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Telstra reduces traffic light delays

Telstra has almost finished migrating more than 8000 traffic lights onto the digital subscriber line (DSL) technology, which will allow traffic authorities to find out about outages in real time.

Opera 10.50 beta

Opera 10.50 beta debuts a new JavaScript engine, an interface optimised for Windows 7 and support for HTML5 video. Check out this video to see what else is new, and how it all works.

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Reviews

Internode MiFi

Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.
Need for Speed Carbon

Even though the wingman mechanics and canyon races don't quite pan out, it's still a stylish and enjoyable street racer.
Need For Speed Most Wanted

Most Wanted is great fun on the Xbox 360, from its hysterical cutscenes to its extremely tense police chases.
Need for Speed Underground Rivals

Fans of the Need for Speed Underground series will feel right at home with Rivals.
Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 2006

WS_FTP Professional 2006 handles all of your file transfer needs, from simple Web site updates to secure compressed data transfer for serious business applications.
Street Racing Syndicate: PS2 review

Like driving around in your souped up car with all the windows down, blasting out dance music and yelling sweet nothings at attractive women? Then have we got a game for you.
Billion myGuard 7500GL

Billion's myGuard 7500GL is an excellent wireless ADSL router for SOHO users. Its security features include QoS control, VPN access, a firewall and Trend Micro services.
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.

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Features

Blu-ray player loading times compared!

Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.
Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.
Tech toys for speed junkies

Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.
Wireless connections: the options explained

CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.

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News

Optus launches naked DSL

Optus this morning announced it would offer naked DSL broadband plans, as well as broadband offerings provided on a "month-to-month" basis.
Optus trialling 3G web accelerator

Optus is considering using web accelerator technology widely across its 3G mobile network to increase the speed its customers can access websites on increasingly popular data-rich devices like the iPhone.
Toshiba unveils speedy 512GB SSD

Toshiba has unveiled a 512GB solid state drive (SSD) which it claims breaks both speed and size records in the notebook SSD market.
Ford lets parents set limits for teens

Australian experts and police have mixed views on Ford's announcement that from 2010 its US Focus models will limit teen drivers to 130 km/h, using a computer chip called MyKey.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.
How to get the most from your RAM

One of the cheapest ways to speed up your PC is to optimise the memory. So make the most of your PC's RAM, whether or not you add new modules.
DIY: Speed up your bootup time

Does it seem like it's taking your once-speedy PC longer and longer to go from power on to desktop screen? We'll show you how to speed up your computer's Boot process with a few easy fixes.

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Downloads

Need for Speed II SE demo

Take a Ferrari 355 F1 for a spin in this special edition demo.
Ignition demo

Take the pole position and join in the ultimate car race.
Need For Speed II demo

Thrill to the race as you speed along the track in exotic cars.
Apple Color LaserWriter Update

Update to the latest version of the Color LaserWriter software.