Software Reviews

Magix Website Maker 4

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Create a website in minutes with the latest web-design software from Magix.

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ooVoo

Thu, 25 Feb 2010

Oovoo is an internet video phone service that’s aiming to take on Skype.

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VLC

Thu, 11 Feb 2010

This free program stands out for its ability to play just about any video file you throw at it.

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Media Player Classic

Thu, 11 Feb 2010

This take on an old version of Windows Media Player boasts many modern twists.

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GOM Player

Thu, 11 Feb 2010

This video player has some sophisticated elements, including the ability to play corrupt files.

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Driver Genius 9 Professional Edition

Thu, 11 Feb 2010

A convenient solution for keeping your drivers updated.

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DataGuard

Thu, 11 Feb 2010

DataGuard's encryption software will keep your files safe from prying eyes but the price makes it better suited to business users.

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TuneUp Utilities 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

Give your PC a boost with this suite of performance-enhancing tools.

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Magix Xtreme Web Designer 5

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

Not the easiest program to pick up and use but this web design package offers good value.

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Serif WebPlus X4

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

This polished web design package is a class above its rivals.

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Thunderbird 3

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Mozilla's email program is easy to set up and can be customised with a range of add-ons.

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Windows Live Mail

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Microsoft offers a decent email program with all the usual tools but it's a hefty download and performance can be a bit sluggish.

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i.Scribe 2.0 (Beta)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

A compact and nimble email program, iScribe is limited by only working with one email account.

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CyberLink Media Suite 8

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

CyberLink Media Suite 8 includes some good software but there's a sharp rise in price if you want to work with HD and Blu-ray.

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