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A few weeks ago we asked for your eBay stories, and we’ve received a lot of responses about bad sellers, demanding buyers and more.

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Spammers will turn to spyware in response to government regulations and technology upgrades, according to security vendor SurfControl.

Set up your subwoofer correctly and it’ll make a big difference to your system’s sound

Gotta love that revolving screen – but remind us again what exactly the point of it is

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It turns out that Microsoft [I]is[/I] bringing out Windows XP Media Center Edition in Australia, but until such time as it materialises -- and Microsoft Australia is being very sketchy on the dates -- those of us looking to integrate our PC media files with our televisions and hi-fi systems have to turn to bridging solutions.

Four USB ports on the rack also turn it into a useful powered hub

F-22 Raptors stepped over the International Date Line.

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TCO, or total cost of ownership, is virtually a mantra when it comes to volume printers. Unlike other peripherals, like monitors or scanners, the initial purchase price of a printer represents only a small proportion of its overall cost over its lifetime. Consumables, like toner and replacement image drums, add to the cost, and some printers with low initial purchase prices can easily turn out to be significantly more expensive than more pricey units, after a couple of years.

Smart, clever and capable. A couple of imperfections keep it off the top spot, and we might be tempted by the camera-less S70, but it's a fine choice

Expressive, clever navigator would like to meet confident, slim-fingered driver for long drives and fun

VoIP, messaging, video and GPS coming to the console.

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