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Must-have utilities for your Windows tool-kit

How often do you think about the background systems that make your computer run smoothly and surely? We show you seven of our favourite programs to keep your system in tip-top shape.

Windows and S60 phones get new Skype betas

Skype has announced Skype 4.2 for Windows beta and a new beta build for Symbian phones.

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Reviews

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The X1's good looks and strong hardware are hampered by frequent performance lag, an unintuitive user experience and its jaw-dropping price tag.
Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.
Palm Treo Pro

Beneath its iPhone-esque exterior lurks a very capable business phone.The Palm Treo Pro may not have the snazzy interface designs of the competition, but this means it performs better in most areas.
Palm Centro

Not the flashiest phone around, but its jaw-dropping price, ease of use and vast software ecosystem, make it a good choice for first time smartphone buyers and Palm OS aficionados alike.
HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Microsoft pushes its first service pack for Vista out the door. Is it a salvation, a non-event or a flop?
Palm Treo 500v

Although it's a good smartphone, the Treo 500v needs either Wi-Fi or HSDPA to deliver that knockout punch.
HP iPAQ 900 Series

This top-of-the-line "business messenger" runs Windows Mobile 6 and includes a QWERTY thumb keyboard, a predictive text tool, push-email capability, a 2.46-inch touch screen and a 3 megapixel camera. It also has HSDPA support, Assisted GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 and integrated Wi-Fi.

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Features

Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web.
Is Apple behind the laptop curve?

As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
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.
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.

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News

Microsoft's plan to get back in the phone game

The company's long-rumoured "Pink" plans will start revealing themselves next year, as a long delayed overhaul of Windows Mobile hits the market.
Apple breaks up Palm Pre-iTunes lovefest

We can't say this was a complete surprise, but it looks like Apple made good on its earlier warning and put an end to the Palm Pre-iTunes synchronisation with the release of iTunes 8.2.1.
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.
Status of GSM Palm Pre

Rumours of a GSM Pre have emerged on a Vietnamese forum showing high-quality photos clearly showing the SIM card slot behind the phone's battery cover.

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DIYs and How-to

Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
Security Starter Kit: Apps to protect your PC

Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.
XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
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

Spectrum Visualizations

Add original and exciting visualizations to Windows Media Player.
RoloFlex Personal 2008

Organize and manage personal contacts and information.
Flip4Mac WMV

Import, export and play WMAs & WMVs in QuickTime.
Pagico Professional

Generate flowcharts based on tasks and keep track of projects/contacts.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.