Computer how-tos
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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
09 Nov 2009 12:38 PM
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
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Wipe your hard drive clean
09 Nov 2009 11:33 AM
Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
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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.
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Run Windows 7 on your Mac
30 Oct 2009 2:23 PM
Brian Tong explains how to install Windows 7 on your Apple Mac.
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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.
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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.
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Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?
07 Oct 2009 3:33 PM
Joseph Hanlon takes you through the pros and cons of wireless broadband to help you figure out if it's right for you.
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Upgrade your laptop's hard drive
07 Oct 2009 3:30 PM
Give your notebook a little more breathing room with a bigger hard drive.
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Password-protect user accounts
03 Sep 2009 12:29 PM
The first step to laptop security is making sure it's not easy to get logged on.
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Ask Us: How can I improve the wireless connection from my laptop to my router?
26 Aug 2009 12:23 PM
Frustrated by poor signal strength on your network? Here are four options you can try to improve it.
The Explain Series
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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
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Reviews
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 6 hours
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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.
Specs: 480 Mbps
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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.
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  4% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
