Software & Apps 2010

Software reviews and deep dives on Windows, productivity tools, creative apps, utilities, and the platforms that shape how we use PC hardware. Browse our comprehensive Software & Apps section, featuring 16 items organized from newest to oldest for 2010. Whether you're after in-depth benchmarks or expert buying advice, it's all here. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

ArticleAMD Catalyst 10.12 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

December 14, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.12 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ReviewFuturemark's 3DMark 11 Benchmarking Suite Reviewed

December 7, 2010 | Looking for something to really challenge that new 6xxx AMD GPU or a 5xx from NVIDIA? - Futuremark has a DX11 based test that is just what you need.

ArticleAMD Catalyst 10.11 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

November 19, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.11 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleAMD Catalyst 10.10 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

October 24, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.10 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleAMD Catalyst 10.9 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

September 17, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.9 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleNVIDIA ForceWare 260.52 Performance Analysis

September 15, 2010 | Alongside the launch of the new GTS 450, NVIDIA give us a brand new driver that's supposed to yield good gains. Let's put it to the test and see if that holds true.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.8 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

August 27, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.8 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.7 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

July 29, 2010 | AMD has just released a new Catalyst 10.7 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.6 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

June 21, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.6 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.5 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

May 28, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.5 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleNVIDIA ForceWare 257.15 Performance Analysis

May 25, 2010 | NVIDIA has just released a new ForceWare driver for GeForce graphics cards - We check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.4 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

April 30, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.4 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.3 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

March 22, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.3 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.2 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

February 19, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.2 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

ArticleFuture ATI Catalyst Drivers - Why you should be excited!

February 16, 2010 | Today we give you a peek at what to expect from the next two sets of Catalyst drivers, the 10.2s and 10.3s.

ArticleATI Catalyst 10.1 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

January 29, 2010 | AMD has just released a new ATI Catalyst 10.1 driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.