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NEC Versa P9210-2500DR

The P9210 is a frustrating mix of elements that we really liked, and elements that were just plain frustrating.

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Norton AntiVirus 2009

Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.

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iRiver Spinn

There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality — but it's not without its share of issues.

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HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

The sleek design and good performance of the HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx makes it a solid contender, but don't plan on removing the power cord any time soon.

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Norton Internet Security 2009

Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.

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Network outages 'normal': Optus

Optus this week claimed the 3G mobile outages it had been suffering were normal and every telecommunications carrier would be having similar issues.

Travellers don't want mobiles on planes: survey

Four in five travellers say the introduction of mobile phones on planes would drive them crazy, a survey has found.

Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

Telstra, Unwired revamp wireless plans

Unwired and Telstra today both revamped their wireless broadband plans: in the same week that Optus and Virgin unleashed new wireless offerings.

Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 is among us — with three laptops already on the shelves, and significantly more due by August.

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.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

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.

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.

What is slowing down my PC?

How do you find out which program is causing the computer to freeze, crash or run very slowly?

Five music download services compared

If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.

Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone of some kind that lets you do e-mail, open business documents and browse the web, among other things. Here are five recent contenders.

What's next for Flickr video?

Flickr's video hosting service has been out for almost a month. So what's happening with it?

Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

Centrino Duo (AKA Santa Rosa) explained

We wouldn't recommend rushing out immediately to buy a Centrino Duo system, but if you're in the market for a new laptop, the new platform will give you a modest boost

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CPU Usage History

Monitor and view your CPU usage.

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PrintUsage Pro 2.2

Record all print activities to a central database and generate various reports.

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Second TaskManager 5.60

Display information about programs and processes running on your PC.

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MakuaMon 1.2.2

Manage time spent at the computer.

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Access Manager 8

Control Internet and computer usage and restrict access to Windows' key features.