
Looking at previous iterations of 
The new version of Camfrog has a redesigned interface, combining formerly modular windows into one.
(Credit: CNET Networks, Inc.)Very little else has changed in version 4, but the new interface combines the separate windows for the user list, the video window, and the main controls under one pane while keeping them distinct and clear. As you can see in this 
The new video window offers mouse-over controls.
(Credit: CNET Networks, Inc.)The chat rooms feature everything from music lessons to sign language to non-English chatting, and integrating video, audio, and text components are a great leap forward for chat communities since a Webcam is not a requirement. You can also create your own chat room and password-protect it. Be warned, though: There's also a slew of X-rated chat rooms--this is not a program that kids should use without supervision.
So if you're sick of hopping from one chatware program to another, looking for the perfect mix of video, audio, and text socializing, CamFrog might be what you're looking for.
(Credit: CNET Networks)With the holidays in full swing, Power Downloader knows he'll be making a lot of phone calls to wish family and friends happy holidays. The only problem is that calling all of his contacts in several different countries would end up costing him a fortune. Fortunately, as a software superhero, Power knows ways to contact his friends and family without paying a penny.
The chat client-like interface makes it easy to browse and call contacts
(Credit: CNET Networks)To get in touch with anyone around the world on Mac or PC, Power Downloader uses ![]()
- H&R Block adds help for people in the military who may need to wrangle with foreign income, combat pay, and moving expenses.
- Search capabilities are improved.
- Prices range from $15 for online Basic to $90 Home & Business for the desktop.
- Includes tech support with H&R Block tax advisers. TaxCut continues to offer free telephone help with a tax adviser for those who are later audited by the IRS.
- TaxCut:
These services are sometimes so similar that last year our Editors' Choice award went to TaxCut for best tax application, but to TurboTax for best online tax service.
It would be wise to be online when you open one of the apps from a hard drive, because Intuit and H&R Block will continue to add downloadable updates in the coming months. Anyone worried about the Alternative Minimum Tax can expect any upcoming changes to the tax code to be reflected in the updates. We'll publish full reviews early nex