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Top 10 tips for festive season photos

Don't get left out in the cold this Christmas with sub-standard photos. We've got 10 photographic tips to help you get the best out of your festive season celebrations.

Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

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Reviews

Netgear EVA9150

While the Netgear EVA9150 is far from perfect, it offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo and video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.
NetComm NP201AV HomePlug

NetComm's redesigned its home plugs to make them somewhat easier to fit onto a plug socket — and significantly faster as well.
Meridian Sooloos Music Server

The Meridian Sooloos is a modular music server with an easy-to-use interface and one of the best Random modes we've seen. The downside? It's expensive.
Netgear Space-Saving Powerline Network Kit

Netgear's Space-Saving Powerline Network Kit has some good ideas, some bad. On the performance front though, if you absolutely need homeplugs, we'd suggest spending more for the higher rated 200Mbps plugs.
Iomega StorCenter ix2 (1TB)

The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is a two-drive NAS device that offers Bluetooth support but no remote access via the web.
Optus USB Slimline Modem

The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
Vodafone Internet Stick

For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
What is a network?

At its heart, a network is simply a way of connecting two or more computers together.

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News

Telstra boosts Melbourne cable to 100Mbps

Telstra has announced an upgrade to its HFC broadband network within Melbourne as well as its Velocity fibre-to-the-home network and will begin trailing a new TV set-top box.
PlayStation Network cards coming this month

Sometime later this month, retailer Game will begin selling cards with prepaid PlayStation Network credit.
Samsung Jet joins Icon family

Samsung Australia was expected to launch four handsets in its Icon range yesterday, but instead launched five, adding the Samsung Jet to the group of touchscreen devices on show.
Energy-aware internet routing coming soon

Researchers say they have developed a routing algorithm that can help big internet companies reduce their energy bills by millions of dollars.

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DIYs and How-to

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
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

Messenger Detect

Monitor and record popular IM and Web chat from your Local network automatically and secretly.
Network File Monitor Pro

Replicate, backup, and synchronize data on your network.
DEKSI Network Monitor

Identify problems on your network and fix them quickly.
Xmanager

Bring remote Unix/Linux desktops to your Windows PC.

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.