Software

Adding to its portfolio of game titles, MumboJumbo now offers an adventure style hidden object game entitled Samantha Swift: The Hidden Roses of Athena.

With this new game from MumboJumbo, your puzzle solving skills will be put to the test as you attempt to rebuild some historic buildings in various parts of the world.

It was like a trip down memory lane when I received a copy of Etch A Sketch. No, this was not the drawing toy of old with vertical and horizontal controls encased in a red box. Instead it was a computerised version.

While Windows Recycle Bin does a reasonable job of providing a failsafe when a file is accidentally deleted, sometimes a more powerful tool is required.

Have you thought about the visual quality of your favourite music tracks? Audiosurf has!

Now up to version 12, Pinnacle’s video editing Studio software is available in three flavours. These are the basic Studio, Studio Plus and Studio Ultimate.

In the beginning Bejeweled was a Match-3 puzzle game that build up an impressive reputation. A follow-up version, Bejeweled 2, help add to the franchise’s reputation for addictive game play. Now Popcap has added a new twist to the game.

An Egyptian Queen, a dead Pharaoh, renegade priests and scarabs aplenty are just some of the elements that make up the latest episode of the number one selling action-puzzle franchise.

Stepping back the best part of a hundred years in time, you can test your military and strategy acumen in Ascaron’s latest historical strategy game.

With an ample supply of different coloured pegs and a collection of balls, the game of Peggle returns with more challenges.

Missing servants, a bloodthirsty religious sect and a visit to Victorian London to meet a famous detective can only mean it is another Sherlock Holmes adventure.

This used to be called CD Creator and was one of the two main products in the field. Now of course the CD part is dropped mainly as most will use the DVD part as much if not more than the CD but it does a great deal more as well.

Developers of puzzle-style games now seem to be taking the approach of blending different types of puzzle solving into a single title. This next product is one such example.

Accidents can happen, so can deliberate attacks on your computer system’s integrity. So why not make sure your data has been backed up

Following its recent acquisition, Magix has integrated some new technology into its graphic design product.

It is no secret that I like puzzle games. As a result I was keen to take up the challenge of a new game from Legendo even if it meant tackling spooky spirits.

Storing your music collection in MP3 format is just the first stage as you let your creativity take over with help from a product from Magix.

This product almost has the voice recording market to itself, the method buy the opposition, worked a while ago. Don’t get me wrong it is a very good package and could well put a lot of typists out of work. It is also happy to work unsocial hours for no pay.

When last we went to battle against each other, America gave Britain a bloody nose. Maybe this time you can engineer a result that will be different.

Like another graphics company who shall remain nameless, the latest offerings from Magix does seem to come with various items of extra software.

Memories need to be retained and not cast away as technology advances at a pace while sometimes ignoring legacy content.

Having built up a collection of digital images, why not put them to productive use and create eye-catching slideshows.

It is your data and your responsibility to keep it safe by making use of any tools that are available.

While ensuring that your computer is protected from outside nefarious influences is a recommended approach, sometimes you do need to take further precautions regarding the use and security of the data residing on your system.

I first saw a very early build of the new version of CS4 at the start of August but I was prevented from telling about it till now. There are of course lots of new goodies large and small and when I finally get a copy I will tell you in detail about some of them.

As your hard drive is probably the slowest component of your computer system, it certainly makes sense to ensure you are getting the maximum possible response from this device.

If certain products can help improve your memory then perhaps something similar could be used to benefit your computer’s memory and its way of working.

Cloning your hard disk by using appropriate software could come to your rescue in the event of disaster striking.

One was version 6 the other was version 4 so to avoid thoughts of one being behind the other both these new versions will be called 7. They will be available separately or as a bundle together at a saving of around £30.

While lacking the high profile stance adopted by companies such as Adobe and Corel, Xara continues to develop fast and well featured products.