Tag: productivity

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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Wikipedia

Wikipedia offers rich, frequently updated information, but you might need to verify some of its facts.

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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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Apple iWork '06

Overall, Apple iWork '06 is a compelling package, though mostly due to Keynote 3. Keynote 3 is a better tool than PowerPoint, and Pages 2 offers some intriguing new features, though professional users will still yearn for Adobe FrameMaker.

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Apple Keynote 3

Apple Keynote 3 is a true competitor to PowerPoint, especially with its low price and advanced features.

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Apple will repair faulty MacBooks

Apple late last week said it would repair at no charge MacBook Pros where the Nvidia GPU has failed, or fails within two years from the purchase date.

BlackBerry Storm finally official

Research in Motion finally unveiled its first touchscreen smartphone in a joint announcement confirming the phone's exclusive worldwide release through Vodafone.

Next year's VW Golf GTI

The new Golf has a tough road to tread: restore its reputation for quality interiors, while also cutting production costs. Good thing the new GTI looks mean then.

Audi still investigating Mini-sized A1

Audi's latest A1 concept car features funky turn signals and turbo hybrid drivetrain. Don't be misled though, this or something very much like it, albeit with a conventional engine, will be heading to stores soonish.

Suzuki unveils fuel-cell car and bike

Suzuki showed off a couple of hydrogen-powered vehicles at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. One was based on the relatively new SX4, while the other, in good Suzuki style, was a motorcycle concept called the Crosscage.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

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

Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

Televisions go greener, thinner, and wireless at Ceatec

The gadgets showcased during the Japanese Ceatec 2008 electronics exhibition are greener, thinner, and wireless.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

The best smartphone is...

Read all the latest reviews but still confused about what smartphone to buy? In our most comprehensive comparison of business-focused smartphones, we've broken down our rating criteria so you can find the best phone based on the criteria you consider most valuable.

Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.

Best portable in-car GPS navigators

All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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Aya All in One Pack 1.2.4

Convert, split, cut video and audio, extract audio from video, make mobile ringtones and slideshows with music.

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Aya Video Audio Converter Pack 1.2.4

Convert and split audio and video files.

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APS Accounting & Stock Control 3.1.1

Manage your finances and stock.

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LinkScanner Lite 2.7.2

Analyze Web site content and safety and receive advices in real time.

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Opera 9.6

Browse the Web aided by Speed Dial, fraud protection, widgets, an RSS reader, and e-mail client.

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