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Best PC games

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

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.

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Reviews

  • Logitech G19

    Logitech's G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in colour LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps — thus far — that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped.

  • Altech SysArielAtom-DP04

    The DP04 is a classic example of why nettop buyers are better off buying netbooks.

  • Azentek CPC-1100

    Azentek's 7-inch, in-car PC offers navigation, Bluetooth mobile phone integration and multimedia playback capabilities.

  • Optus USB Slimline Modem

    The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.

  • Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

    Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

  • Vodafone Internet Stick

    For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

  • Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

    A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

  • Adobe Media Player 1.0

    Adobe's Media Player is an excellent application that is beautifully designed and easy to use. Shame about the currently available content.

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Features

  • Wireless networking demystified

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

  • Twitter-integrated TV: Stepping into the time warp?

    Some viewers would eat it up; others would ignore it. But packaged right by the industry, Twitter could easily become the biggest thing in interactive TV since Dr Frank-N-Furter played the hot dog.

  • 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.

  • Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

    Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.

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  • Energy-aware internet routing coming soon

    Researchers say they have developed a routing algorithm that can help big internet companies reduce their energy bills by millions of dollars.

  • BYO in-flight movies?

    Airlines should scrap "obsolete" in-flight entertainment, says air-tech guru.

  • Microsoft hikes Win7 prices for Australia

    Australian buyers of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system will pay between AU$50 and AU$150 more in real terms than US residents for the software, the company revealed this morning.

  • NZ, Australia to get Win7 first

    The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How much mobile data do you need?

    Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

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

  • 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.

  • XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

    In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

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Downloads

  • Pidro Challenge

    Play with your computer partner against two computer opponents.

  • Radiotracker

    Listen and record your favorite music from online radio stations.

  • Sticky Password

    Keep your passwords and sensitive personal data secure and accessible only by you, at home and on the road.

  • Ultra Audio Recorder

    Record various live performances, Internet radio, and TV programs.

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