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  • Windows shortcut 'trick' is a feature: Microsoft

    Microsoft has denied that a 'trick', which could allow an executable file to be launched when a user types a Web address into Internet Explorer, is a security vulnerability.

  • Reversal: Next IE update divorced from Windows

    Reversing a longstanding Microsoft policy, Bill Gates said on Tuesday that the company will ship an update to its browser separately from the next version of Windows.

  • Chrome, Firefox get clickjacked

    Security researchers have discovered a flaw affecting Google's Chrome browser which exposes it to clickjacking where an attacker hijacks a browser's functions by substituting a legitimate link with one of the attacker's choice.

  • Microsoft: To secure IE, upgrade to XP

    If you're one of about 200 million people using older versions of Windows and you want the latest security enhancements to Internet Explorer, get your credit card ready.

  • Apple issues a security update for Quicktime

    Apple today released a security update for Quicktime 7.1.6, removing a vulnerability used by a security researcher in April to win US$10,000 and a new Macbook at CanSecWest 2007.

Features and Case Studies (9)

  • Photo gallery: Inside IE 7 (XP SP2 beta 2)

    In the just-released Beta 2 version of Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft mirrors the look and feel of other browsers while adding a few unique features.

  • Microsoft out-Firefoxed?

    The software giant is playing it low-key, but a barrage of verbal pyrotechnics is around the bend.

  • Browser wars: Episode II

    Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

  • Dear Internet Explorer: I'm leaving

    You cheat, you lie and you're unwilling to change. Well, I've finally had enough and there's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind.

  • Ballmer opens up on Microsoft's future

    What is Windows' strongest competitor? Will Microsoft expand successfully beyond the PC? Find out what Steve Ballmer thinks.

Reviews (19)

  • Photo gallery: Inside IE 7 (XP SP2 beta 2)

    In the just-released Beta 2 version of Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft mirrors the look and feel of other browsers while adding a few unique features.

  • First Take: Internet Explorer 7 for XP SP2 Beta 2

    Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser, while adding some much-needed security features.

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta

    Given all the expectations, we wanted more within IE 7 for XP, but Microsoft has given us less.

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

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