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Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Reviews
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HP Pavilion s3680a Home PC
Obviously being a small desktop, performance isn't at the super high end of the scale. But being on par with a mid-range laptop these days, we don't know why you wouldn't just buy that for cheaper.
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Sony PlayStation 3 Home Preview
Sony's Home is one of the most highly anticipated titles on the PlayStation 3, and it has the potential to revolutionise the way users interact online. However, there's no doubt it's taken a long time to come to fruition.
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Pioneer VSX-LX70
The Pioneer VSX-LX70 is a top-of-the-line receiver which features 1080p upscaling, HD-audio decoding and a piano black finish.
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Pioneer VSX-LX60
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Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router
The Linksys WRT150N is a great router option for those who want the range improvement of 11N but don't need the other features — or the steep price tag.
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Microsoft Office 2007 RTM
Microsoft is all set to ship Office 2007 to big businesses within the next month, and to the general public early next year. Here's what the radical changes have in store for users.
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Google Home
Google Home is a breezy service that lets you create a custom sign-in page chock-full of news and widgets.
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BenQ W100
Those looking at taking their first step into projector-ownership but don't want to spend too much money will do well to consider the BenQ W100.
Features
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Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV
Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
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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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Do you need a home network for school?
With the government slowly rolling out laptops to school kids, many families will discover they have more than one computer in the home.
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Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?
Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.
News
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NZ, Australia to get Win7 first
The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.
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iRiver's Wave Home
There's been a little bit of buzz at CES here about the iRiver Wave Home, which marries a networked multimedia device with a communications hub to form a kitchen/home office-friendly gadget.
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VTech enters the home-audio market with music-streaming device
In an interesting move, VTech, the makers of wireless home phones, has entered the home-audio fray with the IS9181, a Wi-Fi-enabled internet radio receiver.
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XP on your desktop till 2010, if it's cheap
Microsoft has announced that manufacturers will be able to sell Windows on "nettops" — or low-cost desktops — in another move that looks set to keep XP alive for several years yet.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network
You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.
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Dual boot Windows XP and Vista
Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.
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How to build a wireless network
CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.
Downloads
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Home Revision Management System
Monitor and backup changes in a project.
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ShareTool
Securely access your Bonjour services from anywhere.
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Comfy Hotel Reservation
Manage and maintain hotel reservations.
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My Maintenance
Track your repairs, upgrades, and expenses on equipment and appliances.
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'.
Videos
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 5% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
