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Asus EeePC 701

The EeePC isn't for everyone — in fact within about two seconds from picking it up you'll know if it's for you or not. For those it does appeal to, it's a brilliant little thing that fills a much lamented gap.

Protect your Wi-Fi network from hackers

Good wireless security isn't hard to implement provided you know which steps to take. We'll show you how to do it.

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Reviews

  • Apple Boot Camp (beta)

    Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.

  • Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)

    Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.

  • Trend Micro PcCillin Internet Security 2005

    Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security is an excellent all-in-one antivirus/firewall solution that won't break the bank.

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  • Promiscuous laptops

    Laptops now outsell desktops, and more and more locations are offering free public Wi-Fi networks. Yet there are no formal recommendations on how one should secure a laptop on a public wireless network. Here's an attempt to formalise some best practices.

  • Keep hot-spot hackers at bay

    Wi-Fi access is a great convenience, but frankly, it's beginning to worry me.

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DIYs and How-to

  • iTunes hacks

    We'll show you how to stream your iTunes library wirelessly throughout the house and create playlists without having to manually select each song.

  • Wi-Fi the right way

    Tips for getting the most out of your wireless notebook - how to easily find an available network and once found, how you can extend it with an antenna.

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