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Sony AX1400 Remote Commander

Slightly heavy on the buttons and light on the display, the AX1400 nevertheless comes with powerful PC backup.

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Updated: Work from home (or anywhere): four remote access options

Four very handy services that allow you to remotely access your work (or home) PC anywhere you have an Internet connection.

Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 (w/ media remote)

We like the keyboard and the mouse on the Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510, but the media remote's functionality could be improved.

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Samsung PS50A650

Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.

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Western Digital WD TV

Western Digital comes to the media streaming party with a product set to shake.

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What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

iPhone remote: Controlling iTunes from bed

Have you reached the point of ultimate laziness and can't even be bothered to control iTunes from bed? Use your iPod or iPhone instead.

What good are 1,000 remote-controlled PCs?

Botnets have been around since the late 1990s but have only recently become worth owning, selling, or trading. What good are 1,000 remote-controlled PCs? Let's find out.

Yahoo's free software turns PC into DVR

System uses a PC to transform a television into a digital video recorder, DVD player, stereo and photo viewer.

McAfee speeds up updates

What if your desktop security application could detect and remove a new threat that was only minutes old? That's the impetus behind McAfee's Artemis technology, announced yesterday.

How do I remotely access my PC?

I've just set up a file server on my home network, which is essentially just a lone computer plugged directly into my wireless router and connecting at 100Mbps. I use VNC to maintain it from other wireless-enabled PCs (802.11g) on my network but find it's a tad sluggish.

Is it sluggish because I'm connecting via a wireless connection? Or is there software that is quicker than VNC? Preferably one that's free... I'm a poor student!

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Tech support for your parents

Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.

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.

File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

Software that's ready for takeoff in 2008

Keep your eye on these apps as 2008 ticks by. Either stuck in development or newly released, this bushel of newbies is poised to make this year their year.

Best iPod-compatible iTunes alternatives

CNET's Donald Bell rounds up his favourite iPod-compatible software alternatives to Apple's iTunes jukebox.

Best burning combos: speedy CD/DVD drives and great software packages

Getting a great CD/DVD burner is only half the battle when it comes to having a winning disc-creation package.

iTunes everywhere: Best products for accessing iTunes in the home

iTunes is preconfigured to stream music over your home network, but you need the right hardware. Here are some products that will do the trick.

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

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Remote Software Installation Utility 2007

Import target list and manage systems.

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Proxy Remote Control Software 4.1

View and operate a PC on the LAN/WAN/Internet from your own PC.

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Remote Installer

Install and uninstall software on remote computers at the click of a button.

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Dell Remote Access

Access and share digital content on their home-networked PCs.

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Remote Window

Work on your PC remotely in real-time.

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