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    Microsoft hopes consumers will use its HealthVault service to store all of their health records online.

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    Viewing pending privacy regulations as a potential competitive advantage rather than an unnecessary hurdle, health care education site WellMed opted to get a jump on compliance -- and it's paying off.

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    Would you be happier that Google collects data about your Internet history if you knew their log data was used to fight some seriously nasty worms?

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  • 10 ways to monitor company computers

    Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways to keep an eye on what your users are doing.

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    As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.

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    ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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    Personalisation has become an accepted part of technological interaction, but what does the future hold?

  • Windows Live OneCare

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  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

    PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

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