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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.

Chrome OS: Screenshots

It's the new kid in OS town and has been attracting attention from all quarters. Although far from complete, we decided to take an early build of Chrome OS for a spin.

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Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2

Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
Dell Vostro 320

While a few tweaks such as an in-built wireless receiver for keyboard/mouse and a video input so it could double as a monitor for your laptop would be nice, if you're looking for a cheap all-in-one PC, it's hard to ignore the Vostro 320 as an option.
HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One C309g

The Photosmart Premium is a nifty little multifunction with the added novelty of a touchscreen. It does a great job of plain text, but it's a pity about its colour prints.
Samsung N110

An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.
Sony Vaio W

Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell

Swelling the ranks of 11.6-inch netbooks, the Asus Eee PC 1101HA impresses with its design and battery, but having to overclock a slower version of Intel's Atom CPU is a dodgy workaround.
LG Crystal GD900

We love the clear touchpad, both for its good looks and intuitive gestures, and we think the Crystal makes a good mobile phone. Shame its camera is a stinker.
HP Mini 5101

HP's biz-minded Mini 5101 is a successor to the Mini 2140 (one of our all-time favourite netbooks). It looks and feels great, but for a premium-price netbook, we expect to get more features, not fewer.

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Features

Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?

There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.
Six things we'd like to see in future netbooks

Small and cheap not good enough for you? We start the list of things that would make buying a netbook even more enticing.

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News

Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office

The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.
Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?
Aussie web data consumption doubles

Australian internet users now consume twice as much data than they did a year ago, but figures by Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal there are still over 200,000 businesses and government agencies on a dial-up connection.
Facebook gets Twitter-like search; buys FriendFeed

The giant social platform gets two key features: Real-time search and the Everyone filter. The company also announced plans to buy social media aggregator FriendFeed.

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DIYs and How-to

How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.
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.
Apple iCal: An insider's guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.
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

10+ Letter Words

Welcome to 10+ Letter Words!10+ Letter Words provides you with a list of over 1600 intriguing, challenging and provocative words, all longer than...
100+ Business Building Secrets

*** FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME! ***** TOP 50 in the Business Sectionof most App Stores including USA,Canada, Australia, and more! **Build Your Biz,...
Tinderbox

Personal content management assistant.
PersonalBrain

Organize and link together your projects, contacts, files, and Web pages.

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.