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    The world remains full of possibilities. And technology, with its pervasive influence on our lives, can sometimes overwhelm us.

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    Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications

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    As more people consume multimedia online, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are quietly upping the ante with new search tools for video.

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    We set the specs and the price and had a look at what Australia's PC vendors could come up with in terms of performance.

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    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two" Palm OS or Pocket PC"but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what's coming up soon.

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    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

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    It doesn't have many bells and whistles, but a powerful dual-core AMD processor lends the Dell Dimension E521 unexpected performance and strong bang for the buck.

  • Acer Aspire T620

    Acer's T620 runs Microsoft's Media Center OS, which has a radical new interface for multimedia users who want to manage their digital pictures, music files, TV, and video via remote control.

  • Asus W2V

    The W2V proves that you don't need Media Center to enjoy a good multimedia notebook experience. It's a pity, then, that the battery isn't a bit meatier.

  • Toshiba Qosmio G40

    Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

  • Nokia N95

    If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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