AOL Journals makes personal blogging very easy. But for professional-looking blogs, you'll want to look elsewhere.
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Although it offers more business-oriented features than any other IM we reviewed, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users.
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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.
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We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.
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The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.
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Keep in touch with all your friends on this GTK2-based instant messenger.
Monitor e-mail, chat, social networks, searches, and Web site visits.
Remove traces of your Internet or Windows activity.
Encrypt and send secure e-mail easily.
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