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Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

Microsoft's last round of updates before the final release of Office 2007 is packed with subtle interface adjustments and new ways to personalise the applications.

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Microsoft Money 2006

Microsoft Money 2006 is a worthwhile upgrade for current users who like to bank and pay bills online, but it requires Windows XP.

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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BitDefender Antivirus 2008

BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.

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Apple's iTunes raises privacy concerns

A new version of Apple Computer's popular iTunes software, released on Tuesday, is drawing barbs from privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple.

Writing down passwords

We've long been told never to write down passwords. So why is a senior manager for security at Microsoft saying we should?

South Koreans warned on Vista compatibility

South Korean government officials are warning consumers that Internet and e-commerce sites in that country may lack full compatibility with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which will become available to consumers next week.

Microsoft releases IE 7 beta to public

Microsoft took the wraps off Internet Explorer 7 Tuesday, releasing the new "preview" version of its Web browser to the general public for testing.

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100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

How to remove personal files before you ditch your old PC

Whether you're donating that old PC to a local school or selling it on an online auction site, you'll want to remove your personal files first. Here's a quick lesson in how data is stored and what you can do to keep others from reading your e-mail and seeing your financial data from five years ago.

Outsmart spyware

Avoid spyware or save yourself if you end up infected.

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Microsoft and Google give away office space

Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.

Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

Spyware Central

A complete guide to battling spyware, including reviews of twelve antispyware applications, downloads, FAQ, a spyware glossary of terms, and other helpful resources.

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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Office 98 Unique Identifier Updater

Stop Microsoft Office 98 from inserting a unique identifier number in your documents.

Microsoft Excel 2002 Update 10.0.4109

Prevent Excel 2002 from potentially running macros without warning.

WinASO Registry Optimizer 4.1

Detect, clean, and repair invalid Registry entries and errors.

CyberScrub Privacy Suite 5.0

Remove traces of your Internet activity and other sensitive data from your PC.

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