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    Kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates demonstrated new technology for connecting digital content on Windows PCs to home entertainment centers, TVs and portable devices.

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    The arrival of portable USB storage devices—so small that they fit easily in your pocket and even sport rings for easy key chain attachment—may finally put the venerable floppy to rest. We examine four options.

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    News and video from Gartner's Symposium event, which is being held in Sydney this week.

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    Microsoft's chairman looks ahead to how the music player might morph and tells why changes in Office 2007 are "such a big deal."

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  • Mobility madness: Managing mobile devices

    Today's smart phones are less about ring tones and more about extending your corporate applications well and truly into the field. Say goodbye to the deskbound worker -- and hello to a potential data and security nightmare, warns David Braue.

  • Four USB miniature storage devices

    The arrival of portable USB storage devices—so small that they fit easily in your pocket and even sport rings for easy key chain attachment—may finally put the venerable floppy to rest. We examine four options.

  • 10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft

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    If data security is paramount, the DataTraveler BlackBox is the USB flash drive of choice, despite its relatively high cost.

  • Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

  • Laplink Everywhere 4.0

    Lack of a true-colour option hinders Laplink Everywhere, although the program does offer multiplatform support and flexible file transfers.

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