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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HotBot has potential, combining desktop with Internet searches, but this beta version has a few glitches to overcome.
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The changes so far within Firefox 2 Alpha 1 are subtle, but they do show that this "little browser that could" can keep up with Microsoft's latest enhancements to Internet Explorer 7 beta 2.
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Microsoft took the wraps off Internet Explorer 7 Tuesday, releasing the new "preview" version of its Web browser to the general public for testing.
Microsoft is set to launch on Wednesday the beta version of its new Windows Live Search page, which uses the same behind-the-scenes technology as MSN Search but will eventually become the company's sole search offering.
Yahoo posts an optimized version of Internet Explorer 7 before Microsoft's own final release of the browser.
The software maker launches its first major update to the browser in years, offering tabbed browsing and security additions.
Google launched a new beta version of its desktop search tool that features updated Web navigation software and an innovative tool-bar.
RSS feeds bring automatically updated information straight to your desktop. To properly read the feed, you need an RSS reader. Here's how to get and use one.
You've heard about it and you want to try it, but you're a bit scared because you're not a computer whiz. Worry not! CNET's Josh Lowensohn walks you through it.
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.
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.
Just because your computer comes with boring backgrounds and icons doesn't mean you have to live with them. Find themes, widgets, and other desktop tools to transform your computer from bo-ring to bling-bling.
Want to research something fast? Install a search engine toolbar within your browser. Some even block pop-ups and spam and can securely remember your credit card number for future purchases. Best of all, they're free.
We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.
What if you could save every single Web site you like with the click of a button? Of course, you already can; these three great bookmarking services stand out from the crowd.
Read RSS feeds and get access to RSS directory.
View headlines and get information from various Web sites.
View RSS/ATOM/RDF feeds from different sites directly in Internet Explorer.
Monitor RSS feeds and display and update headlines from them.
Add a toolbar for reading and updating RSS news with multiple features.