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Google Video (beta)

It turns out that an open, sprawling interface works better for a search engine than a video store. Google Video will have to take a few categorisation notes from Yahoo if it's ever going to challenge the iTunes Music Store.

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LaCie d2 Dual 8X DVD±RW

Need a speedy DVD recorder that's highly portable and compatible with both Windows and Mac? LaCie's d2 Dual 8X fits the bill and looks good doing it.

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Lexmark X3550

On the surface, the X3550 appears to be a budget workhorse of a printer with the enticing option of wireless connectivity. It's a pity then, that the wireless is so expensive to include, and the printer itself so slow.

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Adobe Illustrator CS3

Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.

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Sony VAIO VGN-C15GP/B

The Sony VAIO's good points -- performance and excellent build quality -- are marred by an uncharacteristically poor screen.

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Apple beefs up MacBooks, trims prices

Apple has unveiled a revamped line of Macintosh laptop computers made leaner, slicker, faster and a bit more affordable.

When it comes to Apple, proprietary, 'schmaprietary'

Apple's "closed" behaviour is arguably what has made its popular products simple to use.

Stolen Mac helps nab burglary suspects

A remote desktop access feature found in some Macintoshes is being credited with leading police to two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York.

Coming to the Mac in 2008: 'Spore'

Electronic Arts plans to release the much-anticipated new game on several platforms at the same time, including the Mac.

Word, PowerPoint blocked by Office 2003 update

The latest service pack for Microsoft Office 2003 has made a range of older files inaccessible, including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, it emerged this week.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Scanning photo basics

Learn the best methods for scanning a photo into your PC. This guide will get you up and running with your scanner and show you how to get the best-quality results for scanning and sharing your photos online.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

Become a camcorder pro: A 10-step guide to making your footage shine

Many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. From the nauseating Blair Witch Project to the impressive auto-biopic Tarnation, low-budget DV film-making has taken mainstream cinema by storm. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.

MacBook or bust?

I am going to buy a new computer for Uni and was planning on a 14-inch iBook G4. However, since Macworld, I have been wondering if Apple intends to put new processors in the iBooks? I am looking for a laptop that will last four years or more.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Digital photography glossary

Having problems with certain camera jargons? Fret not. We have compiled a list of the common terms and definitions used in digital photography.

Updated: Supercharge your iPod

The iPod is the top portable music player, but as you'll see, it can be a whole lot more.

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Virus Definitions for Norton AntiVirus 9.0/10.0/11.0 (PowerPC/Intel) 10/31/2008

Update Norton AntiVirus 9.0/10.0/11.0 for Mac OS X with the latest virus definitions.

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Norton AntiVirus 11.0 Virus Definitions (Intel) 10/31/2008

Update Norton AntiVirus 11.0 for Mac OS X with the latest virus definitions.

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MacWise 11.48

Use your Mac as a terminal and connect to a host computer directly by modem or over the Internet.

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H264 WebCam Pro 2.52

Convert your Web cam into remote surveillance system.

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Acala DivX DVD Player Assist 3.1

Convert computer video files to DivX format compatible with standalone DivX DVD players.