Sibelius V4

Published in Software by paul_smart on 4 Jan 2006
Sounds Classical? It could be, but equally this score writing software, could be used for Pop, Jazz, Funk or any other musical type you care to think of.

Patrolling for Pests

Published in Software by mfereday on 3 Jan 2006
Are you protected from Spyware infestations? If not then perhaps you should consider a solution from CA.

Anti-Spam 2005

Published in Software by mfereday on 29 Dec 2005
Annoyed with the amount of spam you receive? Then you fall into the category that is offered help by CA.

Photoshop and Premiere Elements

Published in Software by mfereday on 27 Dec 2005
If Adobe Photoshop and Premiere titles are beyond your budget then alternatives are still available from Adobe.

SystemSuite 6 Professional

Published in Software by mfereday on 24 Dec 2005
Looking for a way to improve your system’s performance then perhaps you should consider a set of utilities from VCOM.

sun star office 8 box shoStar Office 8

Published in Software by paul_smart on 19 Dec 2005
How many products do you know that contains versions for four different operating systems in the same box? Just for good measure it includes on a separate CD an email client and a web browser.

Fix-It Utilities 6 Professional

Published in Software by mfereday on 15 Dec 2005
Keeping your computer running smoothly is the designated task of Fix-It Utilities 6 Professional.

Washing Windows

Published in Software by mfereday on 13 Dec 2005
One way to protect your computer from prying eyes is to indulge in some Windows washing.
What do you do when you need that special Christmas Card, what do you do when that photo needs attention, this and lots more are covered by the Christmas Creativity Pack at a very small price.

Spyware Protection

Published in Software by mfereday on 6 Dec 2005
Viruses are not the only threat waiting to affect the unwary. Spyware also needs to be taken into consideration.

Xtreme Graphics

Published in Software by mfereday on 3 Dec 2005
Xara is well-known for creating fast, excellent graphics software. Its latest offering is put to the test.

Corel Photo Album 6

Published in Software by mfereday on 24 Nov 2005
Organising your digital photos need not cause too much trouble. One method could be to use Corel Photo Album 6.

Auto Route 2006

Published in Software by paul_smart on 21 Nov 2005
This is probably the most mature mapping package for the PC, now it even allows you to link yourself via GPS, just one of the new features for 2006.

Managing Photographs

Published in Software by mfereday on 15 Nov 2005
Digital photos can easily take over your hard disk unless you take precautions by using software designed for the purpose.

Corel Photo Album 6

Published in Software by paul_smart on 14 Nov 2005
A product that came out of Corel’s purchase of Paint Shop Pro around a year ago. Corel have enhanced it and - being Corel - have added extra value.

Adobe PhotoShop Elements 4

Published in Software by paul_smart on 7 Nov 2005
Assuming you cannot afford PhotoShop then your choice is possibly Paint Shop Pro or perhaps Adobe PhotoShop Elements will do all you require.

A Fishy Display

Published in Software by mfereday on 3 Nov 2005
Fancy your own virtual pet? Your computer could act as an on-screen aquarium.

Paint Shop Pro X

Published in Software by mfereday on 1 Nov 2005
The latest version of an old favourite returns under new management. This should please the many Paint Shop Pro fans.

Greeting Card Factory V4

Published in Software by paul_smart on 31 Oct 2005
I know I have looked at one or more previous versions of this product and this seems to have a lot more than earlier versions.
With its latest digital image offering, Microsoft provides management, editing and creative tools within a single product.

FileMaker Pro 8

Published in Software by mfereday on 24 Oct 2005
What Windows product is owned by Apple Computer? The answer is a top selling database that I have been using for many years.

A Budget Office-style Offering

Published in Software by mfereday on 11 Oct 2005
You do not need to cause serious damage to your budget to get an office suite from Microsoft. Just check out its Works offering.

McAfee 2006

Published in Software by paul_smart on 27 Sep 2005
You know autumn can’t be far away when various companies start releasing 2006 products. Here I am looking at two from the McAfee Consumer Range.

Microsoft Student

Published in Software by paul_smart on 15 Sep 2005
I have for many years written articles for education – not to be confused with edutainment – and this offering from Microsoft could well be a big assistant to the student.

It's A Picture Show!

Published in Software by mfereday on 7 Sep 2005
Digital photographs were made for optical media. Bringing the two elements together is now within everybody’s reach.

OmniPage Professional 15

Published in Software by mfereday on 1 Sep 2005
Transferring documents from paper to electronic format has never been easier when using a scanner and the appropriate software.

Focus First Aid Skills

Published in Software by paul_smart on 31 Aug 2005
It is not an exaggeration to say correct assessment and intervention using this package could save a life in an emergency.

A Foretaste of Myst To Come

Published in Software by mfereday on 23 Aug 2005
Sometimes a title comes along that changes the general conception of a particular genre. Many would agree that Myst falls into this category.

Adobe Creative Suite 2

Published in Software by mfereday on 15 Aug 2005
High-end graphics applications are generally expensive. Adobe offers you the opportunity to purchase three of its titles for around the price of one with its Creative Suite title.
WordPerfect a name that anyone of a certain age will immediately recognise as the only word processor worth knowing about, nowadays it currently seems to play second fiddle to Microsoft Word.