Stacks of potential, but current hardware is underwhelming and the client software a mess.

PowerPoint was already the class leader, and it just got better, most notably because you can now embed video playback in full-screen mode while still in slide show view.

Microsoft has four key 'visions' for Pocket PC 2003 (PPC 2003): make it easier for manufacturers to innovate, improve the 'wireless experience', bring easy instant messaging to the PDA, and expand the 'media experience'.

This is a pretty decent little webcam – it's just that, without games to fool around with, it feels like a low-end PC webcam plugged into your Xbox. EyeToy this ain't

Not many new features, but the new interface breathes fresh life into an already great product.

With its cosmetically enhanced menus and toolbars, Word 2003 is now smoother and prettier, but the bulk of Microsoft's efforts are hidden under the surface. There are a quite a number of enhancements that will appeal to everyone, but the majority of Word's new features are aimed at the corporate market, with support for XML, Smart documents and IRM (Information Rights Management).

Behind-the-scenes changes make a huge difference, even if the interface is inconsistent.

It’s had the most successful launch in video game history. But what’s it like to play?

The follow up to Rise of Nations packs strategic punch.

A worthy update to the most underrated of the Office applications — OneNote is now a must-have.

Microsoft has been producing its Encarta Encyclopedia and World Atlas since the early 1990s, but despite several attempts it has never produced anything that could rightfully claim to be an Australian edition...

Improvements all round keep PowerPoint well ahead of the competition.