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Samsung ST550
Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung's coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that's too short, it's a delight to behold and use.
Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take
The beta for Microsoft Office 2010 is here and we've had a chance to check out the latest version. Though the changes are more incremental than they are major, there are some useful new enhancements worth noting in this revision.
Reviews
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.
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HTC HD2
HTC's HD2 reads like a perfectly balanced mathematical equation of geeky desire, and when compared to last year's Touch HD, this new model has pluses next to every spec.
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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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Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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Opera 10
Featuring a compression engine to boost speeds for slow computers, a cool new treatment for tabs and a gaggle of other enhancements,the Opera 10 browser is nothing to sneeze at.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100
While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.
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Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010
Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.
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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.
Features
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Twitter desktop round-up: Top 5 free apps compared
Forgo Twitter.com's dreaded "fail whale". How? Tweet from the desktop. It's more reliable at times, and sophisticated desktop apps are packed with useful management features.
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Microsoft Office Web Apps: Hands on
Microsoft has finally started to open up its web-based versions of Office apps to early testers. We got access to a "technical preview" of Excel and PowerPoint on the web (not, notably, Word).
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Twitter search sites: The three best, and all the rest
When you want to know what's happening on the web right now, Google won't cut it. These sites will.
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Top RSS readers
Have you ever used an RSS newsreader? Here are some of our favourites to help you choose one.
News
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Snow Leopard brings great news for Windows 7
Every time I see the "I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" ads on TV, I can't help but wonder, "why not both?" And it has never been a better time for that.
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PlayStation 3 firmware 3.00 details
There may not be many hardware changes inside the PS3 Slim, but here's what you can expect from the 3.00 firmware update.
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Chrome OS for the clueless: What it means for real people
Google's new operating system is certainly something to get excited about, but don't put a new laptop purchase on hold because you want a Chrome netbook.
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No more beta: Skype 3.0 for Windows phones
Skype shucked the beta tag on Monday to reveal version 3.0 of its VoIP application for Windows Mobile phones.
DIYs and How-to
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TuneUp your iTunes music library
Does your iTunes library have lots of songs with missing tags and cover art? TuneUp Companion is a plug-in for iTunes that does all the tedious tagging and cover art retrieval work for you.
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Windows desktop bling
Just because your Windows computer comes with boring backgrounds and icons doesn't mean that you're stuck with them. We show you where to find themes, widgets and other desktop tools to jazz up your screen.
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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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Make MP3s from iTunes downloads: A guide to file conversion
Any MP3 player or audio device can play music bought from the iTunes Store, even if it doesn't support the format Apple sells it in. Here's our three-step guide to show you how to convert iTunes Plus downloads to MP3 format.
Downloads
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Opera Mobile
Surf the Web on your Windows Mobile phone with this browser alternative.
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Opera Mobile for Symbian
Browse the full Internet on your Symbian cell phone.
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XYplorer
Manage and keep track of your files.
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A Better Finder Rename
Powerful file, photo, and MP3 batch renamer with advanced features.
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.























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