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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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  Dual-core Atom heading for nettops

  Intel has begun shipments of the first dual-core version of the Atom processor.

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  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

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  HP considers own Linux-based OS

  Hewlett Packard is reportedly considering building an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows, based on Linux.

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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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  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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  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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  Intel reveals Core i7 chips

  Intel has revealed the branding for the successor to its Core 2 Duo brand.

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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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  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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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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  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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  Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

  AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

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  Share files and printers across your network

  Make your PCs share files and printers, even if they're running different operating systems.

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  Build the ultimate quiet PC

  A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

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  DIY: Turn your Windows PC into a Mac

  Ever found yourself lusting over the inspirational look of the Mac operating system? Here are some applications you can download for free to give your PC an Apple-inspired makeover.

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  Apple unleashes new Xserve, Mac Pro

  Just a week before Macworld, Apple has unveiled a Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture. Apple said its two Intel 45-nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2GHz will double the power of its predecessor.

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  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

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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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  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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  Dell Studio Hybrid

  If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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  HP TouchSmart IQ505a

  The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well — but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

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  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

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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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  Dell OptiPlex GX280

  Dell's OptiPlex GX280 is overkill for some offices, but it's a smart investment now if you've got an eye on the future.

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  Mediagate MG-350HD

  The Mediagate MG-350HD is an excellent all-in-one home media solution -- as long as you're not timid about installing a hard drive.

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  Acer Aspire L3600

  The Aspire aspires to be one half media center, one half desktop PC, and it's ultimately one half as compelling as a result.

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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 XPS 630

  With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

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  Acer Veriton L460

  While Acer points to the Veriton 1000 for corporate rollouts, the quietness, form factor and features of the L460 are perfect for the small business market.

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  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost.

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  Optima WorkPro 7000T

  For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

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