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Office 2010 beta released to public

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:35:25 GMT

Microsoft has opened the floodgates for public downloads of Office 2010 Beta 2, along with its smartphone sibling Office Mobile 2010.

No joke: get Nero 9 for free!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:35:46 GMT

Nero's long-lived disc-burning/content-creating/platter-spinning DVD tool has been stripped back, with the latest Lite version available for free.

RIM releases BlackBerry Desktop software for Mac

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:21:57 GMT

Mac users can finally enjoy a first-class BlackBerry experience thanks to RIM’s just-released Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac OS.

Nero CD/DVD burner goes FREE!

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:25:59 GMT

Free version of Nero 9 has no time limits and will allow basic CD and DVD authoring.

Corel seeks to woo netbook fans

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:14:54 GMT

More than Works but less than Microsoft Office, Corel’s new Home Office suite is being pitched at netbook users and comes with the installer on a USB key.

No more Money for Microsoft

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:03:53 GMT

Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Money personal finance program, adding yet another title to Redmond’s software deadpool.

BlackBerry updates: Desktop Manager 5 launched, Messenger 5 leaked!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:30:56 GMT

It could be a good weekend for refreshing your BlackBerry with the latest software for your desktop (as long as you’re running Windows) and the device itself.

VLC's finally out of testing stage

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:18:14 GMT

The open-source media player that holds a master key has just turned v1 after 8 years.

Five years on: Google ready to end Gmail beta

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:43:11 GMT

Google admits customers are getting sick of everything being in perpetual beta.

Windows 7 "Touch" Pack Revealed

Thu, 28 May 2009 05:13:03 GMT

Windows 7's big - but so far invisible - feature is Touch, lovingly demonstrated in all those Apple adverts. Now Microsoft is starting to ramp up the hype for the tactile OS.

Win 7/Vista: Tweet in style on your desktop

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:20:06 GMT

Twitter is a great application but a rubbish site, and most Twitter apps look like spreadsheets. That is until Blu came along.

Microsoft fires blanks at Windows 7 users

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:54:50 GMT

Today sees a fire-drill test of the Microsoft Windows Update system for Windows 7 RC users: there will be downloads but Windows Update will actually be firing blanks.

Smart Installer Pack: download Windows apps automatically

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:04:04 GMT

Just bought a new PC? What... you're dreading downloading and installing all your favorite software?

FIRST PICS: BlackBerry App World online software store goes live

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:51:19 GMT

RIM’s just-launched BlackBerry App World has obvious similarities to Apple’s ground-breaking iPhone App Store, but with a few unique twists...

Linux Kernel 2.6.29 -- more than just a point release

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:53:23 GMT

Record breaking Linux 2.6.29 was developed by the most number of contributors.

Fennec -- Firefox for Mobiles -- reaches Beta

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:12:49 GMT

Mozilla has launched a Firefox-like browser for use on mobile phones.

Symantec leaks credit card data

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:12 GMT

Did you buy or renew software over the phone from Symantec? Check your statements carefully -- your credit card details may have been leaked by a rogue staffer.

Aussie Tivo users outraged over $200 fee

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:55:51 GMT

Users are outraged over the high price of a TiVo upgrade -- that users get free in the USA.

CAMPAIGN: Death to Internet Explorer 6

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:25:26 GMT

Web developers and online services lead a campaign to stamp out IE6 from the face of the planet.

Top 5 most useful (and little known) Firefox add-ons

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:28:05 GMT

Here's your cheat sheet on the absolute best plugins for Firefox -- that you probably don't know about.

Microsoft to drop Internet Explorer for Gazelle?

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:22:20 GMT

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.

Exactly how cheap can computers get?

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:37:08 GMT

How cheap can computers get before there's simply no money in making them any more?

Do a little dance, Steve Wozniak style

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:42:28 GMT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s performance with his partner Karina Smirnoff was less than stellar according to the judges.

Yes, you can debloat Windows 7 with Microsoft's blessing

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:38:29 GMT

Microsoft has confirmed that if you want to choose all your own apps, you'll be able to uninstall nearly everything from Windows 7.

Microsoft pinching the pennies: no Blu-ray in Win 7

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:43:26 GMT

Windows 7 won't be able to play Blu-ray movies without third-party software support.

Sync anything to anything: ultimate iTunes replacement?

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:27:06 GMT

Some people have hailed doubleTwist as "possibly the world's best media player", with promise to break the iTunes monopoly.

Ubuntu 9.10 to be named after an Australian sleepy marsupial

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:59:36 GMT

Past versions of Ubuntu have been given names such as “Hoary Hedgehog” and “Feisty Fawn” but the next release will be given a distinctly Australian name.

Windows 7 should get an iTunes-like app store

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:15:37 GMT

If Microsoft can open bricks and mortar stores, why not build one in to every copy of Windows 7?

Apple releases Safari 4 beta: more eye candy

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:59:56 GMT

Apple has unexpectedly dropped Safari 4 beta as a free download, and the main selling point is "fast" ... oh, and a lot of "stunning" new eye-candy in true Apple style.

Will Windows Mobile 6.5 measure up to iPhone?

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:36:15 GMT

Redmond’s oft-criticised smartphone OS gets a make-over before Windows 7 arrives, while Microsoft is also set to announce a Windows Mobile app store and Mobile Me-style service.

HOW TO: Install IE6 on Vista/Windows 7

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:32:27 GMT

Does your workplace require you to keep running IE6 despite the fact that you, um, accidentally upgraded to IE7? Here's how to install IE6 on Vista (or Windows 2000/XP) and run it alongside IE7.

Skype heading to iPhone, Android, Blackberry

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:26:39 GMT

The new Mac and Android versions announced this week are just the tip of the iceberg: Skype has a lot more on its schedule for the year.

Apple: death of DRM; FaceBook integration with iPhoto

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:53:19 GMT

Today's Steve Jobs-less MacWorld keynote wasn't a blockbuster, but was instead filled with lots of bite-sized surprises.

Seven things all iPhone apps need

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:50:24 GMT

Thinking of making an iPod or iPhone app? Here's a list of things that will make it a success.

How to virtualize Ubuntu on Vista

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:27:42 GMT

Want to virtualize Ubuntu on top of Windows Vista for free? Check out our step-by-step tutorial!

How to virtualize Ubuntu on XP

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:47:39 GMT

Virtualize Ubuntu on top of Windows XP without spending a cent, with our step-by-step tutorial.

How to virtualize Vista on Ubuntu

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:56:19 GMT

Want to get Vista up and running on your Ubuntu system? Find out how with our step-by-step tutorial.

How to virtualize Vista on XP

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:16:30 GMT

Want to check out Vista without migrating off XP? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial is the answer.

How to virtualize XP on Ubuntu

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:27:36 GMT

Need to get Windows XP up and running on Ubuntu? Our step-by-step tutorial covers all you need to know.

How to virtualize XP on Vista

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:35:09 GMT

Need to keep XP running on your Vista system? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial will get you there.

OS X 10.5.6: what's inside this whopping update

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:49:49 GMT

The latest update to Leopard, 10.5.6 includes lots of changes including better MobileMe 'push' support to improvements to the performance and reliability of Chess.

Microsoft Live Mesh comes to the Mac

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:54:09 GMT

Live Mesh, Microsoft's file sync technology has come to the Mac, but you'll need to be running the latest version of 10.5, and be comfortable using a Windows UI to use it.

ROUND UP: Top 10 apps for Aussie iPhones

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:45:48 GMT

We've made a list of the ten best iPhone apps developed by Aussies for Aussies.

"Beauty machine" can make you sexier

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:40:15 GMT

Ever wished you looked a bit more like Brad Pitt or Scarlet Johansson? New software is the answer. PLUS: what Kevin Rudd & Julia Gillard look like run through the machine

Microsoft: c'mon bro, your first taste is free...

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:05:36 GMT

Love or loathe Microsoft, you've gotta admit they're persistent and willing to try anything to get people hooked.

Microsoft’s Google Apps killer – Office 14 with web apps

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:52:20 GMT

Microsoft has unveiled its next-generation Office. Version 14 will have web-based versions too, in a clear move to tackle Google Docs.

Google squeezes Earth into the iPhone

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:26:30 GMT

Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch lets you carry the globe around in your pocket. But while the Earth has been around for billions of years, this app hasn't, and it shows.

QUICK! Get CrossOver for Mac and Linux free

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:37:46 GMT

Ever wanted to try CrossOver, software that lets you run Windows apps on your Mac or Linux box without running Windows? Well, if you're quick, you can download it for free.

RIM to launch over-the-air BlackBerry app store

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:57:06 GMT

Vodafone will be the first Australian carrier to introduce the new BlackBerry App Centre on the forthcoming touchscreen Storm.

VisualHub gets reborn as FilmRedux, goes open source

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:43:00 GMT

VisualHub, a leading video encoding tool for Mac OS X might live again thanks to the open source community.

Coming soon: Firefox for Windows Mobile

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:06:58 GMT

Mozilla to the rescue! A mobile version of Firefox is in the works that'll bring desktop-class browsing to Windows Mobile

RIM preps new BlackBerry software for Macs

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:40:28 GMT

First up: sync your BlackBerry with iTunes. And is there a Mac desktop sync package around the corner?

Vista and XP get Linux-like multiple desktops

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:01:21 GMT

Microsoft has quietly released a utility that allows you to create multiple desktops on Vista or XP.

Artweaver: cheap and cheerful free clone of Photoshop

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:15:25 GMT

It's a low-cost alternative to Photoshop, an excellent digital painting tool for beginners and intermediate users that also has a better name than "Gimp."

Google Picasa gets face recognition

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:10:31 GMT

The new version of Picasa Web Albums, and Picasa 3 beta includes one feature we've all been waiting for: face recognition.

Microsoft debuts Live Mesh for mobiles

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:09:48 GMT

Microsoft has demonstrated a version of its Live Mesh synchronisation platform for mobile devices, due out at the end of the year.

Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2: MS porn mode included

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:42:57 GMT

The second beta of Internet Explorer 8 looks a lot better than the first one — but frankly, a lot of that is due to features copied from Firefox 3.

Microsoft releases faster Desktop Search 4.0

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:15:32 GMT

If you've wondered how exactly Vista's sluggish desktop search saves you time, you might be pleasantly surprised by the updated version.

Microsoft goes into Speed Launch mode

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:24 GMT

No, we're not talking about the launch of Windows 7, unfortunately. Speed Launch is a cool, free app launcher from Microsoft.

10 of the best free iPhone apps

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:20:46 GMT

Looking for some great free apps to load on to your iPhone or iPod Touch? Read on for some of our favourites.

Mac software updates get smart with AppFresh

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:26:50 GMT

Whether upgrading your software, or needing to roll back, AppFresh offers some good answers to increasingly difficult questions around keeping your system in tip top shape

Microsoft eats humble pie over XP

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:23:12 GMT

Microsoft announces Windows XP support to be extended to 13 years. Vista cries.

Leaked BlackBerry software syncs with iTunes

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:36:11 GMT

RIM is rolling out updates to its desktop and Internet software in readiness for the Bold. Plus: spy photos of the next-gen Curve, aka ‘Javelin 9300’, and the flip-phone 'SideKick'

Apple previews OS X 10.6: Snow Leopard

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:06:12 GMT

Alongside all the iPhone announcements today at WWDC, Apple also made public its plans for the next generation of OS X, nicknamed Snow Leopard.

Internode opens Sourceforge mirror

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:04:14 GMT

Internode has opened a massive Australian SourceForge mirror to the open source community, providing VFF (very flaming fast) downloads to Australian broadband users.

Adobe announces latest version of CS4, makes beta apps available

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:23:02 GMT

The next release of Creative Suite, Adobe's flagship design package could be closer than first anticipated, with the beta release of Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Soundbooth.

Microsoft opens Office to OpenDoc

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:25:44 GMT

Two years after its launch, Office 2007 will finally get native support for the XML-based Open Document Format as well as PDF output.

Firefox 3 Reaches Release Candidate 1

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:11:52 GMT

Firefox 3 release candidate 1 has just gone live. If you've been waiting to take the plunge, now's a good time.

Top 7 most interesting Google Android apps

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:19:44 GMT

Google's massive competition for developers to create apps for its new Android mobile phone OS is bearing some very interesting fruit.

Friday only: get a PC migration tool for free

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:02:07 GMT

For 25 years software tools company Laplink has been selling its popular PCmover utility for $US50. But, just for today, you can get a copy for free.

1Password to rule them all

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:20:12 GMT

Use the same password for everything? Is it different from your PIN number? If you've got a Mac, now's the time to get serious about security with 1Password.

Is SP3 really the end of the road for XP?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:19:58 GMT

With the final major service pack for Windows XP being released, Microsoft is hoping people will start focusing on Vista, but Dell, Asus and others still see a large market for XP.

Asus opens up Eee PC to developers

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:04:57 GMT

The Eee PC has joined the iPhone and Google Android in having a newly minted SDK being made available. We've taken a look at what ASUS is offering developers.

Firefox 3 Beta 5 hits the wire

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:42:27 GMT

According to Mozilla, Firefox 3 Beta 5 'includes more than 750 changes from the previous beta, improving stability and web compatibility'.

Australian open source industry worth $500 million

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:49:25 GMT

Open source in Australia has gone well and truly past the "one geek and a server" stage, an independent report has shown.

HOW TO: Sync Outlook with Google Calendar

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:59:11 GMT

Have you ever wished that syncing your home calendar to your work calendar and vice-versa was easy? Now you can with free Google Calendar Sync.

Microsoft's interoperability illusion

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:16:50 GMT

Microsoft is promising a new world of interoperability with its software, with support for industry standards and open file formats. Have these two men turned a new leaf?

Google behind Photoshop's new Linux compatibility

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:16:12 GMT

Cold, hard cash from Google's war coffers have funded the creation of software that allows Photoshop to run on Linux. Is it a move to undermine Microsoft's Windows cash cow?

Seven reasons why you should buy an Apple TV

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:04:56 GMT

If you've been sitting on the fence wondering whether an Apple TV is for you, now is the time to take a closer look -- version 2.0 of the product is a huge improvement.

2.0 Updates Galore: Apple TV and Aperture

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:35:45 GMT

Apple keeps the update machine rolling with Apple TV and Aperture 2.0 arriving this morning.

Finally! Apple's iPhoto Photobooks come to Australia, New Zealand

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:09:41 GMT

After years of waiting, iPhoto books, calendars and prints finally arrive in Australia.

All you need to know about Twitter

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:36:33 GMT

Twitter, a new micro-messaging platform, might just be the tool you needs to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues.

YouTube releases software for mobiles

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:35:21 GMT

If you've been clamoring to watch more poor quality video of Britney Spears trying to escape from a media scrum you'll love the latest mobile software from YouTube.

MACBU INTERVIEW: Office 2008 for Mac fails to deliver full Exchange support

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:05:03 GMT

Microsoft's marketing machine has spun up for today's official Macworld Expo launch of Office 2008, but little has been said about Entourage's support for Exchange. Having put the questions direct to the MacBU team, now we know why...

There's something in the air: video audio streaming to Airport Express

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:44:29 GMT

A new version of Airfoil allows synchronised streaming of audio from videos to Apple's Airport Express. No more out-of-lip-sync wireless sound!

Turn one PC into two for free

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:06:12 GMT

Would you like another computer? And would you like it for free? No, it's not another Boxing Day Sale special - read on to find out what it's all about.

Google Talk gets real-time language translation

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:25:56 GMT

Want to speak to someone overseas but can't speak their language? Google has added the world's first live translation system to its instant messaging network, truly delivering on the science-fiction promise of the babelfish.

Inside Windows 7 -- what we know so far

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:44 GMT

As Vista celebrates its first birthday, the countdown clock slowly ticks away on Windows 7. We join the dots on the very earliest signs of what Microsoft hopes will be Windows' lucky number.

Now for the web server on a USB key!

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:41:53 GMT

How does the idea of a full-featured portable web server in your pocket strike you?

ABC releases desktop player

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:16:09 GMT

The ABC has released a new desktop app that makes watching TV and radio on your PC a piece of cake.

HOW TO: Connect to BigPond Wireless Next G in OS X 10.5 Leopard

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:37:20 GMT

Got a Telstra Next G 7.2 expresscard and Leopard? Here's the way to get them working together again without waiting for an updated Bigpond connection manager.

Just how thick is Microsoft?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:39:27 GMT

Just how thick is Microsoft? Everywhere you go, there are advertisements for how unstable Windows is. They're big. And blue. And deathly.

Updates galore as OS X 10.5.1 finally hits

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:08 GMT

With pressure mounting to fix a number of critical problems in Mac OS X Leopard, Apple has released its first update, 10.5.1, less than three weeks since launch.

HOW TO: Hack Leopard

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:19:44 GMT

If you're not sure about the new 3D dock or translucent menu bar in Leopard, you're not alone. Check out these hacks to make Leopard look more like Tiger.

Leopard giveth, and Leopard taketh away...

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:29:27 GMT

Can't get your Address Book to talk to your Bluetooth phone? That's just one of Leopard's missing features which are now starting to come to light. Plus, why some Mac software developers refuse to take the heat for Leopard incompatibility.

Leopard compatibility: the story so far

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:23:41 GMT

Overall Leopard compatibility with existing Mac apps is good, but we've got the low-down on bootup blue-screens, and Microsoft, Adobe and BigPond compatibility.

WINDOWS SLOWDOWN: Microsoft forces install of Windows Desktop Search

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:13:05 GMT

Has your PC suddenly started running slowly for no obvious reason? You can thank Microsoft for that.

Leopard is GO!

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:45:27 GMT

Leopard is finally here. These are my first impressions.

Early reviews of Leopard are in, are positive

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:24:50 GMT

The early reviews are in, and basically, Leopard dumps all over Windows.

Adobe trips over Photoshop copy protection

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:13:37 GMT

What do you do when a freshly purchased copy of Photoshop refuses to install because it thinks it is already installed? Not even Adobe is quite sure.

ABC offers election news app for mobile phones

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:30:16 GMT

ABC's new free Java app for mobiles adds an interesting twist to the hooplah of the upcoming federal election.

ANNOUNCED: Leopard set to ship October 26

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:23:38 GMT

Apple today announced that Leopard, its next generation operating system is finally going public on October 26 at 6pm.

notMac released, notReady for first-time Mac users.

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:50:43 GMT

notMac, a free replacement for Apple's expensive .Mac service looks good on paper, but it's way too complicated for the average Mac user.

A breath of (Adobe) AIR

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:00:28 GMT

Adobe is flipping web development on its head: it is encouraging developers to port web apps to the desktop with a new platform called AIR.

Microsoft turns to pirated Windows users to boost IE7 market share

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:16:06 GMT

Internet Explorer 7 is now available to all users of Windows. Yeah, yeah, OK, even the pirate ones. It's a bit like DRM-free music. Sorta.

Can IE's architect explain why it's so bloated?

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:59:08 GMT

Microsoft's platform architect for Internet Explorer, Chris Wilson, admits Microsoft has done both good and bad things in IE over the last 14 years.

Vista: The 'wow' starts ... later

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:41:35 GMT

Despite Microsoft's best efforts to promote its Vista operating system, the company is bowing to customer pressure and offering free downgrades to XP (as well as extending XP's retail shelf life.)

Apple updates nearly everything, including iPhone

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:17:17 GMT

When it rains, it pours: Apple has rolled out everything from minor stability upgrades to major feature overhauls, including the long anticipated iPhone 1.1.1 update, which blocks hacked units.

Office 2008 for Mac due January 31st

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has detailed release plans for the various editions of Office 2008 for Mac, including a nearly-free upgrade for some users.

Open Source Challenge part 2: Web browsing, security and multimedia formats, DVDs, and entertainment.

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 GMT

It's only just begun, but the challenge continues. Join Ashton Mills as he tosses Windows away and works solely with Linux, for everything. Will he find nirvana, or go crazy? Read on to find out.

Microsoft launches $59 Office 2007 worldwide

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:53:40 GMT

Microsoft has slashed the price it charges students for Office 2007, reducing it to $59 worldwide, following a trial in Australia that saw strong takeup of cut-price Office.

INTERVIEW: Craig Mundie -- Microsoft's technology chief, taking over from Bill Gates

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:03:25 GMT

INTERVIEW |Bill Gates is set to leave the building in July '08. His replacement, Craig Mundie, has given this rare interview to APC, talking about his plans for the future of Microsoft.

REVIEW: iPhoto '08 -- subtle improvements across the board

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:19:49 GMT

Apple iPhoto '08 offers incremental improvements that make it nice to have, but not an essential upgrade.

REVIEW: Apple iMovie '08 perfect in some ways, lacking in others

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:53:48 GMT

The new version of Apple iMovie is a radical departure from previous versions. If all you do is simple editing, it's a huge improvement on the previous version. For everything else, there's Final Cut Express.

The gospel according to Niklas Zennström

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:29:54 GMT

The man behind Skype, Joost and KaZaA explains what he still thinks is wrong with the P2P communications, how there's no such thing as a typical Skype user, why the company won't open up its source code, and the real reason that eBay buying Skype proved to be a good idea.

How to: set your default applications in Mac OS X

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:59:44 GMT

Ever double-clicked on a file in Mac OS X and had it launch Photoshop with a one minute load time, or worse, a Word for Mac document that Parallels wants to launch in Word for Windows? Here's a freeware app that fixes the problem.

Unstick your stickies: better notes apps for Mac

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:00:23 GMT

Are you looking for a better notes application on your Mac than Stickies? You've come to the right place.

Quicksilver for beginners

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:55:14 GMT

Quicksilver is a fantastic Mac application launcher: you just need to invest the time in getting familiar with it.

CA distributing software on 2GB flash

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:50:15 GMT

Forget CDs and DVDs: CA is offering its new Internet Security Suite 2007 on a tiny 2GB flash drive which also doubles as a Vista speed-booster using ReadyBoost.

Why the era of the PC is not over

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:21:53 GMT

So last week, Danny Gorog arguedwhy the PC is dead. Here's my comeback: why a couple of successful products from Apple don't spell the end for the PC.

The era of the PC is over: why Apple is beating Microsoft

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:34:35 GMT

COMMENT |Bill Gates still believes that tablet PCs will take over the world and that the Zune will rival the iPod. It's time for a reality check in Microsoft HQ.

HOW TO: inject drivers into Microsoft's free OS, Windows PE 2.0

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:08:09 GMT

Did you know there's a super-stripped-down version of Windows available for free download from Microsoft? Windows PE 2.0 is great for system recovery and imaging tasks, but it comes with rather a small set of drivers. Here's how to upgrade it with more drivers of your own.

Adobe CS3 public beta this weekend: major new 'live filters' capability

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:37:43 GMT

Clear your commitments this weekend and boot up your download manager: Adobe is set to unleash a public beta of its CS3 supersuite in the next few days.

Two Linux remote desktop apps freed from their commercial overlords

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:54:41 GMT

You've got to love it when yesterday's capitalist pig-dog commercial software becomes today's pure, virtuous, free, open-source tool. Two powerful remote desktop systems for Linux have just been given the open-source treatment.

Windows PE 2.0: a tiny version of Windows for system maintenance

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:28:06 GMT

Few people know it, but when you boot off the Vista install DVD, you're booting into a different version of Windows altogether: Windows PE 2.0. Stripped away from the Vista installer, it's a remarkably powerful, compact OS.

Seashore: OS X's missing image app

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:53:39 GMT

Ever gone looking for the basic image retouching app in OS X? It isn't there. The Seashore Project, an open-source image editor, sits somewhere between Microsoft Paint and Photoshop and plugs the gap nicely. And of course, it's free.

Google releases Browser Sync

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:52:30 GMT

Google has just given the world the best reason to use Firefox yet: a 'Browser Sync' extension that synchronises your bookmarks, cookies, passwords, history and even open tabs/windows across multiple PCs.

Linux on the Desktop: what's missing?

Thu, 18 May 2006 05:27:57 GMT

Most Linux distributions simply don't offer a viable alternative to Windows in the desktop market. Right now, on the desktop, it's still a hobby OS with a tiny install base. Ever tried to bring a Linux notebook into an office which relies on Exchange server? Good luck.