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  • Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

    11 Feb 2009 3:25 PM

    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

    09 Feb 2009 3:18 PM

    Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

  • Create a professional resume

    21 Jan 2009 11:30 AM

    With the economy as it is, it pays to have your resume up-to-date. Here are some software applications to help you keep yours polished and professional.

  • Apple iCal: An insider's guide

    30 Oct 2008 8:46 AM

    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, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

  • Microsoft Office heads to the browser

    29 Oct 2008 9:37 AM

    After years of questioning the value of net-based productivity applications, Microsoft confirmed overnight that it would offer new versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that can run from within a standard web browser.

  • Microsoft confirms SP2 for Vista, Office 2007

    24 Oct 2008 7:13 AM

    While most of the excitement concerning Windows and Office centres around the next full versions of the products, Microsoft is also working on the next service pack updates for each offering.

  • Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

    01 Oct 2008 7:50 AM

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

  • How to share files between Office and iWork

    29 Aug 2008 11:15 AM

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

  • Aussies pay more for Adobe Acrobat 9

    26 Jun 2008 1:02 PM

    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.

  • Google Docs gets limited PDF support

    17 Jun 2008 9:45 AM

    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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  • Corel Home Office

    Despite some compatibility setbacks, Corel Home Office suite is useful for creating documents. Its conscientious size, small-screen optimisations, and attractive price make it a good buy for a Netbook office suite, or for saving space by shedding advanced features.

  • Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview

    The next Microsoft Office may not be hitting computer screens until 2010, but we got to test drive the invite-only Technical Preview. See what Redmond has in store for its powerhouse suite.

  • 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.