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Firefox 2 Alpha 1

The changes so far within Firefox 2 Alpha 1 are subtle, but they do show that this "little browser that could" can keep up with Microsoft's latest enhancements to Internet Explorer 7 beta 2.

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

The Bold is what BlackBerry fans have been waiting for. It's feature-rich and sharply designed, let down in small measure by some cumbersome software.

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BlackBerry Pearl 8120

A sexy, full-featured smartphone that sorely needs faster Web access.

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Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2006

This is a fabulous reference resource from a trusted provider, but the Encyclopedia Britannica DVD needs some technical help.

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Do browsers need a 'best-before' date?

Security researchers have suggested that like food, browsers should have a best-before or expiry date. This comes after revealing that 637 million internet users are surfing with outdated and unpatched browsers, which puts them at risk from Web-based attacks.

Safari licence mistakes PC for an Apple

Apple today fixed a clause in its licence agreement for Windows users who download its Safari browser — the clause restricted the software to a "single Apple-labeled computer".

Fuzzing browsers for fun

All software contains vulnerabilities, with some flaws worse than others. But should those flaws be made public after the vendor in question has been contacted?

Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws

Microsoft and Mozilla are each working to tackle recently disclosed security flaws in the Internet Explorer and Firefox Web browsers.

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Set Firefox on fire

Firefox's extensions can make a good browser into a great browser. We show you how.

Google hacks

Think you know how to use a search engine? These three handy tips will help you get even more out of your Googling experience.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

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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!

What's next for Flickr video?

Flickr's video hosting service has been out for almost a month. So what's happening with it?

Save every Web site: best bookmarking tools

What if you could save every single Web site you like with the click of a button? Of course, you already can; these three great bookmarking services stand out from the crowd.

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.

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Pathway 1.0.6

Retrace your steps through Wikipedia.

1-Click Answers 2.3

Get instant contextual information from various content providers on any word in any application.

SEO Toolbar 2

Search the number of inbound links to the site, choosing from nine search engines.

Watson 2.5

Find information that's relevant to what you are doing in real time.

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