How-tos

  • Safely clean a glossy display

    09 Jul 2009 3:15 PM

    Find out how to remove smudges and dust from your glossy laptop display — safely.

  • Which broadband plan is right for me?

    09 Jul 2009 9:52 AM

    Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

  • Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

    06 Jul 2009 12:23 PM

    In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

  • Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

    02 Jul 2009 12:15 PM

    Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.

  • Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

    23 Jun 2009 12:53 PM

    We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.

  • How to network your home

    02 Jun 2009 3:22 PM

    We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home. In this month's instalment we talk about the basics of networking.

  • Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone

    01 Jun 2009 4:56 PM

    Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.

  • Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?

    01 Jun 2009 11:46 AM

    Update: which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

  • TuneUp your iTunes music library

    20 May 2009 11:34 AM

    Does your iTunes library have lots of songs with missing tags and cover art? TuneUp Companion is a plug-in for iTunes that does all the tedious tagging and cover art retrieval work for you.

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

    15 May 2009 12:07 PM

    Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.

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Reviews

  • NetComm 3G18Wn 3G USB 11n Wi-Fi Router

    The 3G18Wn provides good 802.11n performance, 3G USB modem compatibility and a great fall-back position for those using both wireless and wired internet connections.

    Specs: 802.11n , 300Mbps , VPN pass-through
    Built-in firewall

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

    Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

  • Pentax K-m

    We like the K-m and the image quality it offers, but having to fumble over the inconsistent metering and white balance can be an issue for users not familiar with manual exposure controls.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 10.2 megapixels, 2.7 inch, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity