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AOL Journals

AOL Journals makes personal blogging very easy. But for professional-looking blogs, you'll want to look elsewhere.

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AOL AIM 5.5

Although it offers more business-oriented features than any other IM we reviewed, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users.

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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.

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Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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Video game technology gets smarter

Recent advancements in video game design — and new game consoles with dazzling computing power — have endowed computer-controlled characters with a sense of self-preservation and unpredictability not seen even a year ago.

Our iPhone 2.0 wishlist

The first generation iPhone was a work in progress, with numerous common functions noticeably absent. So check out our wishlist for the iPhone 2.0.

Last.fm announces original video programming

Social music service Last.fm is venturing into original content for the first time with a new video series called Last.fm Presents.

Photobucket shares interface, matches Flickr

Photobucket let a few commercial partners build services using the photo-sharing site's interface. Now, as with competitor Flickr, all comers will get access.

FAQ: What does the iPhone SDK mean?

We break down the details of Apple's iPhone SDK, which allows third-party apps to be installed on the handset and iPod Touch.

Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

How to store your files online

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

Print, save and organise your digital photos

Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

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.

Newbie's guide to Twitter

Twitter is an interesting and practical real-time messaging system for groups and friends. It's just not completely obvious how to get into it. So, here's a quick newbie's guide to this new platform. This guide doesn't cover every feature of Twitter, but it should help to get you started.

Newbie's guide to Facebook

What is Facebook and why should you use it?

One instant messenger to rule them all

If you've got buddies on multiple instant messenger networks and are sick of having a client for each, there are solutions at hand.

Breakout software: Rising stars of 2007

The year 2006 will be remembered for the next round in the browser wars, the rise of Web 2.0, and the persistent threat of malware. Which new software programs are poised to explode in popularity in 2007?

Top 10 downloads of the past 10 years

When CNET Download.com joined the Web in 1996, online software distribution was the exception, not the norm. A lot sure can change in 10 years! Could you live without these top 10 applications from Download.com? You probably could, but we don't suggest you try.

Your own personal soapbox: five blogger services reviewed

Blogging is a vibrant and growing part of the Internet landscape. See which of the new services might best fit your needs.

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Pidgin 2.5.1

Keep in touch with all your friends on this GTK2-based instant messenger.

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McGruff SafeGuard 3.16.4

Monitor e-mail, chat, social networks, searches, and Web site visits.

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Privacy Shield 3.0.81

Remove traces of your Internet or Windows activity.

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eCipher Free 1.6

Encrypt and send secure e-mail easily.

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Keep It Up 8.6.7

Reduce Internet connection dropouts.