This is one of the big traps for unwary broadband users, and avoiding services that meter uploads is a good idea, especially if you're a user of peer-to-peer (P2P) services like BitTorrent.

If you're on a plan that has excess charges for usage over the quota it's a good idea to switch. Here's what you need to know about shaping options and reserve tanks

One of the most confusing aspects of pre-paid wireless broadband plans are the way different providers calculate your credit, and how much value you get when you recharge your credit. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off

Excess usage fees are one of the worst potential ways broadband deals can hit your hit pocket. If you're signing up for broadband and you haven't looked into the excess fees, read this.

At first glance, Internode's new Easy Broadband sounds like a good deal. Lots of quota, and an interesting approach to the signup process.

The new kid on the wireless block increases its data quotas, and offers some handy advantages when compared against the likes of big guns like Optus and Three.

Vista felt sluggish, bloated and slovenly, but has Microsoft made Windows 7 any faster for those who crave the ultimate performance from their PC? Here are the benchmark results.

A slow booting PC is one of the long running annoyances for Windows users. So have things improved in Windows 7?

Like a digital Swiss Army knife, these are the utilities and tools that are so useful you won't know how you ever did without them

After years of waiting, the PIPE PPC-1 fibre-optic link stretching from Sydney via Guam, is going live. In a big win for consumers of some ISPs, a new era of cheaper plans and bigger data allowances may await

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Can naked, bundled and pre-paid plans save you money? The short answer is yes, but how much can they save you?

Google is bringing out an operating system - Chrome OS. But how will it fare against the likes of Windows?

A wireless, battery-powered 3G modem that enables up to three users to simultaneously access the internet wirelessly, is being touted as an Australian first by Virgin.

Get the latest gear to stream movies from the study to the lounge room, record digital TV and watch TV online

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

Since we posted news of Internode's new 3G data quotas yesterday, Exetel has contacted us to inform us of some impressive looking plans.

One of the tricks ISPs use to get their advertised broadband prices low is by showing bundled pricing. You get the lowest price, but you have to take their phone service too. So do you actually save money?