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  Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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  Opera 9.5

  Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?

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  Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended

  Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.

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  Ad-Aware 2008

  This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.

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  Nokia Music Store

  If you can access the Nokia Music Store then we think it's worth a look; but Nokia isn't making it easy.

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  CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

  Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.

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  Microsoft Office alternatives

  Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

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  Skype starter kit: update

  Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

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  Hacking the iPod Touch

  When Apple gave birth to the iPod Touch, it should have been the killer fusion of MP3 player and PDA. It wasn't. Fear not though, the guys and gals of the Internet have unlocked the Touch's full potential -- we show you how.

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  LimeWire Basic

  Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

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  Dazzle DVD Recorder DVC 100

  Got old home movies gathering dust and mould? The DVC-100 offers a stress-free way to archive them to DVD for posterity, although critically it doesn't really do much more than that.

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  Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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  Windows Vista Ultimate

  Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.

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  Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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  Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

  Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

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  Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0

  In its first appearance, CounterSpy was the only antispyware product that correctly identified every piece of spyware in our current active-detection test.

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  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7

  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.

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  Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

  Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

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  Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

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  Ubuntu 7.04

  Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

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  Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

  Microsoft pushes its first service pack for Vista out the door. Is it a salvation, a non-event or a flop?

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  Windows Live Hotmail

  Drag-and-drop message organisation and a built-in MP3 player are among the notable new features to this radical overhaul of Hotmail.

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  AVG Internet Security 8.0

  AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

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  Do browsers need a 'best-before' date?

  Security researchers have suggested that like food, browsers should have a best-before or expiry date. This comes after revealing that 637 million internet users are surfing with outdated and unpatched browsers, which puts them at risk from Web-based attacks.

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  Free Speed: Make your Mac faster

  AU$2,000 worth of performance for free? Yes please!

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  Aussies pay more for Adobe Acrobat 9

  Australians can expect to pay close to forty percent more than their US counterparts for a copy Adobe Acrobat 9. However, Aussies are getting a better deal than their UK counterparts, who can expect to pay twice as much.

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  Yahoo Go! hits 3.0

  Yahoo Go! 3.0 was announced at CommunicAsia and forms the foundation of the Sunnyvale company's renewed focus on its mobile strategy.

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  Powerhouse adds photos to Flickr Commons

  A Flickr project to house publicly held images is getting hundreds of photos from Sydney's Powerhouse Museum.

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  New geotagging method draws on Flickr photos

  Adding location information to photos is hard. Carnegie Mellon has found an easier way: compare your photo with similar ones on Flickr that already are geotagged.

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  Google Docs gets limited PDF support

  Google Docs, the online office suite from the search giant, now has some limited but still useful support for PDF files.

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  Firefox 3: New front in the browser war

  Mozilla released Firefox 3 on Tuesday, opening a new front in the browser wars.

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  Apple fixes security issues with QuickTime 7.5

  Latest QuickTime security updates address security issues that affect Mac and Windows users of the Apple media player.

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  Photos: Bill Gates, a photo biography

  Just days before he finally hangs up his hat as Microsoft's figurehead and inspiration (on 27 June), ZDNet.com.au looks back at Bill Gates' career over the past 30 years.

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  Online image editors for blogging

  We head out across the Web to find out whether these online image editors are picture perfect.

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  What's next for Flickr video?

  Flickr's video hosting service has been out for almost a month. So what's happening with it?

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  Adobe's Lightroom 2 beta broadens editing horizons

  New version of Adobe software, going into public beta testing Wednesday, significantly expands editing possibilities — and brings it closer to regular Photoshop.

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  Windows Mobile 6.1 screenshots

  Windows Mobile 6.1 may not be available in Australia until August, but that doesn't mean we can't take a peek.

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  Photos: Adobe Photoshop Express finally arrives

  After more than a year of anticipation, Adobe Systems will finally roll out Photoshop Express, a Web-based application for editing, organising, and sharing images.

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  Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

  A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

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  10 links to shorten your links

  There are literally hundreds of these link shortening services out there, but we've decided to break it down to 10 that we like the most.

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  Flickr Video: Does it stand a chance?

  Flickr Video is just around the corner, but what is Yahoo going to do to make it work? We've got some ideas.

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  Oi!: A friend request from Friends Reunited

  Social network Friends Reunited wants you to forget about Facebook and come on over to its newly revamped, fee-free website.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Adobe offers Aussies exclusive CS3 subscription

  Australian users can now purchase Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium software as a subscription service, making the software more accessible to a wider audience.

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  Oi!: Is that a CNET in Your Pocket?

  Do you wish a CNET editor was with you when you last bought a TV or a digital camera? Wish no more with the launch of CNET in Your Pocket.

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  Oi!: Nokia Music Store to open in Australia

  Nokia today has unveiled part of its master plan to take over the world, one mobile music service at a time.

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  Oi!: Radiohead Nude: Pay-per-download

  Radiohead has another digital music offer for its fans, but this one's not all free stuff and Rainbows.

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  Oi!: Hands-on with the TeaShark mobile browser

  Maybe we're being unnecessarily critical, but TeaShark seems like a silly name for a hot drink, let alone a mobile Web browser. Although, to be fair, Google and Firefox aren't much better in the names department.

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  Oi!: Google's soothsayers predict future

  Google Australia today announced the beta version of search technology known as gDay™, which can predict events and Internet content.

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  Oi!: ABC: easy as 'net TV

  Aunty is bringing her wares to the Internet, with the ABC today announcing a three-channel online video offering that featuring streaming and downloads.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

  You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.

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  Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

  A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

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  File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

  You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

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  Windows Vista pros and cons

  What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.

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  Three ways to save video from the Internet

  CNET.com.au shows you three easy ways to capture and save video from the Internet.

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  Do browsers need a 'best-before' date?

  Security researchers have suggested that like food, browsers should have a best-before or expiry date. This comes after revealing that 637 million internet users are surfing with outdated and unpatched browsers, which puts them at risk from Web-based attacks.

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  Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

  If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

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