Windows: If you thought that FIFA 10 would be the final nail in the coffin for Pro Evo then think again. Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 proves to be a real return to form for the popular soccer game series. The graphics are more realistic than ever, the controls have been refined, and the tactics section has been completely reworked. Try it for yourself by downloading the six-team demo.

Mac: As mobile devices advance, there's an increasing demand for software that facilitates closer integration between your phone and your Mac. BluePhoneElite (now updated to version 2.2) is probably one of the most powerful out there, breaking down the barriers between the two devices. Amongst the many benefits of it are that it allows you to extend the functionality of both your Mac and Bluetooth mobile device.

iPhone: Parking isn't the most exciting thing about driving, and yet Parking Mania has managed to create an entertaining casual game out of it! The aim of every level is to move your car into a specified parking space. You do this by tilting to steer, and sliding your thumb up and down to accelerate, brake and reverse.

iPhone: Skype for iPhone successfully carries the principles of quick and easy communication across from the desktop to the mobile, allowing users to make free or cheap calls anywhere in the World.You can use it to make free calls over Skype only over WiFi, and SkypeOut calls on 3G to cellphones and landlines using Skype. I think it will be a long time before carriers allow Skype-to-Skype calls over 3G, though.

Mac: Many people use Parallels for hosting Windows inside OS X but VirtualBox (now updated to version 3.0.6) is a free open source alternative that does a pretty decent job too. With VirtualBox, you can install any version of Windows (as long as you have the boot disk), Linux, Solaris and just about any other operating system you can think of.

Windows: Tired of your old music collection? With Spotify (new version 0.3.19) you can have access to thousands of songs, bands and music styles anywhere, anytime. This awesome app streams high quality music to your computer for free, includes bio data about your favorite bands and lets you share playlists online with your friends.

Mindracer is a mathematics racing game, for one or two players. Put your adding, subtraction, multiplication and division skills to the test! Two player mode is pretty cool, pitting you head to head, literally each at one end of the iPhone. Of course, if you hate mathematics, nothing about MindRacer is going to change your mind!

Windows: Would you like to play Guitar Hero but don't have the game - or the console? Don't worry: you can now play Frets on Fire, a fun guitar game with which you can follow the steps of Jimi Hendrix or Slash with the help of your PC and your keyboard. The latest version, 1.3.110, includes loads of improvements that make the whole experience even better!

Mac: DivX is the worldwide codec standard behind many of those compressed videos that are legally or otherwise downloaded from the net. Of course, there are now hundreds of players out there that play DivX but they need to be encoded in DivX to work properly through a converter such as DivX 7 which converts your files to the latest version of the DivX standard now updated to version 7.0.1.

Mac: One of the only bad things about switching to Mac from Windows is the loss of games. Despite everything, PCs are still more popular than Mac for gaming. CrossOver Games comes from the same makers of CrossOver which allows you to run many Windows applications on your Mac in a virtual environment. Like CrossOver, CrossOver Games is designed for those with little technical knowledge and holds your hand throughout the setup.

Windows: Believe it or not, there are people who need to be reminded of when it's time to leave work... and TimeStamp is the perfect app for them! This cute little program lets you mark the time you start work and the time you finish as if it was a real punch clock – it even features a "punching" sound effect. A great way to control your working hours.

Mobile: Take control of nitro charged monster trucks, and charge of danger filled courses in Stunt Car Racing 99 Tracks. This is a 2D game, where the aim is to compete courses in the best time possible, with the highest score. Mix care with speed for the best results, there is a surprising amount of subtelty needed here to succeed!

Mac: If you're having trouble managing your tasks, then Things (now updated to version 2.1) could help. Things is an innovative task management program for Mac, which GTD (Getting Things Done) adepts will be comfortable working with. Things lets you easily create tasks and organize these by project. You can set them for a given date or delay less important ones by placing them in the 'Someday' category.

Mobile : Flood it is a simple but dangerously addictive puzzle game for your iPhone. It's not very easy to explain, but as soon as you pick it up it's easy to play. Each round starts with a grid full of different colored squares. Starting from the top left square, you change its color with the six color buttons at the bottom. When the whole board is one color, you've won the game. And you won't be able to put it down.

Windows: Even if English is one of the most widespread languages in the world, you probably need to translate something from time to time. If foreign languages are not your cup of tea, let Lingoes Portable do the job! This impressive translator supports eighty languages and can translate text selected in other apps.

Mac: Sharing your music with others is a great way to get into new music and also reveal what awesome/terrible taste you have. Simplify Media (now updated to version 2.5) is designed to help you do this with the minimum of fuss over WiFi allowing you to share music via iTunes. In effect, it means that you can enjoy and share songs with your friends wherever they are as long as you're connected to the web.

Windows: If you're tired of local TV, try tuning in to some foreign channels instead! With TVU Player 2.4.7.2 you can watch satellite and cable TV over the Internet on your own computer, without any special hardware. Content is very varied - from soap operas to important sport competitions worldwide - and includes channels from many different countries.

iPhone: Convertbot aims to make the process of working with different scales of measurement much easier. The app handles all manner of conversions including currency, area, volume, speed, and temperature. There are 21 different categories of units available, and you can select or deselect those that you'd like to appear in the interface using the settings menu.

iPhone: If you were a fan of those old PlayStation futuristic racing games then try Low Grav Racer. Like its inspiration, in Low Grav Racer you pilot a floating ship around a track against other racers, and along the way you'll pick up power ups to give you a shield, or weapons to attack your competitors. Control is just a case of rolling the iPhone. Forward to accelerate, left and right to steer, and back to brake.

Windows: For a company whose programs are often big resource eating beasts, Norton really surprise with the lively and lightweight Norton Utilities. Registry cleaning, system optimization and much more can all be done quickly, easily and with a minimum of fuss. This is one of the best utility suites avaliable.

Mac: If you've lost count of the number of times you've bookmarked an item intending to read it later then Read It Later might be your solution. Read It Later is a Firefox extension which attempts to eliminate this problem by providing a way of "bookmarking" items for later reading that even integrates with iPhones and Google Reader.

Mac: Making backups should be an easy process, and SuperDuper! (now updated to version 2.6.1) perfectly understands that. SuperDuper! creates perfect clones of your Mac volume so you have a full backup of all your data, including permissions, user profiles and private settings. SuperDuper! is incredibly easy to use: select the drives to copy from and to and start backing up. You can specify which files to transfer into which drive.

Mobile: You are Altaïr, the master assassin, who has been sent on a mission in pursuit of 'the chalice', a powerful mystical object that can bring the Crusades to an end. What this means in gaming is lots of running, jumping and killing! Assassins Creed Altaïr's Chronicles is one of the best looking games you'll see on the iPhone.

Windows: Many of you are already using Google Chrome but if you want to take a step further, download ChromePlus. This  clean, lightweight browser is based on the same engine as Chrome and includes a bunch of new features: mouse gestures, drag-and-drop to open links, support for third-party download managers and more!

Mac: If you have a firewall you can block any external application from accessing your Mac. However what can you do to monitor outgoing traffic from your Mac? Little Snitch (now updated to version 2.2 b1) informs you of all outgoing connections. The latest version benefits from a significant redesign and bug fixes, which makes the information much clearer and more accessible.

Windows: Tired of watching the same TV shows all the time? Try Zinc and see what other TV channels around the world are broadcasting! This simple Firefox plug-in adds a  nice interface to your browser for a quick, organized access to Internet TV. Besides online TV channels, you can also add media content from your own computer.

Mobile: If you're one of those Twitter addicts who can't bear to be away from the service, then Twikini is the Windows Mobile app for you. This free Twitter client offers a quick and straightforward way to send tweets and check what your friends are up to, while you're on the move.

iPhone: I bet you thought the day a sheep went into Space would be the day pigs fly. Well, the sheep beat the hogs to it. Sheep Launcher Free sees you send a woolly creature soaring into the stratosphere. You launch the critter vertically with the touch of a button then must keep him airborne by tapping on him as he loses altitude. This is easier said than done because he has a tendency of plummeting towards Earth pretty quickly.

Mac: Creating screencasts is something we do a lot at Softonic so when a program comes along that makes things as easy as possible, we take note. Camtasia has been available on Windows for quite some time now but developers at Techsmith have finally given Mac users a chance to enjoy all it has to offer. The interface is sleek, the production process straightforward and recording is very flexible.

Windows: Are you looking for a feature rich music player that won't eat your PCs resources? Trout may be the answer. This is a stripped down audio player. Tracks or folders can be dragged into its window, and playlists can be saved for later use. It accepts almost all audio formats, and even syncs with your Last.fm account. It's a great basic music player.

Windows: Resizing a bunch of photos manually can be time-consuming, but there's no point in using a massive editor for such a simple job. With Resize My Photos you can resize as many images as you want simultaneously, selecting several files from different folders or even complete folders in your system. Resizing is easy, and it's very configurable. A simple little program that can really save you time and effort.

Mac: If you can't be bothered with external applications when it comes to viewing online TV, then why not try Veetle. Veetle is a project of Stanford University that brings you hundreds of TV channels to your browser - no external application is required. The good news is that many of Veetle's channels are useful mainstream offerings (especially for sports fans) and the streaming quality is stable and high quality.

iPhone: Personally, I'm a bit of a word game addict, so I jumped at the chance to try out TapWord on my iPhone. The game charges you with the task of finding as many words as possible from a grid within three minutes. To make words in TapWord you need to hold down the start letter then drag your finger across the letters you wish to include

Windows: Creating a media presentation with your favorite videos and photos is easier than you think with Microsoft's Live Movie Maker. This simple yet awesome video editing tool lets you create a video in no time, including background music, transitions, animations and visual effects to spice up your images. No tech skills required!

iPhone: If you're a fan of the Discovery Channel then be sure to install this app on your iPhone. The Discovery Channel application allows you to enjoy lots of content from the popular science and nature channel for free. The video clips are organized into categories, available by clicking the icons at the bottom of the interface.

Mac: The venerable Quake may be getting old, but ID have polished up the old engine and released it as an in-browser free online first person shooter. Quake Live is a beta version, and although extremely popular, there are always plenty of games to join. You have to register with a valid email address, but it's pretty painless and once you're in, a tutorial sets you up with all you need to know.

Windows: After a few years without major changes, Avast has launched a new version of its renowned antivirus. The all new Avast 5 Beta features a complete interface overhaul - much better than the previous design! - and interesting new features such as the so called Behavior mode. Despite being still a Beta, it's a good chance to take a sneak look at the future Avast.

iPhone: For many people, Wikipedia is now the first point of reference for information on a particular subject. Now you can carry the huge online encyclopedia in your pocket thanks to this official iPhone client, Wikipedia Mobile. The free app provides an optimized version of the site designed to make it very simple and fast to access on an iPhone.

Mac:  Stealing the crown from WinZip, the previously undisputed king of file compression apps, RAR (now updated to version 3.90) is a must-have in any modern-day Mac toolkit. The application not only includes support for extracting virtually any kind of file compression format, it also boasts a no-nonsense approach to reducing file sizes.

iPhone: When the rain falls outside it often seems like there's very little to do and amusing yourself can become a problem. Well, instead of sitting there reading reviews of mobile software why not install play some board games to pass the time in a fun way? Whether you're alone or with company the collection of titles in Astraware Boardgames will keep you amused for hours.

Mac: If you've been left unimpressed by the look and speed of your browser then Safari is Apple's iconic answer and as you'd expect from them, it's a delight to use and easy on the eye. The latest version sees some exciting introductions such as Top Pages to instantly see your most visited pages, tabs on top for easier management and Cover Flow to flip through your bookmarked sites iTunes style.

Windows: uTorrent is one of the most popular BitTorrent clients, and it keeps on improving and adding new features. The latest version, uTorrent 2.0 Beta , is still under development, but you can already take a look at all the new goodies: support for UDP trackers, enhanced CPU power usage, new setup dialog with built-in speed test and new transfer cap options.

Windows: If you ever want to do something creative with your photos, try collages! With Shape Collage you can create original compositions with your photos, in any shape you want. The program has been updated to version 2.5, which features a dozen new languages, more shapes and a much faster algorithm to create collages with thousands of photos in the blink of an eye.

Mac: Imagine if you could send audio not by wires, but by WiFi. That's exactly what Airfoil does (now updated to version 3.3.2) allowing you to send any audio from your computer via wireless signal to any other machine whether it be PC or Mac. It's incredibly flexible supporting Apple TV and Airport Express and just about any audio application that you want it to work with.

iPhone: Quite why you'd want to experience the joys of working in a supermarket during your free time I don't know. Nevertheless, Supermarket Mania Lite has proved a popular iPhone game in the App Store. You play the role of eager shop worker Nikki, who must keep the customers of five stores happy by stacking the shelves and making sure the shop is clean and tidy.