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Seen on CNET: the tech videos Australians watched this year
What were the most watched videos on CNET Australia this year? It seems we're all trying to figure out our big screens TVs (and finally make that Windows 7 upgrade).
Hands-on: Bing for iPhone
Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.
Reviews
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LG New Chocolate
If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.
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Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)
The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.
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Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)
Not sure which new iPod to choose? The Nano's fifth incarnation wins hands down, with FM tuner and video camera being more than just cheap gimmicks.
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Dell Studio One 19
There's a decent but not great PC hiding behind the Studio One 19's touchscreen gimmickry.
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Powermonkey eXplorer
Powermonkey is a heavy-duty power pack for recharging your mobile devices whether you're a city slicker like us or a rugged bushman alike. Though it's a shame the adapters aren't as sturdy as the battery itself.
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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
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BenQ nScreen i91
BenQ's nettop looks affordable on the surface, but you're still paying a premium for a low-powered desktop machine.
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Asus Eee Box B206
For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.
Features
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Compact cameras with HD video
Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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Five of the best PVRs
If you're looking to upgrade from the old analog VCR to a shiny new digital model then these five recorders are our favourites.
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Twitter desktop round-up: Top 5 free apps compared
Forgo Twitter.com's dreaded "fail whale". How? Tweet from the desktop. It's more reliable at times, and sophisticated desktop apps are packed with useful management features.
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Top 5 phones for video
Making time to catch up with your favourite TV shows can be tough, but a video-capable mobile can help make better use of that long commute to the office and home.
News
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Google Goggles lets you search by sight
Google's latest search innovation lets you perform an internet search by submitting a photograph.
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New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth
A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.
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Upcoming facelift for Android Market
Here's a sneak peek of the new Android Market, which is continuing to fill up with funky new apps and any improvement to its search function are welcomed with open arms.
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Facebook gets Twitter-like search; buys FriendFeed
The giant social platform gets two key features: Real-time search and the Everyone filter. The company also announced plans to buy social media aggregator FriendFeed.
DIYs and How-to
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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop
Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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Convert your videos for the iPhone or iPod for free
Brian Tong shows you some free programs that can be used to take all your videos and move them to your iPhone or iPod.
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Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone
Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.
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YouTube: Guide to advanced features
YouTube is massively popular and incredibly simple to use, but it also has a few powerful features that are tucked away. This guide aims to help you learn how to use some of these advanced features and to serve as a simple reference page.
Downloads
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Glint Free Video Converter
Convert your video files between multiple formats.
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Duplicate Radar Free
Find duplicate files on your PC.
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Duplicate Radar Personal
Find duplicate files on your PC.
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VDW Free YouTube Downloader
Convert YouTube videos into multiple formats.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.






















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