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Security Starter Kit: Apps to protect your PC

Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.

Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

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Reviews

AVG Internet Security 8.0

AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
Norton 360

For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.
Norton Internet Security 2007

Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioural monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.
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.
Kaspersky Internet Security 6

Kaspersky Internet Security 6 provides thorough protection against online threats, but ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6 remains a better buy.
Norton Internet Security 2006

Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006

McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 packs a powerful protection arsenal -- but it's far too slow. Loyal McAfee users should upgrade for the automatic spyware and phishing blockers, but the rest of us should seek security elsewhere, such as ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.
McAfee AntiSpyware 2005

McAfee's AntiSpyware 2005 does a good job of spyware removal, if you can get past its IE-centric model and clunky update features.

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Features

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

Twenty programs you shouldn't be without.
Protect your home office - from your kids

There's nothing worse than setting up your home office, only to have the kids destroy the lot with an errant game install, virus infection or jam covered keyboard.

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News

Phishers go round the world to hook Aussie victims

Phishers go round the world to hook Aussie victim
Web threats to surpass e-mail pests

Web threats to surpass e-mail pests
No end in sight to hacking of 'WoW' accounts

"Tens of thousands" of players' accounts have been compromised with keylogging exploit, security experts say.
Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

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DIYs and How-to

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.
Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems

If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.
Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.
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

XMicro Internet Security Suite (Vista Compatible)

Protect your system and private data resources from unauthorized intruders.
Browse Safetly

Enable or disable scripting and Internet Explorer security settings without closing it.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.