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The best new Windows programs of 2008

In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.

How to make your smart phone smarter

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.

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Reviews

  • Google Talk

    With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.

  • AOL AIM 5.5

    Although it offers more business-oriented features than any other IM we reviewed, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users.

  • Yahoo Messenger 6.0

    Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.

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Features

  • Something to talk about: IM lets you hang up the phone

    Instant-messaging apps include Web-based calling so that you can make free phone calls around the world or pay to connect with landline and mobile phones, while letting you share files and photos and plug-ins with the swipe of a mouse.

  • IM invasion: top chat apps compared

    Like e-mail, instant messaging has become a part of our lives, at work, at home, at school, on the go -- even on our mobile phones. We take a look at four top chat apps, all of them free, and weigh the relative merits of each.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series