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Yahoo Desktop Search (beta)

Yahoo Desktop Search (beta)

Preview Although it's still in public beta, we have great expectations for Yahoo Desktop Search, and we like the features we've seen so far.


3GSM: mobile OS developments

3GSM: mobile OS developments

Preview The smartphone, feature phone and entry-level mobile phone markets are all hotting up, with alliances, products and services abounding at this year’s 3GSM event in Cannes. We examine the key operating system developments.


Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting (beta)

Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting (beta)

Preview Microsoft's first foray into the low-end book-keeping market leaves a favourable first impression.


Picasa 2.0: a first look

Picasa 2.0: a first look

Preview If you want a fast, intuitive and free photo organiser, Google's Picasa 2.0 is definitely the one to get.


Apple Mac OS X Tiger: a first look

Apple Mac OS X Tiger: a first look

Preview Due in mid-2005, Apple's new Mac OS X 10.4 promises more than 200 features.


Apple iWork: a first look

Apple iWork: a first look

Preview Apple's new iWork software is less than a suite and more than an application, but it may become something extremely useful.


Google Desktop Search Beta

Google Desktop Search Beta

Preview Google has joined the burgeoning desktop search market with a public beta. We've had a day or so to play with it -- here's our initial report.


Palm OS Cobalt 6.1: a first look

Palm OS Cobalt 6.1: a first look

Preview PalmSource has announced a revision of its wireless-focussed Cobalt operating system at its European Developer Conference in Munich.


Windows XP SP2: almost here

Windows XP SP2: almost here

Preview Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.


Apple previews 'Tiger' OS, launches 30in. Cinema HD display

Apple previews 'Tiger' OS, launches 30in. Cinema HD display

Preview Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference featured some predictably tasty (and expensive) hardware, and a preview of the next version of Mac OS X.


Windows XP Service Pack 2: a first look

Windows XP Service Pack 2: a first look

Preview The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.


WordPerfect Office 12: a first look

WordPerfect Office 12: a first look

Preview Corel's revamped office suite, due in late April, will deliver plenty of new features. But can it take market share from Microsoft's Office? Here are our first impressions.


Palm OS Cobalt and Garnet: a first look

Palm OS Cobalt and Garnet: a first look

Preview PalmSource has announced two new operating systems, and has committed to ongoing development for both. There's also news of another Palm OS smartphone.


Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac: a first look

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac: a first look

Preview There’s a new version of Microsoft Office for the Macintosh on the way. Read our first impressions.


Apple iLife '04: a first look

Apple iLife '04: a first look

Preview Apple’s second-generation digital media suite updates existing elements and introduces a program for recording, manipulating and performing music.



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TokBox - A Nice, Simple VideoChat Alte...

I have FINALLY had the time to take at least a quick look at TokBox, which was recommended to me in a comment on a previous blog post.... More

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Skype's Abysmal Service - An Independe...

Here is an excellent review and tests of Skype service in the U.K. In a nutshell, dropped calls, poor quality, no response from Skype. Skype... More

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Quad Boot - Friday Update - It's Good!

After nearly a full week of working with this quad-boot setup in various stages of completion, I can say that I am very pleased. It... More

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New Products

Acrobat 9 Pro Extended: a first look

Acrobat 9 Pro Extended: a first look

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

What we know about Windows 7

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.

SQL Server 2008: a first look

SQL Server 2008: a first look

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.

Internet Explorer 8 beta: a first look

Internet Explorer 8 beta: a first look

Can the latest version of Internet Explorer arrest its declining market share? We examine the first beta of IE8.

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What to Buy

Alternatives to Microsoft Office

Alternatives to Microsoft Office

In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read our reviews and previews to discover what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

Ten Top Tech Tomes

Ten Top Tech Tomes

Looking for an alternative kind of holiday reading? Why not brave the bafflement of fellow beach denizens and pack a tech tome in your luggage? At least you'll guarantee some space around you on the sand!

Can GIMP replace Photoshop?

Can GIMP replace Photoshop?

If you just want to do basic image editing, the free GIMP is a viable alternative to Adobe's expensive Photoshop. But professionals will find a number of key features absent from the open-source application, for the moment at least.

Roll your own creative suite

Roll your own creative suite

Adobe's powerhouse Creative Suite 3 isn't for everyone, not least because of the cost. This guide shows how you can put together your own creative package with open-source or free software.

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