Apps, operating systems, and the software tools I use across my computers, phone, and home setup.
On 27th August 2014, Dropbox announced that Dropbox Pro now includes 1TB of storage for US$9.99 a month, or US$99 a year if paid upfront. Previously, that monthly rate bought just 100GB, with 200GB and 500GB costing considerably more.
Parallels has launched Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac, alongside an Enterprise Edition, the industry-leading software for running Windows applications on Macs. It brings new built-in intelligence and support for Apple's latest OS X Yosemite, keeping things easy for everyone.
On 18th June 2014, Adobe unveiled its biggest Creative Cloud update yet, spanning major upgrades to its desktop apps, new iOS mobile apps, a Creative Cloud SDK, and a new Creative Cloud Photography plan.
Parallels Access was once iPad-only, but with last week's Parallels Access 2.0 it now runs on Android and iPhone as a universal app. It's a remote desktop for Android and iOS that lets you run any Mac or PC application.
Parallels Access for iPad is a remote desktop app that lets you run any Mac or PC application on your iPad, designed to make those apps feel native. A 12-month subscription costs US$49.99 through an in-app purchase.
Adobe Voice is Adobe's latest iPad app, letting you create and share animated video stories right from the iPad. It's free on the iOS App Store and requires an iPad 2 or newer running iOS 7.
Marvel Super Heroes stickers are now available in the WeChat Sticker Shop. From the 22nd to 29th April 2014, they're free, after which they cost S$1.28 to buy, and yes, they're animated. Not on WeChat? Download it now.
Microsoft Singapore has launched Office 365 Personal, aimed at individuals. It lets you install Office on one PC or Mac and one tablet connected to the service, costing S$89 a year or S$9.80 a month.
After roughly four years in the making, Microsoft Office for iPad is finally here, and it's free for viewing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. To edit, you'll need an Office 365 subscription, with Home Premium at S$138 a year.
Windows 8.1 begins rolling out worldwide as a free update for Windows 8 users through the Windows Store at 7pm on 17th October 2013, Singapore time. It reaches retail and new devices from 18th October.
NewsLoop, which launched on iOS in July 2012, is now available on Android via Google Play. It gathers the best news and lifestyle content from Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia into a single elegant app, with 400 publishers and 30 categories.
Adobe Creative Cloud is now available for individuals and enterprise, having previously been limited to teams since January 2013. Adobe is also retiring the Creative Suite (CS) branding, replacing it with Creative Cloud (CC), as in Photoshop CC, InDesign CC.
ESET Smart Security 6 launched on 15th January 2013, adding two new features to the suite: the ESET Social Media Scanner and Anti-Theft. It has earned Windows 8 Certification, carrying the 'Windows 8 Compatible' logo.
Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013 are now available 30th January 2013, from computer stores or directly from the Microsoft Store Singapore. If you bought a previous version of Office in the eligibility window, you're entitled to a free upgrade.
Adobe Creative Suite 2, released on 2nd April 2005, is now free, downloadable from the official Adobe CS2 Download Page. Note that the Mac version won't run on current Intel-based Macs, as it was built for Power PC machines.
Microsoft launches Windows 8 today. Until 31st January 2013, Windows XP, Vista, and 7 users can download Windows 8 Pro for S$49.99. Those who bought a Windows 7 PC between 2nd June 2012 and 31st January 2013 also qualify.
On 1st October 2012, Adobe announced Acrobat XI, the successor to Acrobat X, released almost two years earlier in November 2010. It makes creating and editing PDF forms much easier through a new bundled tool, Adobe FormCentral.
A year on from Titanium Maximum Security 2012, Trend Micro launched the 2013 edition at GV VivoCity, inviting partners, Facebook fans, and bloggers, followed by a screening of Resident Evil: Retribution. It brings several major improvements to the security suite.
iOS 6.0 is out, and here I've gathered the direct download links from Apple itself for a range of iDevices, including the iPhone 4S, 4, and 3GS, the iPod Touch 5G and 4G, and the iPad 3 and iPad 2.
Loop & Meet is a SingTel app for managing RSVPs to your events. Unlike a Facebook Event, each guest receives an SMS and can reply with #yes, #no, or #maybe. Not everyone checks Facebook often, but most will reply.
Last week, Norton refreshed its product line-up for Windows 8 compatibility. A welcome change is that it has dropped the version number and year from product names. So they become simply Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiVirus, and Norton 360.
Microsoft has a new corporate logo after 25 years, unveiled on Thursday, 23rd August 2012. It felt the perfect moment for change, with an incredibly exciting year ahead as it prepares to release new versions of nearly all its products.