Internet Explorer 8: screenshot gallery
Photos Internet Explorer 8 is now available for download. Here's a gallery showing some of its main new features.
Microsoft 2.0 review
Review In this solidly researched and footnoted book, ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley reviews the key people, products and principles that will drive Microsoft's future.
8.0 Editors' Rating
Lotus Symphony 1.2 review
Review Although the interface of IBM's free office suite is attractive, its hunger for system resources and lack of features and OOXML support mean that OpenOffice.org 3 is a better free alternative.
7.0 Editors' Rating
iWork '09 review
Review Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Although it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
7.8 Editors' Rating
Google Chrome 2.0 pre-beta: a first look
Preview Version 2.0 of Google's Chrome browser is now available in pre-beta form. Check out some of the key new features.
Googling Security review
Review This book examines how Google can (wittingly or unwittingly, directly or indirectly) breach our privacy.
7.5 Editors' Rating
Schneier on Security review
Review This book is a compendium of Bruce Schneier's many columns on a wide range of security topics. We assess its value, and talk with the author.
8.0 Editors' Rating
Security Engineering review
Review The world has changed in the seven years since the first edition of this seminal book was published. Anyone involved in designing any kind of security system should read this second edition.
8.5 Editors' Rating
Google Chrome
Video Josh Lowensohn examines some of Chrome's top features including the deeply integrated search, minimalist interface and smart use of privacy
Benchmarks: Google Chrome
Tech Guide Google's Chrome browser seeks to set new speed standards and thus accelerate the development of AJAX-based web applications. Check out our comparative performance test to see how it fares.
Google Chrome (beta)
Preview Google has launched Chrome, an open-source browser that sends a clear challenge to Microsoft in the way it lets users work with applications.
Internet Explorer 8 beta 2: a first look
Preview IE8 (beta 2) should satisfy Microsoft's loyal browser base, but it's unlikely to lure committed Firefox users back to the fold.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred review
Review Capable of fast and accurate speech-to-text processing, application control and audio file transcription, Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 is an excellent dictation program. You'll still have to spend time training both the software and yourself, though.
8.0 Editors' Rating
Opera Mobile 9.5 beta
Video The newest version of Opera's browser for Windows Mobile phones inches closer to the desktop-browsing experience with a spruced up UI and more powerful features
MobileMe review
Review If Apple irons out the glitches, MobileMe could be worthwhile for iLife and iPhone users who want to keep data on their Macs, handset and iPod Touch, as well as Outlook mail and calendars, on the same page.
5.8 Editors' Rating



















