Internet & networking articles

  • Telstra boosts Melbourne cable to 100Mbps

    19 Nov 2009 1:09 PM

    Telstra has announced an upgrade to its HFC broadband network within Melbourne as well as its Velocity fibre-to-the-home network and will begin trailing a new TV set-top box.

  • Withings WifiScale

    18 Nov 2009 3:59 PM

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • Advanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips

    18 Nov 2009 10:54 AM

    Can't connect to Wi-Fi, having security issues or just ready to throw your router out the window? Try some of these tips first.

  • How to network your home: Which broadband plan is right for me?

    17 Nov 2009 3:19 PM

    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.

  • Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips

    17 Nov 2009 2:18 PM

    Are you having problems with your Wi-Fi connection? Molly Wood has a pile of tips to help you out.

  • 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.

  • Adam plucks first SA WiMax apple

    11 Nov 2009 12:31 AM

    South Australian internet service provider, Adam Internet, has turned on its first WiMax tower, an effort its chieftain Scott Hicks described as a "minor miracle".

  • CNET Loaded

    05 Nov 2009 12:34 PM

    Verizon shows off the Droid, T-Mobile launches contract-free plans, and why you should not wear your mobile phone in a holster on your hip.

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    30 Oct 2009 2:07 PM

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

    Specs: 7.2 kbps, 5.76 kbps, USB

  • Thecus N5500

    29 Oct 2009 4:34 PM

    Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.

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  • Withings WifiScale

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

    Specs: 7.2 kbps, 5.76 kbps, USB

  • Thecus N5500

    Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.