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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.

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.

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Reviews

Belkin Switch-To-Mac cable

Belkin's Switch-To-Mac package performs adequately, but at a high price for what's likely to be a single use cable.
Joytech Xbox 360 Digital AV cable pack

Upgrade your Xbox 360 to full HD with the Joytech Xbox 360 Digital AV cable pack.
Joytech Xbox 360 Digital VGA cable pack

Upgrade your Xbox 360 to full HD with the Joytech Xbox 360 Digital VGA cable pack.
Xbox 360 S-Video AV cable

Microsoft's official S-Video cable adaptor for the Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 VGA HD AV cable

This 2.7m long Xbox 360 cable features a VGA connector that can output at 480p, 720p and 1080i resolutions.
D-Link DI-808HV broadband VPN router

The DI-808HV is among the best VPN routers we've seen. If you need to be able to establish a remote connection to the office via the Internet, check out this router from D-Link.
Monster Cable Quick Lock Speaker Connectors

Monster Cable has launched self-crimping Quick Lock Connectors for easier termination of speaker cables.

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Features

Will the NBN kill digital TV as we know it?

As the NBN bypasses the airwaves and offers a new pipe into 90 per cent of Australia's homes, could long-languishing IPTV services spell the beginning of the end for TV as we know it?
Wireless connections: the options explained

CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.
Xbox 360 Video Cable Comparison

We compare the various video cables available for the Xbox 360 for price and picture.

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News

What's behind Seven's Foxtel hunt?

Seven has made no secret of its expansion ambitions, but buying into pay-TV monolith Foxtel lends even greater clarity to the network's long-term vision. With wireless distribution and solid content channels under its belt, can Seven bring IPTV into the mainstream?
New HDMI standard brings internet to TV

The latest HDMI specification will offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable.
Telstra to upgrade cable broadband network

Telstra intends to invest $300 million this year to upgrade its hybrid fibre coaxial cable to 100Mbps, with Melbourne to get the upgrade first.
Crocodile interrupts Telstra operation

Over the last two days, Telstra has temporarily fixed a cable cut in the Kimberley region in an operation involving a C130 Hercules and a baby crocodile.

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DIYs and How-to

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
How to find out who's using your wireless

How to know whether your neighbours or others are using your wireless network is rather complicated.
Are all HDMI leads compatible with different versions of HDMI?

Are all HDMI leads are compatible with the different versions of HDMI?
Are all HDMI cables the same?

Should you invest in more expensive HDMI cables, such as Monster, instead of getting the cheap stuff?

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Downloads

DSL Speed

Boost your DSL connection to the maximum.
Full Speed

Get better and faster performance from your Broadband Internet.
iZone Internet Turbo

Accelerate speed of your Internet connection.
Moo0 ConnectionWatcher Portable

Keep your eye on network connections.

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.