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1. 
   Review - Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP

   8.0 Beta 2 (Aug 28, 2008)

   Using XP 32 bit version on XP Home Laptop I have to use the compatibility tab to view BetaNews website.
   Perhaps BetaNews need to check their compatibility!
   It is still a beta so I'm not going to give it a bad mark.
   
   I'll be interested to see if the popup blocker has been improved and if it also blocks popunder rubbish as well.

2. 
   Review - Vista Codec Package

   4.5.6 Beta (Jan 1, 2008)

   Installed 4.5.5 release to enable audio in WMP 11 when playing DVD's on XP. This now works fine.
   Only issue was that when selecting the Favorites menu from within IE7 the Favorites dropdown list flashed/flickered like crazy. Had to reboot the PC 3 times before this issue cleared. I was about to uninstall and try the K-Lite package. Seems OK at the moment. A possible bug that the developer may need to look into?

3. 
   Review - µTorrent for Windows

   1.7.1 Build 3360 (Jul 17, 2007)

   ballyhairs writes, "singwolf is right"
   
   Seems there is the usual scaremongering going on regarding post v1.6.1 versions and tracking to certain sites.
   The truth will reveal itself, without all the paranoid rumours from sites such as the one posted earlier...
   http://forum.utorrent.co....php?pid=262771#p262771
   I will watch this story with interest.

4. 
   Review - CloneDVD

   2.9.0.8 (May 21, 2007)

   Excellent programme for DVD "backups" provided you have something like AnyDVD. Output quality very good, even with compression needed to fit on single 4.7GB disc.

5. 
   Review - ConvertXtoDVD

   2.2.0.251 (May 21, 2007)

   Can this programme get any better?
   Not really!

6. Comment - Get Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 right here!

   2.2.0.251 (Jun 30, 2011 - 6:47 AM)

   - at first sight nothing interesting...-
   Unless any of the following affect your usage.
   
   •Outlook fixes an issue where “Snooze Time” would not reset between appointments.
   •The default behavior for PowerPoint "Use Presenter View" option changed to display the slide show on the secondary monitor.
   •Integrated community content in the Access Application Part Gallery.
   •Better alignment between Project Server and SharePoint Server browser support.
   •Improved backup / restore functionality for SharePoint Server
   •The Word Web Application extends printing support to “Edit Mode.”
   •Project Professional now synchronizes scheduled tasks with SharePoint task lists.
   •Internet Explorer 9 “Native” support for Office Web Applications and SharePoint
   •Office Web Applications Support for Chrome
   •Inserting Charts into Excel Workbooks using Excel Web Application
   •Support for searching PPSX files in Search Server
   •Visio Fixes scaling issues and arrowhead rendering errors with SVG export
   •Proofing Tools improve spelling suggestions in Canadian English, French, Swedish and European Portuguese.
   •Outlook Web Application Attachment Preview (with Exchange Online only)
   •Office client suites using “Add Remove Programs” Control Panel, building on our work from Office 2007 SP2
   
   •Office 2010 April 2011 Cumulative Update (KB 2528533) – Released April 26, 2011
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for April 2011 – Released April 12, 2011
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for March 2011 – Released March 8, 2011
   •Office 2010 February 2011 Cumulative Update (KB 2493730) – Released February 22, 2011
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for February 2011 – Released February 8, 2011
   •Non-Security Updates for January 2011 – Released January 11, 2011
   •Office 2010 December 2010 Cumulative Update (KB 2479673) – Released December 14, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for December 2010 – Released December 14, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for November 2010 – Released November 9, 2010
   •Office 2010 October 2010 Cumulative Update (KB 2449183) – Released October 26, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for October 2010 – Released October 12, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for September 2010 – Released September 14, 2010
   •Office 2010 August 2010 Cumulative Update (KB 2396341) – Released August 31, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for August 2010 – Released August 10, 2010
   •Security and Non-Security Updates for July 2010 – Released July 13, 2010
   •Office 2010 June 2010 Cumulative Update (KB 2259686) – Released June 29, 2010

7. Comment - Internet Explorer 9 takes back the web -- 2.35M downloads during first 24 hours

   2.2.0.251 (Mar 17, 2011 - 11:36 PM)

   "WHY is it NEWS that Microsoft has put out a browser that's compatible?! Or performs well; that's what it was supposed to do initially!"
   
   Because it's called marketing. Haven't you noticed how Apple do the same thing, only much more! These companies sure no how to get mileage from their products via websites such as this one, and online tech journalists. It works!

8. Comment - O&O launches free version of its award-winning defrag tool

   2.2.0.251 (Jan 21, 2011 - 8:09 PM)

   Having used full version and cutdown free versions of a few defragmenters, I've come to the conclusion that the Windows 7 default defragmenter is just as good, other than no boot-time defragmentation. If it did that, there would be no need for paying for a defragmenter unless you really wanted a few bells, whistles and fluff not available in the built-in one.
   
   Even boot-time fragmentation is rarely an issue for most users. A lot of it has to do with the feel good factor, in that you convince yourself that it improves performance.

9. Comment - Windows 7: Obviously I've struck a nerve

   2.2.0.251 (Aug 28, 2009 - 7:38 PM)

   I've clean installed 7 on 5+ year old hardware. A P4 2.8. I have 2GB RAM and did upgrade a couple of years ago to an Aero capable graphics card. It runs fine and all hardware is working.
   
   I also clean installed it on an HP laptop 2.4 dual core w/ 4GB RAM. The 64Bit version of 7 runs faster than the 32Bit version of Vista.
   
   I enjoy the challenge of installing a new OS, but had the easiest "challenge" with installing 7. I actually had 100% satisfaction with Vista preinstalled on my laptop, but 7 is prettier, runs a bit faster, and uses slightly less memory.
   
   The problem now is at work we use XP, and probably will for at least another 3-4 years. One advantage of XP over Vista/7 is that the you can actually see network activity much more clearly in the network icon(s) in the taskbar tray!

10. Comment - New Internet Explorer 8 secures, slices, smokes

    2.2.0.251 (Mar 21, 2009 - 2:27 AM)

    I was happy with Beta2 of IE8, even more happy with RC1. Now with the final release, I have lost the urge to mess with that fugly looking thing called Firefox. Although I do like Opera because of its underdog status. But I'll be sticking with IE8.