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Adobe After Effects CS4
After Effects, the popular post-production tool for video professionals, offers numerous workflow improvements for the CS4 release.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.
Adobe Illustrator CS4
While it looks like Illustrator CS4 will be a must-have upgrade, don't feel bad if you've got some lingering annoyance that it should have had these must-have features a couple of versions ago.
Nero 9
Nero's latest software package attempts to break the perception that they're just about burning.
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009
You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.
Apple iTunes 8
Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
After spending a few weeks working with a beta version, we've concluded that there's just enough that's better in the CS4 updates to Photoshop that many people will find themselves sighing, biting the bullet, and upgrading.
Norton Internet Security 2009
Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.
Spyware Terminator
This spyware scanner and removal tool does the job, but enabling some functions may cause slight slowdowns and it has a few bugs in Vista.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009
ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.
Chrome (beta)
Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2
Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.
MobileMe
MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.
Apple iTunes 7
iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.
Firefox 3 
If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.
Opera 9.5
Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
Ad-Aware 2008
This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.
Nokia Music Store
If you can access the Nokia Music Store then we think it's worth a look; but Nokia isn't making it easy.
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