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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.
Reviews
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
Kaspersky's 2010 updates for its Internet Security and Anti-Virus programs introduce several useful features, including behavioural-based threat detection, program sandboxing and a gamer mode.
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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.
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Spyware Doctor 3.2
With its quick scanning and multiple tools for stopping malware before it infects your computer, Spyware Doctor is a solid spyware remover.
Features
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PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads
Twenty programs you shouldn't be without.
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Fast fixes for pesky PC problems
Hijacked Web browsers, slow bootups, lost shortcuts, choppy video -- we've gathered 10 easy, inexpensive solutions for these and other common computing problems.
News
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Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro
Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.
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Spyware claims kill off Facebook's Secret Crush
Facebook has banned the Secret Crush application due to its affiliation with a notorious spyware manufacturer.
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Mac trojan multiplies but won't kill your dog
If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
There's a software product coming that has the potential to demote spyware from a security priority to an afterthought: Windows Vista.
DIYs and How-to
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How to avoid suspicious websites
Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
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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.
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DIY: Master your Windows processes
Suffering from a slow PC, but bamboozled by what's going on with Windows Task Manager? Here is some software that will take the mystery out of what's going on with your system processes.
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Set Firefox on fire
Firefox's many new extensions can make a good browser into a great browser. We show you how.
Downloads
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Adware Away
Protect your system from adware, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, hijackers, and keyloggers.
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VIPRE Enterprise
Optimize overall performance by melding antivirus and spyware protection together.
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STasks Process Manager
Allow or deny list of processes and applications.
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HiddenFinder
Find and extract malicious rootkit running on your PC.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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