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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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Norton Internet Security 2009

Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.

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CA Internet Security Suite 2007

CA Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a pasted-together trial version of what CA offers in terms of consumer protection. The suite fails to integrate and lacks antiphishing, antirootkit, and basic IM protection found elsewhere.

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Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

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Intel: Pervasive Net will change the world

The ability to connect practically all electronic devices to the Internet will unleash a burst of innovation and business opportunities that will rival the impact on personal computers, Intel CEO Paul Otellini has revealed.

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.

Bust a Name: Best domain name helper ever

If you've got a new business or Web site to set up, Bust A Name can help you quickly find a good and available domain name.

Web threats to surpass e-mail pests

By next year, Internet users can expect more cyberattacks to originate from the Web than via e-mail, security firm Trend Micro predicts.

Symantec updates Norton products

Symantec on Tuesday announced Norton AntiVirus 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007, updated versions of the company's widely used security software for consumers.

How to avoid suspicious Web sites

Nine tips to help you spot -- and avoid -- scandalous, spoofed, and spyware-prone Web sites.

How to store your files online

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

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.

Make the most of your keyboard

A round-up of shortcuts for XP, Office, IE and Firefox

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.

Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2

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

The future of e-mail

We pit the beta versions of Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Gmail against each other.

Optimise your spyware scans for faster, more effective results

Make your spyware scans run faster so you can get back to work sooner.

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!

CNET 2006 antivirus performance test scores

CNET Labs compares the performance of antivirus apps.

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Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware & Firewall 5.8

Remove and block all types of spyware and viruses on your computer.

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Skype Toolbar for Internet Explorer 2.1

Identify and call phone numbers and Skype names on Web pages.

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125

Monitor and detect viruses and protect your PC from viruses, malware, and Trojan attacks.

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ServerState 2

Monitor available computer and server services.

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CDBase 3

Scan and organize CD and DVD content.

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