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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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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

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MobileMe

MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.

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Mozilla Thunderbird 2

Thunderbird 2 provides a compelling option for users looking for an open source e-mail client.

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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.

Why do Apple customers care so much?

There is no question that Macintosh users are by far the most passionate advocates for their products in the technology industry. And while such passion is remarkable and even moving, it can also be terribly disturbing.

Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

Next Photoshop will get 64-bit boost – on Windows only

Adobe's forthcoming Photoshop CS4 will take the 64-bit plunge, improving performance and support for big files. But Mac users will have to wait until the CS4 successor.

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.

How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

We go step-by-step through the process of activating the latest iPod Nano's spoken menus and tweaking them to your taste.

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.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Web design duel: Dreamweaver CS3 vs. Expression Web

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

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

IE vs. the world: six Web browsers compared

Thinking of ditching IE for something else? We take a look at your alternatives.

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Microsoft Expression Media User Guide (Mac) UserGuide

Get documentation for MS Expression Media for Windows and Mac.

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FileMaker Pro 9

Manage people, track your products, and organize multimedia files.

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FileMaker Pro 9.0v3

Manage people, track your products, and organize multimedia files.

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Glide Sync 2.0.4.0

Easily upload your photos, music, video, documents, contacts, calendars and bookmarks.

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Glide Sync 2.0.4.0

Easily upload your photos, music, video, documents, contacts, calendars and bookmarks.