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Chrome OS: Screenshots

It's the new kid in OS town and has been attracting attention from all quarters. Although far from complete, we decided to take an early build of Chrome OS for a spin.

Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)

The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.

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Reviews

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
Flock 2.5

Flock's differentiator is the way it integrates other services into the main browser frame — almost everything you'd want to do on the social web is already built in.
Apple Mac Pro (2009)

Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios.
Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2009)

A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one will slide seamlessly into a variety of roles at home or at work.
Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favourite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter).
Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)

Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
Chrome (beta)

Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.
Razer DeathAdder for Mac OS X

With StarCraft II and Diablo III on the horizon for OS X, and the benefits designers and video editors can gain from a highly responsive and accurate mouse, this is one device you should check out.

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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.
Opera 10

What's new in Opera 10? Oh, just a major compression engine, better customisations, and dual identity for tabs.
MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.

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News

iPhone virus adds botnet powers

In a similar fashion to the relatively benign ikee virus that was recently released, another iPhone virus is targeting jailbroken Australian devices and builds botnet functionality into it, according to computer security firm, Sophos.
Rickroll virus targets iPhones

An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.
Snow Leopard brings great news for Windows 7

Every time I see the "I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" ads on TV, I can't help but wonder, "why not both?" And it has never been a better time for that.
64-bit Snow Leopard defaults to 32-bit kernel

Apple's OS X 10.6 operating system Snow Leopard by default loads with a 32-bit kernel, despite running 64-bit applications.

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DIYs and How-to

DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
How to clean up your hard drive

Whether getting rid of an old computer or just making a clean start for your favourite hard drive, it's important to wipe it clean.
Format a drive for Mac OS X and Windows

If you move a hard drive between the two operating systems, here's what you need to know.
How to avoid suspicious websites

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

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Downloads

PTZ Controller

Take control of your Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.
Portable Offline Browser

Always have your browser with you.
ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition

Protect your PC against viruses, rootkits, buffer overflows, and malware.
Offline Explorer Enterprise

View, edit, and browse your favorite Web sites offline.

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.