Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 5 January 2009 at 10:00:00

10-4, good buddy, watch out for those Smokeys

Not long ago we reviewed a game called Bus Driver in which the player has to drive a bus around various American towns, picking up passengers....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 22 December 2008 at 17:41:00

Make the most of your music files

DBPoweramp Music Converter is a collection of tools to help with the conversion of music – either between formats, if it's music that's already on your computer, or it can...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Monday 22 December 2008 at 12:16:00

Start a website from scratch

We looked at the Pro version of Mr Site a few months back, and concluded that it wasn't quite powerful enough to justify the £100 price....

Simon Williams, Computeract!ve, Thursday 18 December 2008 at 17:24:00

New compression techniques boost performance from the archive software

There are two reasons to use file compression: to save space and to better organise your files. One of the key claims made by the new version of Winzip is...

Tom Royal, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 17 December 2008 at 17:47:00

Escape the zombie apocalypse – again

If you’re a fan of the cinema or video games, there’s simply no escaping the undead. Whether they’re used as a clever disguise for political commentary or merely an excuse...

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 9 December 2008 at 18:23:00

Zone Labs improves its well-known security software

Zonealarm originally made a name for itself through its free firewall software, but has since expanded its range to include a complete internet security package that includes virus protection and...

Jonathan Parkyn, Computeract!ve, Monday 8 December 2008 at 10:30:00

It's back to the past for the latest instalment of the Call of Duty series

World at War could be seen as something of a step back for the Call of Duty series, which shifted to the present day with last year’s Modern Warfare....

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Friday 5 December 2008 at 15:39:00

Security and peace of mind with online backup

The last version Bullguard’s internet security suite offered an impressive collection of tools both to safeguard your computer against the online threats and to keep documents safe....

Jonathan Parkyn, Computeract!ve, Friday 5 December 2008 at 12:42:00

Fight your way through a post-apocalyptic world in Bethsoft's excellent role-playing game

Anyone who remembers the original Fallout games will probably remember them fondly, so Fallout 3 has a lot to live up to, especially since the latest sequel also happens to...

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 15:23:00

Learning to drive? Let the computer take the strain

Learning to drive is an activity that works particularly well in conjunction with a computer. Obviously you can't learn the practicalities very well, but for the theory test, interactive learning...

Jonathan Parkyn, Computeract!ve, Monday 24 November 2008 at 10:00:00

Get a fresh perspective on the events of last year’s sci-fi-tinged shooter

Last year the team behind the first Far Cry game brought us Crysis, which well and truly set the bar for first-person shooters with its gripping story, fast-paced action and...

Jonathan Parkyn, Computeract!ve, Friday 21 November 2008 at 10:01:00

More open-ended action in a sequel that’s far from the original

Other than its name, Far Cry 2 has surprisingly little in common with its predecessor. The setting is different, with all the action taking place in an arid, unnamed Central...

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Monday 17 November 2008 at 17:31:00

All the tools you need to convert music and video for the iPod

Getting video onto Apple devices can be a pain because the iPod, iPhone and AppleTV require files to be in a specific format before they can be viewed....

Anthony Dhanendran, Computeract!ve, Thursday 13 November 2008 at 17:07:00

Spend a night on the tiles

Mahjong Escape is both a standard mahjong solitaire game – there are 126 layouts to choose from, at three difficulty levels – and an attempt to update the game with...

Paul Monckton, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 12 November 2008 at 18:01:00

An updated release of the multimedia behemoth

This latest version of Nero’s all-encompassing multimedia software brings with it yet more ways of managing and enjoying music, videos and photos....

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Monday 10 November 2008 at 10:00:00

A new approach to language learning

If you’re serious about learning a new language, you’ll find that phrasebooks and limited learning tools will only get you so far....

Jonathan Parkyn, Computeract!ve, Monday 27 October 2008 at 17:44:00

From Russia with deep, dark despair

If computer games are to be believed, we’re in for a pretty bleak future: one in which our planet seems destined to be ravaged, either by an alien attack or...

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 21 October 2008 at 10:00:00

Import, edit and present music, photos and video

Because most new computers come with only basic tools, many users are left at a loss after buying their PCs, having to then go out and get more software....

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 21 October 2008 at 10:00:00

Import, edit and present music, photos and video

Because most new computers come with only basic tools, many users are left at a loss after buying their PCs, having to then go out and get more software....

Paul Allen, Computeract!ve, Saturday 11 October 2008 at 10:00:00

Golf: now more exciting than ever

Golf fans have been waiting for this update to the Xbox's best-known gold game with apprehension after the largely disappointing reception given to its predecessor....

Paul Allen, Computeract!ve, Saturday 11 October 2008 at 10:00:00

Golf: now more exciting than ever

Golf fans have been waiting for this update to the Xbox's best-known gold game with apprehension after the largely disappointing reception given to its predecessor....

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Friday 3 October 2008 at 12:52:00

A comprehensive security, optimisation and backup program

Once installed, Bitdefender 2009 uses a nine-step wizard to configure various aspects of the package. This includes identity control to safeguard information such as credit card details and passwords, parental...

Paul Lester, Computeract!ve, Friday 3 October 2008 at 12:52:00

A comprehensive security, optimisation and backup program

Once installed, Bitdefender 2009 uses a nine-step wizard to configure various aspects of the package. This includes identity control to safeguard information such as credit card details and passwords, parental...

Cliff Joseph, Computeract!ve, Friday 3 October 2008 at 12:43:00

The veteran security program goes turbo

Norton Internet Security (NIS) is one of the best-known names in anti-virus and security software. However, we’ve often heard complaints from users who have been annoyed by the fact that...

Cliff Joseph, Computeract!ve, Friday 3 October 2008 at 12:43:00

The veteran security program goes turbo

Norton Internet Security (NIS) is one of the best-known names in anti-virus and security software. However, we’ve often heard complaints from users who have been annoyed by the fact that...