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Dell Inspiron 13

The Dell Inspiron 13 is great for those hampered by a tight budget, but who still want a competent and power-efficient thin-and-light notebook with a decent design.

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Microsoft LifeCam Show

The Microsoft LifeCam Show offers improvement over Microsoft's previous laptop webcam, but Logitech still has the laptop webcam to beat.

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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.

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Das Professional Keyboard

Typing purists, gamers, and computing old schoolers will love the Das Professional Keyboard and its satisfying mechanical switch design. Most casual users, however, will balk at the AU$132 price for such an otherwise spare input device.

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Acer Ferrari 1100

Acer's Ferrari is nice to use, but the exclusivity and inflated price feels manufactured, not earned.

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NSW to censor student laptops

The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) plans to limit internet access on the laptops given to NSW's senior students under the "digital education revolution" to a pre-approved list of websites.

How to keep your laptop from being stolen

It's the traveller's nightmare: one minute your laptop is there, the next minute it's gone.

Sony laptop batteries recalled again

Sony has issued another large battery recall, affecting HP, Toshiba and Dell laptops.

Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

Sony advised today that there has been a recall on certain units of its VAIO TZ series notebook, due to "irregularly placed wires near the hinge" or "a dislodged screw inside the hinge" causing a short circuit and the laptop to overheat.

New Apple laptops to arrive next week

Apple is expected to unveil updates to its laptop line next week with the official confirmation issued overnight that it was planning a press event in the US.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

How do I know if my laptop battery is likely to explode?

I keep seeing all these stories and pictures about laptop batteries catching fire or exploding. Why is this happening, and how do I know if my battery is likely to explode?

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot. However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard. I would appreciate it if somebody could please explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas and what sort of plans are available.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Selling on eBay: 12 tips to help you earn more

If you're still hesitant about hawking your wares on the giant virtual garage sale that is eBay, our tips will steer you through the pitfalls.

Digital Life #2: (S)wanky phones, Facebook nakedness and laptop tips

It's episode two of CNET.com.au's new podcast, Digital Life. This week we're talking (s)wanky phones, Facebook nakedness and laptop-buying tips, with a bit of iPhone rumour-mongering thrown in for kicks.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

Online image editors for blogging

We head out across the Web to find out whether these online image editors are picture perfect.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Top 10 notebooks of January

January's 10 most popular notebooks prove once and for all that people aren't only interested in the most exorbitant, high-end notebooks available.

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TheLaptopLock 0.9.4

Encrypt and delete files and recover your stolen computer.

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Laptop Locator with Data Guard 2.01

Encrypt your sensitive data and locate your laptop via the Internet.

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CrashPlan 10.29.2008

Manage space usage, control location of files, and schedule backups.

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CrashPlan 10.29.2008

Manage space usage, control location of files, and schedule backups.

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Scheduling Manager 3.2

Manage the use of shared resources via a web-based interface.

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