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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.
Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player
The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.
Reviews
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BlackBerry Bold 9700
While it's hard to recommend it as an upgrade to current Bold owners, the 9700 is an outstanding phone in its own right and is still among the best handsets for business users.
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Lexmark Prestige Pro805
The Pro805 frustrates as much as it innovates with a touchscreen interface and an interesting, iPhone-style app store.
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FIFA 10
FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.
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Sony PSP Go
We love its slimmer, sexier, more pocket-friendly shape, as well as its pause and restore anywhere feature, but the PSP Go doesn't quite add enough to the mix to justify its price tag.
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Norton Internet Security 2010
Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.
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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)
The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution.
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MSI Wind12 U200
The MSI Wind12 U200 sits in that comfortable space between netbook and laptop — if you have modest needs, but still want a decent screen size and a bit more power than Intel's Atom offers, the U200 might be the laptop you're looking for.
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Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000
The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the internet.
Features
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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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Australian music download services compared
If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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Norton Antivirus: When did it get good?
It seems that thinning down your application for greater performance has finally caught on, and bloat is being stripped away. This year's surprise contender: Norton.
News
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Legit Mininova gives no traffic relief
Mininova's decision to remove links to copyright-protected media last week is being hailed as a victory by Dutch anti-piracy group Stichting Brein. However, it's unlikely to make much difference to network traffic and could prove a boon for independent producers.
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Adam plucks first SA WiMax apple
South Australian internet service provider, Adam Internet, has turned on its first WiMax tower, an effort its chieftain Scott Hicks described as a "minor miracle".
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Amazon's Kindle comes to Oz
Amazon's hyped e-reader Kindle is coming to Australia, with plans for the device to begin shipping on 19 October.
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UMD conversion a no-go for PSP Go
Existing PSP owners hoping to pick up a PSP Go and transfer their existing UMD games to the handheld are going to be out of luck — Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Sony Computer Entertainment America have confirmed that there will be no way to transfer existing UMD purchases to the new download-only PSP Go.
DIYs and How-to
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Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them
E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.
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Getting started on Android
Our quick guide to the Android software gives you a glimpse into the mobile operating system and what it can do for you.
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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.
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How to avoid suspicious websites
Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
Downloads
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Multi-Browser Viewer
Browse a site using 16 standalone browsers or screenshot images in 45 browser and 3 OS combinations.
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Save Video Plug-in for Internet Explorer
Save videos from the Web onto your PC.
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DeepTide Malware IDS
Detect network traffic potentially associated with malware, viruses, and Trojan horse programs.
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SecretAgent Pro
Monitor and log in secrecy what is being done on your computer, while away.
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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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 2% |
