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Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.

iPhone starter kit

Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.

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Reviews

  • Microsoft Encarta Premium 2007

    Microsoft Encarta Premium 2007 is a well-designed reference tool that's especially friendly for young learners.

  • TalkMan (PSP)

    This interactive translator and language tutor helps you communicate in six foreign languages, and makes for a novel, if flawed, travelling companion.

  • Microsoft Student 2007

    Microsoft Student 2007 is a friendly, thorough homework resource for primary and high schoolers learning maths, foreign languages, literature, and more, but you'll need to buy Office to fully use it, and you'll pay dearly for tech support.

  • Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2006

    This is a fabulous reference resource from a trusted provider, but the Encyclopedia Britannica DVD needs some technical help.

  • Qurb 3.0

    Qurb 3.0 is definitely one of the two best antispam apps on the market today.

  • MailFrontier Desktop

    Of the antispam apps we've seen, MailFrontier Desktop is the best at doing exactly what it's supposed to do: block spam.

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Features

  • Tech takes a holiday

    Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

  • Updated: Supercharge your iPod

    The iPod is the top portable music player, but as you'll see, it can be a whole lot more.

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Downloads

  • FollowMovie

    Improve your foreign language skills using movies.

  • Pulse Master

    Control your music speed and pitch independently in real time, and record the results.

  • TuneWiki for Windows Media Player

    Add lyrics, translation, and music videos to your Windows Media Player and Internet Browser.

  • PfQuizzz

    Learn foreign words on your mobile phone with ease.

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