Software Reviews

Founders at Work review

Review Most startups have no idea where they are going, but getting there is entertaining. In this book, Jessica Livingstone extracts candid interviews from the founders of 32 high-tech start-ups.

Zoho Invoice review

Review Zoho Invoice is a useful but limited online tool that allows small teams to manage and track invoices. It's easy to use and customise, and the management interface is intuitive and clearly laid out.

Inside Firefox 3's security features

Photos Security takes front and centre in the new release of Firefox. Here's a tour of the main features.

Inside Firefox 3

Photos Take a tour of the basic features in Mozilla's new Firefox 3 web browser.

Firefox 3 review

Review If only for its speed, lightness of being and security, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for the best internet browser.

Acrobat 9 Pro Extended: a first look

Preview Adobe's Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as animation integration, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption and improved forms.

What we know about Windows 7

Preview Microsoft is remaining tight-lipped about the next version of Windows, due in late 2009 or early 2010: ZDNet.com's Redmond-watcher Mary Jo Foley summarises what we do know.

Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring review

Review The latest version of Mandriva is a competent and well-implemented desktop release with lots to commend it to those with some Linux know-how.

SQL Server 2008: a first look

Preview Microsoft has made some big promises for SQL Server 2008, a major update of its enterprise database product. Here's an outline of the key new features.

Browser benchmarks: IE, Firefox, Opera and Safari

Tech Guide Web 2.0, with its complex sites and rich Ajax applications, is an increasingly demanding platform for a browser. In this guide, we look at how the leading browsers measure up.

Annoying software: a rogues' gallery

Photos Which software is guilty of annoying us the most? Here's an identity parade of the chief suspects.

Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008

Photos Learn how to install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008, and explore some of the advanced features DHCP has to offer.

The Myths of Innovation review

Review The best way to get a good idea, according to this book, is to have lots of ideas and be prepared to accept failure. It may not be so romantic, but Archimedes-like 'eureka' moments are the exception.

Running Mac OS X on standard PCs

Tech Guide Apple's operating system is officially available only for Mac hardware. However, it's possible, if legally questionable, to run Mac OS X Leopard on standard PCs.

Actinic Business 9 review

Review Our only criticism of Actinic Business is that it could be overwhelming for newcomers and overkill for sole traders. But if you have delusions of e-commerce grandeur, jump right in.