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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?
Xbox 360 Elite vs. PS3 Slim
It's another clash of the titans as Microsoft and Sony fight for gaming console supremacy. The PS3 has yet to win in the Prizefight ring. Will its fortunes change this time?
Reviews
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Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000
Standing out from the many desktop combos, the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 has an impressive keyboard but comes with a hefty price tag.
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Forza Motorsport 3
The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
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Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700
Although it's not our favourite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse and impressive battery life.
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Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
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Halo 3: ODST
An awesome campaign and addictive new Firefight mode make ODST a thrilling new entry in the Halo franchise.
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. It fits comfortably in your hand and works on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor technology. It would make a useful addition to your mobile arsenal.
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Samsung Preston Icon
The Preston has the look of a better handset, but poor call quality spoils an otherwise well-performing budget-priced touchscreen phone.
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Samsung Omnia Icon
Its excellent multimedia support, storage and gorgeous display make the Omnia better for people who put pleasure before business.
Features
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Wireless networking demystified
With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
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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.
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What is a network?
At its heart, a network is simply a way of connecting two or more computers together.
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What equipment is used to connect to a network?
We look into the sort of equipment or infrastructure that you may find being used to create a home network.
News
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Hands-on: Bing for iPhone
Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.
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Office 2010 beta gets LinkedIn
Microsoft has released a beta of Office 2010 at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. The beta integrates social network LinkedIn with Outlook, offers a stripped back Excel for browser editing, and video editing tools for PowerPoint.
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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.
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Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.
DIYs and How-to
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Ask Us: How can I improve the wireless connection from my laptop to my router?
Frustrated by poor signal strength on your network? Here are four options you can try to improve it.
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Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
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How to share files between Office and iWork
Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.
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Renovating? Don't forget to network
Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
Downloads
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Standard Admin Icons
Enhance your software and Web sites.
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FaxVoip
Send and receive T38 faxes via SIP networks.
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Secure Sino Skype
Chat on Skype writing in Chinese.
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eFile Pro
Manage files and folders on your BlackBerry device.
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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