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Microsoft Money 2006

Microsoft Money 2006 is a worthwhile upgrade for current users who like to bank and pay bills online, but it requires Windows XP.

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Microsoft Encarta 2006 Premium

Encarta 2006 is a great reference tool, despite its intrusive marketing.

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Microsoft Works Suite 2005

The apps included within Microsoft Works Suite 2005 integrate well together.

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Microsoft Antispyware (beta)

Microsoft offers its first, free antispyware app, and so far it looks good.

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Q&A: Xbox AU boss David McLean

Microsoft's David McLean compares the Xbox 360 to the PS2, comments on the Australian Wii launch, and talks about the future of HD.

Microsoft boxes up Vista

Although it is still working to finish the code for Windows Vista, Microsoft has reached a decision on which versions of the operating system to offer.

Microsoft upgrades search

Microsoft is set to launch on Wednesday the beta version of its new Windows Live Search page, which uses the same behind-the-scenes technology as MSN Search but will eventually become the company's sole search offering.

Microsoft making better music?

Software giant is pushing a coordinated approach to take on the iPod.

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CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

Planning makes perfect -- know your PC components

Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.

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Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

Home suite home: home productivity suites

We look at two home productivity suites and the tools they provide to help you manage a household.

The retouchables: criminally cheap alternatives to Photoshop

We've rounded up and rated entry level software packages that will quickly fix and organise your photos without breaking your budget. Which one is right for you?

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Internet Explorer 6 Cumulative Vulnerability Patch for Windows XP MS03-040

Protect your system from security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 6.

Internet Explorer 6 Cumulative Vulnerability Patch MS03-040

Protect your system from security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 6.

Internet Explorer 5 Cumulative Vulnerability Patch MS02-066

Protect your system from security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3.

Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability Patch MS02-072

Prevent malicious users from compromising your computer and gaining complete control over your Windows XP system.

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