Operating system how-tos

  • Windows desktop bling

    16 Mar 2009 5:17 PM

    Just because your Windows computer comes with boring backgrounds and icons doesn't mean that you're stuck with them. We show you where to find themes, widgets and other desktop tools to jazz up your screen.

  • Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

    11 Feb 2009 3:25 PM

    Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.

  • Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

    09 Feb 2009 3:18 PM

    Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

  • XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

    07 Oct 2008 3:59 PM

    In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

  • Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

    23 Jul 2008 5:28 PM

    If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

  • Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

    15 Jul 2008 11:31 AM

    There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

  • File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

    03 Jun 2008 5:32 PM

    You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

  • Customise your Windows right-click menu

    25 Feb 2008 3:41 PM

    Whether saving Web images or scanning files for viruses, the right-click has become an essential action for most PC users. However, tweaking that right-click menu in Windows Explorer has never been an easy task ... until FileMenu Tools came along.

  • Tech support for your parents

    20 Dec 2007 4:20 PM

    Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.

  • Speed up Vista

    29 Oct 2007 4:50 PM

    Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

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  • Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

    Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

    Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

    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.

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