1234 results results for "software"
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AVG 9.0 security software
Will this keep you safe online?
5 November 2009 10:21 GMT
- The Good
- Approachable interface, easy to use, free version still very appealing
- The Bad
- Range of tools and performance lags behind faster-evolving rivals, scan times better but still comparatively slow, few significant additions in this version
- Verdict
- AVG hasn’t done anything radical with version 9, and while existing users may still be satisfied with an upgrade, there are a range of more capable rivals now available
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 PC software
Can Adobe improve on version 4?
2 January 2007 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use, great value for money
- The Bad
- None
- Verdict
- Elements 5 is not only more powerful than previous versions, it’s easier than ever to use, making it possibly the perfect editing suite for the PC
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Arcadia Software PhotoPerfect 2.9 - PC
Can this photo package make a mark?
5 September 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Powerful, easy install
- The Bad
- Awkward interface, steep learning curve
- Verdict
- Digital photography enthusiasts will like the versatile nature of this software but casual users will loathe its retro look
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Webroot Secure Backup – PC software
Can this offer anything different?
1 August 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Safe, secure, quick to use
- The Bad
- Not the easiest of interfaces
- Verdict
- With prices to suit all needs, this is a versatile, and secure, online backup package
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Klix photo recovery software - PC
Can this get your photos back?
4 July 2007 11:00 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use, it just works, great value for money
- The Bad
- Nothing we can think of
- Verdict
- Can this bit of photo resurrection software save you from the wrath of your family as well as your own stupidity?
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Apple Aperture photo editing software
What is it really like to use Aperture?
9 January 2007 11:00 GMT
- The Good
- Good looking interfce, creative options like book and website templates
- The Bad
- Slow on less-powerful systems, confusing terminology, steep learning curve
- Verdict
- Apple still has a way to go
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Visual Creation Studio Pro PC software
Are two better than one, or has too much been cut to make the packages fit in the box?
7 November 2006 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Excellent art and video packages
- The Bad
- You may already own one package
- Verdict
- Sony and Corel have teamed up to bring photo and video editing together in one package with stunning results and at a sensible price
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JDPSoft Digital Vault software
Need to protect your data on the move? This might be the answer
5 September 2006 0:56 GMT
- The Good
- Comprehensive, easy to use
- The Bad
- Not a lot of features
- Verdict
- If you value your data, this can protect it from prying eyes and best of all, it’s cheap
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Internet Babysitter tracking software
Is this the answer to keep you kids safe on the Internet?
19 July 2006 0:02 GMT
- The Good
- Cheap, logs web visits
- The Bad
- No parental blocks, one time only stealth tool
- Verdict
- Tracking your children’s online activity is a good idea but this product puts far too much emphasis on the parent
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Serif PhotoPlus 11 PC software
Can its 11th installment really be the one to make a difference?
5 December 2006 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Very easy to use, powerful
- The Bad
- Quite resource heavy
- Verdict
- It’s the editing suite that never gets headlines but it’s powerful and extremely easy to use and the new features make it a potential contender
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Cyberlink DVD Suite 5 - PC software
Can Cyberlink take on Roxio and Nero?
23 January 2007 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Cheap, 10 different tools
- The Bad
- Poor interface, resource heavy
- Verdict
- You can create audio and video discs as well as watch them, which is great for value but the interface is too unwieldy
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FastTrak XP Tuning Suite 3 software
Can FastTrak help you get the most out of Windows XP?
22 August 2006 0:52 GMT
- The Good
- Over 600 tools
- The Bad
- Nothing new
- Verdict
- There are plenty of tools on offer and while none of them are new, you’ll find plenty of usability
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Corel Paint Shop Pro XI - PC software
Can Corel offer an alternative to Adobe?
12 December 2006 11:00 GMT
- The Good
- Powerful, easy to use
- The Bad
- Not the cheapest around
- Verdict
- More a major update than a fresh release but it still remains one of the best editing suites on the market
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Roxio MyDVD 8 Premium DVD authoring software
If you’ve invested in an HDTV this summer, Roxio might just have the answer to get the most out of it
23 May 2006 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Affordable, easy to use
- The Bad
- Needs powerful machine
- Verdict
- Designed as an entry-level package it really takes the strain out of creating DVDs
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SpyCatcher spyware software
Detect and destroy spyware with a dedicated spyware protection package
31 May 2005 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Powerful and flexible
- The Bad
- Possible overkill
- Verdict
- It does exactly what it says on the tin, and very well, but it can be had for free, so is it worth the money?
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Roxio The Boom Box Music Software
Music application package for the Apple Mac's
27 July 2005 1:20 GMT
- The Good
- Musicmatch and Audio Hijack
- The Bad
- Some programs may never make it off the CD
- Verdict
- Something for everyone
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Ulead v9 Video Editing Software - PC
17 May 2005 10:44 GMT
- The Good
- A 30 day free trial is available as a download, Great scanning of DV tapes- at 6 x speed, Adjust light levels from desktop file thanks to two new tweaks for V9
- The Bad
- Capture elements are more efficent than than the editing tools, Masking and effects built into the software are more fun than functional, Some windows are too small and not resizable, making effects editing a chore
- Verdict
- A good package for the hobbyist or amateur. Not in the same league as final cut, but stands up against the competition. With try before you buy, you can't go wrong.
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Outpost Security Suite Pro 2009 – PC software
Is budget security worth the time?
31 July 2008 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Choice of expert and beginner modes, small system footprint, extremely customisable, great value
- The Bad
- Firewall tweaking can be awkard for beginners, lack of extras
- Verdict
- Outpost’s new suite offers you an impressive degree of protection on the cheap, even if it can occasionally be awkward to use
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Norton Internet Security Suite 2007 - PC Software
A new edition - but does it bring anything new to the table?
19 December 2006 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Clear icons to tell you the status of your machine, easy to install
- The Bad
- Doesn't add anything new, doesn't inform you as much as previous versions
- Verdict
- This latest version is the most powerful to date – it doesn’t add anything new, just does it a whole lot better
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Destinator 6 with TrafficSam GPS software
Are NavMan and TomTom days numbered?
12 October 2006 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Fast calculation and re-routing, easy input, traffic congestion warnings, multiple drop-off routing
- The Bad
- Annoying voice instructions, no Congestion Zone avoidance
- Verdict
- If you need to get there fast, then Destinator 6 delivers
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Diskkeeper 10 defraging software
Defrag supersized?
15 August 2006 0:53 GMT
- The Good
- Quick, accurate, powerful
- The Bad
- Pricey
- Verdict
- It’s a powerful defragmentation tool that takes the strain out of keeping you hard drive in shape
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Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 PC software
Have Roxio improved on the last version?
17 October 2006 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- 35 different applications, support for mobile devices
- The Bad
- Can be resource heavy
- Verdict
- It’s a streamlined re-think of last year’s product with a host of supports for your iPod or PSP, making it an essential suite of tools
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Serif MoviePlus 5 DVD authoring software
Can Serif bring life to your family videos? We check it out
30 May 2006 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Affordable, full support for HD
- The Bad
- Cluttered interface
- Verdict
- As the most affordable program of its type we weren’t expecting much but were quietly surprised by its range of features
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TIBO GPS Navigation multimedia system with Destinator UK software
31 October 2005 11:02 GMT
- The Good
- Uses Destinator software, can play MP3 tracks, movies and view images, big aerial for strong signal
- The Bad
- A bit on the large side, Software doesn’t automatically recalculate route if you’ve gone wrong
- Verdict
- Overall the Tibo is a pleasant surprise, the navigation software is good, the GPS signal always strong and the added movie, MP3 and image viewer a great bonus
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Avantquest Media Now - PC
Can Avantquest beat Roxio and Nero at their own game?
31 July 2007 11:00 GMT
- The Good
- Not too power hungry, simple to use
- The Bad
- Not a known brand, too many features
- Verdict
- This is a user-friendly package at a great price and what it lacks in brand awareness makes up for with plenty of features
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