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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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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo

Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.

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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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Apple Mac OS X Tiger

Due in mid-2005, Apple's new Mac OS X 10.4 promises more than 200 features.

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Apple widget checks raise eyebrows

A few Mac users are concerned about a feature in the latest update to Mac OS that directs their computers to check in with Apple Computer's servers on a regular basis without the user's knowledge or permission.

Opera preview puts widgets on stage

Second preview of Opera 9 Web browser adds mini-app support, keeps BitTorrent search engine.

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.

Elgato integrates IceTV EPG for Macs

Australian television guide provider IceTV has integrated its subscription-based Australian electronic program guide (EPG) into Elgato's EyeTV software through an update released yesterday.

iPhone killer: Samsung Omnia offers 'everything'

Omnia is Latin for everything, and Samsung is intent on keeping that promise by piling everything into the Omnia minus the kitchen sink or a keyboard.

The ultimate guide to Mac keyboard shortcuts

This guide shows all the tricks to let your fingers do the walking around your Mac.

DIY: Turn your Windows PC into a Mac

Ever found yourself lusting over the inspirational look of the Mac operating system? Here are some applications you can download for free to give your PC an Apple-inspired makeover.

Six ways to improve Twitter

Twitter has recently gotten a lot of buzz. As cool as it is, there are several ways to improve the experience. You can make viewing posts faster, read "tweets" through RSS, and more.

Give Windows XP a Vista Look

Windows Vista won't be available until early next year, but current XP users drooling over Vista's new Aero theme and utilities, such as sidebars and widgets, don't have to wait for Microsoft to ship out its new operating system to upgrade their desktops.

Newbie's guide to Flickr

Want your grandma to start using Flickr but don't feel like explaining it to her? This handy guide will have her tagging photos with 'Lasertag Sake-bombs' before you can shake a stick at your beer.

Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.

Newbie's guide to Facebook

What is Facebook and why should you use it?

Software that's ready for takeoff in 2008

Keep your eye on these apps as 2008 ticks by. Either stuck in development or newly released, this bushel of newbies is poised to make this year their year.

Web design duel: Dreamweaver CS3 vs. Expression Web

We pit veteran Adobe Dreamweaver against Microsoft's upstart ExpressionWeb.

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The Weather Channel Mac Widget

Display weather information from different locations and send sever weather alerts.

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LiveCargo Mac Widget 3.6

Send files up to 100MB securely.

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Mac OS X Time Tracker Widget

Monitor your working time.

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OS X Widget

Send and receive text messages on a Mac computer.

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The MacBar

Open your files and folders easily.