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Samsung NC10

The NC10 betters previous Samsung netbooks with a built-in HSDPA SIM card reader and the portability this provides. Optus wireless broadband bundles seem like excellent value.

DIY home surveillance with a webcam

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.

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Reviews

Netgear ReadyNAS Pro

With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it's still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share management may put some users off.
Telstra Turbo 21 modem

Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.
MobileMe

MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.
Acer Aspire One

The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.
MSI Turbobook GX600

Good value for money, considering the fact it can so easily be overclocked, but it's far from perfect
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.
Nero 8

Nero 8 shows off a new interface for getting started that makes the many tools easier to find from the get-go. Some welcome new features include HD support - although this rich suite can still confuse.

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Features

WWDC 2009 live blog

We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
Will my PC work with the iPhone?

So you're interested in an iPhone — but will it work with your PC?
Breakout software: Rising stars of 2007

The year 2006 will be remembered for the next round in the browser wars, the rise of Web 2.0, and the persistent threat of malware. Which new software programs are poised to explode in popularity in 2007?
Apple iPod retrospective

We take you through the time line of every Apple iPod model.

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News

Photoshop.com on Windows Mobile devices

With the recent renaming of Adobe's online gallery and image-editing service from Photoshop Express to Photoshop.com, the company has also announced the beta version of Photoshop.com Mobile, an application designed to run on Windows Mobile handsets.
Apple replaces .Mac with MobileMe

At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced the next evolution of its .Mac service, MobileMe.
Microsoft ups Hotmail storage to 5GB

Microsoft has boosted the size of inboxes for Windows Live Hotmail users, offering a standard 5GB of storage and 10GB for paid MSN Premium and Hotmail Plus accounts.
Samsung unveils 8GB hard-drive phone

Samsung has taken the wraps off a mobile phone that boasts what it says is the biggest hard drive seen on such a device to date.

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DIYs and How-to

Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web

Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.
Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.
The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.
Tips to boost Vista performance

Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. See what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and optimise Vista.

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Downloads

MiniCamCap

Record your Webcam to hard disk.
ArchiveMac

Archive & backup large files & directories to CD and DVD.
NovaBackup Server

Backup your data automatically.
Foxonic Professional

Convert batches of image files to PDF format.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.