News (289)

  • MS patches zero-day IE flaw

    Microsoft has released a critical security patch to plug vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, a move that comes amid malicious attackers taking advantage of the security flaws.

  • Google plans 'Chrome' browser

    Search giant Google has confirmed it will shortly unveil a new Web browser dubbed 'Chrome' and based on code from the Webkit project.

  • IE8 to come with anti-malware, XSS protection

    Microsoft yesterday announced new security features within the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2.

  • Apples vs apples: Chrome takes on beta browsers

    The internet has exploded in a single, joyous, mass-hallucination called Chrome. Apparently it's the fastest browser ever and will solve a myriad of problems from slowness within Google Spreadsheet to possibly creating an acceptable carbon trading scheme.

  • Opera 9.5 gets euro-style and Haute secure

    Opera 9.5, code-named Kestrel, the latest browser by Opera, on Thursday became available for download for Windows and Mac.

Blogs (3)

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    IE8 roll-out will finally kill IE6

    Microsoft has announced that from next week, it will begin deploying its Internet Explorer 8 browser to the majority of users via Automatic Update and there was much rejoicing and a feeling of relief.

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Naked Mac versus protected PC: What wins?

    What's easier to manage 200 Mac OS X systems without antivirus or 200 Windows systems running a leading antivirus package?

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

    Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.

Features and Case Studies (116)

  • Apples vs apples: Chrome takes on beta browsers

    The internet has exploded in a single, joyous, mass-hallucination called Chrome. Apparently it's the fastest browser ever and will solve a myriad of problems from slowness within Google Spreadsheet to possibly creating an acceptable carbon trading scheme.

  • Mozilla: More bugs mean Firefox is more secure

    The Mozilla Foundation is perhaps best known for its Firefox web browser, an open source offering that was first developed to go head-to-head with Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

  • 10 things to know about IE7 Security

    Internet Explorer 7 is designed to make browsing safer. Here's a quick rundown of some of the new security features.

  • Take back control after IE is hijacked

    When faced with an Internet Explorer "hijacking", what should users do? This article examines the steps required to remove malicious code and regain control of your IE browser.

  • Fatal attraction -- browsers and the beguiled

    Bank robbers don't wield guns these days, the mouse and keyboard have, instead, become the weapons of choice. And they're coming right through your browser.

Reviews (127)

  • Chrome (beta)

    Google has rethought the Internet browser some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

  • Browser faceoff: IE vs Firefox vs Opera vs Safari

    Web 2.0, with its complex sites and rich Ajax applications, is an increasingly demanding platform for a browser. In this review feature, we look at how the leading browsers measure up.

  • Why I dumped IE

    One of CNET's top editors explains why he's switched to Firefox.

  • IE beta plugs document leaks

    Microsoft releases a test version of an add-on to its Internet Explorer Web browser that promises to help businesses protect files from unauthorised editing or copying.

  • Pop those pop-ups: Six packages tested

    Fed up with pop-up ads? We review six ad-free browser apps, each with its own method of removing annoying solicitations.

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