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  Chrome (beta)

  Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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  Google Chrome faster than Firefox, IE, Safari

  Google introduced Chrome in part because it wants faster browsing and the richer Web applications that speed will unlock. So how does Chrome actually stack up?

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  Google's Chrome browser: Screenshots

  The first images of Google's new Web browser, Chrome, appear to have leaked via a Flickr user who has published screenshots of the application.

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  Google plans 'Chrome' browser

  Search giant Google has confirmed it will shortly unveil a new Web browser dubbed 'Chrome' and based on code from the Webkit project.

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  Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

  Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

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  Users report IE8 Beta 2 issues

  One day after Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8, users have started to report issues with its installation and sites and services that are incompatible.

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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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  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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  Google Chrome faster than Firefox, IE, Safari

  Google introduced Chrome in part because it wants faster browsing and the richer Web applications that speed will unlock. So how does Chrome actually stack up?

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  Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

  Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

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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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  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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  Adobe Acrobat takes big online leap

  Adobe is launching an online community with a word processor and file sharing, while adding Flash and interactive maps to Acrobat 9.

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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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  Yahoo wants users to pinpoint photos

  Yahoo will start telling people where it thinks Flickr photos were taken, but people can correct the photo-sharing site's misconceptions.

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  Chrome (beta)

  Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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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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  Chrome

  Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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  Google Chrome

  Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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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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  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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  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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