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Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take

The beta for Microsoft Office 2010 is here and we've had a chance to check out the latest version. Though the changes are more incremental than they are major, there are some useful new enhancements worth noting in this revision.

Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take

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Reviews

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.
Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended

Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
Ad-Aware 2007

Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.
Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.

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News

Rickroll virus targets iPhones

An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.
Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office

The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.
Study: Twitter is 40% 'pointless babble'

Also notable in data firm Pear Analytics' breakdown of tweet species is that there's less spam than expected.
Apple's Snow Leopard: What to expect

Mac OS 10.6 is coming soon with some small changes that you'll like a lot. Here's what you need to know about the OS "refinements".

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DIYs and How-to

DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
How to clean up your hard drive

Whether getting rid of an old computer or just making a clean start for your favourite hard drive, it's important to wipe it clean.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

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Downloads

PTZ Controller

Take control of your Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.
ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition

Protect your PC against viruses, rootkits, buffer overflows, and malware.
WinTools.net Professional

Suite of tools for increasing MS Windows operating system performance.
Folder Lock

Protect, lock, hide, or encrypt files, folders, drives, and USB drive in seconds.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.