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November 1, 2009
• Vol.6 Issue 12 Page(s) 54-55 in print issue | |
Software Listings Get More Out Of Your PC | |
Computers can be used to create greeting cards, play games, balance your checkbook, and more. The thing is, most of these functions aren’t available straight out of the box. To fully harness your computer’s potential, you’ll need to buy software. Here are some options.  Art/Illustration/Graphics Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate $99.99* www.corel.com Professional photo-editing software in an easy-to-use package. The Ultimate version also comes with a bonus pack loaded with free extras.  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 $299* www.adobe.com This photo management software from Adobe lets you quickly and easily import, process, manage, and showcase your images. Plus, it integrates with Photoshop CS4.  Roxio Creator 2010 $99.99* www.roxio.com Use Roxio Creator 2010 to easily capture, enhance, and save your photos, videos, and audio projects. Plus, easy sharing is available via CD, DVD, your mobile phone, your iPod, or YouTube. It also includes video tutorials for advanced and beginner projects.  Broderbund The Print Shop 23 Deluxe $49.99* www.broderbund.com No matter the project, you can use The Print Shop 23 Deluxe to easily create banners, business cards, letterhead, calendars, photo greeting cards, invitations, and more. Audio/Video  Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection $129.99* www.pinnaclesys.com Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection comes with a full set of plug-ins and a Chroma-key green screen for advanced effects, editing, and production.  Apple iLife ’09 $79* www.apple.com Use Apple’s popular iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, GarageBand, and iDVD on your Mac to organize photos, create a Web site, record music, or edit movies.  Cakewalk Music Creator 5 $34.99* www.cakewalk.com A user-friendly interface lets you bring your music to life and give it a professional sound. You can record, transcribe, and print your very own music.  Apple Final Cut Express 4 $199.99* www.apple.com A drag-and-drop interface provides seamless movement between editing, trimming, and adding effects to your videos. The software is compatible with popular HD formats, including HDV and AVCHD. Business Applications  Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 $149.95* www.microsoft.com The Home and Student version of Microsoft Office 2007 includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, which meets the basic consumer’s needs perfectly.  Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard (Upgrade) $99* www.adobe.com Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard to easily create, combine, and manage various PDF documents with improved features.  Intuit Quicken Home & Business 2010 $99.99* www.quicken.intuit.com Features of the 2010 version of Quicken Home and Business include automatic bill reminders and a one-page view of your finances. Plus, it shows you where you’re spending and where you can save.  Smith Micro SoftwareVMware Fusion 2 $79.99* www.vmware.com Use VMware Fusion 2 to run Windows applications on your Intel-based Mac, giving you greater freedom and productivity. Games/Entertainment  2K Games Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: The Complete Edition $39.99* www.2kgames.com Get the complete Civilization IV experience with the DRM-free version of classic Civilization IV plus three expansions.  Her Interactive Nancy Drew Dossier $19.99* www.herinteractive.com You, as Nancy Drew, go undercover on a movie set to investigate a Hollywood-style mystery. Uncover who is behind suspicious press leaks and production accidents with Nancy’s sleuthing skills. Earning points during the game reveals an alternate ending.  Electronic Arts The Sims 3 $49.95* www.ea.com Create your very own Sims. Customize their personalities, appearances, and homes, then send them out into the world to explore the neighborhood and meet new friends.  Enlight Restaurant Empire II $19.99* www.enlight.com The sequel to Restaurant Empire takes you further into the culinary universe, where managing a restaurant isn’t always a picnic. Includes new restaurant themes, categories, and more. Home Productivity  Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred $199.99* www.nuance.com Dictate emails, reports, and documents much faster than you can type by letting Dragon NaturallySpeaking do the typing for you. The software has an accuracy rate of up to 99%.  Apple MobileMe $99* www.apple.com MobileMe, Apple’s Internet service, lets you keep your email, contacts, and calendar up-to-date across your iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC. It also lets you store and share documents online via iDisk, and you can manage everything online through a suite of Web applications at www.me.com.  DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2010 Plus $39.95* www.delorme.com Street Atlas USA 2010 is updated with new roads and road names, and it’s now ready for use on any of your favorite devices, such as GPSes, netbooks, computers, and smartphones  Susteen Data Pilot Backup & Sync Kit (LG) $24.99* www.datapilot.com |
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