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ZoneAlarm Security Suite

ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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MSN Messenger 7.0 beta

The beta version of MSN Messenger 7.0 expands on personalised features to encourage more fun while chatting. Should you toy with it? Here's our first impression.

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ZoneAlarm Internet Security 5.5

ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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ZoneAlarm Internet Security 6.0

ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton and McAfee to shame with its easy-to-use triple-layer firewall, antivirus, antispam and now antispyware features.

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Google Desktop 4 beta

Google Desktop 4 beta is less clunky than its predecessor and we love the zippy search and creative Sidebar Gadgets. Still, we're wary of handing over our computing habits to Google's servers.

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Facebook fires up IM, ratchets up privacy

New privacy controls give users more choices on what gets shown; also, Facebook Chat is due in the not too distant future.

IM viruses finally come of age

Over the last four years, I've been saying that instant messaging (IM) is a security threat waiting to happen.

Mobile ads: A threat to your privacy?

Your mobile phone is a potential gold mine for marketers: It can reveal where you are, whom you call and even what music you like.

Apple's iTunes raises privacy concerns

A new version of Apple Computer's popular iTunes software, released on Tuesday, is drawing barbs from privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple.

Writing down passwords

We've long been told never to write down passwords. So why is a senior manager for security at Microsoft saying we should?

Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

Five net nasties and how to avoid them

From fraudster frogs on Facebook to dodgy music downloads: we look at five ways your data can be compromised online and how to stay safe from the scamsters.

What's the best website for geotagged photos?

Photo-sharing websites are getting better at handling pictures based on where they were taken. Our top pick is Flickr, with smugmug and Google's Picasa tied for second place.

Skype starter kit: update

Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2

We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.

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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Slingpage 1.2

Surf the Web with friends by 'slinging' pages in a single click.

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One Click Privacy 2.1.5

Clear all traces of your PC activities.

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Sneakadoo 1.0.1.1

Hide applications and mute speakers instantly with a user-defined hot key.

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GoTrusted Secure Tunnel 1.4

Hide your IP and surf anonymously with encryption.

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AllTracksGone Window Washer Computer Privacy Cop 2005 3.1.7

Protect your privacy by erasing your tracks automatically whenever you choose.