Computer stories
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Microsoft dabbles in hardware
19 Nov 2009 4:11 PM
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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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.
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Dyson Air Multiplier unboxing
18 Nov 2009 12:43 PM
We unbox the Dyson Air Multiplier and give it a quick run through to see if this bladeless fan lives up to the hype.
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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.
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Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability
13 Nov 2009 2:13 PM
Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.
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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.
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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.
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Tough products you can take outdoors
10 Nov 2009 4:24 PM
Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.
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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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Whereis® maps
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Nokia Navigation
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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.
















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