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Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take

The beta for Microsoft Office 2010 is here and we've had a chance to check out the latest version. Though the changes are more incremental than they are major, there are some useful new enhancements worth noting in this revision.

Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take

The beta for Microsoft Office 2010 is here and we've had a chance to check out the latest version. Though the changes are more incremental than they are major, there are some useful new enhancements worth noting in this revision.

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Reviews

  • Skype 4.1 beta

    Skype's new screen-sharing feature is a clever addition to the VoIP communications application. The new beta also sees birthday reminders reinstated, a favourite feature of past builds.

  • Chrome (beta)

    Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

  • 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.

  • Adobe Photoshop Express Beta

    Though there's a lot to like about Adobe's first stab at online photo editing and sharing, you probably want to wait until the company fixes a few problems with the beta — and defangs its terms of service — before uploading scads of photos to Adobe Photoshop Express.

  • 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.

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

    Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

  • Apple iWork '08

    Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.

  • Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium beta

    Digital designers who don't need support for print or film work will find enhanced integration throughout the updates to Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and more.

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Features

  • Adobe's Lightroom 2 beta broadens editing horizons

    New version of Adobe software, going into public beta testing Wednesday, significantly expands editing possibilities — and brings it closer to regular Photoshop.

  • Microsoft Office alternatives

    Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

  • Newbie's guide to Facebook

    What is Facebook and why should you use it?

  • Microsoft Office 2007: Versions compared

    With seven versions to choose from, CNET clarifies what applications are included in each software package.

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  • Office 2010 beta gets LinkedIn

    Microsoft has released a beta of Office 2010 at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. The beta integrates social network LinkedIn with Outlook, offers a stripped back Excel for browser editing, and video editing tools for PowerPoint.

  • Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office

    The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.

  • Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook

    The software maker says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product, which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.

  • Nokia to work with Microsoft for mobile Office

    With the next version of Office, Microsoft is trying to expand its hold on the productivity market and has announced a deal with Nokia to help achieve this goal.

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DIYs and How-to

  • DIY home surveillance with a webcam

    Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.

  • 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.

  • 101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

    Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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Downloads

  • ShareTool

    Securely access your Bonjour services from anywhere.

  • Document Trace Remover

    Remove unwanted traces from Office documents.

  • Mozilla Thunderbird

    View e-mail and news the way you want it, with intelligent junk controls and personalized themes.

  • Mozilla Thunderbird

    View e-mail and news the way you want it, with intelligent junk controls and personalized themes.

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