SureThing

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SureThing is a line of label printing software created by MicroVision Development.{{When|date=March 2022}}

Its most popular program is SureThing CD Labeler, which is designed to produce CD and DVD labels as well as LightScribe writing. SureThing CD Labeler's allows clipart and images to the labels to improve the label's design.{{Cite news|first=Paul |last=Rowlingson |title=SureThing CD Labeller |url=http://www.iwr.co.uk/vnunet/downloads/2127962/surething-cd-labeller |work=Information World Review |date=2001-08-20 |accessdate=29 March 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609171807/http://www.iwr.co.uk/vnunet/downloads/2127962/surething-cd-labeller |url-status=dead |archivedate=2011-06-09 }}{{cite news |last=Perenson |first=Melissa J. |date=2004-02-24 |title=Burning Questions: Is Labeling Software Worth the Hassle? |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/114848/article.html |newspaper=PC World |accessdate=2020-03-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330063516/https://www.pcworld.com/article/114848/article.html |archivedate=2020-03-30 }} The program supports playlists as well.{{Cite news|first=Luke |last=Peters |title=SureThing CD Labeler Deluxe Edition |url=http://www.accountancyage.com/computeractive/software/2012469/surething-cd-labeler-deluxe-edition |work=VNU Business Publications |date=2002-02-15 |accessdate=29 March 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080404015249/http://www.accountancyage.com/computeractive/software/2012469/surething-cd-labeler-deluxe-edition |url-status=dead |archivedate=2008-04-04 }} SureThing has pre-produced templates for labels for LightScribe, 45-inch vinyl, CD, DVD, pocket CDs.{{cite news |last=McCarter |first=Aaron |date=2015-09-10 |title=The Best Disc Label Making Software |url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/best-label-making-software |publisher=TopTenReviews |accessdate=2020-03-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330045802/https://www.toptenreviews.com/best-label-making-software |archivedate=2020-03-30}} It allows customers to create song labels electronically from the playlist of a CD player or other device.{{cite news |last=Sava |first=Alexandra |date=2019-12-08 |title=SureThing Disc Labeler Deluxe |url=https://www.softpedia.com/get/Authoring-tools/Cover-editors/SureThing-CD-Labeler.shtml |publisher=Softpedia |accessdate=2020-03-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330050447/https://www.softpedia.com/get/Authoring-tools/Cover-editors/SureThing-CD-Labeler.shtml |archivedate=2020-03-30 }}

In 1999, Electronic Musician{{'}}s David Rubin wrote that the "SureThing label applicator is arguably the weakest part of the package. Designed around a CD jewel case, it's awkward to use and susceptible to damage" and that "[c]learly, the SureThing software is the main reason that someone would buy this kit".{{cite news |last=Rubin |first=David |date=1999-12-01 |title=Ready, Willing, and Label |url=https://www.emusician.com/gear/ready-willing-and-label |newspaper=Electronic Musician |accessdate=2020-03-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330061647/https://www.emusician.com/gear/ready-willing-and-label |archivedate=2020-03-30}} Katherine Stevenson wrote in a 2002 review of SureThing that the "handy preview and browse capabilities make the vast number of options manageable" and that "Depending how flat the label lies, and how evenly you apply pressure with your fingers, you may still end up with wrinkles".{{cite magazine |last=Stevenson |first=Katherine |date=February 2002 |title=CD Labeler Looksee: Not all CD label applications are created equal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7gEAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA69 |page=69 |journal=Maximum PC |accessdate=2020-03-30 }} In 2002, the SureThing CD Labeler received awards from SharewareJunkies for "Best Program of the Year", as well as the "Best Windows Program".{{Cite news|title=SureThing CD Labeler Gets Top 2002 ShareWareJunkies.com Awards |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-25045021_ITM |work=CD Computing News |date=2002-03-01 |accessdate=29 March 2009 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20090329223810/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-25045021_ITM |url-status=dead |archivedate=2009-03-29 }}

In a 2005 review, "SureThing is a bit better, but lacks niceties like the alignment tools we've all grown accustomed to from the menu design functions in DVD-authoring programs."{{cite magazine |last=Ozer |first=Jan |date=2005-11-01 |title=Primera BravoPro Disc Publisher |magazine=Video Systems |issn=0361-0942 }} Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta wrote in a 2009 PC World that "SureThing CD Labeler is an intuitive, easy-to-learn program" and "SureThing can make the difference between having your CDs and DVDs look homemade or professional".{{cite news |last1=Grotta |first1=Sally Wiener |last2=Grotta |first2=Daniel |date=2009-11-27 |title=SureThing CD Labeler Deluxe |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/231965/surething_cd_labeler_deluxe.html |newspaper=PC World |accessdate=2020-03-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330060350/https://www.pcworld.com/article/231965/surething_cd_labeler_deluxe.html |archivedate=2020-03-30}}