Tag: mechanic

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Spirit Tracks' exciting new mechanics and classic gameplay make it one Zelda adventure that has got a full head of steam.

Despite the beginning of the Copenhagen climate change talks, the 2009 LA Motor Show wasn't all eco-friendliness.

Jabra Halo

Jabra's Halo is stylish to look at, but just too fiddly to use on a regular basis.
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

A lot of cameras get called "unique", but the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj aptly lives up to this tag as it hosts a built-in projector. It's definitely a novelty and fun to use, we just wish image quality was better.
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

The second Indiana Jones adventure expands and builds upon the previous, making for the best game yet in the Lego series.
Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.
Colin McRae: DiRT 2

If you have any interest whatsoever in off-road racing you'd do well to take this beautiful and thrilling game for a spin.
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Despite its originality and charm, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter is a mediocre platforming game.
Fight Night Round 4

Though definitely an improvement over its predecessor, this boxing game isn't without a few problems.
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival

The new gameplay mechanics and multiplayer support in LocoRoco Midnight Carnival are welcome additions to the series, but they come at the cost of accessibility.

Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.
Blu-ray player loading times compared!

Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.

Drive your car from your iPhone

Yesterday, we found an iPhone app that can start your car remotely. Today, we take a look at a German university that's built a car that can be driven via your iPhone.
Flickr adds new photo-sharing idea: Galleries

Flickr has added a new feature called galleries to showcase photos — and this time not just your own shots.
Is Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009's best game?

The reviews are coming in and it looks like there's unanimous praise for the latest Batman title for PS3 and Xbox 360. Could it be this year's best game?
Sony officially announces PS3 Slim

Sony has finally taken the wraps off the much-rumoured PS3 Slim and gave it the more affordable AU$499 price tag consumers have been clamouring for.

Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.
Android starter kit

Google's Android Market may not be overflowing with apps just yet, but it's still hours of work separating the good from the bad. We do the hard yards on your behalf, identifying which apps you need now.
Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

Viobo MSSQL to MySQL Converter

Convert data from MSSQL to MySQL.
goSerial

Serial communications app.
VSuite Ramdisk Standard Edition

Simulate hard drive using existing RAM to speed up your PC.
VSuite Ramdisk Server Edition

Simulate hard drive using existing RAM to speed up your PC.

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.