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  • Clues may point to Google browser

    The Google franchise could be coming to a Web browser near you; that is, if all the recent clues add up.

  • Aussie school benefits from browser donation program

    A regional Australian school has already benefited from Opera’s new Global Donations Program, which provides registered versions of the Opera Internet browser free to certain organisations.

  • Apple adds features to Safari browser

    The company updates the test version of its new Web browser as part of its efforts to distance its software environment from Microsoft's.

  • Opera fix sets stage for grand opening

    Opera says that it has fixed an 'embarrassing' security hole in its beta version of Opera 6.0 and is now poised to release the final copy of the alternative browser.

  • Microsoft's balancing act

    Buffeted by criticism of the way it handles privacy and security matters, Microsoft is trying to batten down the hatches on both fronts in simultaneous efforts.

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  • Microsoft's balancing act

    Buffeted by criticism of the way it handles privacy and security matters, Microsoft is trying to batten down the hatches on both fronts in simultaneous efforts.

  • The threat of Browser Helper Objects

    A feature in Internet Explorer allows attackers to hijack secure financial transactions from unsuspecting users. Australian banks targeted include ANZ, National, and Westpac. How can you protect yourself?

  • Spying on spyware makers

    This researcher has spent years analysing how spyware programs work. His findings have been published and has resulted in red faces and, occasionally, lawsuit threats.

  • Australia's affair with mainframes

    Leading Australian companies HCF, ANZ Bank, Westpac and St George share their ups and downs with the mighty mainframe in this special report.

  • KVM switches reviewed

    The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six options.

Reviews (32)

  • Netscape 8

    If you haven't looked at Netscape in a while, version 8 is worth it for its added security and extra features.

  • System Mechanic 7 Professional

    System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.

  • Microsoft IE patch leaves users locked out

    When Microsoft patched a security hole in Internet Explorer this week, it also blocked users from accessing certain Web sites.

  • Apple adds features to Safari browser

    The company updates the test version of its new Web browser as part of its efforts to distance its software environment from Microsoft's.

  • 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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