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• Phoenix toughens up BIOS

  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 Special: Let the music play

  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.

• Opera 5.0 changes tune to better compete

  How do you move up from No. 3 when Nos. 1 and 2 are household names, providing their products for free? Opera Software has bitten the bullet and released the newest version of its namesake browser, Opera 5.0, as a free product.

Features and Case Studies (13)

• Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

  In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

• Four network maintenance tools tested

  We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

• Six wireless access points tested

  In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

• Time to ditch Outlook? Eight alternatives tested

  Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. Is it time to dump Outlook? We review the options.

• The road to convergence

  There's been a lot of talk about network convergence, the idea that data, voice and video traffic will one day travel over a single network. In this special report, we look at how Mount Erin Secondary College is tackling convergence and IP telephony goals at footy club the West Coast Eagles.

Reviews (57)

• Pocket-sized productivity: 5 PDAs tested

  PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?

• Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

  In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

• Four network maintenance tools tested

  We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

• Keeping it virtually private: 5 Firewall/VPN cards tested

  Want to put a VPN or firewall on your network card? A new class of product handles all the processing, keeping your server free to do the hard work.

• Six wireless access points tested

  In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

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