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Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.

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Mac OS 10.5 Leopard

Although it won't be in stores until autumn 2007, Steve Jobs has given the world a preview of the next Apple operating system.

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Linksys WAG160N Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway

Linksys' WAG160N resides in an attractive package, and manages better than most Wireless N routers. Better than most, but still nowhere near the hype.

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Firefox 3

If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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Canon i9950

Canon's massive i9950 is an excellent photo printer at multiple sizes, although the asking price for printer, media and inks means it's not for everybody.

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Windows, Mac OS to run side-by-side

Parallels, a start-up whose software enables Macs to run Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS at the same time, says it is ready with a final version of its product.

Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool

Mac users are being warned downloading a "free" rogue security application, MacSweeper, which guarantees to find a virus on Macs it is installed on will only lead to a lighter wallet.

Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone

The internet giant releases an iPhone version of its geographic exploration software. And with multi-touch and GPS, the interface is better than a PC's.

Flickr upload tool turns 3.0, goes open-source

Let the porting begin: Uploadr 3.0 is not only out of beta, it's also governed by the GPL now.

Google updates desktop search tools

Google is adding new features to its Desktop search program, including further customisation of the Sidebar and the ability to send information directly to a friend's desktop, search on multiple computers at once and lock the search function with a password.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Best free text editors for Windows and Mac

Notepad and TextEdit may be fine for some. If you pine for the simple pleasures of search and replace, tabbed files and handy shortcuts for HTML, though, check out CNET.com.au's favourite text editors for both Windows and Mac.

DIY: Smooth and simplify your online research

What's the most annoying thing about doing research online? It has to be copying and pasting all the information you need for note-taking from multiple Web sites.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

Google hacks

Think you know how to use a search engine? These three handy tips will help you get even more out of your Googling experience.

Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.

Adobe's Lightroom 2 beta broadens editing horizons

New version of Adobe software, going into public beta testing Wednesday, significantly expands editing possibilities — and brings it closer to regular Photoshop.

Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

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.

Killer Downloads: Clipboard utilities

It's easy to get disorganised when you're copying and pasting information from the Web or other documents to use elsewhere. Here are three of our favourite clipboard utilities to help you keep it all straight.

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Xserve Update for Mac OS X

Update and enhance various functions of your Xserve.

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Flip Boom - Mac OS X

create funny animations in seconds.

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Eltima Flash Optimizer for Mac OS 1.8

Compress up to 70% of your Flash files.

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Toon Boom Studio Mac OS X 4.5

Build eye-catching animations in cut-out way.

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PhotoLine Mac OS 14.1

Draw and edit images, retouch photos, and export your work in various picture formats.