The latest release of OpenOffice is just around the corner and 3.3 beta already online, and we decided to have a closer look at what can/should be expected from OpenOffice 3.3.  With the difference in layout between the open source’s Windows XP resembling interface and the development of both design and functionality of more modern competing popular office packages becoming increasingly evident, we had a look at the top potential changes to the pending full 3.3 release. read more

Office 2010 Home and Student 3 users for just £89.90 and Outlook 2010 for just £94.90 out now at your Softwareload Shop! As always, Softwareload is offering you top software for a top price, a secure and green download and is sure that you wont be disappointed by investing in the new era of Office document creation, editing and presentation, as well as the ultimate mail, contacts and calendar management tool offered in Microsoft’s 2010 revamped edition of the all-time home and business favourites. Those of you who have been keeping up with our reports here, here, here or here on all the main features in stall for Office 2010 and Outlook 2010 users are already aware how much this offer should not be passed up. The time is indeed now and the place to get it is definitely Softwareload! Get your download copy in just a few clicks now! If you’d like some more info before “doing the right thing” then as always, read more

This week’s Deal of The Week from your Softwareload shop is the defintive solution for anyone interested in creating documents, managing programmes and surfing the web via voice recognition. The latest software from Dragon boasts high accuracy, easy installation and the best in hands-free computing. Get your copy here for just £89.90! read more

Business consumers have already had the chance to nab their copies of Microsoft’s latest Office, Office 2010, and now it’s time for the rest of us to get ours, well almost! The release date for ‘general users’ to get their mits on a copy of the 2010 suite has been confirmed for the 15th June. read more

Good news for Office business users at the start of this month. As the long-awaited release of Microsoft Office draws nearer, business users can look forward to getting all the fine details prior to general release in June straight from the horses mouth; the horse in this case being Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division on the 12th May at 11 a.m. (EDT). read more

Welcome to the new series of Softwareload “how to” tweaks for Microsoft Windows and Office. Today we’ll be having a look at how you can customise your tools ribbon in Office 2010 to meet your needs for Word, Excel and the like, as well as have quick and simple access to all those functions “lost” in the XP to Office 2007 facelift. read more

Welcome back to Softwareload’s running blog on all things new and improved in Microsoft Office 2010, due to be released later this year. We’ve already had a look at the customisable ribbon, Backstage View and Outlook. Today We’ll be having a closer look at Microsoft’s addition of “Web Apps” to the Office 2010 portfolio. If you’re not sure what Web Apps are, how they work, or indeed why they’re necessary at all, then this is the post for you! read more

In the 2007 edition,  in comparison to other Office features, Outlook lucked out of receiving the facelift it deserved. The 2010 of Office Outlook however boasts all the trimmings, as well as some additional features. Practically and organised chaos are definitely the driving words behind the coming release, however, as with all promises, a lot of the additions are a matter of taste. read more

Some very good news to those of you looking to invest in Office 2007 – a free upgrade to Office 2010! Microsoft have announced that customers who buy (or have bought) a copy of Office 2007 after 5th March will be able on release of the 2010 edition to qualify for a free upgrade. However!!! Here are a few points to take into consideration before rushing to the counter to buy your copy. read more

When English is your first language, it’s difficult to discipline yourself to learn another language, even just to use on holiday. According to the BBC, eight million people in the UK say they want to learn a second language, yet only 1.6 million Brits are actually doing so. In fact, scientists even claim that learning a second language could even boost brain power! read more