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Carry backup battery power for anywhere, anytime

Getting stuck without power is like getting caught with your pants down. Here's how to avoid the embarrassment.

Quick tip: for cheap Apple and Dell goods, don't forget refurbs

Not sure if you can trust the seconds store you're shopping at? Thankfully, two vendors in Australia sell their refurbished wares directly to the public. 4

How to stream media from PC to TV with Xbox

With this simple tutorial, we show you how you can stream music, movies and photos from your computer to your TV using your Xbox.

How to stay synced with iCloud

Apple's new iCloud feature syncs your music, books and apps wirelessly among all of your iDevices. Here's how to get started.

Ebooks and e-readers: FAQ

E-readers are seeing a real boost in the Australian marketplace; however, many Australians are still wary to adopt this unfamiliar technology. Here we answer some common questions to help demystify... 30

Intel's Thunderbolt: all you need to know

The breakneck input/output technology promises to replace a handful of ports with one that can do more things, and do them faster. Here's what it's all about and when you can use it. 7

Please Explain: Media Streamer

Have you got some video or audio files stored on your computer that you'd like to play on your TV? You can do it if you have a media streamer. Craig Simms explains more. 6

How to share Kindle ebooks

Even though the Kindle doesn't officially allow you to borrow books, we'll show you how you can share with your trusted friends. 1

Create a virtual optical drive in five simple steps

If you have a laptop or netbook without an integrated optical drive, virtual drive programs are a good alternative to forking out money for an external DVD writer.

Make your own keyboard shortcuts

Don't hunt for that icon, make any Windows program you want launch at the stroke of a key. 1