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• Half the electricity in a PC is wasted: Intel, Google

  An awful lot of juice meant to power PCs never gets used so tech companies -- including Google and Intel -- have teamed up to try and make PCs and servers run more efficiently.

• Macquarie Uni mixes it up with wireless vendors

  Macquarie University's cheap new wireless network continues to evolve and grow since it went live in mid-2005, with some of the original components being replaced by higher-quality and more expensive hardware from additional vendors.

• Is Australia ready for broadband over powerline?

  Broadband over powerline (BPL) is a technology that can deliver broadband access at speeds of up to 200Mbps through a normal electrical wall socket. It's slowly gaining momentum in Australia as utility companies and telcos jump on the bandwagon.

• Telstra's Fibre to the Node to kickstart Aussie BPL?

  Telstra's recently-announced plans to extend fibre-optic cables to street-side cabinets in order to provide faster ADSL services could be the kickstart broadband over powerline (BPL) technology needs in Australia, a leading authority on the subject said this week.

• Comms regulator to revise BPL guidelines

  As rollouts of broadband over powerline (BPL) technology gain pace in Australia, the nation's communications regulator will take another look at the rules for its deployment.

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• What's the best blade server?

  Blade servers were once the saviours of the datacentre. Expandability was king. But do blade servers still make sense today? We find out if they're still worth it.

• Don't interrupt: Options for uninterrupted power

  Power spikes, surges, sags, blackouts, and noise can all play havoc with your expensive equipment and vital data. We look at seven options for keeping your power uninterrupted.

Reviews (12)

• What's the best blade server?

  Blade servers were once the saviours of the datacentre. Expandability was king. But do blade servers still make sense today? We find out if they're still worth it.

• Alienware Area-51 m5550

  The Core 2 Duo-based Alienware Area-51 m5550 can perform as well as larger, more expensive systems, but its short battery life means you won't be very mobile.

• BenQ Joybook A33E

  The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.

• Dell Latitude X1

  Executives searching for a very light business notebook could well consider the Latitude X1.

• HP Photosmart 245

  This compact portable photo printer is a great choice for those who really need to print on the go.

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