FileMaker 19, hands on: Veteran app builder keeps up with the low-code crowdThis major new release of the original low-code app builder adds JavaScript support and AI models, but some options are still Apple-centric.September 15, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6The latest update to Corel's venerable vector drawing package brings several overdue features, does some catching up with Adobe and adds useful new tools for working with vectors. It all adds up to a powerful but still-challenging graphics suite.April 2, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
RightNow aims for fairer SaaS support licencesThe cloud-based CRM provider has challenged SaaS rivals to match its new licensing model, meant to be more flexible and easier for customersMarch 9, 2010 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Confident Coding, book review: A useful programming primerThis guide to coding will get you started on the fundamentals, but may not take you as far as you expect.January 11, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
OpenOffice.org 3.3This is a welcome update, but it's definitely a point release: unless you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office on financial or philosophical grounds, 3.3 may not be the version to make you switch.January 27, 2011 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Tumblr: Would more ads, sooner, have made a difference?Tumblr is a very well designed mini publishing platform, but more ads, sooner, could have made it the Huffington Post of personal publishing.May 22, 2013 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Acrobat X: screenshotsCheck out Acrobat X's streamlined interface, guided Actions, enhanced Portfolios and other improvements in our screenshot gallery.October 19, 2010 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Illustrator CS6The new features in Illustrator CS6 concentrate on making the program faster, better organised and easier to work with. Tracing and creating patterns, in particular, get big improvements.April 23, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Photoshop Extended CS6As well as enhancing its classic image editing functionality, Photoshop CS6 expands what you can achieve without switching to another application, including tools for working with video, 3D and text.April 23, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6The latest update to Corel's venerable vector drawing package brings several overdue features, does some catching up with Adobe and adds useful new tools for working with vectors. It all adds up to a powerful but still-challenging graphics suite.April 2, 2012 by Mary Branscombe in Developer