your computer, then select a date on the calendar and start typing.

Pros: Alpha Journal can be of four basic types. For personal users, it can keep records of daily affairs, thoughts, feelings, ideas and important events in your life. Business users can store their clients notes, records and other documents. Its Pocket PC version allows mobile users to update the journal while on the road. You can also use its portable installer and install the software on a USB flash drive. This enables you to access your journal from any computer without leaving a trace behind. There is a built-in backup system in Alpha Journal that reminds you to backup each time you close the journal. You can protect your entries to the journal with a password. This prevents others from viewing your journal. Alpha Journal has a set of compatible file formats that allows you to import and export files including standard TXT and RTF formats. The journal software has a powerful search engine to find all information you need within seconds. You can also create multiple pages for separate journals on different themes. Alpha Journal has a flexible print feature that allows you to print selected entries. You can add a lot more things to your journal - pictures, sounds, addresses, to-do lists, etc. The software enables you to create various templates for different entries. You can also create multiple diaries for each member of your family. Each diary can be stored under a different name with a different password. So nobody can access another person’s diary. Alpha Journal also allows sharing journals between multiple users. The pro version has other useful features such as spell checker and thesaurus.

Cons: No negatives noticed.

Overall: Alpha Journal is a user-friendly diary software that is flexible and secure as well. Adequate for personal information management, Alpha Journal is rated 4 stars.