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Graphics performance: How anti-aliasing is getting smarter

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:38:47 +0000

Ever on the lookout for better ways to render pixels, anti-aliasing has advanced in leaps and bounds.

Best Apps for Windows Phone, February 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone 7 smartphone with our monthly app roundup.

Fight the Australian technology tax: online shopping bargains

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

You'll get the most bang for your buck by mail-ordering your gizmos direct from the USA.

Data included, just add VoIP: how to save money on calls using data

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

If you primarily use your phone as a data device, why not move your calls to VoIP and save on call costs?

Top 5 mobile plans for smartphone tethering

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

We take a look at the best mobile data plans for smartphone tethering on the go.

Personal hotspots: the rise of mobile tethering

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:08:41 +0000

The days of USB mobile broadband modems are numbered: smartphones now have great 'personal hotspot' features to provide internet access for your laptop.

Google speaks on Chrome for Android Beta: "Ice Cream Sandwich is the baseline"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:46 +0000

Google has released Chrome for Android Beta, adeptly tailoring its desktop browser to the mobile platform with a number of neat touches. The downside? It's Ice Cream Sandwich only.

Windows 8 In Depth: Updating Windows Update

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

In our latest sneak peek at what's new in Windows 8, we take a look at how Microsoft is tackling that necessary evil: updating your OS.

Samsung Galaxy S III expected in May at just a stunning 7mm thick

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:09:07 +0000

Move over Galaxy Nexus: Samsung's heir apparent to the Samsung Galaxy S II is said to be arriving in May, with quad-core power and 4G support jammed into a sleek 7mm form factor.

High-end ready? Intel X79 DX79SI review

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Intel finally acknowledges the enthusiast market with the X79 DX79SI.

Is Microsoft killing off the Windows Start button?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:25:33 +0000

In the leadup to the release of Windows 8, leaked preview images of Microsoft's next OS uncover a dramatic design departure from more than 15 years of Windows UI history.

Best Apps for BlackBerry, February 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry with our monthly app roundup.

Overclockers rejoice: GIGABYTE X79-UD7 review

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The OC board lives on in the new form of the GIGABYTE X79-UD7.

Serious business: Lexmark X548dte review

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Fast, high-quality printing on offer from Lexmark's latest business MFD.

Good bang for your buck: MSI X79A-GD65 8D review

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:15:41 +0000

Exceptional hardware doesn't always mean your products have polish, but does this MSI board stand out from the pack?

Building a PC gaming beast for Battlefield 3

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

We put together an affordable machine that can run Battlefield 3 with all the bells and whistles.

RIM's new hope? Next-gen BlackBerry 10 'London' leaked

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:25:31 +0000

Following a tumultuous year, hopes for a return to form for BlackBerry maker RIM are being pinned on its next generation of QNX smartphones -- and the first has just been revealed.

Alternatives to Ubuntu

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:53:51 +0000

Old-school Ubuntu fans who aren't a fan of the new Unity-based direction of the operating system might find something to like in some of the official Ubuntu spin-offs.

Name your price! Humble Bundle brings pay-what-you-want gaming to Android in style

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:12:42 +0000

Pay whatever you want for three acclaimed Android games -- Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos and EDGE -- and in the bargain you'll score desktop versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Ultrabook for $799 - you have another 24 hours

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:49:04 +0000

The Catch of the Day website has an entry-level Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook for $799, but you only have until noon tomorrow, Thursday (Australian Eastern time) to grab it.

How to sync ebook reading progress between devices

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:43:17 +0000

If you read ebooks on your tablet, you may find yourself in the position where you’re dying to read that next chapter but you didn’t bring your tablet with you...

Is Apple really the world's biggest-selling PC vendor?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:07:08 +0000

Market watcher Canalys has determined Apple has overtaken HP as the world's leading PC client vendor - but admits that including tablets in its count is a "controversial" practice.

Windows 8 In-Depth: Inside the new File History features

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

In our continuing look at the technology driving Windows 8, we delve into how the next-gen OS handles File History.

Nokia's first Windows Phone, the Lumia 800, coming to Australia in March

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:08:03 +0000

It's been nearly a year since Nokia's teamup with Microsoft was announced but we're finally going to see the results locally, with the Lumia 800 launching on all networks in March.

How to play AVI and MKV videos on your iPad

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Your iPad may tell you it only wants to play MPEG-4 videos, but we show you how to whoop that iDevice into shape to play other common video formats.

Robust all-rounder: HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus review

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

A solid performer for the small office.

Almost perfection: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme review

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Arguably the most recognised and respected enthusiast motherboards in the world are the ASUS Republic of Gamers boards.

Aggrieved MegaUpload users threaten to sue FBI over legitimate lost data

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:08:48 +0000

Without condoning any illegal conduct of shutdown storage site MegaUpload, pirate parties are condemning its seizure and coordinating potential legal reprisals against the US.

Best Apps for iPhone, January 27 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Evernote web & image clipping comes to Android via new Dolphin Add-ons

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:04:43 +0000

New Evernote and Skitch Add-ons for the Dolphin browser turn your Android smartphone into an Evernote powerhouse.

Overclocking analysis: hands on with Sandy Bridge-E

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Nothing pushes a new CPU to the limits harder than overclocking. We assess Intel’s new high-end Sandy Bridge-E processor line.

Google's Android Developer Labs headed to Australia next week

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:21:54 +0000

Got an Android app you want to polish up but not sure how to go about it? Android's official Developer Advocates are bringing their Labs to Sydney and Melbourne next week to help.

Ultrabook Bargains: JB Hi-Fi holding huge sale across notebooks until Sunday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:44:15 +0000

Need a new notebook? With discounts across JB Hi-Fi's entire range of Ultrabook stock, there are plenty of attractive bargains on offer at a number of price points.

A new front in the net neutrality battle

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The US has introduced formal and binding net neutrality regulations, so where does Australia stand, and what's it all about anyway?

Toshiba AT200: "World’s thinnest and lightest" Android tablet on sale early Feb for $579

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:22:36 +0000

Tablets just keep getting lighter and thinner. In fact, it seems the only thing that's unwavering is that cemented $579 starter price tag.

Extreme CPU at an extreme price: Intel Sandy Bridge-E Core i7-3960X

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Intel’s new Sandy Bridge-E processor tends to the extreme: in both performance and price.

HTC Velocity 4G: Australia's first 4G smartphone goes on sale tomorrow

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:59:47 +0000

Australians will be able to get their mitts on the country's first 4G handset sooner than expected, with Telstra releasing the HTC Velocity 4G tomorrow.

Toshiba Satellite Z830 Ultrabook: Writing is on the wall for big laptops

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Toshiba’s lightweight Satellite Z830 Ultrabook shows the days of big, heavy notebooks are numbered.

Thin for the win? ASUS Eee PC X101H-WHITE016S review

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

ASUS virtually created the netbook category with the Eee PC, so does the latest entry pass muster?

The Top 10 Tech Fails of 2011

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Things don't always work out the way you had them planned. Without further ado, here are ten such examples from last year's dishonour roll.

Apple wades further into academia with iBooks 2, iTunes U and iBooks Author

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:37:05 +0000

Digital destruction or educational empowerment? Apple targets the academic sector with its trio of textbook-related apps: iBooks 2, iTunes U for iOS and iBooks Author.

Best Apps for Android, January 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.

AMD prices slashed at Harvey Norman: 40% off all A-Series notebooks until Sunday

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:44:20 +0000

With the first major retailer special of the year, Harvey Norman has cut 40% off the RRP of AMD A-Series notebooks until January 22.

Android gaming: How to play Tegra-exclusive titles on non-Tegra hardware

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:01:49 +0000

Want to play Tegra-exclusive games like Pinball HD, Sprinkle and Shadowgun but don't have a Tegra handset? Never fear.

Anti-SOPA internet blackout today said to number 7,000 sites going dark

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:11:26 +0000

A reported 7,000 websites including Wikipedia will take part today in a voluntary internet blackout worldwide to raise awareness of the controversial SOPA & PIPA anti-piracy bills.

CES retrospective: 2012 will be awash with Ultrabooks

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:33:31 +0000

One of the most talked-about technologies on the ground at CES 2012 was the Ultrabook. We look at what users can expect from the category in the near future.

How to reduce smartphone data bill shock

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Despite cheaper mobile data, you still need to watch your usage.

Waterproof iPhone and Samsung smartphones could make a splash soon via HzO WaterBlock

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:31:03 +0000

Will Apple's iPhone 5 or Samsung's Galaxy S III be waterproof? It might sound unlikely, but HzO's WaterBlock technology is on its way -- and has to be seen to be believed.

Top 10 reasons to upgrade to iOS 5

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we listed the Top 10 reasons to upgrade to Android 4.0. Well, it wouldn't be fair if we didn't follow up with the Top 10 upgrades on the iOS 5 side of the fence, right?

OnLive Desktop puts Windows 7 on your iPad for free... but when is it coming to Australia?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:59:08 +0000

Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.

Top 10 reasons to get Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich"

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Is it worth upgrading to the latest incarnation of Android? Yup. Here's why, with the top 10 reasons Ice Cream Sandwich is the tastiest serve from Google yet.

Budget bargain: MSI 990FXA-GD80 review

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:00:44 +0000

MSI achieves the high end on a low price.

Best of CES 2012, part 2: the best of the rest from this year's CES

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:20:55 +0000

In our second roundup of the most exciting new gear on show at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, we check out some unlikely tech surprises set to make waves in 2012.

Seriously for gaming: ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Bringing its 'A' game, the ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional offers some serious gaming features for the price.

Best of CES 2012: our pick of the most exciting gadgets & tech headed your way this year

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:39:24 +0000

We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Overclocking-centric with all the bells and whistles: ASUS Crosshair V Formula review

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:50:58 +0000

What's red and white and black all over?

Microsoft set to go 'hands off' with Kinect for Windows launching Feb 1 for US$249

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:19:03 +0000

Steve Ballmer's performance at Microsoft's final CES opening keynote this year may have been roundly criticised by the media, but Kinect for PCs stands to make huge waves.

Good choice for gamers: GIGABYTE 990FXA-UD7 review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The core of an extremely capable high-end gaming platform.

Ultrabook consolidates in 2012: Intel pushes 'natural interaction', alternative form factors and promises 75+ new models at CES

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:00:09 +0000

If the Ultrabook is to hit 40% of the notebook segment by year's end it'll need some buzz, so Intel has come out swinging at CES, showcasing touch, voice and gesture innovations.

Hands on with AMD's FX Series processors

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Bulldozer's here, but is AMD's new platform better suited to a future when heavily threaded apps rule?

Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Microsoft's all-new Task Manager

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:57:19 +0000

We pull apart Windows 8's Dev Preview bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step: here we look at the all-new Task Manager.

Good picks from the meagre Aussie post-Xmas sales so far

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:01:18 +0000

Just like the run-in to Christmas, the onslaught of computer specials hasn't eventuated - just a couple of good ones here and there, led by retailer Dick Smith.

How to fake Siri on Android: voice recognition for all

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Get Siri-like voice commands on your Android smartphone.

Ubuntu 11.10: Setting up Oneiric

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The latest Ubuntu is slick and sublime, and while it gets a lot right, there's still some essential tweaks you can do to make the most of your new install.

Broadband in the sky: Telstra BigPond USB 4G review

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

It sure is snappy if you’re in the right spot.

A class act: ASUS N55SF-S2086V review

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Notebooks aren’t exactly known for having reasonable sound quality, but ASUS has turned that around with the N55SF-S2086V.

Road warriors rejoice! Dell Vostro V131 review

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Ultraportable business notebooks tend to command a colossal price, but even with every option ticked the new semi-business Dell Vostro V131 comes in at a reasonable $1,399.

Desktop replacement: Medion Akoya P7812 review

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

A big, power-packed gaming-capable notebook to replace your old PC.

Smaller than you think: HP LaserJet Pro 100 M175nw review

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Slimmed down colour laser MFD.

Christmas gifts from geeks to noobs: World's easiest fast networking for home

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:55:55 +0000

Give friends gifts that won't need you to provide ongoing tech support until next Xmas: One is TP-Link powerline adapters that do faster-than-wireless networking without the fuss.

Android How-To: Change your Launcher

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

For those that are either new to Android – or terrified of voiding their warranty – there is a simpler way to change the ‘feel’ of your handset.

Better browsing: playing guest to your hosts

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

How your ‘hosts file’ can make your browsing safer and protect your computer from malware.

Best Apps for BlackBerry, January 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry with our monthly app roundup.

Best Apps for Windows Phone, December 26 2011

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone 7 smartphone with our monthly app roundup.

Best Apps for iPhone, January 2012

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Review: CM Storm QuickFire Rapid

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Clicky clacky BOOM headshot.

Review: Acer TravelMate 8481G

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Ultra-what?

Review: Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Home serving gets nice.

Review: Corsair H-100

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Water cooling is cooler now.

Ubuntu 11.10: Oneiric Ocelot and the cloud

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

There's a lot of new features in the latest iteration of Ubuntu. Today we take a look at the new Software Centre, OneConf and Ubuntu One.

Ubuntu 11.10: Unity comes of age

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Has Canonical's controversial new desktop interface improved enough to not only be an amiable desktop for Ubuntu, but to fend off the competition from Windows 8?

Building a PC: AMD Bulldozer Overclocking Guide

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Bulldozer is the dream CPU for overclockers. We show you how to push your chip that little bit further.

Make the most of hidden iOS 5 features on iPad

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:58:43 +0000

iOS 5 has a bundle of great headline features but also packs in a few extremely useful ones you might not even notice.

Want a great deal in the sales? Check out our Christmas Laptop Bargains FAQ

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:37:53 +0000

It's that time of year again. You'll find some great bargains on laptops and tablets between now and early January. Read Hunter's guide on how to nab the best deals.

Best Apps for Android, December 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.

Officially Pro-Grade: SteelSeries Sensei review

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

We didn’t realise you had to be a pro to use a high-end laser mouse, but SteelSeries says you do – and we’ll take their word for it.

Efficiency is cool: FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 750W PSU review

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Highly recommended entry to the front ranks by this venerable supplier.

Google paves the way for driverless car of tomorrow with "landing strip" patent

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:55:00 +0000

Driverless cars might still seem like pie-in-the-sky sci-fi, but Google's new patent edges the company one step closer in its pursuit of automated vehicles.