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  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.

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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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  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.

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  Free Speed: Make your Mac faster

  AU$2,000 worth of performance for free? Yes please!

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Dream Aquarium Screensaver

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

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  Whaddyareckon?: The evils of e-mail

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.

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  Mozilla Thunderbird 2

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

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  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.

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  Microsoft Word 2007

  If you're ready to let go of old habits from previous versions of Word and want to make sleeker-looking documents, Microsoft Word 2007 is worth the upgrade. However, less-expensive alternatives handle its core features without the clutter.

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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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  Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

  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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  Microsoft Money 2006

  Microsoft Money 2006 is a worthwhile upgrade for current users who like to bank and pay bills online, but it requires Windows XP.

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  Acronis True Image 8.0

  Acronis True Image 8.0 is a first-class imaging program that makes it easy to copy the contents of a hard drive.

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  Acronis True Image 8.0

  Acronis True Image 8.0 is a first-class imaging program that makes it easy to copy the contents of a hard drive.

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  Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2005

  Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2005 is a fine encyclopaedia product with a solid base of articles.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

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  Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

  Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

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  Photos: Bill Gates, a photo biography

  Just days before he finally hangs up his hat as Microsoft's figurehead and inspiration (on 27 June), ZDNet.com.au looks back at Bill Gates' career over the past 30 years.

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