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Security suites for 2010
Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Why buy a Windows Phone over an iPhone?
The upcoming release of Windows Mobile 6.5 promises a huge leap forward in usability for users of Microsoft's mobile platform, but is it enough to lure punters away from the competition?
Reviews
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Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0
The Anniversary Edition continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, but is still not quite perfect.
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BitDefender Antivirus 2008
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.
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Ubuntu 7.04
Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.
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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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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.
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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007
Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.
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Webroot Spy Sweeper 5
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5 is good choice for protecting your PC against spyware and shielding it against future infections, but it's too noisy, with its constant reminders that it's working.
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Tenebril SpyCatcher Express 2006
An easy-to-use interface and effective handling of spyware make either the free or paid version of Tenebril SpyCatcher an excellent addition to your PC's defense arsenal.
Features
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Top anti-spyware software
If you are using a Windows machine or even a Mac running Windows in a virtual environment, you need to pay attention to security. To get you started, we've rounded up the top free anti-spyware software options.
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Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison
Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
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50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.
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Windows Vista: Versions compared
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News
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NSW education: Just six laptops lost
Fears that laptops issued to students under the Digital Education Revolution would be "sold at the pub" have proved unfounded, with the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) claiming it has suffered six losses to date.
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Children's, liberties groups protest filter
A number of Australian children's civil liberties and other groups have launched a significant protest against the Federal Government's plans to censor the internet through a filtering scheme.
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Google announces Chrome OS
Google has announced the creation of the Google Chrome Operating System project, with the goal to build a Linux-based OS available for purchase on netbooks in the second half of 2010.
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GetUp wants Conroy's filter canned
The Federal Government has been told by lobbying group GetUp to abandon its internet filtering plans, following the decision of a second internet service provider to withdraw from a planned trial.
DIYs and How-to
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How to use Ad-Aware 2007
The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.
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Having fun with Windows Vista
Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to Windows Vista's new file system
Windows Vista stands to challenge how we think about files and file storage, allowing users to tag, organise, and search content in new ways.
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems
In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.
Downloads
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A1 Website Download
Download Web sites and test and convert links into HTTP or local disk file system.
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Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Definition File
Update your Ad-Aware definition file to the latest release.
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Flash Renamer
Automate the renaming of batch files.
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Duplicate Killer for Outlook
Search for duplicates within Microsoft Outlook folders and apply actions to the duplicated items.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans | 1% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans |  3% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 2% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 2% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
