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McAfee Total Protection 2010

McAfee Total Protection 2010 hits many of the right notes. It's easy to use and it's effective, but years of below-average releases will likely leave many users unwilling to give it a try.

The Olympics run on Windows (XP)

The many Acer computers that dot the Winter Olympic venues are running Windows, but it's the venerable Windows XP rather than one of Microsoft's newer operating systems.

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Reviews

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1201N

As one of the few netbooks with a dual-core Atom processor and Nvidia Ion graphics, the 12.1-inch Eee PC 1201N has superior performance compared with most Atom-based machines, but any higher-level ULV thin-and-light will still do better.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The X1's good looks and strong hardware are hampered by frequent performance lag, an unintuitive user experience and its jaw-dropping price tag.
Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.
HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.
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?
The Eye of Judgment

If you like playing trading-card games with your friends, you'll appreciate Eye of Judgment's unique take on the genre.
Soundmatters MainstageHD

Soundmatters' fully featured virtual surround speaker system delivers home-theatre thrills in a supercompact design.
Pinnacle Studio 11

Pinnacle's Studio Ultimate offers a nice bridging gap product for those with low or high end video shooting equipment but little knowledge in video editing. Its Activation process is a royal pain, and set-up is likewise fiddly, but it ranks amongst the best in its class for ease-of-use video editing.

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Features

Is Apple behind the laptop curve?

As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
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.
Microsoft Office 2007: Versions compared

With seven versions to choose from, CNET clarifies what applications are included in each software package.

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News

Project Natal gets a date, but not a price tag

The Xbox 360 add-on is aimed for a holiday release, as had been expected. Redmond also touts Windows 7 sales numbers and shows off the latest PCs, including a HP tablet.
Windows and S60 phones get new Skype betas

Skype has announced Skype 4.2 for Windows beta and a new beta build for Symbian phones.
Microsoft's plan to get back in the phone game

The company's long-rumoured "Pink" plans will start revealing themselves next year, as a long delayed overhaul of Windows Mobile hits the market.
Apple devices hit cafe sweet-spot

Nearly 50 per cent of devices used to access free wireless across inner city Melbourne and Sydney run Apple operating systems, according to ISP Unwired.

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DIYs and How-to

Security Starter Kit 2010

Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.
Must-have utilities for your Windows tool-kit

How often do you think about the background systems that make your computer run smoothly and surely? We show you seven of our favourite programs to keep your system in tip-top shape.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

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Downloads

Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver

Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
Compaq Presario MediaPilot Fax Driver

Get the Compaq Presario MediaPilot fax driver for Windows 95.
DLC Update for the MSDLC32 Protocol

Download the update for Microsoft's 32-bit DLC.
Epson EPL-N2000 Printer Driver

Download the Epson EPL-N2000 Printer Driver.