Editors' choice internet applications & software

  • 8.0 9.3

    Firefox 3

    18 Jun 2008 1:23 PM

    If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

  • 8.0 7

    Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

    26 Apr 2007 12:12 PM

    Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

  • 8.0 8

    FeedDemon 2

    13 Oct 2006 10:26 AM

    FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.

  • 7.3

    GoToMyPC 5

    09 Mar 2006 3:21 PM

    If you don't mind paying, GoToMyPC 5 makes an excellent choice for working remotely on a PC.

  • 8.1

    Macromedia Flash 8.0

    19 Sep 2005 2:54 PM

    Macromedia beefs up Flash to tackle videos and mobile content.

  • 8.7

    Skype 1.1

    10 May 2005 4:49 PM

    What's not to like about Skype 1.1? It's free and ad-free, and it offers clear calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

  • 6.5

    Yahoo Toolbar

    03 Dec 2004 12:54 PM

    The Yahoo search toolbar includes all sorts of bells and whistles and decent search results to boot.

  • 10

    Mozilla Firefox 1.0

    16 Nov 2004 1:55 PM

    Move over, Internet Explorer. Feature-studded and secure Mozilla Firefox 1.0 is a safer, better choice for Internet browsing.

  • 5.5

    Copernic Desktop Search

    18 Oct 2004 4:17 PM

    Easy to use, Copernic Desktop Search locates hard to find photo, music, and document files on your hard drive and CDs.

  • 8.8

    Yahoo Messenger 6.0

    27 Aug 2004 9:46 AM

    Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.

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