The software that sits between the operating system and a PC's hardware hasn't changed much in decades. Now, Phoenix Technologies wants to introduce greater security, usability and copy protection.
MP3 has far and away established itself as the standard in digital music formatting. Whatever the fate of Napster, the music file swapping craze shows no sign of slowing down under. But what happens when your MP3 player, PC and CD rack start to overflow? ZDNet Australia takes a look at some of the MP3 file storing hardware and software currently on the market, and discusses the likelihood of starting up your very own MP3 jukebox.
Voice over Internet Protocol, in some way, shape, or form, is a standard inclusion now with most business telephony systems. We review the latest offerings.
Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.
In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.
Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.
Distributed companies increasingly use VPN connections to access and share information. We test ADSL firewall routers that are designed for this purpose.
Choosing a portable computing device is getting trickier -- we take a variety of devices for a spin and weight up the pros and cons.
They can print, copy, scan, and fax but can they open tins? We put multifunction devices to the test and find out.
We take a look at five devices that will print, fax, copy, scan, sort, staple, hole punch... and that's before breakfast. But can you stop those wasteful users from printing in colour?
RMIT Test Lab finally got its hands on some of the most powerful business PCs on the market. So it is with an eagerness bordering on unadulterated glee that Matt Tett puts these racehorses through their paces.
Tablets have been around for a while, but with a new breed emerging that rival ordinary laptops, these convertibles could represent the new standard. We examine five of the best.
Ben Forta: All about Adobe
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Google CEO Eric Schmidt
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Telstra shareholders fear break up
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Can not-so-smart meters help the NBN?
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