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  Cisco adds social networking to its forte

  Two years after it first started courting big media companies, Cisco Systems will finally launch a new product to help these companies harness the power of social networking and connect their brands to fans.

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  Pre-boot operating systems solve problems we shouldn't have

  PC BIOS maker Phoenix on Tuesday is announcing its own operating system: Hyperspace, a "pre-boot" environment that allows you to get your PC up and on the web in seconds.

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  Macworld 2009: iLife 09, iWork 09, 17-inch MacBook Pro, DRM free iTunes

  Phil Schiller takes the stage at Macworld 09, revealing Apple's new line up. While the rumours were mostly right, the lack of a new Mac Mini will be a sticking point for a lot of people.

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  The best new Windows programs of 2008

  In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.

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  McCartney: Talks to get Beatles on iTunes stalled

  Talks to make The Beatles' catalogue available on Apple's iTunes have "stalled," according to Paul McCartney.

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  Ares rocket development updates posted to iTunes

  NASA said Wednesday that it has made available a series of video updates on the Ares rocket program available to the public via iTunes.

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  Oi!: Apple discounts for one day only

  Bringing the Thanksgiving spirit to Australia, Apple's got Black Friday deals on for one day only.

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  Best iPod-compatible iTunes alternatives

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

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  Sources: Apple, music labels talk DRM-free songs

  Apple is in discussions with three top recording companies about acquiring DRM-free songs, according to two music industry sources.

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  DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

  Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.

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  DIY Guide to Windows Movie Maker

  Do you dream of being the next great Hollywood director? Fancy trying your hand at editing your own home videos? Chances are if you use Windows XP, you already have all of the software tools you need to create your own movie masterpiece.

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  iTunes: Just how random is random?

  Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

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  DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player

  We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.

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  How to merge iTunes libraries between users

  Here's how multiple users on a shared Windows computer can merge their iTunes libraries.

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  Sources: Apple, music labels talk DRM-free songs

  Apple is in discussions with three top recording companies about acquiring DRM-free songs, according to two music industry sources.

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  Best iPod-compatible iTunes alternatives

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

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  McCartney: Talks to get Beatles on iTunes stalled

  Talks to make The Beatles' catalogue available on Apple's iTunes have "stalled," according to Paul McCartney.

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  Ares rocket development updates posted to iTunes

  NASA said Wednesday that it has made available a series of video updates on the Ares rocket program available to the public via iTunes.

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  Nero 9

  Nero's latest software package attempts to break the perception that they're just about burning.

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  Apple iTunes 8

  Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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  Apple iTunes 7

  iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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  Guitar Rig 3: Kontrol Edition

  If your guitar and your chops are getting dusty, Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol Edition is an outstanding way to rekindle your delusions of rock stardom.

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  Nero 8

  Nero 8 shows off a new interface for getting started that makes the many tools easier to find from the get-go. Some welcome new features include HD support - although this rich suite can still confuse.

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  LimeWire Basic

  Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

• Apple iTunes 8

  Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

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  Ares P2P

  Unrestricted searches, a relatively ad-free interface, and chat connectivity make Ares 1.88 a good choice for many users, but LimeWire offers a cleaner interface.

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  Musicmatch Jukebox 10.0

  This music jukebox/subscription service/store combination does it all, but its playlist-centric interface can cause confusion.

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  Windows Media Player 11 for Vista

  If you're a Vista user, you can't get rid of Windows Media Player -- it's all part of the package. Luckily, the multimedia jukebox is an excellent tool for managing your music and videos -- and even photos.

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  Apple iTunes 6

  Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

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  Apple iTunes 4.9

  Apple iTunes remains the easiest way to rip, organise and play digital music but still lacks an Australian music store. New in version 4.9 are built-in podcast features.

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  Panasonic TC-P54Z1

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  Panasonic DMP-B15 Portable Blu-ray Player

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  Panasonic HD Full HD Home Theatre

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  Macworld 2009: iLife 09, iWork 09, 17-inch MacBook Pro, DRM free iTunes

  Phil Schiller takes the stage at Macworld 09, revealing Apple's new line up. While the rumours were mostly right, the lack of a new Mac Mini will be a sticking point for a lot of people.

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  Photos: Sydneysiders protest internet filtering

  Protesters came together in every major city around the country on Saturday to demonstrate against the Labor Governments' proposed internet filtering scheme. We went to the Sydney protest and spoke to some of the protesters.

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