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Gizmo Adds Business Enhancements and M...
Gizmo5 (formerly The Gizmo Project) has been my preferred program for IM text chat and audio calls (including PSTN calls worldwide)... More
New IM Application "Nimbuzz"
As my interest is primarily in video chat / IM programs, I generally don't pay much attention to announcements of products without... More
Tablet trouble
We've had Dell's Latitude XT convertible tablet at ZDNet Towers for a couple of days, and been impressed with its sleek brushed aluminium... More
New Products
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.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac: a first look
A new version of Microsoft Office for Mac is due in a couple of weeks. Here are our impressions after testing the release candidate for a month or so.
Firefox 3 Beta 1: a first look
Beta 1 of Firefox 3 is finally available for download. Here are our first impressions.
Google Enterprise Search gets social
Google's Enterprise Search Appliance customers are to get a free upgrade that adds new features to the buttoned-down, behind-the-firewall search appliance designed for large companies and their IT departments.
What to Buy
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
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?
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
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.





















