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Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends

A very light game of interest only to Littlest Pet Shop fanatics, but they'll most likely love it to bits.

Animal-obsessed kids will be in seventh heaven with World Of Zoo — and they might even learn a little along the way.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.
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.
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.
The Sims 3: World Adventures Expansion Pack

World Adventures introduces a number of fresh ideas and a bunch of great new content to the series.
Left 4 Dead 2

With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast.
Plants vs. Zombies

Addictive action and super-cute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable and engaging romp.
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.
Razer Megalodon Headset

While it may not be ideal for the casual PC gamer, the Megalodon is an incredible sounding and comfortable PC gaming headset that lets you fully customise your sound.

Best PC games

Console titles may get all the fanfare, but there are still plenty of great games to play on the PC.
Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
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.
Best games for Mac

With all the focus on console gaming these days, the poor old Mac often seems to be totally ignored. But fear not, Apple fans, for some of the greatest PC games are also available for your Mac. We've gathered some of the best.

Rickroll virus targets iPhones

An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.
Augmented reality in Aussie film clip

Aussie band Lost Valentinos is using augmented reality in its latest video clip and is asking for your help.
Foxtel offers TV downloads for free

Foxtel subscribers will soon be able to watch all of their channels on their PC for free with the launch of the Foxtel Download service.
Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia

It looks like the dead won't be rising down under anytime soon with Left 4 Dead 2 being the latest game refused classification in Australia.

DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
How to clean up your hard drive

Whether getting rid of an old computer or just making a clean start for your favourite hard drive, it's important to wipe it clean.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

Adware Removal Software

Protect your PC from spyware, Trojans, and spybots.
NoScript

Protect your computer from Java vulnerabilities while surfing with Firefox.
XP Firewall Commander

Manage and control exceptions to receive inbound traffic.
aclEZ

Manage Lotus Domino ACLs.

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.