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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The BlackBerry 8707g is reasonably zippy and easy-to-use, but lacks many common smartphone features like Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion.
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The M5630 seems unable to decide if it's an entry level or a multimedia PC -- but might be a good first foray for entry level users who want to do both.
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Apple has released what has to be the thinnest notebook ever -- the MacBook Air.
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Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.
Broadband now accounts for between 50-75 per cent of internet connections and the number of older Australians accessing the Web is increasing.
Australia's music industry piracy investigations unit has raided an Internet service provider in Perth in what it says is the first Australian assault on the use of BitTorrent technology for copyright infringement.
Senator Conroy says the proposed national broadband network will rival the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme in terms of scale and significance.
3 Mobile bundles capped mobile plans with mobile broadband and very nearly gives us what we want.
After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.
Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and secure.
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.
Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.
Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.
This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.
Forget about the usual New Year's resolutions; this year, soon-to-be-widespread ADSL2+ availability will give you far better things to do with your time. David Braue catches up with the market.
Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.
Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.
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Watch various TV channels and Web channels on your PC.
Pay for 56K dial-up as you travel or use casually.
Join live-video chat rooms from around the world.
Hear, see, and chat with many people at a time.
Stay connected with friends and family--experience ooVoo's free face-to-face video chat.