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Smartphone spy apps: the facts

Applications that can spy on you via your mobile phone are real, but how concerned should you really be and how can you safeguard yourself against an attack?

Quick tip: Get photos off your memory card

Ever wondered how to transfer photos from your camera to your computer? It's deceptively simple. Watch our video to find out more.

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Reviews

Hitachi SimpleDrive Mini 320GB

Hitachi's portable drive is a serviceable external drive that doesn't stand out in a market awash with them.
Asus SDRW-08D1S-U External DVD-RW Drive

External DVD writers are never going to be exciting, but at least Asus' effort looks pretty.
Corsair Flash Voyager 64GB

With more than enough space, some will be using Corsair's 64GB as a replacement for an external hard drive. Transferring this much data though will leave you wishing for more speed.
Western Digital My Book Studio Edition (1TB)

The My Book Studio Edition is a welcome addition to the My Book family, and should find a home on many Mac and PC users' desks.
Sony RDR-HXD760

For AU$999, the RDR HXD760's 160GB hard drive, DVD recording capabilities and built-in digital tuner looks to be a winning proposition.
Western Digital MyBook 250GB USB Hard Drive Essential Edition

It's not much like a book, but Western Digital's take on portable external hard drive storage has a lot going for it if simplicity is what you seek.
Iomega ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive (60GB)

Iomega's ScreenPlay is a handy multimedia playback drive, but we prefer the file management system of LaCie's Silverscreen drive.
LaCie Slim DVDÂ±RW with LightScribe, Design by F.A. Porsche

If you're a real design junkie, you'll love the slim LaCie DVDÂ±RW, but everyone else would be better served with many other cheaper drives.

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Features

Please Explain: HSDPA

Are you confused by the seemingly endless lists acronyms and jargon associated with technology? We're here to help. Check out our definition of HSDPA.
Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.
Newbie's guide to Facebook

What is Facebook and why should you use it?

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News

Telstra allows iPhone tethering

Telstra has announced that it will allow its customers to tether iPhones. In a software update released over the weekend, the block preventing Telstra iPhones from being tethered was removed.
Optus: $9.99 to use iPhone as modem

Optus has outlined the additional cost its iPhone customers face if they want to use their device as a modem.
3 turns on Telstra 3G roaming

3 Mobile customers will enjoy expanded access to 3G network services, provided they own a compatible handset.
Iomega announces Home Media Network Drive

This year's CES saw the release of Iomega's Home Media Network Drive, a new addition to its line of external storage devices with a few simple changes.

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DIYs and How-to

Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
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.
DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.

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Downloads

DLC Update for the MSDLC32 Protocol

Download the update for Microsoft's 32-bit DLC.
Apple Ethernet Built-in Update

Update your Ethernet extension for more reliable file transfers.
Apple XModem Tool

Use the XModem transfer protocol in conjunction with the Apple Modem tool.
Apple VT102 Tool

Use this with the Apple Modem tool to enhance terminal options for modem communication.