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Skype 2 (beta)

Though Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better.

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Internet Explorer 7 for XP SP2 Beta 2

Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser, while adding some much-needed security features.

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Microsoft Windows Defender beta 2

With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free antispyware app with a new name, engine and tools.

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 beta 2

Microsoft is spicing up PowerPoint with new templates, animation effects, and image editing tools.

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Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

Microsoft's last round of updates before the final release of Office 2007 is packed with subtle interface adjustments and new ways to personalise the applications.

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Opera releases beta of latest browser

Opera Software on Thursday released a beta version of its free browser, Opera 9, which offers features such as small Web applications and content blocking.

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.

IE 7 bugs abound

People didn't lose any time in finding bugs in the latest preview release of Internet Explorer 7.

First Firefox 2 beta makes debut

The Mozilla Foundation has released a beta version of Firefox 2, the next major version of its Web browser.

Flickr Video beta due in April

Yahoo executives say at a party that Flickr Video is "coming soon." Further investigation reveals that "soon" may be next month.

How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.

Find files faster

Hard-disk real estate is so plentiful and cheap now, finding what we really want or need among the gigabytes of detritus is becoming an issue. We look at some popular programs to banish your file finding nightmares.

Newbie's guide to Flock

You've heard about it and you want to try it, but you're a bit scared because you're not a computer whiz. Worry not! CNET's Josh Lowensohn walks you through it.

DIY: Yahoo Hacks

CNET describes ways to use Yahoo for custom searches and to compare results against those of Google.

DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player

We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.

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.

Battle of the browser betas

Forget what's available today, let's look ahead and see what the next versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera have in store.

Calendars: Yahoo vs. Google

CNET pits Yahoo Calendar against the Google Calendar beta online scheduling service.

Microsoft and Google give away office space

Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.

The future of e-mail

We pit the beta versions of Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Gmail against each other.

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Flock 2 beta 2

Share photos, stay up to date with news from your favorite sites, meet people, and surf the Web.

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Flock 2 beta 2

Share photos, stay up to date with news from your favorite sites, meet people, and surf the Web.

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Flock 2 beta 2

Share photos, stay up to date with news from your favorite sites, meet people, and surf the Web.

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Flock 2 beta 2

Share photos, stay up to date with news from your favorite sites, meet people, and surf the Web.

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Internet Explorer 8 beta 2

Take a look at the upcoming new features in IE8 with this preview for developers.

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