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AdvaTel PowerLine 85 Ethernet Adapter

AdvaTel's PL85 delivers handsomely, providing plug-and-play home networking that's faster to configure than a wireless LAN and support for any type of Ethernet device. For houses where WLAN signals are spotty or unpredictable, these units are an absolute lifesaver; for any other office or home environment, they're just plain fantastic.

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Helios X5000 HD Network Media Player

When the X5000 works, it's amongst the very best home media centres we've ever played with. It's not perfect, however, in both design and implementation.

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Linksys NSLU2 Network Storage Link

Linksys's NSLU2 is an inexpensive way to add a hard drive or two to a network, but its slow response makes it a poor all-around solution.

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HP MV2020 Media Vault

HP's Media Vault is a storage drive that offers an easy way to backup files from your networked PCs, along with the ability to stream your digital media files to other networked devices in your home. We really like this drive.

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Networked storage heads for homes

Storage companies are betting a technology once reserved for businesses will appeal to consumers dealing with large files shared by multiple PCs and a need for data protection.

Optus, Vodafone extend 3G to Qld

Optus and Vodafone will soon make third-generation (3G) mobile phone and data services more widely available in Brisbane and the Gold Coast's central business district.

Optus prepaid broadband data robbery

Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.

iiNet to offer mobile phone services?

Broadband ISP iiNet is considering reselling mobile phone and mobile data services. The company also hopes to replace Optus as the second largest broadband player in Australia, according to Greg Bader, the company's chief technology officer.

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XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

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.

Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

How to secure your wireless network

As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.

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Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up

Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

Catch the new wave in wireless networking: 802.11n

A new WiFi standard, 802.11n and its powerful smart-antenna technology called MIMO, are about to change the face of networking. Here's how it works.

Four far-reaching routers

If you're lucky enough to have a palatial abode, you'll need a router that can cast a far-reaching network so that you can be connected in the most remote corners of your home.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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Data Catalogue

Catalogue your entire collection of files and folders.

ABC Backup 5.0

Back up and archive your data to network disks and remote FTP servers.

Hardware Scanner 2

Acquire serial number, CPU, HDD, and memory information from your network hardware.

Synchredible 2.2

Synchronize data and folders on your computer and LAN.

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