Tag: linux

Ubuntu 7.04

Ubuntu is very user-friendly but not right for everyone. Oddly, both casual and advanced users will find this operating system wonderful, while day-to-day users may rail against Ubuntu's incompatibility with certain popular software applications.

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Motorola ROKR E6

The E6 tries valiantly to be a smartphone and a sexy consumer gadget. It's a pity then, that it didn't try that little bit harder.

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Chrome (beta)

Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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Asus VW223B

The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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Dell Latitude E6500

The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

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Revamped Google Picasa site identifies photo faces

A new face recognition feature on Google's Picasa Web Albums will help users label their photos with the names of subjects. That and other changes to the photo-sharing site are joined by a new beta version of the accompanying Picasa 3.0 photo-editing software.

Servers in the home remain scarce

Microsoft tried to make fun of the notion of a home server with a faux children's book. However, it faces the real challenge of trying to convince consumers that they want to install a server at home.

EzyDownload to succeed where Reeltime failed

EzyDVD has announced it will be offering movie downloads for AU$6 in September via a new service called EzyDownload.

Acer aspires to lead low-cost laptop race

After months of speculation in the media, Acer introduced its own low-cost mini-notebook PC at the Computex trade show in Taipei.

Asus to launch laptops with instant-on feature

Five new laptop models from Asus will incorporate DeviceVM's Splashtop instant-on software.

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

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.

Laptops for Mother's Day

She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

Web TV Top 10

Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.

Microsoft Office alternatives

Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

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R-Studio for Mac 1.2

Recover data on formatted or damaged disks and partitions.

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OpenOffice.org 3 beta 2

Take an open-source approach to office productivity.

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GMDesk 0.99

Run Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Maps in a standalone Adobe AIR app.

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emlBridge 3.6.2993.31786

Import rfc822 standard text e-mail files into any e-mail client and programs.

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Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery 3

Recover data from missing files in Ext2 and Ext3 file systems.

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