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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?
Xbox 360 Elite vs. PS3 Slim
It's another clash of the titans as Microsoft and Sony fight for gaming console supremacy. The PS3 has yet to win in the Prizefight ring. Will its fortunes change this time?
Reviews
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Sony Ericsson Elm
Sony Ericsson's Greenheart initiative pushing forward with this upcoming budget release. It could also be the top choice for outdoors types, it's stiff plastic cover offering splash resistance.
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Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000
Standing out from the many desktop combos, the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 has an impressive keyboard but comes with a hefty price tag.
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Forza Motorsport 3
The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
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Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700
Although it's not our favourite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse and impressive battery life.
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Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
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Halo 3: ODST
An awesome campaign and addictive new Firefight mode make ODST a thrilling new entry in the Halo franchise.
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Nokia 6710 Navigator
Nokia's third Navigator in the series is the best of the bunch thus far, though its small screen will dissuade many from binning their TomToms for in-car use.
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. It fits comfortably in your hand and works on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor technology. It would make a useful addition to your mobile arsenal.
Features
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Microsoft Office Web Apps: Hands on
Microsoft has finally started to open up its web-based versions of Office apps to early testers. We got access to a "technical preview" of Excel and PowerPoint on the web (not, notably, Word).
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Talk like a supermodel: Sexy fashion phones
Phones are more than just communication devices — they can echo your personal style.
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Microsoft Word 2010 technical preview
Molly Wood takes you inside the new features of Word, including some cool cut-and-paste tricks.
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The top 10 songs the web brought back
Thanks to iTunes, YouTube, Guitar Hero and the like, it's possible for long-forgotten music to be revived in a big way — even if it had disappeared from the airwaves for a reason.
News
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Hands-on: Bing for iPhone
Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.
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Office 2010 beta gets LinkedIn
Microsoft has released a beta of Office 2010 at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. The beta integrates social network LinkedIn with Outlook, offers a stripped back Excel for browser editing, and video editing tools for PowerPoint.
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Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.
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Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office
The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.
DIYs and How-to
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Windows 7 demo: Window management
Here's a cool new set of gestures and shortcuts to help you move, resize and arrange windows more intelligently in Windows 7.
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How to avoid suspicious websites
Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
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Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
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How to share files between Office and iWork
Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.
Downloads
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Standard Admin Icons
Enhance your software and Web sites.
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Skydom Messenger
Chat with your friends and other Skydom users.
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Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver
Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
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Microsoft CD-ROM Changer Drivers
Avoid problems with these updated, protected-mode CD-ROM changer drivers. File date 7/96.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.





















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