Google Earth's 3D world

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  Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

  Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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  Internet allowed in Sydney school exam

  A Sydney girls' school will let its student use iPods, the internet and mobile phones during exams as a new method of assessment.

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  SMS updates gone for Aussie twitterers

  Australian and European users of Twitter can no longer receive text message updates on their mobile phones, in a temporary move designed to keep the start-up's telecom bills down.

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  Twitter targeted by malware attacks

  Microblogging service Twitter has started to be targeted by online criminals with malware.

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  Google defends Street View coverage

  Search giant Google today defended the incomplete Australian coverage provided by its Street View add-on to its Google Maps and Earth tools, after launching the service early this morning.

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  Google Street View now in Australia

  Close-up photos of Australian homes, businesses and famous landmarks in cities, towns and remote areas are now available on Google Maps Australia, absolutely free.

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  PayPal to reimburse Aussie eBayers

  The Australian division of eBay subsidiary PayPal has confirmed it will reimburse customers left out of pocket by the collapse of local eBay seller EBS International.

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  3 Australia doubles down on data

  Without the iPhone's gravitational pull, 3 Mobile is gambling on huge data increases to drive customers to its network.

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  Apple's MobileMe woes continue

  Apple continued to have problems with its new MobileMe service over the weekend and into Monday in the US, with several users unable to access their e-mail.

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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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  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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  Best free iPhone apps

  If you're like us the first button you pressed on your brand-spanking new iPhone read "App Store". Check out our top free iPhone apps.

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  Newbie's guide to Facebook

  What is Facebook and why should you use it?

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  Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws

  Microsoft and Mozilla are each working to tackle recently disclosed security flaws in the Internet Explorer and Firefox Web browsers.

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  Google Desktop search flaws fixed

  update: Several flaws in the popular Google Desktop software that could open PCs to intruders and possible data theft have been fixed.

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  Flickr shows a little too much skin

  Photo-sharing site hiccups and flashes porn to unsuspecting users. Now those users are looking for answers.

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  Microsoft kicks the tires on Revver

  MSN executives review troubled video-sharing site's technology, but sources say a sale is unlikely.

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  Mozilla releases security updates

  Mozilla has released updates to its Firefox browser and Thunderbird e-mail client for Windows, Mac and Linux users, the organisation announced on Friday.

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  Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

  Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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  MobileMe

  MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.

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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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  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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  Google Earth

  Google has launched an impressive 3D geographic imaging application called Earth useful for education, travel and business. Best of all, it's free.

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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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  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 provides the perfect balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

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  MSN Messenger 7.0

  A fun and feature-packed IM applet, MSN Messenger 7.0 is a great upgrade for version 6.2 users, but we prefer the less intrusive Yahoo Messenger 6.0 and ICQ 4.1.

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  Windows Live Messenger

  The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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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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  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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  FeedDemon 2

  FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.

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  GoToMyPC 5

  If you don't mind paying, GoToMyPC 5 makes an excellent choice for working remotely on a PC.

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  Macromedia Flash 8.0

  Macromedia beefs up Flash to tackle videos and mobile content.

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