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Microsoft Sidewinder

The Sidewinder is a good attempt by Microsoft to launch themselves back into the gaming arena after testing the waters with the Habu, but they're not quite there yet.

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Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down.

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Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

Microsoft's Wireless Media Desktop 1000 will provide you with a perfectly capable wireless mouse and keyboard for a more reasonable price than its competition. We just wish Microsoft would give more thought to the design and overall feel of its hardware.

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Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Though slightly flawed, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 makes pen-based computing feasible for the average worker.

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Optima MyPC MCE PC

Optima is the first Australian manufactuer to launch a locally-made Media Center personal computer. Sticking with a traditional PC form factor, this MyPC MCE PC bundle will appeal to digital technology neophytes who want a lot of bang for their buck.

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Microsoft to launch 'Windows Cloud' this month

Microsoft will launch an operating system for the 'cloud' in four weeks, chief executive Steve Ballmer told delegates at a Microsoft-sponsored developer conference in London on Wednesday.

HP to launch fall line of teen PC products

HP's looking to sharpen up its image towards teens — and it's employing teens to do just that.

Microsoft launches Xbox-Vista gaming union

Windows Vista and Xbox 360 gamers will soon be able to challenge each other online for the first time as Microsoft's Xbox LIVE gaming network opens its doors to PC titles.

Windows Vista launch pushed back to 2007

Microsoft has announced a delay of Windows Vista that will mean PCs with the new operating system won't go on sale in Australia until January.

Microsoft hopes 'Milan' table PC has magic touch

At first glance, Microsoft's secret project looks like a 2007 version of the sit-down arcade game Ms. Pac Man. Only if this machine were running the game, you could just take your finger and flick away any monsters chasing the heroine.

Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

How to store your files online

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

Feelin' the vibe at Intel's Viiv launch

Intel, accompanied by a slew of launch partners, today unleashed Viiv on the Australian market. More of a platform than a product, Intel is hoping that Viiv will do for the lounge room PC what its Centrino brand has done for Wi-Fi notebooks.

Five music download services compared

If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.

Fast fixes for pesky PC problems

Hijacked Web browsers, slow bootups, lost shortcuts, choppy video -- we've gathered 10 easy, inexpensive solutions for these and other common computing problems.

Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.

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Microsoft Location Finder 3

Find a person's location using your WiFi enabled laptop, Tablet, or PC.

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Terminal Bridge 1.11

Help Microsoft Terminal Services to pass firewalls and proxy servers.

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FloSpace FloPrompter 3.0.0.1

Create your own scrolling teleprompter.

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Location Finder

Turns your regular WiFi-enabled laptop or PC into location determining device.

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CarbonFTP 1.2

Synchronize data in the local folder and FTP server folder.

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