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Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)
The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.
Samsung HT-BD8200
The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.
Reviews
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Thecus N5500
Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.
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D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615
At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.
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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)
The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution.
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BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco
With "Eco" and "Lite" in its name does that mean the U121 is a product with fewer features with a high price for the sake of being branded as environmentally friendly?
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Samsung HT-BD1255
Despite the rather plastic look and feel, this Samsung system offers plenty for the money and its audio and visual performance are both rather good for a HTIB system.
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Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000
The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the internet.
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D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685
The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.
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Promise SmartStor NS4600
The SmartStor NS4600 ticks the required feature boxes for being a NAS, but is in dire need of an interface overhaul and some features simply don't work.
Features
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Network buying guide
Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?
With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
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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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Gaming online: Which console is best?
Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.
News
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802.11n Wi-Fi standard finally approved
After seven years, the new, faster standard for wireless networking finally makes it past the draft stage.
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Add GPS functionality to Wi-Fi devices with G-Fi
PosiMotion's G-Fi allows you to share GPS location information via Wi-Fi.
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Intel's My Wi-Fi makes my internet yours
Intel's My Wi-Fi is a wireless driver and software update to Intel's Centrino 2 processor-based laptops, which allows the computer's built-in wireless networking chip to create a separate Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (PAN).
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Netgear reveals new dual-band router
The successor to the WNDR3300 has been announced at CES 2009, called the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700.
DIYs and How-to
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Renovating? Don't forget to network
Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
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File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network
You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.
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Get your gaming console online
Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.
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Protect your Wi-Fi network from hackers
Good wireless security isn't hard to implement provided you know which steps to take. We'll show you how to do it.
Downloads
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Yap Yamb
Play an advanced Yahtzee like game versus computer or other people.
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VNC Scan Enterprise Console
Manage workstations and servers on your network using VNC, RDP, and remote scripting.
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VPN-X
Create virtual LAN environemtnt using the Internet.
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Advanced TCP/IP Data Logger
Collect network data from a device in the network.
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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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.


























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