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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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Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.

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OpenOffice 2

OpenOffice 2, the freeware version of Sun Microsystems StarOffice 8, is a great deal for home and small-businesses users who don't mind browsing online forums for tech support.

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HP OfficeJet 7410

This sumptuous all-in-one is sure to please well-heeled families, photographers and small offices.

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Microsoft delays Office converters for Mac

As it tries to finish the next version of Office for the Mac, Microsoft has delayed efforts to enable current users of the productivity software to work with the new file formats used in the latest Windows version of the desktop software.

Microsoft delays Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft has pushed back the release of Office 2008 for Mac, from the second half of this year to next January because it wasn't satisifed with the product.

Turning Wine into Windows on a Mac

It used to be that running Windows programs on a Mac was a slow, painful process. There was only one option: running Virtual PC emulation software.

Mac trojan multiplies but won't kill your dog

If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.

Apple launches new Mac Pro ahead of Macworld

Just a week ahead of the Macworld Expo conference in San Francisco, Apple has refreshed its powerful Mac Pro and Xserve systems.

Sharing files between Macs and Windows PCs

Can Windows PCs read Office for Mac docs? Are Office for Mac files (Word, Excel, and so on) directly readable by PCs, or do I need special software?

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

Google hacks

Think you know how to use a search engine? These three handy tips will help you get even more out of your Googling experience.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

Updated: Supercharge your iPod

The iPod is the top portable music player, but as you'll see, it can be a whole lot more.

2004's fastest routers

Progress marches on and so do the capabilities of wireless networking. 2004 saw the advent of 802.11g routers with turbo modes that you can use to boost your throughput and increase your range.

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OpenOffice.org (Intel) 3.0

Take an open-source approach to office productivity.

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NeoOffice 2.2.4 patch 5

Perform word processing, create presentations, and draw images.

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OfficeSalvage 6.1.5

Recover and rescue your files from your Mac computers.

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ThinkFree Desktop for Mac OS X 3.2.0785.07

Open, edit, and save documents to various Office file formats.

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Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.2.3 Update

Search and sync your Entourage items.

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