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Fight Night Round 4

Though definitely an improvement over its predecessor, this boxing game isn't without a few problems.

The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.

Brutal Legend

This amazing tribute to metal delivers a hugely entertaining gaming experience despite missing a few chords.
Forza Motorsport 3

The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
Rugby League Challenge for PSP

The biggest challenge here is finding decent gameplay among the mess of broken camera angles and dodgy AI.
AFL Challenge for PSP

Shallow gameplay, technical flaws and rubbish difficulty make this more of a bench warmer than a goal.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

With an exhilarating campaign, intense cooperative mode and addictive multiplayer competition, Uncharted 2 is a complete game that is completely awesome.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

A colourful cast of comic characters enlivens this fun and technically uneven sequel.
Ashes Cricket 2009

Bugs and glitches mar an otherwise fair attempt at bringing the gentleman's sport to consoles.
Batman: Arkham Asylum

With an excellent mix of biff, stealth and sleuth, you don't need to be a fan of Batman to enjoy this excellent third-person action game.

Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
CNET.com.au's Top Games for October

October saw some outstanding games released, but only a chosen few can make it to CNET.com.au's top games list. Read on to see who made the final cut.
CNET.com.au's Top Games for September

We spent a lot of time with Nintendo and Sony's portable systems during the month of September, and it shows -- three of our top four games picks for the month are handheld titles.
The ABC of PSP: Your PSP launch guide

To help you cut through the hype and excitement of the PSP launch, CNET.com.au has compiled this must-read survival guide detailing everything you need to know about the PSP.

Can Panasonic save plasma?

Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?
Aussie game charts: May 14-May 20

God of War II continues its winning streak down under.
Starcraft II warps into Seoul

Blizzard Entertainment unveils long-awaited sequel to PC real-time strategy game at worldwide invitational event.
Motion-sensing comes to mobile phones

The same technology used in Nintendo's popular Wii video game console that lets you bowl strikes and hit tennis volleys like you're Venus Williams is also making its way into mobile handsets.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.
Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.
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.
Having fun with Windows Vista

Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

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.