Desktop articles

  • Seven essential free software apps for a new PC

    18 Nov 2009 2:55 PM

    Once you get that new Windows 7 computer, here are the apps you need to install.

  • Wipe your hard drive clean

    09 Nov 2009 11:33 AM

    Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.

  • Fix Ethernet driver problems in virtualised Windows 7

    06 Nov 2009 10:50 AM

    How to get the internet working in Windows 7 running on VMware.

  • Run Windows 7 on your Mac

    30 Oct 2009 2:23 PM

    Brian Tong explains how to install Windows 7 on your Apple Mac.

  • Dell Vostro 320

    27 Oct 2009 5:02 PM

    While a few tweaks such as an in-built wireless receiver for keyboard/mouse and a video input so it could double as a monitor for your laptop would be nice, if you're looking for a cheap all-in-one PC, it's hard to ignore the Vostro 320 as an option.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows Vista Business , Intel Core 2 Duo

  • Apple iMac 27-inch unboxing

    23 Oct 2009 6:00 PM

    Apple's new giant iMac is in the house, and we've unpacked it and poked around a little.

  • 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.

  • Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

    21 Sep 2009 2:38 PM

    Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?

  • Intel's new Core i7, Core i5 desktop chips bring faster CPUs to the mainstream

    08 Sep 2009 3:03 PM

    Intel's new Core i5 and i7 CPUs, released today, look to bring performance to the masses just in time for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch.

  • Dell Studio One 19

    03 Sep 2009 9:59 AM

    There's a decent but not great PC hiding behind the Studio One 19's touchscreen gimmickry.

    Specs: 4GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2 SDRAM

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  • Dell Vostro 320

    While a few tweaks such as an in-built wireless receiver for keyboard/mouse and a video input so it could double as a monitor for your laptop would be nice, if you're looking for a cheap all-in-one PC, it's hard to ignore the Vostro 320 as an option.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows Vista Business , Intel Core 2 Duo

  • Dell Studio One 19

    There's a decent but not great PC hiding behind the Studio One 19's touchscreen gimmickry.

    Specs: 4GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2 SDRAM

  • AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

    While the higher power consumption is a slight concern, the X4 955 proves that AMD is back in the performance game and ready to play hard ball. Bring on the next generation.