Improved media handling, Flash video support and greater interactivity see Captivate extend into new areas of training.

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Adobe pipes HD video into media player.

The Web's popular video format gets a copyright lockdown.

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A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

A questionable interface redesign and greater-than-ever complexity lead to a half-baked feeling.

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Jon Honeyball rails against Vista and travels to learn about Microsoft SharePoint 2007.

Brand new AIR-based media player

Brand new AIR-based media player

Brand new AIR-based media player

QuarkXPress defines and dominates high-end publishing in much the same way as Adobe Photoshop does photo editing.

Right from the first moment you open Adobe GoLive!, it becomes obvious that this is not your standard Web page layout tool.

Improvements all round keep PowerPoint well ahead of the competition.

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