Articles
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Office 2010 beta gets LinkedIn
Microsoft has released a beta of Office 2010 at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. The beta integrates social network LinkedIn with Outlook, offers a stripped back Excel for browser editing, and video editing tools for PowerPoint.
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Telstra boosts Melbourne cable to 100Mbps
Telstra has announced an upgrade to its HFC broadband network within Melbourne as well as its Velocity fibre-to-the-home network and will begin trailing a new TV set-top box.
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Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.
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Digital Life #75: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
This week, we examine the new CNET Christmas Gift Guide and look at gaming and GPS, play the year's most controversial games and reveal the tech word of the year.
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Cheaper, bigger OLEDs coming in 2010
After a slow start, OLED, the next major screen technology, is likely to see a boost with a handful of new models expected to trickle into the Australian market next year.
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Seven essential free software apps for a new PC
Once you get that new Windows 7 computer, here are the apps you need to install.
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Ask Us: What is the plural of mouse?
Mouses, mice or multiple pointing devices? Craig Simms weighs in on the correct terminology for computer accessories.
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Advanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips
Can't connect to Wi-Fi, having security issues or just ready to throw your router out the window? Try some of these tips first.
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Interview with Hollywood photographer Jasin Boland (part 2)
Jasin Boland, Hollywood photographer to the stars, takes us through his personal camera collection and gives us some tips and tricks on getting the most out of your digital SLR, without the Hollywood budget.
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How to network your home: Which broadband plan is right for me?
Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
Reviews
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WD My Passport Elite 500GB
Desktop users who need a portable drive will find the My Passport Elite endearing, although the dock could stand to be a little more user friendly.
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Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR
The S200EXR stands on its own as a hybrid between a superzoom and SLR, with a 14.3x optical zoom lens and Fuji's Super CCD sensor. Expect great pictures but be prepared for backaches.
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EyePet
The EyePet's creative gameplay and varied content is marred by a lack of proper instructions and a short-lived experience.
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Assassin's Creed II
Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better and more beautiful.
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WD My Passport Essential SE 1TB
Western Digital's 1TB Passport drive isn't pretty or cheap, but its bland look belies the storage and backup goodies within.
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Withings WifiScale
We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.
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Sharp LC40LE700X
The Sharp LC40LE700X is an LED-backlit television that comes in at a very reasonable price, and features great sound and decent picture quality.
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BeBook Mini
The BeBook Mini takes some getting used to, but it's the perfect handbag-sized ebook reader for someone on the go.
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Classic gameplay, challenging levels and some fun multiplayer make New Super Mario Bros. Wii another stellar outing for the plump plumber.
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SingStar Motown
Despite the lack of gameplay innovation, SingStar Motown is a worthy tribute to a great era in modern music. It might even have you dancing in the streets.
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
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