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Screenshots of elusive Gmail feature

Screenshots of elusive Gmail feature

Photos Google recently announced a new Gmail feature that promises to give you the option to check email from other POP accounts through your Gmail interface. Although Mail Fetcher has not yet been rolled out, we have some screenshots.


Firefox 3 (Gran Paradiso) Alpha 1

Firefox 3 (Gran Paradiso) Alpha 1

Preview An alpha version of Firefox 3 (Gran Paradiso) is available for download, but this release is not meant for public consumption — it's only for testing.


Alternatives to Microsoft Office

Alternatives to Microsoft Office

Buyer's Guide In the world of productivity suites, Corel's WordPerfect Office X3 and StarOffice 8 aren't the dominant players, but they each bring strong qualities to the field, such as affordability and ease of use. Still, do they have what it takes to stand up to Microsoft Office?


PowerPoint 2007 RTM

PowerPoint 2007 RTM

Preview PowerPoint's new graphics features may make better-looking slide shows, but its new file format can require extra steps for sharing presentations.


Type and travel: Web-based word processors

Type and travel: Web-based word processors

Buyer's Guide Who needs to buy desktop software when free online word processors let you write all you want, access your files anywhere and invite other people to get on the same page?


Google Docs & Spreadsheets review

Google Docs & Spreadsheets review

Review Google Docs & Spreadsheets beta gracefully merges word processing and spreadsheets within an online service that lets you collaborate with other users.

Rating: 7.3 Editors' Rating


Inside Word 2007 RTM

Inside Word 2007 RTM

Photos This complex word processor offers tons of new tools as well as a new file format that might both delight and confuse those who upgrade from older versions of Word.


Inside Excel 2007 RTM

Inside Excel 2007 RTM

Photos A renovated interface and a new file format make Excel 2007 RTM drastically different from its predecessors.


Inside PowerPoint 2007 RTM

Inside PowerPoint 2007 RTM

Photos PowerPoint 2007 puts its features to the fore while offering more graphics abilities and more accessible document security.


Office 2007's new file formats

Office 2007's new  file formats

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Excel 2007 RTM

Excel 2007 RTM

Preview Excel 2007's radical overhaul is attractive if you depend upon spreadsheets that can display data patterns visually with charts and conditional formatting. Plus, the new interface places formulas and other number-crunching tools within easy reach.


Word 2007 RTM

Word 2007 RTM

Preview Word 2007's revamped interface and new file format are a big departure from earlier versions. These changes may demand big adjustments from users of Word 2003.


Microsoft Office 2007 RTM

Microsoft Office 2007 RTM

Preview Microsoft is set to ship Office 2007 to larger businesses within the next month and to the general public early next year. Here's a summary of the radical changes just around the corner.


Firefox 2 RC1

Firefox 2 RC1

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Browser shoot-out: IE 7 v Firefox 2

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.



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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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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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