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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.
VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia
Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
Reviews
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AdvaTel PowerLine 85 Ethernet Adapter
AdvaTel's PL85 delivers handsomely, providing plug-and-play home networking that's faster to configure than a wireless LAN and support for any type of Ethernet device.
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AlphaShield Firewall
The AlphaShield's fixed firewall features are fine for newbies, but users who want protection for an always-on Internet connection will want the firewall flexibility found in most full-fledged routers.
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Netgear WGU624
The WGU624 offers a well-rounded amalgam of fast throughput, long range, and tight data security.
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Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge
This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is relatively high.
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Netgear FWG114P
Netgear FWG114P
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SMC ADSL Barricade g
SMC ADSL Barricade g
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.
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Apple AirPort Express Base Station (with AirTunes)
The AirPort Express is among the very best wireless-networking devices we've seen for Mac or Windows, but its lack of computer-free control limits its unique ability to stream iTunes music.
Features
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Mobile phone buying guide
Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.
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CNET Australia's quick guide to 3G
If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.
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Wireless glossary
3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.
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An inside look at Windows Vista
Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.
News
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Optus trialling 3G web accelerator
Optus is considering using web accelerator technology widely across its 3G mobile network to increase the speed its customers can access websites on increasingly popular data-rich devices like the iPhone.
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Skype's mobile dreams
While it makes sense for Skype to be on mobile phones, it may be years before the free peer-to-peer software makes its way into the mobile market in a big way.
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CES 2007: Linksys announces a draft-N router for gamers
Linksys has unveiled the first draft N router optimised for gamers that we've seen.
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Hutchison's HSDPA coming early next year
Mobile carrier Hutchison wants to start providing data speeds of up to 3.6 megabits per second on the back of its third-generation (3G) mobile phone network from March or April next year.
DIYs and How-to
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Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems
If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.
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The future of wireless
The future of wireless
Downloads
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FortGuard Firewall
Protect your computer against DDoS attacks.
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MacTCP Watcher
Test your Internet connection with this utility.
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Net/Mac
Implement packet switching over an amateur radio network.
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AWOL
AWOL manages a list of computers and allows you to send a Wake-on-LAN packet to each to wakeup the computer from a sleep state remotely. Wakeup on...
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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