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SOS Online Backup Home & Home Office review
SoftwareFairly expensive, with an aging client, but we like the web interface and local backup capabilities
The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief: Preview
Gaming SoftwareWe take a look at KING Art's new point-and-click adventure in advance of its release
Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 9 review
Photo editingStill excels for speed of use, but the new features aren't as polished as existing ones
Boox Online Accounting review
SoftwareBoox doesn’t feel as polished as Crunch, its slightly cheaper main rival, but it’s one to watch
Black Crown: hands-on preview
Gaming SoftwareRandom House's first venture into gaming is a darkly fantastic interactive novel that's web-based and free-to-play
Propellerhead Reason 7 review
SoftwareMore rounded and multi-talented than ever, but it’s the quality and versatility of its synthesizers that still makes Reason stand out
Xara Web Designer 9 Premium review
SoftwareGreat WYSIWYG editor, but it lacks good support for mobile websites
Ableton Live 9 Standard review
SoftwareBoldly innovative at every turn, and always focused on making great music
Serif DrawPlus X6 review
SoftwareDrawPlus X6 has lots of new features to spice up your graphics, but the speed problems from X5 are still present
Windows 8 review
Operating systemsThe two halves of the OS may feel rather disjointed, but Windows 8 is fast and does a lot of things better than Windows 7