Tags: office, tips, ultralight, xp
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.
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.
Reviews
-
HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU
For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.
-
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
-
_1.jpg)
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.
-
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.
-
Apple iWork '08
Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.
-
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
For composing long PDF packages at an office that requires security and wants to use the new digital forms, Acrobat 8's got the goods, but it's overkill if you only seek to make short PDF files.
-
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
If you work with Microsoft Outlook on a daily basis, this upgrade can make scheduling simpler and e-mailing more interesting. Still, we wish Instant Search and e-mail rendering were better.
-
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
PowerPoint's new graphics features may make better-looking slide shows, but its new file format can require extra steps for sharing presentations.
Features
-
Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV
Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
-
Tips for shooting extreme weather
As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
-
Budget shopping tips: Printers
Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.
-
Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison
Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
News
-
Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office
The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.
-
Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook
The software maker says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product, which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.
-
Nokia to work with Microsoft for mobile Office
With the next version of Office, Microsoft is trying to expand its hold on the productivity market and has announced a deal with Nokia to help achieve this goal.
-
NZ, Australia to get Win7 first
The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.
DIYs and How-to
-
Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
-
Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
-
Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
-
XP to Vista: How to transfer your data
In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
Downloads
-
ShareTool
Securely access your Bonjour services from anywhere.
-
Document Trace Remover
Remove unwanted traces from Office documents.
-
Passware Kit Enterprise
Recover lost and forgotten passwords for Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, RAR, WinZip, Access, Outlook, Acrobat, and VBA.
-
Theme Manager
Use third-party programs to completely customize your desktop.
The Explain Series
-
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.
-
Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
-
Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Videos
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
