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Zara Baxter has been with PC Authority since mid-2007. She's a self-described second-generation geek, who grew up colouring in punch-cards that her father brought home, and first experimented with computers when they still had cassette tape drives and no hard drive. Zara's been in computer journalism for 10 years, with roles ranging from computer lab tester through to her current deputy editor role. Zara thinks computers should be accessible as well as powerful, and has a passion to help people get the most out of whatever computer they have. Zara studied Biology at Flinders University, specialising in genetics and microbiology graduation with a Bachelor of Science with Honours. She's lectured in topics as varied as creative writing, digital media, and microbiology.

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Boost your broadband speed for free
Feature
Boost your broadband speed for free
by Barry Collins

Everything you need to know about maxing-out your broadband connection, including interleaving, fine tuning MTU settings, firmware updates, ADSL filters and splitters,and that old chestnut - electrical noise in your wiring

Aug 11, 2008
Product Brief: Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System
Product Brief: Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System
by Zara Baxter

Grab yourself a copy of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X, and one of these, and you’re about as close as you’ll get to a flight deck at home.

Jul 3, 2008
COMPUTEX 08: Nvidia unveils the Tegra, and we've had a sneek peek
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COMPUTEX 08: Nvidia unveils the Tegra, and we've had a sneek peek
by Zara Baxter

It's the next biggest thing in CPUs, and Nvidia thinks it will kick Intel's behind - but what exactly is Tegra? Check out our sneek peek.

Jun 3, 2008
Scary auctions: offshore bargains now safer, in theory
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Scary auctions: offshore bargains now safer, in theory
by Zara Baxter

eBay puts up $20,000 protection for buyers, including overseas shipments sold via ebay.com.au. Here's what you need to know.

Apr 11, 2008
Waterproof Linux laptop - Classmate PC specs here
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Waterproof Linux laptop - Classmate PC specs here
by Zara Baxter

Intel says it's for schools, but if the EeePC was any indication, geeks will be all over this thing like a rash. Oh, and it's waterproof.

Apr 3, 2008
Intel does 160GB solid state drive
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Intel does 160GB solid state drive
by Zara Baxter

Grumble about solid state drive capacities no more - Intel has given them a whopping capacity increase, along with demoing a new Ubuntu Classmate PC.

Apr 3, 2008
Intel's vision: piggyback your mobile screen
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Intel's vision: piggyback your mobile screen
by Zara Baxter

The chip giant outlines the future of mobiles, including screen piggybacking and multi-radios combining WiMax and WiFi. Zara Baxter reports from the massive Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai.

Apr 1, 2008
XP vs. VISTA
Feature
XP vs. VISTA
by Barry Collins

Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

Mar 26, 2008
eBay: Friend or Foe - Part 1
Feature
eBay: Friend or Foe - Part 1
by Alex Kidman

How did a vibrant palace of bargains and trust turn into a standoff between buyers and sellers? Part one of our major feature.

Mar 26, 2008
Blog: A Wee PC is hard to get excited about
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Blog: A Wee PC is hard to get excited about
by Zara Baxter

Zara Baxter explains why installing Windows XP on the EeePC is a very, very bad idea.

Mar 6, 2008
NEC VERSA S3300
NEC VERSA S3300
by Zara Baxter

Solid, but not flashy. However, a great price and decent battery life give it an edge.

Feb 13, 2008
Something’s amiss in eBay-town
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Something’s amiss in eBay-town
by Zara Baxter

Number of active buyers on eBay is sliding - we’re looking for your experiences, good and bad.

Feb 1, 2008
Tick Tock - 10 years on the Intel clock
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Tick Tock - 10 years on the Intel clock
by Zara Baxter

Intel unloaded a swag of new Penryn-class CPUs at CES today. Zara Baxter explores the new platform and what it means for your PC.

Jan 8, 2008
Asus VX2S Lamborghini
Asus VX2S Lamborghini
by Zara Baxter

There's substance beneath the hood of this fully-featured, stylish laptop. Plus, it’s the cheapest lamborgini you can buy.

Nov 16, 2007

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