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Google building next-generation search engine

A major overhaul is under way behind the scenes at Google that it says will improve search results, but could also change the way sites are ranked in Google's index.

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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.

  • Eudora 7

    Eudora 7 is a good choice for e-mail users who manage lots of messages and need better searching than Microsoft Outlook provides.

  • DtSearch Desktop 7.01

    Unless you need library-accurate file searches, DtSearch has perhaps too much power for the average desktop.

  • Google Desktop Search

    Google Desktop Search is a slick and speedy search tool for finding information on your hard drive. It lacks a file viewer and media player but is very fast and easy to use.

  • MSN Search

    Microsoft hustles to catch up with search engine giants Google and Yahoo, but the beta version of MSN Search still leaves plenty of room for improvement.

  • Google Desktop (Beta)

    With Google Desktop, you can search for files on your hard drive just as easily as you can search the Internet.

  • Copernic Desktop Search

    Easy to use, Copernic Desktop Search locates hard to find photo, music, and document files on your hard drive and CDs.

  • HotBot Quick Search Deskbar 3.1.6

    HotBot has potential, combining desktop with Internet searches, but this beta version has a few glitches to overcome.

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Features

  • Search and enjoy: Search toolbar roundup

    Want to research something fast? Install a search engine toolbar within your browser. Some even block pop-ups and spam and can securely remember your credit card number for future purchases. Best of all, they're free.

  • Find it fast: 6 hard drive searching apps

    Need to find a specific e-mail message or file on your hard drive? You're not alone. Fortunately, six new localised-search apps let you search your hard drive.

  • Outlook horror stories

    Microsoft Outlook is the Jekyll and Hyde of the Microsoft Office suite. When Outlook is good, it's very good. But when it's bad, it's a horror show.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Tips to boost Vista performance

    Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. See what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and optimise Vista.

  • DIY: Yahoo Hacks

    CNET describes ways to use Yahoo for custom searches and to compare results against those of Google.

  • Google hacks

    Three handy tips to help you get more out of your Googling experience.

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Downloads

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