Software & Services
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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 review Dramatic improvements to real-time preview performance makes this a crucial update for Premiere Pro£752 -
CyberLink PowerDVD 10 review With key new features focusing on 3D display support, this latest version of PowerDVD is only for those who need 3D£61 -
Symantec Norton Ghost 15 review A good backup program with some cool new features – but it’s expensive and we still prefer Acronis.£44 -
EastTec Eraser 2010 review Works well and can clean the data from most current browsers and other relevant software – but it is rather pricey.£43 -
Cloudmade Mapzen review Slick-looking online mapping software for OpenStreetMap, but it's not a revolutionary jump over what's currently available. -
Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 16 deluxe review Almost too powerful for the simple task of transferring vinyl to MP3, but this audio editor also has other, more creative uses.£25 -
Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 review There's not a lot of clip-art, but the tools provided are of excellent quality - perfect for anyone that takes scrapbooking seriously£25 -
VMWare WorkStation 7 review Lovely software, but it’s expensive. Professionals should buy it; hobbyists should download a free alternative.£144 - recommended
HDRSoft Photomatix Light review An inexpensive introduction to HDR photography which includes enough control to make it great value.£28 -
Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 review Lots of new features, but all in all there’s a lot of useful stuff here for an impressively low price.£66 -
Sage Act! 2010 review Everything a small company needs for successful customer relationship management – but the interface is horrible.£213 - best buy
Avid Sibelius First review Not as flexible as the £595 full version but just as elegant. This is by far the best notation package available for amateur musicians.£129