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Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

Making the most of Skype video-calling

Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.

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Reviews

Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G HSDPA Card

Vodafone's enhanced notebook PC Card delivers what the mobile telco calls 'business class 3G broadband' — but until more of the 3G network is upgraded with HSDPA, most users will remain stuck in economy seats.
Belkin N1 router

Belkin's N1 router comes closer than most to delivering on the promises of 802.11n, plus it's an exceptionally easy router to both install and maintain.
AdvaTel PowerLine 85 Ethernet Adapter

AdvaTel's PL85 delivers handsomely, providing plug-and-play home networking that's faster to configure than a wireless LAN and support for any type of Ethernet device.
Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge

This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is relatively high.

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Features

CNET Australia's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.
An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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News

Skype's mobile dreams

While it makes sense for Skype to be on mobile phones, it may be years before the free peer-to-peer software makes its way into the mobile market in a big way.
Telstra's Next G range a knockout?

Just how good will the reception be on Telstra's Next G mobile network?
Home audio without the wires

Desktops, notebooks and phones have all gone wireless. Will your stereo and TV soon be untethered?
Vodafone first with Aussie HSDPA

Vodafone first with Aussie HSDPA

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DIYs and How-to

The future of wireless

The future of wireless

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Downloads

MyConnection Server

Test connections for bandwidth speeds and capacity, VoIP and video quality, identify bottlenecks.
cFosSpeed

Accelerate Internet speed with Traffic Shaping, optimize ping and prioritize programs.
BWMeter

Measure and display all traffic on your network.
InterGate Policy Manager

Web content filter & network access management tool.

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.