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Microsoft Vista Home Basic

If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, it is not worth rushing out to purchase Vista Home Basic. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.

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Samsung Omnia

In terms of features the Omnia stands out as one of the best smartphones to date. It's a shame this doesn't translate into a phone we'd enjoy using from day to day.

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Nokia E66

While we like the E71 better, the E66 is a great smartphone with class leading features. If you want the functionality of a business phone without the bulk of a PDA form factor, the E66 is the phone you've been looking for.

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MobileMe

MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.

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Microsoft adapts Outlook for photographers

A free plug-in lets photographers create sorted lists of necessary gear for photo shoots. Plus, Microsoft makes it easier to find raw image codecs.

Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas

Microsoft's newest web tool, Photosynth, is designed to give viewers a much zippier way to stitch multiple images together into a panoramic scene.

Alfa Romeo MiTo gets in sync with Londoners

Styled to have more than a passing resemblance to Alfa's 8C supercar, the MiTo is set to tackle BMW's hotter than Derek Zoolander Mini.

Microsoft unveils Aussie music subscription service

Microsoft unveils music subscription service, movie downloads and online photo prints ordering at Australian Vista launch event.

Microsoft hopes Windows Live finds common ground

Microsoft hopes product bundles and links to rival services will help it make headway with its online strategy.

Apple iCal: An insider's guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Having fun with Windows Vista

There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to Windows Vista's new file system

Windows Vista stands to challenge how we think about files and file storage, allowing users to tag, organise, and search content in new ways.

Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

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gAttach 1.2008.7.2

Attach files to new Gmail messages and send e-mails directly from any application.

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WebHare Lite 1.01

Create your own Web sites and publish them to the Internet.

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