Software

Parallels Desktop Upgrade to Windows 7 review

Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker review

Camera support is limited and the fixed 30fps export frame rate limits it further, but as a simple, free editor it hits the right notes

Pinnacle VideoSpin 2.0 review

It’s not quite free if MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 support is needed, but the low price and unrivalled simplicity will appeal to casual users

Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage review

The Dark Lineage proves its knowledge of the literature that inspired it, but fails to create a compelling story or gameplay experience of its own.

APB: All Points Bulletin review

CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Ultra review

Ambitious users will be frustrated by the occasionally clumsy controls, but smooth previews make it a good choice for editing HD on slower PCs

Splinter Cell: Conviction review

Solid stealth-based action, with innovative visual flourishes, and a plot lifted directly from TV's 24.

Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0 review

The core editing tools are as good as ever, and with more tracks, Blu-ray authoring and some fantastic new effects, it’s an unbeatable package.

Red Dead Redemption review

If feeling similar to Grand Theft Auto IV is a criticism, then it's one that most developers would kill to achieve. Red Dead Redemption is a slick and expansive wild west adventure.

Microsoft Office 2010 review

If you need more than just a text editor and a basic spreadsheet, then Microsoft’s Office is still a great choice.