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    Discovering how your favourite search engine protects your privacy is not an easy task, despite recent moves from the major players to make policies more transparent.

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    Mobile phones are giving employers new ways to check up on employees in the field -- and raising fresh workplace privacy concerns as a result.

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    If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

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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.

  • Virtual privacy: 8 VPN appliances tested

    If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

  • Google Analytics

    If you're wary of Google knowing everything about your business and your web site, then Google Analytics is not for you. But for most, it's a useful ally in a challenging business climate.

  • Sony SNC-DF80P

    This is an intelligent day/night network mini-dome camera that offers a good range of features for its price.

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