Tags: data, diy, pc

AFL heading to 360, PC, PS3

Big Ant Studios' website confirms new sports game; online multiplayer promised.

MSI's Wind Top AE1900 tries harder than most to sell the nettop concept, but still falls flat in several specific areas, especially value for money.

Battlestations: Pacific

Strategy and action merge in this complex and exciting sequel.
BenQ nScreen i91

BenQ's nettop looks affordable on the surface, but you're still paying a premium for a low-powered desktop machine.
Altech SysArielAtom-DP04

The DP04 is a classic example of why nettop buyers are better off buying netbooks.
Asus Eee PC 1000HE

The Asus Eee PC 1000HE is a good 10-inch netbook; while we're hanging out for the higher resolution HP Mini 2140, this is definitely one of the better 10-inch netbooks on the market.
HP Pavilion s3680a Home PC

Obviously being a small desktop, performance isn't at the super high end of the scale. But being on par with a mid-range laptop these days, we don't know why you wouldn't just buy that for cheaper.
Azentek CPC-1100

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

Prince of Persia's shimmering veneer and joyous platforming will cast a spell on you.
Renegade Game Chair

It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

Steam report card: 2009

One year on, things have gotten worse on Steam. While there's more publishers, there's even more discrepancies in pricing and availability between the US and Australia.
The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC

For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.
Best online games

Video games are fun and regardless of whether you're into first-person-shooters, puzzle games or action adventure, adding online play so you can enjoy it with friends and strangers alike only sweetens the deal. Here's our take of the best titles to play online.
Best PC games

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

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.
BMW designer takes a stab at the desktop

While not quite as revolutionary as Asus' modular PC concept from a few years back, BMW DesignworksUSA's Level 10 case for Thermaltake is a far cry from any other desktop chassis we've seen recently.
Shuttle unveils powerful, liquid-cooled, compact PC for gamers

If you are a hard-core gamer who hates monster computer boxes, Shuttle, the maker of custom-built small form-factor PCs, now offers another choice.

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.
101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
Moving your iTunes library from PC to Mac

Here's a relatively painless method to bring your iTunes library with you when you switch from PC to Mac.
Print, save and organise your digital photos

Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

LogMeister

Read local and remote logs (event, text, ICF, RSS) with customizable monitoring and notification.
Best Folder Encryptor

Encrypt you files and folders to protect your private data.
Get Backup

Automate backup process and synchronize files on two computers.
4Media iPod to PC Transfer

Transfer audio and video files between your iPod and computer.