Internet & networking articles

  • 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 cell 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.

  • Dyson Air Multiplier bladeless fan explained by James Dyson

    23 Oct 2009 4:57 PM

    Earlier this week, at the launch of the new Dyson Air Multiplier or bladeless fan, we spoke with its inventor James Dyson about it and his other inventions.

  • Optus Wireless Broadband: Now cheaper, sort of

    22 Oct 2009 4:54 PM

    Optus is now offering its wireless broadband plans cheaper, but only for the first 12 months.

  • How to network your home

    12 Oct 2009 3:31 PM

    We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home.

  • Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)

    09 Oct 2009 1:26 PM

    The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.

    Specs: media streamer , USB , MP3, WMA, AAC, WMA Lossless, JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, ASF, DivX

  • Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?

    07 Oct 2009 3:33 PM

    Joseph Hanlon takes you through the pros and cons of wireless broadband to help you figure out if it's right for you.

  • Edimax nLite 3G-6200n 3G Broadband Router

    06 Oct 2009 12:29 PM

    Edimax's nLite 3G-capable router might sucker you in with a bargain price point, but you'll pay a hefty frustration price along the way.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g

  • ANZ dishes out free Wi-Fi

    01 Oct 2009 3:18 PM

    Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has begun to offer free Wi-Fi wireless internet access in over 100 locations across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, in an act of generosity to last the next few months.

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  • 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.

  • Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)

    The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.

    Specs: media streamer , USB , MP3, WMA, AAC, WMA Lossless, JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, ASF, DivX