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Windows and S60 phones get new Skype betas

Skype has announced Skype 4.2 for Windows beta and a new beta build for Symbian phones.

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.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Messenger Kit

The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit makes for the best text-entry option for chatting and messaging on the Xbox 360.
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.
Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

There are better Webcams that you can buy with your AU$150 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000.
Nintendo DS Headset

This cheap headset will help out when voice chatting in the few games that support it, but it's otherwise unnecessary.
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.
Kensington Contour Terrain Notebook Messenger

We love the Kensington Contour Terrain's low price and subdued look, but we have concerns about its durability.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

Dreamweaver CS3's universal binary alone could make the upgrade worthwhile for some users, and improved CSS plus new Spry features will be welcome to pros, but that's not a lot of advances for the steep price.

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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.
Emoticon designer a Tropfest finalist

Tropfest Best Comedy winner Jayce White's other claim to fame is creating the emoticons for Yahoo Messenger. We talk to him about the design process, upcoming smileys and his favourite emoticon.
Microsoft and Google give away office space

Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.
Calendars: Yahoo vs. Google

CNET pits Yahoo Calendar against the Google Calendar beta online scheduling service.

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News

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.
What to expect in Windows 7 RC

In this hands on, the Windows 7 Release Candidate continues to impress with big new features, improvements to old ones, and a longer trial period despite dropping native Bluetooth support.
Google's free SMS gravy train dries up

Google has announced it will close off access to the part of Google Talk that lets third-party developers send and receive text messages.
Windows 7 beta: get it tonight

The general public will be able to download the beta of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system from 9 January, Microsoft said today, with some customers getting access today.

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DIYs and How-to

Does using instant messaging make my computer vulnerable?

Does using instant messaging make my computer vulnerable?
DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career

Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.
10 things to look for when buying a phone

Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.

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Downloads

Vypress Chat

Set up chat sessions among the members of your network.
Mundu IM for Palm OS

Instant message your contact across IM services in one window.
MessenPass

Reveal passwords of instant messenger applications such as MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
Mundu IM for Windows Mobile Pocket PC

Stay connected across various IM services through one chat window.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.