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Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

URL shortening is hot — but look before you leap

Fuelled by Twitter's popularity, services to abbreviate web addresses are taking off. They bring a host of problems, but some are working to fix them.

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Reviews

  • Panasonic DMP-B15

    The Panasonic DMP-B15 is Australia's first portable Blu-ray player and features an 8.9-inch screen and LAN network functions.

  • QNAP TS-509 Pro

    The QNAP TS-509 Pro comes highly recommended — it's a flexible NAS with an interface that's gaining usability as time goes on.

  • Ricoh CX1

    For a very reasonable price of AU$599 you get a proficient compact camera with heaps of features, great dynamic range and, dare we say, sexy styling for a Ricoh. Pity about the noise issues and lack of HD video, then.

  • Sony Bravia KDL46Z5500

    The Sony Bravia KDL46Z5500 is seemingly made for sport with an enhanced 200Hz Motionflow engine and a slimmer, less obtrusive bezel.

  • FIFA 10

    Due Q3 this year, FIFA 10 is a further refinement of FIFAs 08 and 09, but promises greater freedom of movement, a bulked up manager mode and more Be A Pro fun.

  • Sony Walkman X-series (16GB) NWZ-X1050

    Great sound, brilliant OLED touchscreen, noise cancellation and as much YouTube as your Wi-Fi can handle. Shame about the extortionate price.

  • UFC 2009 Undisputed

    This great fighting game nails the look and feel of the UFC and demands strategy as well as quick reflexes.

  • Samsung ST50

    Samsung's ST50 looks the part of a very compact digital point-and-shoot, but the images it produces could be sharper.

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Features

  • Norton Antivirus: When did it get good?

    It seems that thinning down your application for greater performance has finally caught on, and bloat is being stripped away. This year's surprise contender: Norton.

  • 15 online photo editors compared

    Tools that let you edit photos in the web browser have come a long way in the last few years. We wanted to take a moment to do a feature comparison with a grouping of editors — big and small, to see what each one is capable of.

  • Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

    With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.

  • Nine reasons why Blu-ray will succeed

    We've been seeing a lot of articles lately about how Blu-ray's doomed, but we think it will do just fine. Here are nine reasons why.

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  • Cooliris for iPhone

    If you want your web with an extra whack of wow-factor you can't go past Cooliris.

  • Toyota dreams up mind-reading wheelchair

    First there was Mindflex, a Mattel toy that lets players move objects with their brains. Now comes word that the same technology is making its way into a more functional application — a wheelchair that users can manoeuvre with thought alone.

  • iPhone 3GS: Best pricing in Australia

    The only thing that can jeopardise your post-iPhone purchase buzz is knowing that your friends bought it cheaper through a rival operator.

  • Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 3GS

    Apple Australia today confirmed it was directly selling unlocked iPhone 3GS devices in both the 16GB and 32GB models from its own outlets.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

    Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

  • Security Starter Kit: Apps to protect your PC

    Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.

  • iPhone starter kit

    Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.

  • Create a professional resume

    With the economy as it is, it pays to have your resume up-to-date. Here are some software applications to help you keep yours polished and professional.

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Downloads

  • MuvEnum Address Bar

    Replace the missing Windows XP SP3 address bar, with improvements.

  • In-Poculis Mahjong

    Mahjong with 120 levels & 6 themes: Asian, Christmas, Halloween...

  • RipTiger

    Download online video and live TV from any web-site. Enjoy saved video on your iPod or other device.

  • BurnAware Home

    Compile, copy, and burn data discs, audio CDs, video DVDs, and disc images.

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