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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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Office 2010 Technical Preview: Screenshots
We give you a sneak peek at a "Technical Preview" build of Microsoft's upcoming Office 2010 suite before the company formally unveils it to the public.
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Top text editors
Every computer user needs a basic text editor for Readme files and simple note-taking capabilities, but what if you want extras like a tabbed interface, search and replace, or help with coding shortcuts? Here are four full-featured options.
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Microsoft closing the book on Encarta
The software maker decides to shelve its online encyclopedia, no doubt due to the growth of alternatives such as Wikipedia.
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Green downloads: Eco-minded apps
We admit that as it's St Patrick's Day, we've got green downloads on the brain, but if your taste runs more to a green environment than Guinness, check out this sampling of energy-saving applications.
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St Patrick's Day downloads
Get into the March 17 spirit with this collection of Irish-themed downloads.
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Reviews
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Apple iWork '09
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
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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.
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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.
