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Windows Media Player 11

For Windows XP users, Windows Media Player 11 is a must-have upgrade. It's Microsoft's best jukebox effort to date, thanks to a thoughtful redesign, impressive performance, and a ton of useful features.

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Iomega StorCenter ix2 (1TB)

The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is a two-drive NAS device that offers Bluetooth support but no remote access via the web.

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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 SideWinder X6 Keyboard

The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple.

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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 nears Windows XP SP3 launch

Microsoft said on Tuesday that it is making public its latest test version of Windows XP Service Pack 3.

Vista launch log

Time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the nonsensical that comprised the late-night launches along the eastern seaboard of Australia.

Windows Mobile 7 delayed

Microsoft has informed some of its partners that it has had to delay Windows Mobile 7, a much anticipated update to its handset operating system.

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Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

DIY: Speed up Windows XP

If getting in and out of XP has you drumming your fingers, check out our tips to make starting and stopping your system a much faster process.

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Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

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.

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.

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True Launch Bar 4.3

Combine your shortcuts in groups saving working space on your desktop.

Launch It Pro 2

Organize and manage your desktop shortcuts for easy application launching.

Windows Hider

Hide and show your open windows.

Launch Manager 1.2

Launch applications and call or sms contacts, quickly and effortlessly on your Windows Mobile device.

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