Telstra's BigPond ISP has moved to moderate the growth in help-desk calls -- driven largely by rising broadband demand -- by releasing an online tool that monitors the status of customers' connections.
That 'thunk' we all heard last week was the sound of Google throwing down the gauntlet to Microsoft. The announcement of its desktop search tool -- now free to download -- is a key moment in the burgeoning conflict between Web-based applications and traditional desktop operating system software.
Apple Mac users have a good reason to feel more secure than their PC-using cousins: compared to malicious software created for Windows systems, malware writers have left OS X in relative peace.
Zoho has trumped Google and made its online word processor Zoho Writer available as an offline application using the search giant's Gears technology.
A recent upgrade to the Commonwealth Bank's NetBank service claims to "make your online banking a whole lot easier", but a problem has emerged for Firefox users.
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.
The battle of the browsers heated up this week as Netscape unleashed its latest version and Internet Explorer embraced tabbed browsing.
A new security problem that exploits Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has shaken the online banking community. Perhaps it's time to explore other options?
While they present a wonderful opportunity to meet people with similar interests, sites like MySpace, Facebook, and even LinkedIn can also cause trouble.
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?
The creators of the Bofra worm, which exploits a recently discovered iFrame vulnerability in Internet Explorer, may have timed the release of their worm to throw Microsoft's monthly patch cycle into disarray, say security experts.
With so many browsers on offer we are spoilt for choice. But what should you look for, and what are the security misconceptions?
One of CNET's top editors explains why he's switched to Firefox.
Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.
If you're ready to let go of old habits from previous versions of Word and want to make sleeker-looking documents, Microsoft Word 2007 is worth the upgrade. However, less-expensive alternatives handle its core features without the clutter.
If you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade. But stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.
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