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HP Pavilion MS214a

It won't thrill any Apple fans into not buying an iMac, but HP's latest all-in-one is quietly powerful at an acceptable price point.

Valve has announced that its Steam gaming service is coming to the Mac platform, and will simultaneously release games for both PCs and Macs.

Sony Vaio VPCL118FG/B

Sony's all-in-one PC isn't cheap and it could do with more storage, but otherwise it's a highly attractive option for those who crave simplicity.
Sony Vaio VPCCW15FG

Sony's latest vibrant Vaio has plenty of grunt, but nowhere near enough power.
Samsung Q320

Samsung's Q320 impresses us on most levels, except for the critical issue of battery life.
Apple Mac Mini (Late 2009)

If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.
Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet

Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.
Withings WifiScale

We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.
LG BD390

The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.
Nokia E52

At first sight the Nokia E52 won't set your heart racing, but its excellent battery life and ease of use make it a smartphone worthy of consideration.

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 Dell Studio XPS 13, into the ring for an all-out brawl.
Best PC games

Console titles may get all the fanfare, but there are still plenty of great games to play on the PC.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Panasonic announces 2nd-gen portable Blu-ray players

Panasonic has announced its second-generation portable Blu-ray players, with two models this year: the DMP-B100 and DMP-B500.
Australian pricing for new Macs

Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth

A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.
ANZ dishes out free Wi-Fi

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has begun to offer free Wi-Fi wireless internet access in over 100 locations across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, in an act of generosity to last the next few months.

Erase useless files on your Mac

CleanMyMac does a good job of cleaning out files you don't need and freeing up space on your hard drive.
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 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, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.
Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.

Remote Audio

Hear audio from a remote computer over a network.
DesktopAngel Calendar

Display a customizable clock on your desktop.
FractionalBoldPatch

Fix a boldface type error.
Umax MagicScan 4.x Updater for PowerMac G3

Update your Umax MagicScan scanner software to work with the new PowerMac G3 machine.