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Network Magic Service

Network Magic Service is best suited for those who frequently take their home laptops to work and beyond, locking down open shared files and printers when appropriate.

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Apple Time Capsule (1TB) Network Storage

Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, but Windows users and those who demand speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

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Nikon Coolpix P6000

The P6000 is one of the first cameras to include GPS and it could well carve a niche for Nikon, but it has a lot of potential to be a better camera.

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D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855

The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a stable performer with an excellent Web interface — you may want to wait for a price drop though.

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Asus P750

The Asus P750 may be chunky, but it packs in a huge array of features. Combined with an equally impressive software bundle, the result is an excellent multifunction handheld that should appeal to a wide range of mobile professionals.

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Apple Time Capsule allows wireless backups

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced a back-up device called Time Capsule at Macworld in San Francisco on Tuesday, which automates the Time Machine backup application in Mac OS X Leopard.

10 things wrong with Ten's download service

Last night I visited Ten's Supernatural site in order to test their episode download service. As a result, I can comfortably list 10 things wrong with it.

Mobile Guru: The price of free wireless

Is piggybacking on an unsecured wireless network downright stealing? Or is more like reading a magazine someone has purchased and left in a public place?

When does wardriving cross the double line?

To me, wardriving seems like a useful activity.

IM and the future of email

Who knows what tomorrow will bring?

Wireless networking made easy

Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and secure.

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.

Wireless 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.

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.

DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

Wireless connections: the options explained

CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

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.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

The world is your local calling zone

VoIP may save you on interstate calls, but it's also great for keeping in touch when you're overseas. David Braue explains how it has helped him move his virtual office to Singapore at almost no cost.

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Look@LAN Network Monitor 2.5 build 35

Monitor your Internet activity with just a few clicks.

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LAN on Internet

Access office or home computer and play multiplayer games with friends remotely.

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LAN Framework

Manage your system, Active Directory and network resources.

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DEKSI LAN Manager 1.82

Monitor and manage your networks.

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LAN Survey

Track and monitor your computers, printers, software, and more with this network tool.

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