One small step for internet in space
NASA has started work on a new "interplanetary internet", which may one day lead to Earthlings Facebooking their friends on Mars.
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Greens could block plans for internet filter
THE Australian Greens will not be supporting the Government's plans to introduce a compulsory internet filter.
Computer virus attack on Pentagon
THE US military has banned flash drives and DVDs on its computers as it combats a virus spreading rapidly through its networks.
New Windows Live reaches into Facebook
MICROSOFT is about to launch a more social Windows Live service, but it may be able to access your Facebook contacts.
Microsoft's war on piracy gets personal
INTERNET users are furious at Microsoft's anti-piracy tool which accesses computers to check they have a legal version of Windows.
Facebook attacked by vicious virus
FACEBOOK users are under attack from a virus sweeping through the online social network.
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Multi-touch mayhem
HP is claiming the world's first multi-touch consumer notebook computer - but it all depends on your definition of "multi-touch".
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Handy upgrades to great accounting package
$1399
IMPROVEMENTS make QuickBooks Premier Edition 2009 a good value and a worthwhile upgrade.
A total security software package
$87.44
BITDEFENDER Total Security 2009 offers good but not state-of-the-art protection.
Roxio packs a massive suite of applications
$199
ROXIO Creator 2009 is a massive installation but the content it produces looks and feels great.
Optus prepaid broadband OK for casual use
$199
THIS package may be suited for occasional use, but erratic network speeds will put people off.
Epson printer substitutes quality for quantity
$299.00
THE Epson TX700W is fast, but is doesn't provide the greatest print quality.
Xandros is a simple home Linux system
$135.45
THIS is a reasonable choice for a Linux newbie who wants a Windows-like experience.
External hard drive fast from the word go
$369.00
WITH a spin speed 5400rpm, the Seagate FreeAgent Go is a high performance external hard drive.
A good upgrade for CD and DVD burning
$99.95
NERO 9 is less friendly but more powerful in audio and encoding, and decidedly faster, than Roxio.
Asus brings wood back
$3499.00
ASUS's U6 Bamboo series laptop features a wooden design, but it is not for everyone.