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Next Firefox can detect computer orientation
The upcoming version 3.6 of Firefox will be able to tell if you're listing to starboard — and pass that information along to applications running in the browser.
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?
Reviews
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Ubuntu 7.04
Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.
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Genji: Days of the Blade
While this action adventure game flexes a bit of the PlayStation 3's graphical muscle with its mythical Japanese scenery, its rather shallow, derivative gameplay makes it difficult to recommend.
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, it is not worth rushing out to purchase Vista Home Basic. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Vista Home Premium will likely be one of the most popular of the six varieties of Microsoft's latest operating system. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade, but if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.
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Mozilla Firefox 2
Mozilla Firefox 2 is a winner, beating Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on security, features, and overall cool factor and deserving our Editors' Choice award.
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Firefox 2 RC1
Firefox 2 RC1 isn't meant for public consumption, but this early look demonstrates some cool new features in the next release of Firefox.
Features
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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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Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3
A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!
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Windows Vista: Versions compared
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Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2
We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.
News
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Mozilla switches on Firefox 3.5 update
A month and a half after Mozilla issued a significant update to its open-source web browser, the organisation has begun encouraging users of Firefox 3 to install version 3.5.
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Wiimote hack improves real-life tennis game
Mans Shapshak, an avid tennis player as well as a gear hacker, has come up with a novel way to combine fake tennis with real tennis to improve his real-world game using a hacked Wiimote.
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Google announces Chrome OS
Google has announced the creation of the Google Chrome Operating System project, with the goal to build a Linux-based OS available for purchase on netbooks in the second half of 2010.
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Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5
Firefox 3.5, the embodiment of Mozilla's attempt to "upgrade the web", is now available for Windows and Mac.
DIYs and How-to
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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Stick Google Calendar into your Firefox sidebar
Learn how to load your Google Calendar in a Firefox sidebar ... the easy way.
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100 tips to speed up your software
Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.
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Having fun with Windows Vista
Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.
Downloads
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Mozilla Weave
Mozilla Weave enables you to have incredibly rich, personalized experiences across the web.
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SilverScreen
SilverScreen 3.4 offers new Dynamicon animated icons. Experience the next generation of application management.
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Darq Software Transmute
Transfer bookmarks between Delicious, Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari.
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Personas
Modify the appearance of your Firefox browser.
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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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
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| Nokia mobile phones | 6% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
