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Firefox 3

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

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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?

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Windows Live Toolbar

Windows Live Toolbar can enhance the usefulness of Internet Explorer, make Web surfing more fun, and spare you some mouse clicks -- if you take the time to get acquainted with its features.

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Opera 9 Technology Preview 2

Opera adds BitTorrent support along with Mac-style widgets to the next release of its browser, as well as adding some features already found in Firefox.

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Deepnet Explorer

This browser is built on the Internet Explorer engine yet includes built-in features Microsoft does not provide.

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Web tool puts new face on Wikipedia

The popularity of Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia to which anyone can contribute, is spawning a host of complementary tools and offshoots.

Nokia switches on Microsoft's Silverlight

Content developed for the software giant's alternative to Adobe's Flash will be able to be viewed on Nokia smartphones.

Mozilla releases third Firefox 3 bet

Mozilla has released a third beta version of Firefox 3, bringing about 1,300 changes to the widely used open-source Web browser.

Opera launches latest browser

Version 9.2 includes a speed-dial feature, which allows users to see a visual representation of their favourite sites within each tab.

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?

How to clear your browser and surf securely

Whenever you complete a banking or e-commerce or some other financial transaction involving personal data online, you really should clear your Internet browser's history, cache, and (in some cases) cookie files.

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.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Set Firefox on fire

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

DIY: How to disable Active Script in Internet Explorer

Make IE safer for browsing the Web by disabling Active Script.

Renewed browser wars: IE v Firefox

It's been a while since Internet Explorer faced a worthy opponent, but Mozilla Firefox seems to be one that could make a serious dent in Microsoft's browser dominance.

Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2

We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.

Microsoft Techfest 2008: New language tools for the web

Microsoft Research shows off some new language tools they're working on.

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 SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

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Avant Browser 11.7 build 7

Block pop-up windows and browse multiple sites at once.

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PicBlock 3

Prevent pornographic images from displaying.

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PicBlock 3

Prevent pornographic images from displaying.

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Avant Browser 11.6 build 20

Block pop-up windows and browse multiple sites at once.

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MSN Toolbar

Access Live Search and a variety of the freshest MSN content conveniently.

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