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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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Norton Internet Security 2007

Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioural monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.

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Steganos Internet Security 7.0

Steganos Security Suite is the best data encryption suite available, able to encrypt both e-mail and entire hard drive partitions.

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Microsoft Windows XP SP2

We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Windows Vista launch pushed back to 2007

Microsoft has announced a delay of Windows Vista that will mean PCs with the new operating system won't go on sale in Australia until January.

Minor issues surface after IE 7 launch

Reports of a security bug are flawed, Microsoft says. However, there are some compatibility woes and Microsoft servers are buckling under high IE 7 demand.

Windows Vista's new security features

The new operating system won't be out until late 2006, but here's a look at some of the new security features expected

Yahoo rejects Microsoft's bid

Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.

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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Five essential Vista tips and tricks

Just upgraded to Vista and annoyed with quirks that Microsoft considers as "features"? Follow these handy tips to make your transition from XP painless.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

How to store your files online

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

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The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

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Windows XP SNMP Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability Patch MS02-006

Prevent malicious users from running harmful code or launching a denial-of-service attack on your Windows XP system.

Windows NT RPC Endpoint Mapper Vulnerability Patch MS01-048

Prevent malicious exploitation of a flaw in the Windows NT endpoint mapper.

Windows 2000 SNMP Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability Patch MS02-006

Prevent malicious users from running harmful code or launching a Denial of Service attack on your Windows 2000 system.

Windows 2000 Desktop Separation Vulnerability

Get protection from malicious users trying to gain additional privileges.

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