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Standards Reviews

Microsoft Office Standard 2007

Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations. But you stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

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Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard

Adobe Acrobat 7.0 brings new collaboration and usability features, some of which workgroups will find invaluable.

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Ad-aware Standard Edition 6.0

If you're a penny-pincher, the free version of Ad-aware 6.0 is a good choice for spyware protection.

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Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time.

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The Dell V305w is an inexpensive all-in-one printer that also connects wirelessly to your home network. However, the output quality needs significant improvement, and the cost to maintain the printer is much higher than the industry standard.

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Standards News

Toyota plugs the Prius in

After much badgering by DIYers and energy activists in the US, Toyota relented and built a plug-in version of its Prius hybrid, showing it off at the 2008 Paris Motor Show today.

Hacker talks fooling e-passport systems

The researcher who claims to have created code that can emulate and clone e-passports has given details of the purported hack.

Panasonic's connected-home concept at Ceatec

The Japanese company shows off a high-tech home that will link TVs, a video wall, home appliances and lighting.

Digital 3D photography made easy by Fujifilm

Ever since digital imaging became popular, Fujifilm has been the pioneer of several new technologies. At the recent Photokina imaging trade show, the Japanese company has unveiled another ground-breaking idea — a 3D digital camera.

Adobe confirms Flash for iPhone

Adobe has reportedly confirmed that its Flash technology is coming to Apple's iPhone.

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Standards DIYs and How-to

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained

How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.

How to record streaming audio

Many online music sites prefer to stream songs rather than serving them up as downloadable files. Here's a free way to record the audio as MP3s.

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.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

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Ask Us: SkypeOut

2008/06/02

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Apple MacBook Air

2008/01/29

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Nokia N76

2007/07/04

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Microsoft Office Standard 2007

2007/02/01

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Concept cars at the 2008 Paris Motor Show

What's a motor show without concept cars? This year the theme was green — we take a look at both the mean and the green.
Audi's sporting S4 gets a smaller engine

On the heels of this year's Audi A4 redesign comes the new S4, which Audi announced will appear at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Interestingly for a performance car it will feature a smaller engine than the model it replaces.
LG Renoir 8-megapixel camera phone: Photos

Hot on the trail of Samsung's INNOV8, LG has paid a visit to our colleagues in the UK to show its own 8-megapixel camera phone, the LG Renoir.
Mercedes-Benz wins race to build first Lithium-ion hybrid

Lithium-ion batteries are common place in consumer electrical items but, thus far, automotive engineers have been hampered by various technical issues, not least their susceptibility to explode. Mercedes-Benz seems to have cracked these problems with its first hybrid, the S400 BlueHybrid.
Production Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid kicks off birthday party

Earlier this week GM kicked off its 100th birthday celebrations by taking the wraps off the production version of its plug-in hybrid, the Chevy Volt. Unfortunately, though, its stunning looks have been muted and it is still two years from being available in North America.