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Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

Microsoft's Wireless Media Desktop 1000 will provide you with a perfectly capable wireless mouse and keyboard for a more reasonable price than its competition. We just wish Microsoft would give more thought to the design and overall feel of its hardware.

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Nitro PDF Desktop

To create cross-platform documents for the Web, Nitro PDF is a back-to-basics alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PC)

Guitar Hero III is finally available on PC in Australia but unfortunately it wasn't worth the wait. Buy the console version instead.

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Google Desktop 4 beta

Google Desktop 4 beta is less clunky than its predecessor and we love the zippy search and creative Sidebar Gadgets. Still, we're wary of handing over our computing habits to Google's servers.

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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

Microsoft fits a number of useful features on to the keyboard in its new Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 set, but we're not sold.

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ASUS to release desktop Eee PC with Linux

Asus has confirmed the existence of the Ebox, a desktop version of the popular Eee PC laptop. Like its notebook counterpart, will be available with either Windows or Linux.

New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

Creative HS-1200: Wireless headphones for PC gaming

Creative's HS-1200 is a full duplex headset -- meaning you can send and receive audio data simultaneously. Perfect for online gaming!

Nvidia revs up game notebooks

Nvidia on Thursday unveiled new technology that will let gamers double the number of graphics chips in their desktops and notebooks.

Intel announces 4 Series desktop chipset family

Intel has four new desktop chipsets to show off from this year's Computex trade show in Taiwan.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

DIY: What kind of desktop is right for me?

Whether you are a home user or power gamer, it is important to get a desktop that best suits your lifestyle. Here's what to look out for.

Build the ultimate quiet PC

A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Planning makes perfect -- know your PC components

Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.

Top 5 gaming notebooks

A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

Gaming mouse roundup

We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

CNET Labs' Dream PC

We started with a custom-painted case, then sought out the most powerful PC components we could find to make our desktop dream a reality.

Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

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Retro Games Pack

Play a collection of classic games on your PC.

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Retro and classics Games Console 1.1

Play classic retro arcade games on your PC.

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JIGaSAWrus PC Edition

Create and play puzzles on your computer.

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KidDesktop 2.0.1

Secure your child's computer and Internet learning experience.

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Game Launcher 1.03

Organize and access your PC games in one centralized location.

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