Tags: children, internet

McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

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ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 provides the perfect balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

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McAfee Total Protection 2007

McAfee Total Protection 2007 does what it says on the label -- it protects your PC from all sorts of nasty attacks, albeit at a fairly high cost to your system performance, especially on older PCs.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia offers rich, frequently updated information, but you might need to verify some of its facts.

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Apple Safari RSS

Safari's speed gains and unique new features push it to the head of the pack.

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Broadband support for disadvantaged kids needed

Australia may be a developed nation but the digital divide is still prevalent in certain communities. With this in mind, the IT Fund for Kids hopes to narrow the gap by introducing sick children to the Internet.

Teen hacker helps govt block porn

Downloads of the government's Internet filtering software have hit six figures, according to the Communications Minister — with the Coalition now turning to a schoolboy for help in improving the software.

Microsoft tests parental-control software

Windows Live OneCare Family Safety to help parents keep certain Web content from reaching their children.

Is NetAlert looking out for kids or looking for votes?

commentary Time for a quick poll. Hands up if you've downloaded one of these NetAlert family-friendly Internet filters the federal government has been spruiking.

Teen cracks AU$84 million porn filter in 30 minutes

A 16-year-old Melbourne schoolboy has taken just 30 minutes to crack the federal government's AU$84 million dollar Internet porn filter software.

Windows Vista: Manage the Internet sites your children view and the games they play

Microsoft's latest OS has a number of new features -- here's a project that will help you customise it for family use.

DIY: Parents' guide to online safety

Your children will surf the Web, chat, and download files. With some help from these software tools, you can protect them while they do what kids do.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Wireless networking made easy

Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and secure.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

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?

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

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Melwin Browser for Kids

Get a Web browser for kids and parents.

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Shrek Browser 11.0

Let your kids safely surf the Internet with Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey.

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SchoolMarm

Limit your children's access to the Internet.

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Kids Web Menu 1.5

Help your kids make their first steps to the Internet.

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Waleef Web Parental Control

Control Internet usage and protect your child from unappropriate Web sites.

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