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  • Best PC games

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

  • 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.

  • 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 of CES Awards

    Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.

  • 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.

  • Please Explain: HSDPA

    Are you confused by the seemingly endless lists acronyms and jargon associated with technology? We're here to help. Check out our definition of HSDPA.

  • Desktop shopping checklist

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

  • Leopard vs Vista

    What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

  • Newbie's guide to Facebook

    What is Facebook and why should you use it?

  • Entertainment PCs under $2,000

    Why wait for TiVo when you can buy one of these PCs and not only record TV, but play games and scribble down your memoirs at the same time!

  • Intel Viiv: what you need to know

    CNET.com.au's video feature detailing everything you need to know about Intel's Viiv platform and what it'll do for your digital home.

  • The Mac desktop family album

    Just as the Xeon-based Mac Pro completed Apple's transition to Intel CPUs, the iMac received an upgrade to the new Core 2 Duo chips while also appearing in an awe-inspiring 24-inch model. Lest we forget the plucky Mac Mini, it is now completely dual core -- and still cheap. Our reviews will help you find your Mac match.

  • What the future holds for MMOs

    Speakers at the GCDC 2006 roundtable offer some interesting perspectives on the future of massively multiplayer online games.

  • PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

    Twenty programs you shouldn't be without.

  • Feelin' the vibe at Intel's Viiv launch

    Intel, accompanied by a slew of launch partners, today unleashed Viiv on the Australian market.

  • Frequent Photo Flubs: 15 picture pitfalls and how to avoid them

    Brighter brights and whiter whites! Find out how to get the best pictures in our handy guide.

  • Video: Steve Jobs unveils first Intel-based Mac

    New iMac uses Intel's dual-core Duo chip.

  • Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up

    Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

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