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XP Pirates, Microsoft is watching you
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XP Pirates, Microsoft is watching you
by Alex Kidman

Have you ever sat back and thought to yourself "Self -- why doesn't Microsoft accuse me of being a thief more often?". You may think this is a thought pattern that's never crossed your mind, but according to Microsoft, you're wrong.

Aug 28, 2008
Top Five Things Jerry Seinfeld could say about Macs
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Top Five Things Jerry Seinfeld could say about Macs
by Alex Kidman

What is the deal with Microsoft giving Seinfeld ten million bucks? We consider what Jerry might have to say...

Aug 26, 2008
Which Mac should you buy?
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Which Mac should you buy?
by Alex Kidman

Aug 26, 2008
Porn dethroned as the Internet's main thrust
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Porn dethroned as the Internet's main thrust
by Alex Kidman

Contrary to popular belief, Pornography isn't what drives the Internet -- or at least it's not what drives Internet search. Also, strangely, Aussies can't find Google using Google.

Aug 22, 2008
Optus clarifies pre-paid wireless “freebie”
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Optus clarifies pre-paid wireless “freebie”
by Alex Kidman

Pre-paid wireless will save you from 24 month wireless contracts, but be sure to read the fine print.

Aug 19, 2008
Telstra Blackberry Bold v iPhone: which is better value?
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Telstra Blackberry Bold v iPhone: which is better value?
by Alex Kidman

Telstra announces Blackberry Bold plans, but is the iPhone 3G better value?We examine what Telstra customers should be buying.

Aug 19, 2008
Canon unleashes a trio of camcorders
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Canon unleashes a trio of camcorders
by Alex Kidman

ONe of the big decisions for HD camcorder buyers will soon be whether to go flash or hard disk. Canon's latest include full AVCHD support and your choice of flash or HDD.

Aug 18, 2008
Surprise! Apple isn't a cheap PC vendor
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Surprise! Apple isn't a cheap PC vendor
by Alex Kidman

Aug 12, 2008
ICE adds the iPhone to its EPG arsenal
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ICE adds the iPhone to its EPG arsenal
by Alex Kidman

Next trick for iPhone users - check tonight's TV guide, and program your PVR to record your show by remote.

Aug 11, 2008
iiNet puts the boot into English Premier League
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iiNet puts the boot into English Premier League
by Alex Kidman

ISP to offer free streaming UK Premier League football. Good news if you're waiting for the kickoff on August 16.

Aug 6, 2008
Apple's second Australian store opens this weekend
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Apple's second Australian store opens this weekend
by Alex Kidman

Which is fine if you're in Sydney, and very impatient. Not so great for other states.

Aug 4, 2008
Mac vs PC: What won't the Mac run?
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Mac vs PC: What won't the Mac run?
by Alex Kidman

Aug 4, 2008
Aussies rush to mobile over fixed line
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Aussies rush to mobile over fixed line
by Alex Kidman

Australians are moving from fixed lines to mobile phones en masse, but using a mobile phone over a WiFi network is still a pipedream for many.

Jul 31, 2008
Tech's Top Five
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Tech's Top Five "Most Wanted"
by Alex Kidman

Spammer Eddie Davidson (now on the run from prison) is just the latest in a history of IT identities in trouble with the law. Here are five of the most publicised IT criminals.

Jul 24, 2008
What's the big deal about the iPhone App Store?
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What's the big deal about the iPhone App Store?
by Alex Kidman

Jul 22, 2008
Top 5 upcoming
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Top 5 upcoming "World Of Warcraft killers"
by Alex Kidman

Can anything dethrone WoW? These five MMOs reckon they could be contenders.

Jul 11, 2008
iPhone Plan Picker: Best deals for Light, Medium and Heavy users
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iPhone Plan Picker: Best deals for Light, Medium and Heavy users
by Alex Kidman

To go with Telstra, or not to go with Telstra? Weigh up the decision with our full analysis of the best deals in three scenarios, as well as the best overall iPhone 3G plans from Optus, Vodafone, and Telstra.

Jul 11, 2008
The iPhone 3G Data Disaster
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The iPhone 3G Data Disaster
by Alex Kidman

Jul 11, 2008
Vodafone confirms iPhone prices, Telstra reveals which shops are stocking
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Vodafone confirms iPhone prices, Telstra reveals which shops are stocking
by Alex Kidman

Low-cost monthly repayments are good, but 24-month plans seem mandatory. Plus, why we're worried about Telstra's iPhone plans.

Jul 10, 2008
Gulf widens for ADSL and ADSL2+ users
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Gulf widens for ADSL and ADSL2+ users
by Alex Kidman

iiNet's bigger download quotas don't solve the big catch for those stuck on plain ADSL, and wanting big download quotas on faster plans.

Jul 3, 2008
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