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Windows Live Messenger

The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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Windows Live Toolbar

Windows Live Toolbar can enhance the usefulness of Internet Explorer, make Web surfing more fun, and spare you some mouse clicks -- if you take the time to get acquainted with its features.

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Creative Live Cam Optia AF

If remote video surveillance or time-lapse photography is something you want to do with a Webcam, the Creative Live Cam Optia AF is a good pick. For all others, Logitech has a better (and slightly cheaper) Webcam.

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Windows Live OneCare

Windows Live OneCare is the first of many managed online security services to debut this year. We recommend waiting, then comparing the offerings from Symantec, McAfee, and other established security vendors before deciding on a managed online security service.

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Halo 2 Online Preview

We stop by Bungie's office for an afternoon of Halo 2 on Xbox Live--new maps, new weapons, and tons of carnage.

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The myth of online anonymity

One truism in forensics is that every contact leaves evidence. That's true at a crime screen in the real world and also true on the Internet.

Nokia's N-Gage goes live

Nokia announces the launch of the N-Gage mobile platform, commuters rejoice.

Microsoft moves first elements of Office online

Microsoft will soon release a beta of Office Live Workspace, a free tool for viewing, sharing and storing, but not editing, Office documents online.

Xbox 360 to get Windows Live IM

Microsoft introducing Windows Live Messenger capabilities into Xbox Live, planning to release keyboard attachment for controllers.

Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud

Gamers report having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy virtual currency on the gaming service.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

Newbie's guide to Google Reader

RSS feeds aren't so scary. Give Google Reader a try and we think you'll enjoy them quite a bit.

Gaming online: Which console is best?

Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Web 2.0 applications: Google vs. Yahoo vs. the world

CNET reviews Web 2.0 e-mail applications from major vendors Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.

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GlobalLiveTalk 4.2.0.75

Hold global interactive seminars and conferences.

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CyberLink YouCam 2.2109

Add dynamic effects to your video chats and Webcam.

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Frugal Living Toolbar 4.5.107

Get various cleaner, browse the Web, and perform other online functions.

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IM+ All-in-One-Messenger for BlackBerry 4.6

Chat within AIM/iChat, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk and MySpace messengers on the go.

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Group Alerts Sample for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005

Send messages to online members of an Active Directory group.

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