Operating systems reviews

SME Server 7.5.1

 SME Server is a LAN server for offices that provides local and Internet services, as well as routing and firewall functions.

14/04/2011

Puppy Linux 5.2.5

Small and fast distro, ideal for a portable OS or for older hardware.

06/04/2011

Linux Mint 11 "Katya" - LXDE

Clean, friendly Linux distribution with built in support for all multimedia formats

18/03/2011

Apple iOS 4.3 review

Apple iOS 4.3 - the latest operating system for Apple iPad, Apple iPhone and later version of the Apple iPod touch - extends the capabilities of such iOS devices in…

14/03/2011

Free

openSUSE Live Gnome 11.4

Live CD of the latest distro, based on Gnome

11/03/2011

openSUSE Live KDE 11.4

Live CD of the latest distro, based on KDE

11/03/2011

Norton Power Eraser 1.7.0.3

Eliminate deeply embedded malware that other antivirus tools can't detect

09/03/2011

Google Android 3.0 'Honeycomb' review

Google Android 3.0 'Honeycomb' is a mobile OS with a lot to offer, but it has a long way to go before it'll deliver the full tablet experience.

09/03/2011

Free

BlackBerry 6 OS review

Although BlackBerry 6 OS isn't a complete overhaul to the RIM Mobile operating system, it adds some much-needed improvements and overall refinement.

25/02/2011

Free

MIcrosoft Windows 7 SP1

Bring your Windows 7 installation right up-to-date with service pack 1

23/02/2011

CrunchBang Linux review

CrunchBang Linux is a free lightweight Linux operating system that eschews some of the bells and whistles of more user-friendly distros such as Ubuntu and Peppermint Ice.

22/02/2011

Free

Ubuntu Netbook Edition review

Ubuntu Netbook Edition is precisely what it sounds like: a version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system modified for use with netbook laptops.

15/02/2011

Free

Peppermint Ice Linux review

These days, if a desktop-focussed Linux distribution wants to stand out from the pack of Ubuntu-wannabes it either needs to be especially slick or offer something a…

10/02/2011

Free

Parallels Desktop 6 Switch to Mac Edition review

Parallels Desktop 6 Switch to Mac Edition offers an amazingly intuitive solution to making that move to the Apple Mac.

24/01/2011

£80 inc VAT

Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac review

The latest Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac adds new features and performance to this versatile package for running Windows and Linux on a Mac, without rebooting

20/01/2011

£65 inc VAT

Google Android 2.3 review

Google Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' isn't a huge overhaul of the Google Android OS but the whole interface feels more refined and more responsive. In addition, Google…

13/12/2010

Free

Apple iOS 4.2 for iPhone review

The iOS 4.2 update is not a compelling update for iPhone users, but does add some useful features.

26/11/2010

Free

openSUSE 11.3 review

While Novell sells its commercial SUSE Linux to business users, the free open-source software version of openSUSE is still freely available, with openSUSE 11.3…

10/11/2010

Free

Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat review

Maverick Meerkat is the codename for Ubuntu Linux 10.10, the latest and quite comfortably the greatest of easy Linux options for desktop PCs and laptops.

03/11/2010

Free

Parallels Desktop for Mac 6.0 review

Parallels 6 provides even better performance for running Windows on a Mac.

01/11/2010

£64 inc VAT