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Chrome OS: Screenshots

It's the new kid in OS town and has been attracting attention from all quarters. Although far from complete, we decided to take an early build of Chrome OS for a spin.

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Firefox 3

    If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

  • Opera 9.5

    Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?

  • Ad-Aware 2007

    Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.

  • Norton Internet Security 2008

    While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

  • BitDefender Antivirus 2008

    BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.

  • Trend Micro Antivirus plus Antispyware 2008

    Trend Micro Antivirus plus Antispyware 2008 offers a variety of features designed for the home and small office.

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Features

  • Opera 10

    What's new in Opera 10? Oh, just a major compression engine, better customisations, and dual identity for tabs.

  • 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.

  • Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

    A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

  • Toolbar tussle for Internet Explorer

    Google and Yahoo have recent updates for their toolbars for Internet Explorer. How do they compare? Is one so much better than the other that you should switch your favourite search and Web mail provider?

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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.

  • Mozilla switches on Firefox 3.5 update

    A month and a half after Mozilla issued a significant update to its open-source web browser, the organisation has begun encouraging users of Firefox 3 to install version 3.5.

  • Study: Twitter is 40% 'pointless babble'

    Also notable in data firm Pear Analytics' breakdown of tweet species is that there's less spam than expected.

  • Twitter, Facebook attack targeted one user

    Accounts of pro-Georgian blogger were targeted in a denial-of-service attack that led to an outage at Twitter and problems at Facebook, Blogger and LiveJournal, Facebook CSO says.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

    Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.

  • How to family-proof your PC

    You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

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Downloads

  • Anti Trojan Elite

    Purge Trojan horses from your PC and manage system security issues.

  • DwgGrid for AutoCAD

    Print and save AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, SolidWorks, and other Cad file thumbnails.

  • BestCrypt

    Keep your sensitive data encrypted in a portion of free space you allocate on your drive.

  • Lockfox

    Get a portable secure browser on WiFi, public PC's.

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The Explain Series

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Videos

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