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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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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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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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WD My Book Home Edition 500GB

The WD My Book Home Edition 500GB is a cost-effective external hard drive which offers a flexible set of connections, but it's not very fast.

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Pinnacle SoundBridge Home Music

The HomeMusic tries to make home music streaming simple, and it does this -- but at the rather severe cost of home wireless security.

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Seven to launch crippled TiVo

Seven today confirmed that the TiVo HD digital video recorder will be sold in Australia for AU$699 from 29 July, but users will have to buy a software upgrade next year to unlock its full suite of features.

Apple considering slider-style iPhone?

A new report suggests that Apple has developed prototypes of an iPhone with a hardware keyboard that slides under the display, but it won't be out until next year.

iPhone remote: Controlling iTunes from bed

Have you reached the point of ultimate laziness and can't even be bothered to control iTunes from bed? Use your iPod or iPhone instead.

Free Speed: Make your Mac faster

AU$2,000 worth of performance for free? Yes please!

Googlify your Nokia

Just like pimping your ride: Google has released a Google search bar to install on Nokia E- and N-series handsets.

How to take video in total darkness

All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.

Learn to rock with GarageBand

Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Moving your iTunes library from PC to Mac

Here's a relatively painless method to bring your iTunes library with you when you switch from PC to Mac.

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.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark had announced seven new multifunction printers; four for small office and home users, and three for professional use.

Best printers for homes on a budget

Whether you need a printer for your school work, personal documents, or work-at-home business, chances are you're looking for the best bang for your buck. Check out this list of our favourite low-cost printers, and save some of that hard-earned dough!

Samsung unveils new TVs, home theatre

Samsung has come out swinging with 1080p and picture quality its main weapons in order to attract your TV dollars in 2008.

Mobile phones for Mother's Day

With Mother's Day just around the corner we've compiled a list of the best phones for mum, whoever she may be.

Where vinyl records are born

Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.

A camper van for the land and sea

What could possibly be better than a million-dollar motor home outfitted with state-of-art technology? One that goes in the water, of course.

Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.

Samsung U900: Hands on

After waiting six months since we first saw the U900 at the World Mobile Congress, we've finally had our chance to get our grubby mitts all over its adaptive touch window.

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Adobe Reader 9

View PDF documents from your desktop or on the Web.

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Adobe Reader 9

Read Adobe PDF files on your desktop or on the Web.

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Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (x86 Package) 06/30/2008

Update Norton AntiVirus virus definitions and antivirus products of multiple versions.

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Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (i32 Package) 06/30/2008

Update Norton virus definitions and antivirus products.

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Norton AntiVirus 2008 Definitions Update 06/30/2008

Update virus definitions for your Norton AntiVirus and Internet Security 2008 products.

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