Internet & networking articles

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440

06 Aug 2009 4:46 PM

Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Where to buy? Check price listings
CNET Australia's 5th birthday

05 Aug 2009 10:35 AM

Five years is a long time in the tech world, so we've taken the opportunity to reminisce and see how far consumer tech has come since the products we first reviewed in 2004.
Tech you loved in 2004

05 Aug 2009 10:04 AM

Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.
DIY home surveillance with a webcam

04 Aug 2009 3:59 PM

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685

30 Jul 2009 2:50 PM

The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.

Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 1Gbps

Where to buy? $460 at 1 store
Netgear EVA9150

29 Jul 2009 3:11 PM

While the Netgear EVA9150 is far from perfect, it offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo and video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.

Specs: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, JPEG, BMP, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, FLAC , 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Where to buy? Check price listings
What's behind Seven's Foxtel hunt?

28 Jul 2009 10:53 AM

Seven has made no secret of its expansion ambitions, but buying into pay-TV monolith Foxtel lends even greater clarity to the network's long-term vision. With wireless distribution and solid content channels under its belt, can Seven bring IPTV into the mainstream?
More broadband options for Tasmanians

23 Jul 2009 5:05 PM

Internet service provider Netspace today announced the activation of seven new high-speed broadband exchanges covering Hobart, Launceston and surrounding areas.
Ask Us: Should I choose 5GHz wireless?

22 Jul 2009 4:47 PM

What you give up in range at the 5GHz frequency, you make up in performance. Craig Simms explains.
Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

22 Jul 2009 4:29 PM

After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".

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Western Digital WD TV Live

The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.

Specs: Ethernet, HDMI, Stereo audio, Optical , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, LPCM, FLAC

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Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.

Specs: 1 , 10/100 LAN

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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.