Tags: log, usage

Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)

Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.

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Samsung A551

As Next G handsets go, the A551 isn't the best, nor is it the worst. Its middle of the road design and feature set is matched by a mid-range price tag.

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i-mate Ultimate 8502

The first HSPA smartphone released in Australia may also be the best Windows Mobile available to date.

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AVG Internet Security 8.0

AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

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Freshtel Firefly

Firefly seems unlikely to usurp Skype as the web surfer's voice client of choice, but it's a decent alternative with reasonable but not spectacular calling rates.

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Optus prepaid broadband data robbery

Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.

Laptops trump smartphones for e-mail on the go

3G data cards and wireless broadband solutions for laptops still lead smartphones like the BlackBerry when it comes to accessing work e-mail on the go, according to a recent Optus survey.

Kazaa activity can be monitored: Witnesses

A witness on the ongoing civil trial against peer to peer software provider Sharman Networks has added weight to testimony last week that logs can be maintained to trace users who are exchanging unlicensed music online using the Kazaa software.

Criminal hackers reach beyond Windows and Internet Explorer

Symantec's semiannual report on Internet security threats is a mixed bag. While companies are better at protecting their networks, attackers are now going after their end users instead.

Google unveils desktop search

Google has unveiled its first-generation desktop application for searching through personal files and Web history stored locally on a PC, a move that could shake up the landscape of Internet search and raise privacy hackles.

DIY: Master your Windows processes

Suffering from a slow PC, but bamboozled by what's going on with Windows Task Manager? Here is some software that will take the mystery out of what's going on with your system processes.

Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

Optimise your hard disk

If you're noticing that programs are loading slower than before, your hard disk is probably near capacity and full of fragmented files. CNET shows you, in three easy steps, how to clean up and optimise your hard disk for improved performance.

Windows Vista: Manage the Internet sites your children view and the games they play

Microsoft's latest OS has a number of new features -- here's a project that will help you customise it for family use.

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

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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OptusNet Usage Meter 1.5.4

View how much of your monthly download limit you have used.

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Proxy/ISA Log Analyzer 3

Analyze and generate reports on Internet connection usage.

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Project Server 2003: Project Data Service (PDS) Usage and Methods Reference Sept

Learn about the usage and methods of Project Data Service.

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AtomicLog 2

Get real-time and historical tracking of your desktop Internet activity.

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MakuaMon 1.2.2

Manage time spent at the computer.

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