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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.

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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.

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Lycos Mail

Lycos Mail is a competent mail service with a number of useful features, but it's badly in need of an overhaul.

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Which free Web-mail address is the one to own?

Google's Gmail Beta offers lots of promise, but there's an old standby that's been good and just got better. Find out who our pick is for the best free Web-mail service.

MSN Hotmail

Until Microsoft expands its storage maximum, Hotmail's current 2MB in-box is too small for most people.

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Must-have free stuff

You can't expect much for free, right? Wrong. Here's a selection of free applications that every PC user should have installed.

Google: These books are free

Search giant makes PDFs of entire public-domain works available for download and print.

Telstra readies Next G mobiles for barcode invasion

Uncross those eyes! It may look like a 3-D image but it's in fact a barcode designed to direct your web browser to a relevant web page, or a phone number to dial.

Start-up lets you fix focus after snapping the shutter

Refocus Imaging hopes its camera technology will let amateurs fix focus problems and open new creative possibilities to photography professionals.

Back to school for Aussie mobile users

If the idea of mobile Web content seems confusing you're not alone, and a new Web site aims to guide you down the mini-mobile superhighway.

Scanning photo basics

Learn the best methods for scanning a photo into your PC. This guide will get you up and running with your scanner and show you how to get the best-quality results for scanning and sharing your photos online.

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.

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.

Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web

Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.

How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.

Top free image editors

Every computer user needs a good image editor for making screenshots, cropping, photo colour correction, and countless other tasks. Check out some of our top free image editors.

Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark had announced seven new multifunction printers; four for small office and home users, and three for professional use.

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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Free Virus Scan 10.9.1

Scan and remove viruses, malware, and rootkit on your computer.

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Free Virus Scan 10.9.1

Scan and remove viruses, malware, and rootkit on your computer.

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Panda ActiveScan (Google Desktop)

Protect your PC against various Internet threats.

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X Spyware Scan 3.2

Protect your PC from spyware and adware.

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Wise Disk Cleaner 3 Free 3.70 build 122

Scan, clean, and repair your Windows registry.

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