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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.

PC Tools Internet Security 2010

We're big fans of PC Tools Internet Security's ThreatFire component, and the overall toolset that PC Tools provides is robust, but the suite could be both faster and easier to use.

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Reviews

  • FIFA 10

    FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

  • Brother DCP-165C Multifunction Printer

    We've tested plenty of printers at CNET, but very few have frustrated us as much as the Brother DCP-165C multifunction has. The counter-intuitive set-up, bland design, deplorable print quality and crawling output speeds earn this printer a double thumbs down.

  • Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

    A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range.

  • Canon EOS 400D

    The Canon 400D remains a very good first dSLR, with a balance of automatic, semi-automatic and manual controls to progress through as your creative photography skills improve.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

    Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

  • Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd generation, 1GB)

    Still screenless, the second generation iPod Shuffle is, according to Steve Jobs, the smallest MP3 player in the world.

  • Roxio The Boom Box

    This audio suite offers a nice array of programs for music lovers who want to do a bit more than just listen.

  • HP Photosmart 2710

    This great all-in-one costs more than most but delivers on speed, print quality, and features.

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Features

  • CNET's mega touchscreen showdown

    Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?

  • Special coverage: Macworld 2007

    Look here for the latest news, images and video from Macworld 2007, including information on the long-awaited iPhone.

  • Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

    Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

  • Gadget Buzz

    A breast-enhancing ring tone!?! Well, if that doesn't grab your interest, how about a $28,000 calorie counter? Just a few more of the wild and whacky tech gadgets available around the globe.

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  • Three things Apple won't do

    Buried at the end of Tuesday's notebook event, CEO Steve Jobs makes clear what direction he won't be going next time his company makes another Mac announcement.

  • Blu-ray vs HD DVD: War without end

    Which will win is still unclear, but both camps seem to agree that the competing formats are mere rest stops on the journey to instant digital downloads.

  • What will eBay do with Skype?

    eBay has been forced to reassess the value of Skype -- a company it acquired for US$2.6 billion -- not to mention its overall strategy for making money with VoIP.

  • Optus uploads: A revolution in the making?

    As Optus joins the likes of Telstra and others in now counting uploads as well as downloads in its service plans, has our new found enthusiasm for posting ourselves all over Facebook and YouTube set us up for higher prices?

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DIYs and How-to

  • Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

    Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

  • 10 things to do before installing Vista

    Windows Vista's enhanced functionality and snazzy Aero Glass visual effects will demand steeper hardware requirements for the machines you support. Check this list to make sure you cover all the bases before deciding what Vista versions those machines will be able to run.

  • DIY: Yahoo Hacks

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

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Downloads

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