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Security suites for 2010
Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
McAfee Total Protection 2010: Photo gallery
McAfee Total Protection 2010 is the latest in McAfee's security stable to offer all the bells, whistles and options that the company can squeeze into one security suite. This program is nothing if not extensive, as the following screenshots show.
Reviews
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Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
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Flock 2.5
Flock's differentiator is the way it integrates other services into the main browser frame — almost everything you'd want to do on the social web is already built in.
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Apple Mac Pro (2009)
Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2009)
A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one will slide seamlessly into a variety of roles at home or at work.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favourite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter).
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
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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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Razer DeathAdder for Mac OS X
With StarCraft II and Diablo III on the horizon for OS X, and the benefits designers and video editors can gain from a highly responsive and accurate mouse, this is one device you should check out.
Features
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Opera 10
What's new in Opera 10? Oh, just a major compression engine, better customisations, and dual identity for tabs.
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
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Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe
Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.
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Should I buy a smartphone?
Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.
News
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Rickroll virus targets iPhones
An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.
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Snow Leopard brings great news for Windows 7
Every time I see the "I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" ads on TV, I can't help but wonder, "why not both?" And it has never been a better time for that.
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64-bit Snow Leopard defaults to 32-bit kernel
Apple's OS X 10.6 operating system Snow Leopard by default loads with a 32-bit kernel, despite running 64-bit applications.
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Apple to ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard 28 August
Snow Leopard isn't so much about adding new features as it is about refining the code in the Apple operating system.
DIYs and How-to
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DIY home surveillance with a webcam
Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
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How to clean up your hard drive
Whether getting rid of an old computer or just making a clean start for your favourite hard drive, it's important to wipe it clean.
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Format a drive for Mac OS X and Windows
If you move a hard drive between the two operating systems, here's what you need to know.
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How to avoid suspicious websites
Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
Downloads
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Core FTP LE
Manage your files remotely and securely via FTP with SFTP, SSL, and HTTPS.
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Apple Safari
Browse the Web with speed and an elegant interface.
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AVG Anti-Virus
Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.
The Explain Series
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.























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