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Smartphone spy apps: the facts

Applications that can spy on you via your mobile phone are real, but how concerned should you really be and how can you safeguard yourself against an attack?

Facebook privacy settings

Molly Wood shows you how to tweak your Facebook profile and protect your privacy.

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Reviews

McAfee Wireless Protection

McAfee Wireless Protection makes more sense as part of the McAfee Total Protection suite than as a stand-alone application.
Linksys WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Router

Routers still aren't getting any prettier, but the Linksys Compact Wireless-G WRT54GC Router at least scores points for being small and unobtrusive.
Optus Wireless Connect

Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.
LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive (40GB)

This fingerprint-protected drive is a great way to protect large quantities of data, but it lacks backup software.
Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 2006

WS_FTP Professional 2006 handles all of your file transfer needs, from simple Web site updates to secure compressed data transfer for serious business applications.
Netgear WGU624

The WGU624 offers a well-rounded amalgam of fast throughput, long range, and tight data security.
Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g

The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.
ZoneAlarm Security Suite

ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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Features

Google updates Toolbar

Google released its Google Toolbar 4.0 publicly on Monday, which includes new custom buttons and lets people run search queries directly on any Web site from their toolbar.
Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up

Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.
More wires, more fire: FireWire 800

FireWire 800 ups the speed ante, promising twice the data transfer rate of FireWire 400. But what does this mean for you?

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News

Telstra allows iPhone tethering

Telstra has announced that it will allow its customers to tether iPhones. In a software update released over the weekend, the block preventing Telstra iPhones from being tethered was removed.
Facebook cleans up its privacy controls

Facebook will transition users to new settings through use of an opt-in tool as it works to make more profile content public. Also, as expected, it does away with regional networks.
Optus: $9.99 to use iPhone as modem

Optus has outlined the additional cost its iPhone customers face if they want to use their device as a modem.
3 turns on Telstra 3G roaming

3 Mobile customers will enjoy expanded access to 3G network services, provided they own a compatible handset.

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DIYs and How-to

How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.
Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.
Ten mistakes to avoid when buying Wi-Fi

Before you hand over your hard-earned money on new wireless networking gear for your home, check out our list of tips that will help you avoid buyer's remorse.

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Downloads

PrivacyView

Encrypt downloaded files and Web-surfing traces to maintain your privacy.
DLC Update for the MSDLC32 Protocol

Download the update for Microsoft's 32-bit DLC.
SplineCalc

Execute various mathematical operations with maps (grids), data tables, lines, polygons, and numbers.
GIF Prep

Discard the resource forks in your images for the smallest size possible.