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  Cisco adds social networking to its forte

  Two years after it first started courting big media companies, Cisco Systems will finally launch a new product to help these companies harness the power of social networking and connect their brands to fans.

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  Pre-boot operating systems solve problems we shouldn't have

  PC BIOS maker Phoenix on Tuesday is announcing its own operating system: Hyperspace, a "pre-boot" environment that allows you to get your PC up and on the web in seconds.

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  Macworld 2009: iLife 09, iWork 09, 17-inch MacBook Pro, DRM free iTunes

  Phil Schiller takes the stage at Macworld 09, revealing Apple's new line up. While the rumours were mostly right, the lack of a new Mac Mini will be a sticking point for a lot of people.

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  The best new Windows programs of 2008

  In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.

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  Oi!: Apple discounts for one day only

  Bringing the Thanksgiving spirit to Australia, Apple's got Black Friday deals on for one day only.

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  Apple iCal: An insider's guide

  iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

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  Microsoft Office heads to the browser

  After years of questioning the value of net-based productivity applications, Microsoft confirmed overnight that it would offer new versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that can run from within a standard web browser.

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  Microsoft confirms SP2 for Vista, Office 2007

  While most of the excitement concerning Windows and Office centres around the next full versions of the products, Microsoft is also working on the next service pack updates for each offering.

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  Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

  Intuit shared details of bookkeeping app QuickBooks 2009 on Monday in the US.

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  How to share files between Office and iWork

  Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

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  Apple iCal: An insider's guide

  iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

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  Microsoft Office alternatives

  Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

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  Microsoft adapts Outlook for photographers

  A free plug-in lets photographers create sorted lists of necessary gear for photo shoots. Plus, Microsoft makes it easier to find raw image codecs.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Dodgy technology

  Have you ever bought the wrong thing and been burned by a tech disaster? With technology impacting so many facets of our lives, few of us are immune, as we find out on the streets of Sydney this week.

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  Whaddyareckon?: The evils of e-mail

  E-mail has been a boon for business, but is it used more for time-wasting and gossipfests than actual work? We find out.

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  Dream Aquarium Screensaver

  Mellow out with a screensaver that puts the tools to build a very realistic-looking aquarium in your hands.

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  Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains

  Microsoft's Mac unit is set to announce the new version of Office, which is selling three times as many copies as its predecessor.

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  Microsoft announces Office 2007 pricing, details

  Microsoft on Wednesday offered further details on the next version of Office, announcing plans for a new home version as well as new server-based products and a new high-end enterprise edition of the desktop suite.