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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.
iiNet BoB wireless modem

iiNet customers who yearn for a simple networking life will do well out of BoB, although like most routers, it's not without its quirks.
Skype 4.1 beta

Skype's new screen-sharing feature is a clever addition to the VoIP communications application. The new beta also sees birthday reminders reinstated, a favourite feature of past builds.
Engin oneHub ST790

Engin's oneHub benefits from simplicity, but also suffers from it in comparison to other all-in-one router/VoIP solutions.
3 INQ1

There's simply no better phone at this price. Fast web access, solid construction and fantastic social networking make this a must-see phone.
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.

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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.
MP3 players with voice recorders

No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.
How to network your home

We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?

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News

Blizzard's StarCraft II wings into beta

The World of Warcraft publisher has announced it has begun beta testing of the sequel to its 1998 hit, StarCraft.
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.
Skype reaches the living room via HDTVs

Skype is embedding its service on a bevy of HDTVs and will soon support high-definition video calls in the 720p HD format on PCs.
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.

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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.
VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
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.