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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.

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Reviews

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.
Alienware M17x

Alienware's new version of the M17x makes some welcome design tweaks and offers the best laptop gaming hardware you can get. Just be warned: it ain't cheap.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

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.
Linksys Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N

Linksys' dual-range wireless router has a lot going for it, but still doesn't meet the 802.11n hype requirements.
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
HP Deskjet D4360 Colour Inkjet Printer

The Deskjet D4360 justifies its asking price nicely. At the same time, you do get exactly what you pay for.
Opera 9.5

Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?

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Features

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.
Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.
Upgrading to Vista: 5 burning questions

With the specter of Windows Vista looming, there are surprisingly still many questions on the minds of the average consumer. We decided answer the top five questions about the new operating system.
Top five Vista-ready notebooks

Why wait till January 30? We pick the top five notebooks which are ready for Vista out of the box.

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News

Apple fixes security issues with QuickTime 7.5

Latest QuickTime security updates address security issues that affect Mac and Windows users of the Apple media player.
Exploits plague Adobe Reader and Acrobat

In response to three specific exploits, Adobe releases a new version of both Acrobat and Reader.
Top 10 worst tech predictions of all time

With the changing of the calendar, everyone becomes a Nostradamus, expounding their tech predictions for 2008. In order to put this flood of prophecies into some context, here are some of the worse predictions of all time.
Mozilla's Firefox 3 beta: Improved but imperfect

The widely used open-source Web browser gets boosts in security, bookmarking and history search.

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DIYs and How-to

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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.
Set Firefox on fire

Firefox's many new extensions can make a good browser into a great browser. We show you how.
Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

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Downloads

Fastream IQ Proxy Server

Host complete content and reverse proxy server on your computer.
Vista Manager

Access hidden options of Windows Vista to optimize, tweak, and tune up your system.
Advanced Encryption Package Professional

Protect files with 128-2048 bit encryption, delete file securely, create self-decrypting files.
iToolsoft Blu-Ray to PS3 Converter

Convert Blu-Ray to PS3 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.