Computer accessory stories

  • Ask Us: What is the plural of mouse?

    18 Nov 2009 11:27 AM

    Mouses, mice or multiple pointing devices? Craig Simms weighs in on the correct terminology for computer accessories.

  • Best gaming mice

    13 Nov 2009 2:09 PM

    From macros to on-the-fly-dpi to storing configurations on the device itself, the mouse is arguably the most important tool in a PC gamer's arsenal. Here we have a list of our five favourite gaming mice.

  • Qantas to deploy faster check-in technology

    11 Nov 2009 2:54 PM

    Qantas says it is aiming to halve check-in times for customers at CityFlyer ports with new technology to be rolled out across Australia.

  • Record audio with your computer

    23 Oct 2009 12:51 PM

    Learn the basics of recording voice and music onto a computer using microphones, audio cables and USB adapters.

  • Australian pricing for new Macs

    21 Oct 2009 10:51 AM

    Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.

  • Augmented reality in Aussie film clip

    19 Oct 2009 12:23 PM

    Aussie band Lost Valentinos is using augmented reality in its latest video clip and is asking for your help.

  • Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them

    09 Oct 2009 5:49 PM

    E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.

  • Amazon's Kindle comes to Oz

    07 Oct 2009 5:08 PM

    Amazon's hyped e-reader Kindle is coming to Australia, with plans for the device to begin shipping on 19 October.

  • Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

    07 Oct 2009 2:51 PM

    In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

  • Microsoft shows off pressure-sensitive keyboard

    07 Aug 2009 1:01 PM

    What could you do with a keyboard that was sensitive to pressure? Check out the demo video.

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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.

  • BeBook Mini

    The BeBook Mini takes some getting used to, but it's the perfect handbag-sized ebook reader for someone on the go.

  • Logitech G500

    If you loved the G5, you'll continue loving the G500, the natural evolution of Logitech's classic gaming mouse. Though Microsoft brings stiff competition in the form of the SideWinder X8, which may be more appealing to some.

    Specs: Mouse