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Internet could win Nobel Peace Prize

According to the BBC, the internet is one of 237 minerals, vegetables, animals, people and organisations that are in the running to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Watching tsunamis from the safety of your study

It's an unprecedented event for the web as a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Chile races toward Hawaii. The threat, however, proves minimal. Read this blog post by Caroline McCarthy on The Social.

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Reviews

Internode MiFi

Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.
Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX

The 7404VNPX has pretty much every feature you could ever wish for in a modem router — except stability.
Billion BiPAC 7800N

Billion's 802.11n modem/router provides good signal but loses the message somewhere along the way.
Engin oneHub ST790

Engin's oneHub benefits from simplicity, but also suffers from it in comparison to other all-in-one router/VoIP solutions.
Edimax nMax AR-7265Wn Wireless 802.11n ADSL2/2+ modem router

Edimax's 802.11n router combines a perfect storm of poor throughput and unfriendly set-up routines to make a modem/router that's incredibly easy to pass by.
Optus USB Slimline Modem

The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
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.
Vodafone Internet Stick

For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
Top 10 wireless modem/routers

Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.
Twitter-integrated TV: Stepping into the time warp?

Some viewers would eat it up; others would ignore it. But packaged right by the industry, Twitter could easily become the biggest thing in interactive TV since Dr Frank-N-Furter played the hot dog.

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News

Google working on Chrome OS tablet

Not content to let Apple hold the limelight with its tablet computer, Google has shown concepts of its own touchscreen web device.
New Audi A8 to come with Google Earth

Audi has announced that its flagship luxury sedan, the new A8, will come with Google Earth and Google point-of-interest searching — just don't hold your breath Aussies.
Students access HSC results via PlayStation 3

A spokesperson for the Board of Studies confirmed that in the first 24 hours, 33 students had used a PlayStation 3 to access its website to get their HSC marks, while 21 more have used a PSP.
Energy-aware internet routing coming soon

Researchers say they have developed a routing algorithm that can help big internet companies reduce their energy bills by millions of dollars.

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DIYs and How-to

How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.
Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.