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Who needs a word processor?
Buyer's Guide It's time to take a close look at online productivity applications as an alternative to the traditional office suite.
Whom do you trust?
Buyer's Guide Microsoft and Symantec will soon roll out managed online security services, creating the first real head-to-head competition for the two software giants. But more importantly, it'll force users to decide whom they trust the most.
How to configure a notebook
Buyer's Guide With many hundreds of notebooks on the market, choosing the right one is no easy task. Here, we take a close look at eight different ways to set up your system.
Will Windows Vista eliminate third-party security applications?
Buyer's Guide Among the many changes seen in early releases of the new Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft is adding several built-in security applications that could make third-party security software unnecessary -- or could they?
Say goodbye to choice
Buyer's Guide Most of the independent security companies have been bought by one of five super-companies. Is this a good thing? Perhaps not.
Alternatives to Microsoft Office
Buyer's Guide Corel's WordPerfect 12 and Sun's StarOffice 8 aren't the dominant productivity suite players, but they each bring strong qualities to the field, such as affordability and ease of use. But do they have what it takes to stand up to Microsoft Office? Also, find out what's in store for the next version of Office.
Computer, know thyself
Buyer's Guide We examine several 'dashboard' products that help you monitor your computer -- and much more.
Small-business technology
Buyer's Guide Which technologies should small businesses be adopting? Here's a list that contains some established and some emerging solutions.
A blog by any name
Buyer's Guide Blogging is an increasingly important element of business communication and collaboration. But different types of blog suit different kinds of business. Here's a classification.
Battle of the Web browsers
Buyer's Guide Thinking of ditching Internet Explorer for something else? We take a look at five alternative browsers.
Choosing a Web conferencing solution
Buyer's Guide Small businesses looking to save money can reduce the number of offsite meetings by using Web conferencing services. We look at six, including Microsoft's updated Live Meeting service.
Access your PC from anywhere
Buyer's Guide We review two services that let you access your office desktop remotely -- the established market leader and a newcomer with a tempting free version.
Tech support for your parents
Buyer's Guide Visiting the parents at New Year? If you're likely to get a request for technical support, read our handy guide first.
What ZDNet UK's editors want for Christmas
Buyer's Guide We write about technology all year long: so what has impressed us enough over the past 12 months to put it on our Christmas lists?
Why you should ditch Norton AntiVirus
Buyer's Guide There's a lot of choice when it comes to antivirus software, but why not get the most features for your money? We looked at the latest from Norton, McAfee and Trend Micro and picked our new favourite pretty decisively.
