What's in the air around Macworld

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  Apple in touchscreen Mac patent

  Rumours of Apple working on a touchscreen Mac have been circulating for years, and will only grow with the revelation that the company is hoping to patent similar technology.

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  Belkin Flip DVI-D

  As long as you're not using Vista on one of your machines, Belkin's Flip DVI-D is a well featured KVM switch that offers support for up to 30-inch monitors.

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  Asus VW223B

  The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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  HP Deskjet D4360 Colour Inkjet Printer

  The Deskjet D4360 justifies its asking price nicely. At the same time, you do get exactly what you pay for.

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  HP Deskjet D2560

  A bare bones desktop printer with a minimum of features and accessories, the HP Deskjet D2560 is really only suitable for printing basic black and white pages. Don't trust it with your photographs.

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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  Logitech QuickCam Sphere AF

  While the QuickCam Sphere produces excellent pictures and has impressed us with its automatic face tracking, these features don't justify the extra expense over the cheaper webcams in the Logitech stable with matching optics.

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  Asus MK241H

  The MK241H is a decent performer for what it is, but for AU$100 more you could have the vastly superior Dell 2408WFP or Samsung 245T.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

  You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.

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  File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

  You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Photos: The evolution of computers

  Computing devices, from Blue Gene to the PlayStation, have come a long way in a hurry since the days of ENIAC.

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  First Blu-ray disc drive won't play Blu-ray movies

  The first Blu-ray (BD) disc drive for desktop PCs is here, but be warned -- it won't play commercial BD movies.

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  Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

  If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

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  DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

  If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

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  Belkin Flip DVI-D

  As long as you're not using Vista on one of your machines, Belkin's Flip DVI-D is a well featured KVM switch that offers support for up to 30-inch monitors.

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  Asus VW223B

  The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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  HP Deskjet D4360 Colour Inkjet Printer

  The Deskjet D4360 justifies its asking price nicely. At the same time, you do get exactly what you pay for.

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  HP Deskjet D2560

  A bare bones desktop printer with a minimum of features and accessories, the HP Deskjet D2560 is really only suitable for printing basic black and white pages. Don't trust it with your photographs.

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  Dell 2709W

  A day before Apple's CEO Steve Jobs is due to give his speech, we take some snaps around the Macworld conference in San Francisco.

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  HP w2408h

  The HP w2408h is an excellent monitor that's suited to graphics or gaming, but it has its flaws and competitors offer more for your money.

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  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

  The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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  Netgear ReadyNAS Duo

  The ReadyNAS range is a perfect addition to a household that needs not just storage, but control over that storage. Now if only Netgear could do something about the price.

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  Logitech G15 (Revision 2)

  Logitech's revised version of its already distinctive G15 gaming keyboard adds polish and trims some of the fat.

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  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

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  Dell SP2208WFP

  The Dell SP2208WFP is a versatile 22-inch display monitor that delivers outstanding overall performance and a pleasing design for a price that's hard to beat.

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