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Dell Studio Hybrid

If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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Toshiba Portege R400

At AU$3,750, this is a "premium" product, but what you get for your money is a flexible and road-worthy tablet -- but it does require extra peripherals to perform optimally.

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ASUS C90S

ASUS's latest laptop offering has some positives, but a few fatal flaws as well.

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Acer Aspire 2920 (302G25Mn)

The Aspire 2920 should suit most people who are on a budget, like to stay portable, but still need a bit of grunt. If it had an HDMI port, it'd almost be the perfect solution.

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HTC Shift

HTC's Shift is yet another UMPC — and another white elephant to add to the pile.

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Laptops trump smartphones for e-mail on the go

3G data cards and wireless broadband solutions for laptops still lead smartphones like the BlackBerry when it comes to accessing work e-mail on the go, according to a recent Optus survey.

How to keep your laptop from being stolen

It's the traveller's nightmare: one minute your laptop is there, the next minute it's gone.

Qantas gives go-ahead for in-flight SMS and e-mail

Qantas will allow in-flight SMS and e-mail on select domestic flights by the end of the year after a successful trial of technology developed by aviation tech start-up AeroMobile.

No escape from lugging a laptop

I tried to find a way to work without a laptop computer. It's taken me two years to admit that it doesn't work.

Dell to recall four million laptop batteries

Dell and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission plan to recall 4.1 million notebook batteries on Tuesday, a company representative confirmed Monday.

How do I know if my laptop battery is likely to explode?

I keep seeing all these stories and pictures about laptop batteries catching fire or exploding. Why is this happening, and how do I know if my battery is likely to explode?

Secure your mobile wireless device

Worried about malware attacks on your mobile device? Discover software and tips to stop gate-crashing spyware, viruses, and thieves in their tracks.

Make mine a Mac?

Now that Macs can run Windows, I'm seriously tempted to get a MacBook, install XP, and just use it as my main laptop -- but I know it can't really be that easy. Is Apple's cool industrial design clouding my judgment? What do I need to know before taking the plunge?

How to remove personal files before you ditch your old PC

Whether you're donating that old PC to a local school or selling it on an online auction site, you'll want to remove your personal files first. Here's a quick lesson in how data is stored and what you can do to keep others from reading your e-mail and seeing your financial data from five years ago.

How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, download these precautionary apps.

Choosing the right BlackBerry for you

All BlackBerrys are not created equal, so it's important to pick one that suits your requirements. CNET.com.au rounds up four possible choices.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

Mobile tech for women

OK, ladies, you know as well as I do that tech toys aren't just for the boys -- why should they have all the fun?

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Laptop Anti-Theft

Locate a lost or stolen laptop in a network.

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Advanced Reliable Mass E-Mailer 1.4

Send e-mails to multiple recipients via SMTP server.

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1st Mail Server 3

Send e-mails and examine your e-mail clients.

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MakuaMon 1.2.2

Manage time spent at the computer.

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Sync2 for Outlook 1.63

Synchronize Outlook on as many PCs as you want.

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