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Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

Intuit shared details of bookkeeping app QuickBooks 2009 on Monday in the US.

01/10/2008 07:50 AM

How to share files between Office and iWork

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

29/08/2008 11:15 AM

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

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.

27/08/2008 01:41 PM

Apple iCal: An insiders guide

Apple iCal: An insiders guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, how it integrates with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

21/07/2008 02:13 PM

Aussies pay more for Adobe Acrobat 9

Australians can expect to pay close to forty percent more than their US counterparts for a copy Adobe Acrobat 9. However, Aussies are getting a better deal than their UK counterparts, who can expect to pay twice as much.

26/06/2008 01:02 PM

Google Docs gets limited PDF support

Google Docs, the online office suite from the search giant, now has some limited but still useful support for PDF files.

18/06/2008 10:10 AM

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended

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.

11/06/2008 11:55 AM

Google trials new Gmail features

Google will invite users to try new features the company is considering adding to its Gmail service, the company said Thursday.

06/06/2008 11:05 AM

Adobe Acrobat takes big online leap

Adobe Acrobat takes big online leap

Adobe is launching an online community with a word processor and file sharing, while adding Flash and interactive maps to Acrobat 9.

02/06/2008 05:53 PM

Dream Aquarium Screensaver

Dream Aquarium Screensaver

Mellow out with a screensaver that puts the tools to build a very realistic-looking aquarium in your hands.

21/05/2008 01:29 PM

Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains

Microsoft's Mac unit is set to announce the new version of Office, which is selling three times as many copies as its predecessor.

13/05/2008 05:45 PM

Adobe to refresh Acrobat Connect

Adobe to refresh Acrobat Connect

Adobe Systems' upgraded Web conferencing service will add meeting editing, archiving features as well as virtual breakout rooms for online classes.

06/05/2008 12:20 PM

Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

Existing users of Reckon's line of accounting packages have the best reason in years to upgrade with the QBi series. New users should find the attractive pricing of the entry-level versions pretty compelling too.

23/04/2008 11:17 AM

Whaddyareckon?: The evils of e-mail

Whaddyareckon?: The evils of e-mail  Video

E-mail has been a boon for business, but is it used more for time-wasting and gossipfests than actual work? We find out.

11/04/2008 12:18 PM

Mozilla Thunderbird 2

Mozilla Thunderbird 2

Thunderbird 2 provides a compelling option for users looking for an open source e-mail client.

01/04/2008 11:04 AM

Whaddyareckon?: Dodgy technology

Have you ever bought the wrong thing and been burned by a tech disaster? With technology impacting so many facets of our lives, few of us are immune, as we find out on the streets of Sydney this week.

07/03/2008 03:03 PM

Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client finally gets calendar

Mozilla Foundation has finally integrated the Lightning calendar to its latest incarnation of open-source e-mail client, Thunderbird 3.0. Users can also expect improved search.

20/02/2008 12:39 PM

Take note of these Notepad replacements

Take note of these Notepad replacements

Notepad has long been a staple for serious coders, but here are three freeware apps that are decent alternatives.

08/02/2008 02:03 PM

Protect your spreadsheets: Hackers attack Excel

Protect your spreadsheets: Hackers attack Excel

Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning that attackers are targeting versions of its Office Excel with vulnerabilities.

17/01/2008 10:48 AM

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

15/01/2008 10:10 AM

  • Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

  • 101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  • How to share files between Office and iWork

  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

  • Apple iCal: An insiders guide

  • Free Speed: Make your Mac faster

  • Aussies pay more for Adobe Acrobat 9

  • Google Docs gets limited PDF support

  • Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended

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      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.

    • Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended

      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.

    • Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

      Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

      Existing users of Reckon's line of accounting packages have the best reason in years to upgrade with the QBi series. New users should find the attractive pricing of the entry-level versions pretty compelling too.

    • Mozilla Thunderbird 2

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      Thunderbird 2 provides a compelling option for users looking for an open source e-mail client.

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      Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

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