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Internet could win Nobel Peace Prize

According to the BBC, the internet is one of 237 minerals, vegetables, animals, people and organisations that are in the running to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Watching tsunamis from the safety of your study

It's an unprecedented event for the web as a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Chile races toward Hawaii. The threat, however, proves minimal. Read this blog post by Caroline McCarthy on The Social.

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Reviews

JVC TH-BA1 soundbar

JVC's TH-BA1 soundbar home theatre system is affordable, easy to use and sounds better than we expected, but doesn't offer HDMI connectivity.
Internode MiFi

Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.
LG HLB54S

The HLB54S is LG's first Blu-ray sound bar and comes with a suite of value-added extras, but is more expensive than its rivals.
Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX

The 7404VNPX has pretty much every feature you could ever wish for in a modem router — except stability.
Billion BiPAC 7800N

Billion's 802.11n modem/router provides good signal but loses the message somewhere along the way.
Garmin ecoRoute HD wireless dongle

No word yet on Australian availability, but Garmin's ecoRoute HD dongle and firmware looks like good value for eco-champs and car geeks.
Jabra Go 6470

It's not cheap, but Jabra's wireless Bluetooth desk set brings style and comfort to an otherwise business-centric product line.
Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station

The iConnect Wireless Data Station is 1 barebones wireless NAS that accepts external USB drives and acts as a print server.

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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.
Best soundbar theatre systems

Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.
Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
Best digital photo frames

Why stick to a conventional photo frame that can show just one image, when you can have a digital photo frame to show off thousands of your happy snaps?

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News

Google working on Chrome OS tablet

Not content to let Apple hold the limelight with its tablet computer, Google has shown concepts of its own touchscreen web device.
The mobile compromise is still a beach

Most people head to the beach for the sun and sand, but I had an ulterior motive: I needed coverage, and I'm not talking about sunscreen.
Telstra drops wireless excess charges

Telstra today announced substantial changes to its wireless broadband access plans, offering higher data allowances and eliminating the excess usage charges. The new plans come into effect on Monday, 18 January.
New Zealand issues 4G spectrum

New Zealand has made a push towards 4G network services, with its government confirming the initial frequency allocation from the old analog tv spectrum.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
Choose the right Bluetooth headset

Bluetooth headsets have become essential for anyone who spends a great deal of time on the road — here's how they work and what to look for when you're choosing one.
How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.

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Downloads

Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver

Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
Mabry Mail Control

Send email using SMTP and receive email using POP.
QuakeFinder

Find Quake servers over the Internet.
Myrmidon Updater

Update the registered version of this Web page design tool.