Something old, something new... and a whole lot more you can do. InDesign CS5 walks the tightrope between what users need now and what Adobe thinks they'll need in the future.read more

If much of your daily work is in a graphics program, you need a tablet.

This suite of 12 plug-ins costs $149. While that may seem high, the plug-ins bring added functionality to InDesign that's worth even more.read more

This five-pack of Photoshop filters is a great deal if your image-editing skills are intermediate or beginning.read more

The SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ compact cameras combine power, design, creativity, performance, and now high-definition video.read more

Although it's not cheap at $249, this Photoshop plug-in is an amazing value. It takes very little time to learn how to create eye-catching effects that surpass Photoshop's built-in filters.read more

If you pass around InDesign files and want to track who's changed what, this plug-in gets the job done.read more

This plug-in simulates shallow depth of field far better than Photoshop can on its own. But will you use it often enough to justify the price?read more

When version 1 of Snap Art debuted in 2006, it was impressive enough. In version 2, Alien Skin has created a superior artistic tool with an improved interface and algorithms.read more

The Component Library, new in Taco HTML Edit 2.5, has the widgets that web designers desire: from Slideshows to Pie Charts, from Accordion Controls to Scrollable Tables, the Component Library.

More than 1,000 photo filters combined with a well-implemented interface make this an excellent option for photographers of landscapes, events, portraits, and weddings.read more

The Intuos4 feels great, looks gorgeous, and is extremely well-made.

If you want to automate printing and exporting from InDesign, check out the $120 BatchOutput.read more

Fundamental changes to this already-mature application open up new worlds of possibilities.read more

Of all the major components in Adobes latest Creative Suite, InDesign may have the fewest whiz-bang changes on the surface.

Owners of CS3 who don't build sites from scratch may not find this upgrade worthwhile, but for everyone else, the new features and improvements of older tools are well worth the cost.read more

Take a closer look at Adobe's media browser.read more

Some improvements and additions will make you smile; others will make your jaw drop in awe.read more

Take a closer look at the raw processor plug-in.read more

Adobe answers long-time requests with multiple artboards and transparent gradients, but its the added polish that makes Illustrator CS4 a compelling release.read more

The large LCD on this multimedia photo viewer is a big help when you're shooting in the field. Is it worth its price?read more

Rating: 4 of 5

SiteAssist Professional 1.0 ($199; upgrade $99) is the latest update from WebAssist.

If youre serious about working in black and white, you need to be serious about the tools you use to convert your color photographs to grayscale.

Version 2 brings important upgrades to this innovative image editor, including major interface revisions, workflow improvements, and important new editing tools.read more

QuarkXPress users will welcome many of the changes in XPress 8, and may even delight in a few of them. read more

Even with so many applications and operating systems exporting decent PDF files, Adobe has pumped just enough new features and online services into Acrobat 9 to keep it useful,

Looking for a printer that can output a wide range of print sizes for $500 or less? This review may be your answer.

How does this $550 inkjet printer compare to the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 and the HP Photosmart Pro B9180?read more