Believe it or not, but Microsoft weren't always so web friendly. In fact, it was Bill Gates who initially panned the internet and Microsoft's future in it. So what turned it all around?

Windows 7 gives users the ability to stream your favourite albums from your home PC to your laptop in the office. Here's how it works

Try this alternative version to Google Chrome

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An explosion in high-def Personal Video Recorders with VoD services, like the TiVo and Telstra's T-Box, is making it harder and harder to justify paying for Foxtel each month

Linux developer Mandriva has updated its operating-system-on-a-stick with the release of Mandriva Flash 2010, which includes a bootable version of the software on a USB Flash drive.

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New broadband plans from Telstra with bigger download quotas are welcome, though you'll still find better value with the competition

It's the ultimate collector's issue - the new January 2010 issue of PC Authority includes our hype-free guide to the best and worst technology of the year. Plus, our big DSLR group test, sci-fi legends and more

Stuart Turton spends the fifth day of his one week odyssey with Linux, gets his hands dirty with 'Gnome Do' and quickly realises his new found joy for Ubuntu. Has Stuart finally cracked Linux?

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Why did Dell eventually challenge its direct business model and who was the person to make the leading decision to change tactics?

Which crapware cleaner is really best for giving your laptop of PC a new lease of life? We put TuneUp Utilities 2009, Autoruns and CCleaner to the test.

Stuart Turton spends the fourth day of his one week odyssey with Linux, hailing the ease of GIMP, before a graphics card meltdown destroys his desktop and forces him to rethink his next move.

Not only can you stream movies from your PC to your big screen TV, but you can turn an Xbox into a media centre, and tap into online video on demand, all from the comfort of your lounge

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Create and manage your own website

Voters have indicated unhappiness with the reliability and value for money of wireless broadband, showing that it pays to do your research before committing to a lengthy wireless contract

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