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Left 4 Dead 2

With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast.

Best PC games

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

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Reviews

  • Plants vs. Zombies

    Addictive action and super-cute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable and engaging romp.

  • Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

  • Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.

  • Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

    The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a cut-down version of the company's premium iPod dock but boasts even more features.

  • LG BD390

    The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

  • Sony BDP-S560

    The Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray player features a Wi-Fi adapter and BD-Live support, but doesn't appear to be able to match competitors for features.

  • NAD C 717 Micro DVD Receiver

    If you're after a super compact system that'll primarily provide great music and movies second, the NAD C 717 does just that.

  • Panasonic DMR-BW750

    If you're looking for a flexible PVR that's packed with features, then the excellent Panasonic DMR-BW750 Blu-ray recorder is almost a one-stop shop.

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Features

  • MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

    Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.

  • Best games for Mac

    With all the focus on console gaming these days, the poor old Mac often seems to be totally ignored. But fear not, Apple fans, for some of the greatest PC games are also available for your Mac. We've gathered some of the best.

  • 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.

  • Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

    Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.

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  • Australian pricing for new Macs

    Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.

  • Augmented reality in Aussie film clip

    Aussie band Lost Valentinos is using augmented reality in its latest video clip and is asking for your help.

  • Foxtel offers TV downloads for free

    Foxtel subscribers will soon be able to watch all of their channels on their PC for free with the launch of the Foxtel Download service.

  • Why buy a Windows Phone over an iPhone?

    The upcoming release of Windows Mobile 6.5 promises a huge leap forward in usability for users of Microsoft's mobile platform, but is it enough to lure punters away from the competition?

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DIYs and How-to

  • Format a drive for Mac OS X and Windows

    If you move a hard drive between the two operating systems, here's what you need to know.

  • 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.

  • Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

    Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.

  • 101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

    Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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Downloads

  • Exterminate It

    Protect your computer from virus and malware.

  • STR3EM

    Deliver multimedia content in a single file with the quality of a retail CD and DVD.

  • Wise Registry Cleaner Pro

    Speed up your PC by cleaning your registry.

  • HandBrake

    Universal, highly tweakable DVD/video ripper and converter.

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