Join CNET.com.au: Receive free newsletters, post to forums and win prizes. Sign up now!

Tag: block

Koss PortaPro headphones

Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

Compare Prices | All Koss reviews

Guitar Hero: World Tour First look

We get our first look at Guitar Hero's foray into the multi-instrument scene, including a glance at the surprisingly deep song-creation process.

All Activision reviews

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Jason Bourne's quick-fisted head-busting combat style makes the transition to consoles with panache.

All Sierra Entertainment reviews

Ninja Gaiden II

This action-packed sequel isn't quite up to the standards of its precursors, but it's still a brutal blast.

All Microsoft reviews

Samsung ML-2851ND

Home offices and small businesses should take a serious look at the Samsung ML-2851ND's mono laser because of its excellent print speed, text print quality, auto-duplexer, and networking features. It's a little more expensive than the competition, but its chart-topping test results speak for themselves.

All Samsung reviews

Whereis Everyone tracks kids, cheating partners

Telstra mobile customers can now keep tabs on loved ones and agreeable enemies with the newly launched Whereis Everyone service which tracks mobile phones via mobile towers, displaying users' locations on Whereis Maps.

ISPs: Govt porn filters 'could cripple internet'

Broadband providers Internode and iiNet have hit out against the Federal government's ISP-level content filtering initiative — a scheme that could cripple Australia's high-speed internet access, according to one exec.

Upside-down CMOS sensor may spark digital revolution

OmniVision engineers a new camera sensor, promising better image quality and lower cost.

ISP filtering to get Fed govt subsidy: Budget 08

ISPs will be granted a one-off government subsidy towards the cost of installing filtering technology as part of the Rudd government's AU$125.8 million cybersafety plan.

New way to save energy: Disappearing ink

Xerox has paper you can use again and again, which could cut down on energy and the cost of recycling.

Macro tips for your point-and-shoot

It's never too close for comfort when it comes to snapping close-up shots.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Digital photo pro secrets

Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

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.

Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ

These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Skype starter kit: update

Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

Best MP3 players

Everyone's got different priorities when it comes to portable music players. CNET.com.au picks the best MP3 players for sound quality, battery life, ease-of-use and overall features.

Digital photography glossary

Having problems with certain camera jargons? Fret not. We have compiled a list of the common terms and definitions used in digital photography.

Photos: Smart ForTwo cabrio (2008)

They say a picture tells a thousand words, so here's seven thousand words on the Smart ForTwo cabrio's more unique features.

Photos: Classic car cavalcade going under the hammer

On the final day of the 2008 Brisbane Auto Show, a number of classic cars will be going under the hammer. There's everything from a Holden FJ to muscle and vintage cars.

Photos: Cracking open the iPhone

After waiting in line, spending US$600, signing a two-year AT&T contract and activating the iPhone, we decided that the next sensible action was to take the thing apart.

Nokia N95: photo gallery

The Nokia N95 has finally landed in Australia. CNET.com.au's N95 photo gallery explores the form, features and additional goodies in the box of this multifaceted multimedia device.

Hitachi, Panasonic DVD tech

Japan's answer to CES features a Blu-ray camcorder from Hitachi, Panasonic's future high-definition video camera, and more.

Download Now

Faronics Anti-Executable Standard 3.00.1111.23

Restrict the user's ability to run or install any new executable program.

Download Now

VariCAD 2008 2.03

Create 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and associate dimensioning.

Download Now

G-Zapper 2.5

Protect your identity while using Google search engine.

Download Now

Outlook Attachment Security Administrator 2008

Manage Outlook e-mail attachments access.

Download Now

PicBlock 3

Prevent pornographic images from displaying.

  • News

  • Features

  • Oi!

  • Must read

  • Rural highways get $8m mobile phone signal boost

  • Memeo launches Share for sending photos to grandma

  • Whaddyareckon?: Functionality vs. popularity

  • Apple slashes cost of SSD MacBook Air

  • iPhone: Google Talk, new security threats

  • Optus 3G iPhone pricing announced

  • Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

  • Apple orders 50 million GB serve of flash chips

  • Seven to launch crippled TiVo

More news »

Membership benefits

Manage and receive subscriptions

Manage and receive subscriptions

Choose to receive an e-mail update containing our best articles either daily, weekly or monthly. Sign up for a free CNET.com.au membership now!