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Internet Explorer 7

IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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Internet Explorer 7 RC1

No new changes in this latest build of IE 7 from Microsoft, except for more stability and application compatibility, but this browser still is not ready for prime time.

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Mozilla Firefox 2

Mozilla Firefox 2 is a winner, beating Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on security, features, and overall cool factor and deserving our Editors' Choice award.

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A9 Toolbar

A9's customisable results page is a definite plus, but the toolbar won't block pop-ups, and it skips features found on other search toolbars.

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Channel 10's wacky wiki marketing

Why would Channel 10 bother with a Web site for its new drama series when there's Wikipedia? Well, here are several reasons.

Sony says sayonara to father of PlayStation

It appears the disappointing PlayStation 3 has claimed its first executive victim inside Sony.

Symantec wants to secure your memories

Symantec is looking to exploit technologies acquired from Veritas to provide an Internet-based service where consumers can automatically back up and remotely access important files, such as their digital photographs, the company's chief technology officer (CTO) said.

The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

Why I dumped IE

One of CNET's top editors explains why he's switched to Firefox.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

3GSM preview: On with the show

The world's largest mobile conference is getting bigger. We lift the lid on the technologies that deserve your attention this year.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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History Cleaner

Clean your Internet traces and keep your privacy.

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URL History 1.5

Get control over every aspect of the Internet Explorer address bar.

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History Cleaner Free

Clean all your Internet traces to keep your privacy.

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Automatic Windows and Internet Washer 5.0.74

Delete traces of your online and computer activities permanently.