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Great games for the musically minded

It doesn't matter whether you've classically trained at the Conservatorium or only sing in the shower, these games will bring out your inner songbird.

Western Digital WD TV Live

The Western Digital WD TV Live is a compact media streamer that now features YouTube and Flickr access and a supports a wide range of formats.

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Reviews

JBL ES250PW wireless subwoofer

The JBL ES250PW is the first wireless subwoofer we've seen from a hi-fi manufacturer and should take some of the headaches out of owning a home theatre system.
Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.
Sony BDVIT1000

The Sony BDVIT1000 is a stylish 5.1 home theatre system featuring Blu-ray playback and wireless rear speakers.
EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock

Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.
Edimax nLite 3G-6200n 3G Broadband Router

Edimax's nLite 3G-capable router might sucker you in with a bargain price point, but you'll pay a hefty frustration price along the way.
D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615

At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.
Asus RT-N16 Wireless Router

Asus' high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.
Asus RT-N13U Wireless N Router with All-In-One Printer Server

Asus' inexpensive 802.11n router is a bit of a bargain, although it does also bring with it some bargain basement sensibilities.

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Features

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
Best digital photo frames

Why stick to a conventional photo frame that can show just one image, when you can have a digital photo frame to show off thousands of your happy snaps?
Hands-free heaven: Bluetooth headset round-up

Bluetooth headsets are the way to go for anyone spending a lot of time chatting on a mobile. We look at four top contenders.
Best portable mobile phone speakers

People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

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News

Archos teases Android phone tablet

Let's not beat around the proverbial bush: Archos is going to release an Android-based mobile phone, but the French company is teasing us with the merest hints of what its new device is capable of.
Aussie web data consumption doubles

Australian internet users now consume twice as much data than they did a year ago, but figures by Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal there are still over 200,000 businesses and government agencies on a dial-up connection.
802.11n Wi-Fi standard finally approved

After seven years, the new, faster standard for wireless networking finally makes it past the draft stage.
Sydney movie, music pirate earns jail time

The Australian arms of the music and film industry have won a victory against piracy with the news that Sydney man Yong Hong Lin has been handed a three-month jail term for selling illegal imported discs from his Eastwood music and movie store.

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DIYs and How-to

Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.
TuneUp your iTunes music library

Does your iTunes library have lots of songs with missing tags and cover art? TuneUp Companion is a plug-in for iTunes that does all the tedious tagging and cover art retrieval work for you.
Choose the right Bluetooth headset

Bluetooth headsets have become essential for anyone who spends a great deal of time on the road — here's how they work and what to look for when you're choosing one.
Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online

This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.

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Downloads

Pizzicato

Compose, write, print, and listen to your own music.
Vip CD Ripper

Grab and convert your CDs into audio files.
Xilisoft Audio Maker

Convert audio files, rip and burn audio CDs.
Multimedia Protector

Print and protect important documents, conference materials, e-learning software, and company presentations.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.