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Apple iTunes 8

Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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Apple iTunes 6

Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

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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.

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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 Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Though slightly flawed, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 makes pen-based computing feasible for the average worker.

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Microsoft readying Australian iTunes store rival

Microsoft Australia is readying an online music downloads service to rival Apple's iTunes store. It will be fully integrated with Windows Vista and available upon Vista's Australian debut.

Jobs offered to let Sony into iTunes, report says

To counter Microsoft's planned entry into the digital-music market, Apple Computer offered to sign a strategic agreement with Sony

Open-source iTunes rival launches

A San Francisco start-up released an early test version of its open-source Songbird music software on Wednesday, with which it ultimately hopes to undermine the dominance of Apple Computer's iTunes.

Apple's iTunes raises privacy concerns

A new version of Apple Computer's popular iTunes software, released on Tuesday, is drawing barbs from privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple.

Rock's living history, streamed online

Thousands of hours of vintage concerts, collected by the legendary promoter Bill Graham, are slowly going online.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music in Australia

CDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc, check out CNET.com.au's list of on-line music stores in Australia.

Five music download services compared

If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Top 10 downloads of the past 10 years

When CNET Download.com joined the Web in 1996, online software distribution was the exception, not the norm. A lot sure can change in 10 years! Could you live without these top 10 applications from Download.com? You probably could, but we don't suggest you try.

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TVedia 4.2

Stream online video to your PC and manage your music and video collection with remote control.