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Windows XP Professional x64 edition

Microsoft's first venture into 64-bit OS is not for the faint of heart; only early adopters and those running 64-bit software should give Windows XP Professional x64 a try.

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Microsoft Windows XP SP2

We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Though slightly flawed, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 makes pen-based computing feasible for the average worker.

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Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2)

Venerable Internet Explorer is showing its age among the hot, young field of browsers led by Mozilla's Firefox.

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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)

The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to use.

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iTunes update for Windows Vista addresses BSOD

Apple releases a new media player version and recommends that Windows users replace outdated drivers for webcam products, scanners and some media card readers.

Google Chrome faster than Firefox, IE, Safari

Google introduced Chrome in part because it wants faster browsing and the richer Web applications that speed will unlock. So how does Chrome actually stack up?

Users report IE8 Beta 2 issues

One day after Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8, users have started to report issues with its installation and sites and services that are incompatible.

Nikon Coolpix P6000: Dripping with features

Nikon announced the newest addition to its P series of compact camera, the P6000, featuring a 13.5-megapixel image sensor, integrated GPS and an Ethernet connection.

Lenovo hikes netbook price for Aussies

Chinese PC maker Lenovo has flagged plans to enter the miniature notebook market with a one-kilogram model to launch later this year. But while Australians will get the notebook before their US counterparts, they can also expect to pay more.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

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.

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.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

Print, save and organise your digital photos

Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

Online image editors for blogging

We head out across the Web to find out whether these online image editors are picture perfect.

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

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TweakNow WinSecret 1.5.3

Tweak various Windows XP and Vista registry settings.

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Bopup Messenger 5.3.14.6344

Send and receive secure short text messages between users on a Local Area Network.

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DriverMax 4.5

Extract and back up your Windows drivers and reinstall them easily after a new Windows setup.

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Product Key Explorer 2.1.2

Track the number of software licenses and recover lost product keys from LAN computers.

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nVidia ForceWare Graphics Driver (Windows XP/Media Center Edition) 178.13 (09/25/2008)

Update your nVidia graphics processing unit to the latest Windows 2000/XP ForceWare drivers.

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