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  • MSN grows but Google holds firm

    Google is still the most popular search engine for US users, but Yahoo has notched up success with its toolbar and Microsoft has racked up 30 percent growth.

  • MSN joins desktop search fray

    Microsoft's MSN has unveiled desktop-search technology, entering a hotly contested race to dominate information access on the PC.

  • Microsoft moves on after Yahoo break-up

    In the wake of Microsoft's decision to pull its Yahoo offer, executives are trying to make the case that Redmond's online business can go it alone.

  • Microsoft ups ante in desktop search

    Microsoft has released a final version of its desktop-search software as it tries to enhance its presence in the burgeoning market staked out by rivals Yahoo and Google.

  • Microsoft relaunches MSN Search

    The improved search engine bears a remarkable resemblance to Google, with Direct Answers linked from Microsoft Encarta being the main edge over competitors.

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  • First Take: MSN Search

    Microsoft hustles to catch up with search engine giants Google and Yahoo, but the beta version of MSN Search still leaves plenty of room for improvement.

  • DtSearch Desktop 7.01

    Unless you need library-accurate file searches, DtSearch has perhaps too much power for the average desktop.

  • Logitech DiNovo Media Desktop

    The DiNovo Media Desktop is the ultimate desktop set for media fanatics, but its sky-high price tag is hard to swallow.

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

    Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. 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.

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