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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.
Security suites for 2010
Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Reviews
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Samsung N110
An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.
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Asus UX30
The UX30 gets oh so close to what it strives to achieve, but small design choices like the stippled touchpad and port covers, and large issues like the low battery life prevent it from achieving greatness.
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Asus N10 (Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
You'll pay a bit more for the privilege, but the Asus N10 is unique because of its discrete, switchable graphics and extra ports.
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Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition
While Core i7 presents a new performance paradigm, the heinously gluttonous Australian prices will need to come down before it's accepted by the mainstream.
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
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Intel X-25M solid-state drive (80GB)
Intel's X-25M solid-state drive enjoys several advantages over other drives, including better throughput, boot times and battery life. Cost aside, this is by far the fastest data drive available.
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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.
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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.
Features
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Wireless networking demystified
With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
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Twitter-integrated TV: Stepping into the time warp?
Some viewers would eat it up; others would ignore it. But packaged right by the industry, Twitter could easily become the biggest thing in interactive TV since Dr Frank-N-Furter played the hot dog.
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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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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.
News
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Intel tries anew to build its smarts into TVs
Intel may not have attained the same dominance in TVs as it has in personal computers, but the company remains convinced that interactive, networked, computing-intensive tasks will win the company a foothold in the world of video.
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Why buy a Windows Phone over an iPhone?
The upcoming release of Windows Mobile 6.5 promises a huge leap forward in usability for users of Microsoft's mobile platform, but is it enough to lure punters away from the competition?
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Intel's new Core i7, Core i5 desktop chips bring faster CPUs to the mainstream
Intel's new Core i5 and i7 CPUs, released today, look to bring performance to the masses just in time for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch.
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Intel Core i7 Mobile laptop chips to be served with Windows 7
Laptop manufacturers are gearing up to release machines that use Intel's next-generation Core i7 mobile chips, code-named Clarksfield, on Intel's next-gen Centrino platform, code-named Calpella.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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How to avoid suspicious websites
Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
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How to store your files online
Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.
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Avoiding downloading pitfalls
Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.
Downloads
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ShaPlus Bandwidth Meter
View bandwidth consumed for the session, day, or month.
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VNN-Enterprise
Establish a virtual network without a VPN server.
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Safe Eyes
Restrict access to harmful Web sites.
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ParetoLogic Privacy Controls
Remove traces of your Internet activities from computer.
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.
Videos
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 2% |
