Software Reviews

Browser shoot-out: IE 7 v Firefox 2

Buyer's Guide Microsoft and Mozilla have both recently released new and long-awaited browsers. Each has its adherents, but which should you use? We put them head-to-head.

Zoho Office Suite beta review

Review Zoho Office Suite beta has strong potential, but it's not yet a final product, and its spreadsheets and presentations applications need more work before you can rely on them.

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Firefox 2 review

Review Firefox 2 is a winner, beating Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7 on security, features and overall cool factor and deserving our Editors' Choice award.

Internet Explorer 7 review

Review IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.

Internet Explorer's shrinking numbers

Tech Guide There's more than just features to consider when choosing an Internet browser. Unfortunately, on the eve of releasing Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft still hasn't worked that out.

Windows Vista RC2

Preview We think the overall quality of this Windows Vista Ultimate edition is not deserving of final release candidate status, and we expect to see at least one more interim build -- or perhaps even another release candidate -- soon.

Google Home review

Review Google Home is a breezy service that lets you create a custom sign-in page chock-full of news and widgets.

Actinic Business 8 review

Review Already a comprehensive e-commerce package, Actinic Business 8 is further enhanced to make it even easier for small businesses to trade online.

Diigo review

Review Diigo lets you save, import, tag, highlight, mark up and share Web pages -- offering more advanced research tools than Del.icio.us.

Windows Live Favorites review

Review Windows Live Favorites lets you save, import and arrange bookmarks in subject folders, and then view saved links without leaving the page. However, it doesn't hook you up with other peoples' favourite URLs the way Del.icio.us does.

Del.icio.us review

Review Del.icio.us lets you save, import and tag bookmarks without fuss. As the most popular take-it-with-you bookmarking service, Del.icio.us can be a powerful tool for sharing content with other users.

Acrobat 8: a first look

Preview The latest version of Adobe's PDF-creation system makes collaboration easier -- even including video conferencing.

Inside Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

Photos Microsoft unfurls the finishing touches to its Office software in preparation for the final release early next year.

Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

Preview Microsoft's last round of updates before the final release of Office 2007 is packed with subtle interface adjustments and new ways to personalise the applications.