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  MySpace chats up the Widget Channel

  We've heard a bit now about the Widget Channel, the partnership between Intel and Yahoo designed to bring web functions like photo sharing and stock prices to living-room TV sets.

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  Opera's new SDK: Better browsing on the Wii?

  Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES.

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  Cisco adds social networking to its forte

  Two years after it first started courting big media companies, Cisco Systems will finally launch a new product to help these companies harness the power of social networking and connect their brands to fans.

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  Pre-boot operating systems solve problems we shouldn't have

  PC BIOS maker Phoenix on Tuesday is announcing its own operating system: Hyperspace, a "pre-boot" environment that allows you to get your PC up and on the web in seconds.

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  Macworld 2009: iLife 09, iWork 09, 17-inch MacBook Pro, DRM free iTunes

  Phil Schiller takes the stage at Macworld 09, revealing Apple's new line up. While the rumours were mostly right, the lack of a new Mac Mini will be a sticking point for a lot of people.

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  Browser add-on makes Flickr's galleries faster

  Browser add-on Flickr Gallery Plus adds extended functionality to Flickr's set view, allowing users to click through to see full versions of each shot without having to reload the page.

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  Google to release Picasa beta for Mac

  Google plans to release on Monday a beta version of Picasa for Mac OS X, helping Apple fans catch up to Windows and Linux users already employing the free tool for editing, cataloguing and uploading photos.

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  Twitter phishing scam may be spreading

  Twitter users beware: this bogus direct message: "Hey! check out this funny blog about you..." is a scam.

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  The best new Windows programs of 2008

  In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.

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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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  Twitter phishing scam may be spreading

  Twitter users beware: this bogus direct message: "Hey! check out this funny blog about you..." is a scam.

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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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  Newbie's guide to Facebook

  What is Facebook and why should you use it?

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  Google to release Picasa beta for Mac

  Google plans to release on Monday a beta version of Picasa for Mac OS X, helping Apple fans catch up to Windows and Linux users already employing the free tool for editing, cataloguing and uploading photos.

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  Cracking the code of teens' IM slang

  A growing number of online tools can help parents decipher the secret language of teen chat.

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  FAQ: The Australian iTunes store

  We answer your questions about the Australian version of Apple's iTunes store.

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  Microsoft speeds up phishing shield for IE7

  Microsoft has quietly released an update for Internet Explorer that fixes a problem with the browser's phishing shield.

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  Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

  Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

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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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  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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  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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  Windows Live Messenger

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

• Google updates Toolbar

  Google released its Google Toolbar 4.0 publicly on Monday, which includes new custom buttons and lets people run search queries directly on any Web site from their toolbar.

• Video: A look at Internet Explorer 7

  CNET's Robert Vamosi takes a look at the changes Microsoft has put into its beta version of IE 7. The browser is now available to the public.

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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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  Psyko 5.1

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  Scandyna Bigpod

  2009/01/08 14:47:58

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  Kodak ZX1

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  Macworld 2009: iLife 09, iWork 09, 17-inch MacBook Pro, DRM free iTunes

  Phil Schiller takes the stage at Macworld 09, revealing Apple's new line up. While the rumours were mostly right, the lack of a new Mac Mini will be a sticking point for a lot of people.

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  Photos: Sydneysiders protest internet filtering

  Protesters came together in every major city around the country on Saturday to demonstrate against the Labor Governments' proposed internet filtering scheme. We went to the Sydney protest and spoke to some of the protesters.

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