Australian PC World articles from November 2007

Australian PC World archives from November 2007

A trail of debris on your PC: ever recycled or given away an old PC, and wondered if you have left any incriminating files on it? It turns out most people and companies do leave plenty of sensitive data for the new owners to unearth.(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... In this age of recycling and businesses going green (see our Tech@Work tips this issue on page 58), it was with great interest that I read a recent report revealing that old hard drives are still full of sensitive data. In fact, recent...

Missive of the month: cheap notebook PCs.(Readers' forum)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I've been reading your magazine for years now and absolutely love it. I especially love the useful advice I've read throughout the years and would now like to share some of my own tips. Firefox has an edge over...

11 great do-it-yourself PC projects: how to customise vista, streamline your network, create an entertainment hub, and do much more--quickly and easily.(11 DIY PROJECTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURN A PC INTO AN HD MEDIA SERVER PCs are great at collecting and organising media files, from digital camera photos to iTunes tracks to video downloads. But to get the most from your digital entertainment,...

Internet attackers' black markets: today's underground sites use surprisingly well-developed business practices to hawk viruses, stolen data, and attack services.(SECURITY: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... "The best program in its class I have ever seen!" gushes one review. "One of the most powerful products on the market," reads another. They're common lines, indistinguishable from thousands of others for thousands of programs. Until you come to...

Google and the election 07: will it be Howard or Kevin in 07? Watch the federal election battle unfold on Google's new election Web site.(THE PULSE: Broadband & Internet)(Website overview)
November 1, 2007... Australian politicians from both sides of the fence have lauded Google Australia's launch of a new election Web page and tools dedicated to keeping the nation informed about all manner of politics and election issues. The election page at...

Desktop Skype handset.(VOIP PHONE: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... Desktop Skype handset **** TOPCOM Webt@lker 5000 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TOPCOM Webt@lker 5000 is a corded desktop phone that connects to Skype without the need for a PC. Featuring a flip-up colour display, a large keypad and...

Wireless net out-of-the box.(WIRELESS ROUTER: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... Wireless Net out-of-the box **** D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Users after a fast wireless router may want to consider D-Link's DIR-655, which features the 802.11 draft-n specification, as well as a...

7 simple ways to hack the Web.(INTERNET TIPS: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... You may not feel the urge to microblog our every thought using Twitter (www. twitter.com), and not every news story that tops the list at Digg.com adds value to your life. Fortunately, there are enough great Web innovations to please everybody....

Meet Web 2.0's evil twin: Web 2.0-enabled social networking sites present another attack vector for the bad guys, as well.(WEB 2.0: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... The move towards Web 2.0 technologies may well be another race between functionality and security, and for now at least, security seems to be at the tail end. Security professionals are raising the red flag on the increasing pervasiveness...

Die, spyware, die! Think Microsoft Windows Vista, with its free bundled Windows Defender, will save you from spyware attacks? In our tests it couldn't do the job. So we put four other Vista antispyware programs, through the lab to find the best protection for your PC.(SPYWARE SOFTWARE)
November 1, 2007... In the beginning, antivirus software fought viruses and worms, and antispyware software fought spyware and adware. That clean distinction has largely disappeared. The decline of the macro virus and the e-mail worm sent antivirus companies...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: Broadband & Internet)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Most popular ROUTERS this month on goodgearguide.com.au and pcworld.idg.com.au PRODUCT PRODUCT CONTACT ID 1 ...

Gym-savvy Walkman phone.(MOBILE PHONE: Mobile)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Sony Ericsson W580i [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Sony Ericsson's latest entry into the Walkman range is a stylish slider featuring fitness functions, a 2 megapixer camera, a 512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) and light effects. The built...

Impressive features; basic design.(MOBILE PHONE: Mobile)(Samsung E590 )(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Samsung E590 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Weighing a mere 66g, the candybar-style Samsung E590 is one of the smallest phones currently available on the market. It's a basic-to-mid range handset boasting an impressive feature set,...

Slow but solid HSDPA phone.(SMART PHONE: Mobile)(i-mate JASJAM )(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 i-mate JASJAM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exclusively available on Telstra's Next-G network, the i-mate JASJAM is an HSDPA capable smart phone that features a slide-out keyboard, built-in Wi-Fi, a 2 megapixel camera and memory...

Multimedia notebook with HDMI.(NOTEBOOK: Mobile)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 HP Pavilion Entertainment PC. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're looking for a value notebook, the dv2533tx is a very nice choice. It's not only very stylish, but also has a set of quality speakers, an HDMI port and a LightScribe...

Simple features, solid build.(NOTEBOOK: Mobile)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Sony VAIO VGN-CR13G/B [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] At first glance, the Sony VAIO VGN-CR13G/B doesn't seem all that impressive. There are no shiny new technologies to show off and no particularly earth shattering features, but the...

Home-theatre ready notebook.(NOTEBOOK: Mobile)
November 1, 2007... **** BenQ Joybook S41 (V18) [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Alongside the Joybook S32W-PV14, BenQ's new Joybook S41 (V18)is a pleasant improvement over the previous generation of BenQ notebooks. The new design is considerably more stylish, the...

Versatile split-screen GPS.(GPS: Mobile)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ****1/2 Mio DigiWalker C520 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Mio DigiWalker C520 is the world's first split-screen mobile in-car GPS device, offering a more streamlined experience than ever before. The display is split 70/30--with the...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: Mobile)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Highest rated Mobile Phones this month on goodgearquidexom.au and pcworid idq.com.au PRODUCT PRODUCT CONTACT ID ...

Does Vista suck?(VISTA: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... Does Vista suck? The word on the Web is that it sucks badly enough that we should all don iSheep caps and adopt Macs or Penguins. I usually don't get into those kinds of arguments because they amount to OS holy wars. My in-box fills with angry...

Lock up your PC: most thieves are opportunists, and the same applies to the crooks who prey on your PC. The more you do to protect your data, the less likey they will be to launch an attack. And the best way to build up your defence is to thoroughly delete or encrypt your data.(ENCRYPT AND DESTROY: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... The only 100 per cent safe PC is a PC that's offline. But that's hardly practical. However, the more you build in ways to ward off scammers, spammers and thieves, the less likely they are to hurt you. Here in Australia we call this 'shark...

'Shred' your personal data.(SECURE SOFTWARE: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... **** Velosecure Identity Finder 2.4 This data-shredding software is effective at finding and protecting personal information on a PC, but it's expensive. Velosecure's well-designed but expensive Identity Finder 2.4 software locates...

Running windows server at home.(SERVER: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... But what about a server edition of Windows? Who needs a server-level operating system at home, and why? A server in a home network isn't as exotic as it sounds. In fact, you probably have at least one Windows machine in your home network...

The ultimate smartphone guide.(SMARTPHONE: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... Keeping in touch is important, but it's no longer enough to opt for a GSM, triband or quad-band phone. These days, you need to match your mobile communication options to your colleagues', as well as your own lifestyle--which is why many...

Case study: Skype for SMB: Skype, which claims around 100 million registered names, estimates that 30 per cent of its installed base are business users. The free VoIP tool is utilised widely by road-warrior employees with notebooks, as well as small businesses and teleworkers.(VOIP: Tech@Work)(Case study)
November 1, 2007... Some companies are even patching together systems that integrate Skype into larger VoIP systems. Big cost savings can be gained this way by using Skype to connect branch offices, while still maintaining the feeling of working on a business...

Tips for going green.(GREEN INITIATIVES: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... These days, it's easier than ever to be both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible. Best of all, it will save you money and give your business a positive outlook to your customers and clients. Here we've listed ways on how...

Changes in production.
November 1, 2007... Researchers at computer companies the world over are beginning to put their minds to making PCs greener, in terms of materials used and how easy they are to dismantle and recycle. This is not only good for the bottom line, but it makes...

Zoho adds offline functions: Zoho now adds offline editing and storage functions to their Office suite.(OPEN SOURCE: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... The free Web browser-based Zoho office productivity suite is about to become more useful and flexible. Zoho developers are adding capabilities that enable offline editing and storage of Zoho-created documents for PC and Mac users. In an...

GPS-equipped PDA.(PDA: Tech@Work)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... *** ASUS MyPal A696 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It has been relatively quiet on the PDA front of late, but ASUS still believes there is life in this category yet with the release of its GPS-equipped MyPal A696. Sporting a brushed metal...

Excellent communication tool.(ALL-PURPOSE NOTEBOOK: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... **** NEC Versa E6310 (2204DR) [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] At a glance the 14.1in NEC Versa E6310 holds some nostalgic elements of its predecessor, the NEC Versa E6210. However, a closer look reveals a far more stylish and more...

Long-lasting tablet.(TABLET NOTEBOOK: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... **** Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fujitsu's latest entrant to the notebook/tablet hybrid market is the sleek LifeBook T2010. Weighing 1.7kg and no larger than an A4-sized piece of paper, the T2010 offers the usual...

Tilt-based 20in monitor.(LCD MONITOR: Tech@Work)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** ASUS VW202T [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The ASUS VW202T is 20in in size and sports a widescreen aspect ratio (16:10), making it suitable for either the home or office. It can be used for productivity, watching movies, viewing photos...

Impressive output quality.(COLOUR LASER PRINTER: Tech@Work)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... **** Epson Aculaser C1100 Out of the box the Epson Aculaser Cl100 impresses, with solid build quality and styled looks. But the breadbin format gives the Epson Aculaser Cl100 a larger than average footprint, and prospective buyers will...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: Tech@Work)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Most popular 3G MOBILE PHONES this month on goodgearguide.com.au and pcworld.idg.com.au PRODUCT PRODUCT CONTACT ID...

Multi-stream music box.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ****1/2 Sonos Diqital Music System Bundle 1301 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Streaming music in multiple rooms (and different music, mind you) is easy with the Sonos Digital Music System. The Bundle 130 is comprised of two satellite streaming...

Impressive device, with simplicity.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)(Plot summary)
November 1, 2007... ****1/2 Logitech Squeezebox [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] When Slim Devices released its third iteration of the Squeezebox network media player in 2005, it managed to be both the simplest and most effective device we'd seen. With Logitech's...

Versatile, streaming machine.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)(Netgear Digital Entertainer HD EVA8000 )
November 1, 2007... ****1/2 Netgear Digital Entertainer HD EVA8000 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Those looking to broaden their home entertainment system by adding PC content to the mix will love the EVA8000. Not only can it stream videos and music from a PC, it...

Easy-to-use, functional streamer.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... **** Grundia IR 6114 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Grundig's IR 6114 is somewhat of a throwback to the radio-cassette players of old. However, instead of blaring tunes from a crinkly tape, the Grundig can stream MP3 files, and instead of...

Media streamer for newbies.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... **1/2 D-Link DSM-320RD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] D-Link's DSM-320RD is a relatively simple, mid-range media streamer. With the ability to connect to both wired and wireless networks, it doesn't boast an extensive list of features or...

Great performance, DVD upscaling.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Helios X3000 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Helios X3000 has some of the best, well-implemented features we've seen. However, it's also almost impossible to control at times. The player seems to have a mind of its own, and is...

Simple to use, small device.(MEDIA STREAMERS: Home Entertainment)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... *** Mediagate MG-350HD. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] This diminutive little device is primarily designed to get media from your PC on to the television, but if you feel like getting your hands dirty installing a hard drive, it can even act...

Mid-range 1080p LCD TV.(LCD TV: Home Entertainment)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... *** LG 42LB9DF [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LG 42LB9DF is a 42in LCD television with a native resolution of 1920x1080. In our tests it performed well in 1080p and 720p high definition but there were some minor pixelation issues on curved...

Second generation Blu-ray.(BLU-RAY PLAYER: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... *** 1/2 Panasonic DMP-BDIOA [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Panasonic's DMP-BD10A is its second generation Blu-ray player, and stands as an impressive and highly functional product. The unit has addressed many of the problems of its...

Wireless for sound.(HOME THEATRE: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Panasonic SC-PT850W [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Panasonic SC-PT850W is a 5.1-speaker wireless home theatre system. It includes an upscaling DVD player, which also acts as a receiver. The unit's sound is well-suited to most...

Flat-screen TV shopping tips: flat-out ready to buy? Here are key points to consider before you make the big commitment.(TUTORIAL: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... Consider the alternatives: if you can live with a tabletop set that's 10 to 18 inches deep rather than 4 to 7, LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon) and DLP (digital light-processing) rear-projection sets can deliver performance approaching or...

Formats war: no end in sight by summer.(BLU-RAY vs. HD-DVD)
November 1, 2007... A few months ago, many observers would have said that the format war wouldn't be likely to last much longer after Christmas 2007. However, with the recent decisions from Paramount and DreamWorks Studios to change from format neutral to HD-DVD...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: Home Entertainment)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Highest rated Home Theatre Projectors this month on goodgearguide.com.au and pcworld.idg.com.au PRODUCT CONTACT PRODUCT ...

YouTube rivals: online video shoot out.(ONLINE VIDEO: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... We whittled down a list of 50 services to determine the best places to, share your videos online. Blip.tv s video quality and functionality made it our overall favourite, although each free service in our Top Ten has strengths in areas the...

Best for wide angled shots.(COMPACT CAMERA: Digital Image)(Ricoh Caplio GX100)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** Ricoh Caplio GX100 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ricoh always seem to go the extra step to differentiate itself from the crowd. While far from the most well known brand, its products typically have a sense of craftsmanship and class that...

12 megapixels in compact form.(COMPACT CAMERA: Digital Image)(Canon Australia Proprietary Ltd)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** Canon IXUS 960 IS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Despite being of less and less importance to the average photographer, megapixel counts continue to increase. Canon's first 12-megapixel compact camera, the IXUS 960 IS, caters to...

Solid and reliable mid-range SLR.(DIGITAL SLR CAMER: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... **** Pentax K10D [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pentax is a company that slipped a little off the SLR radar in recent times, taking a back seat to old hats Canon and Nikon, as well as new entries from companies like Olympus and Sony. However,...

Perfect photo colours.(TUTORIAL: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... Here's an interesting titbit from the world of science: every light source, from the Sun to a candle to a light bulb, puts out a somewhat different range of colours. What looks like pure white under one kind of light appears blue or red in a...

High-definition and Web upgrade.(VIDEO EDITOR: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... **** Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 11.0 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There are now three main players on the home video-editing stage--Ulead Videostudio, Adobe Premiere Elements and Pinnacle Studio. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 11.0 is owned by Avid,...

Masses of high-def storage.(VIDEO CAMERA: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... **** Sony HDR-SR8E [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HDR-SR8E is the creme de la creme of Sony's HDD handycam range, offering a massive 100GB of hard disk space to record your high definition videos. With its exceptional picture quality,...

Digital questions & answers: most of us will have experienced difficulties with our digital photography at some point. Helpscreen is dedicated to finding the answers to these problems.(HELPSCREEN: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... Who needs zoom? Q I have a question about the need for zoom lenses for high-quality digital cameras with high-megapixel resolution. Cameras like the Nikon D80 are often packaged with a zoom lens. But since zoom lenses are heavier and...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: Digital Image)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Most popular DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS this month on goodgearguide.com.au and pcworld.idg.com.au PRODUCT CONTACT PRODUCT ...

Strangehold.(HOT GAME: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... Strangehole **** [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The iconic Inspector Tequila--as portrayed by Chow Yun Fat--is back in this video game sequel to John Woo's Hong Kong cinema action classic, Hard Boiled, and the intervening years haven't done...

Good value 22in widescreen.(LCD MONITOR: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Compucon Distributors Inc.'s 19in LCD monitor )
November 1, 2007... **** AOC 212VA [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was just a few short years ago that a 19in LCD monitor would set you back $500 or more. These days, large widescreen displays are a dime a dozen and AOC's 212VA is the latest offering on the...

22in: excellent image quality.(LCD MONITOR: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Asus Computer International)
November 1, 2007... **** ASUS VW222U [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The ASUS VW222U is a 22in LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1680x1050. With its excellent image quality and brightness, it is ideal for both business and gaming use. It certainly has the...

High-definition 22in LCD.(LCD MONITOR: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Samsung Company Ltd.'s )
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Samsung SyncMaster 245B [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Rarely do we review monitors that don't require a lot of calibration, but Samsung's 245B was almost perfectly set up straight out of the box. We only had to adjust the contrast...

Versatile 28in monitor.(LCD MONITOR: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** Viewsonic VX2835wm [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Viewsonic VX2835wm is a 28in widescreen (16:10) LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1920x1200. With integrated speakers, AV ports and 1080p support, it looks more like a TV...

PC Pow-R-Tech.(LCD MONITOR)
November 1, 2007... LCD MONITOR PC Pow-R-Tech WIDESCREEN LCD MONITORS Contact Size Price Asus UW202T 1300 278 788 20in $449 **** www.au.asus.com Dell...

Larger than life.(POWER NOTEBOOK: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 HP Pavilion HDX9003TX [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're torn between a desktop and a notebook, perhaps a look at HP's new titan, the HP Pavilion HDX9003TX desktop replacement notebook will help you make a decision. With a 20in...

Well-priced, gaming machine.(GAMING PC: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... **** Pacstar Game Hunter PC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a typical gaming look to it, the Pacstar Game Hunter PC brings the promise of gaming enjoyment at a very reasonable price. With this system you get tonnes of connectivity,...

Not a rocket, won't burn your pocket.(ATI GRAPHICS CARD)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 GeCube Radeon HD2600 XT X-Turbo II OC Edition [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The he GeCube Radeon HD2600 XT X-Turbo II OC Edition features one of ATI's current mid-range graphics chips with support for DirectX 10 (DX10) and Shader Model...

Next-gen capable motherboard.(INTEL MOTHERBOARD: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... **** Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gigabyte's GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard is for forward-thinking enthusiasts who want a board that's capable of running Intel's current and next-generation CPUs. Gigabyte has gone all-out...

First tests: AMD's quad-core CPU.(AMD QUAD-CORE CPU: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... *** AMD 'Barcelona' Quad-core CPU [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The 'Barcelona' core is AMD's first foray into the quad-core CPU market, a market which Intel has had to itself since its introduction of the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in late 2006....

Blu-ray for early adopters.(BLU-RAY DVD WRITER: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... ***1/2 Pioneer BDR-202BK [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] For early adopters, Pioneer's BDR-202BK Blu-ray writer is a good choice. It's priced at just under $900, and it can perform all the functions of a typical DVD burner, as well as read and...

A portable gaming machine.(POWER NOTEBOOK: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** ASUS G2S [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Like the ASUS G2P the ASUS G2S is a portable dream for gamers, offering plenty of power and great sound in an easily transportable package. Not only is it a good performer, but the carry bag and...

Building a PC beast.(UPGRADE: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Pioneer Electronics Australia)(Intel Corp.)(Asustek Computer Inc.)
November 1, 2007... In this section we're working our way towards building a PC Beast. This custom-built system is an ongoing upgrade project where we test, review and detail the components that go into building a high-end PC for gaming, video editing, and much...

Flying high.(GAMES: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** Medal of Honor: Airborne [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Okay, I know what you're thinking: not another World War II-themed shooter. But don't let go of your M1's Garands just yet, as Medal of Honor: Airborne has enough new ideas to...

The return of Dirk the daring.(GAMES: PC Pow-R-Tech)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2007... **** Dragon's Lair HD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're a child of the 1980s, there is very little chance that you haven't heard of Dragon's Lair. A hit sensation at the video arcades in 1983, it was the most popular laser disc based...

Back in black.(GAMES CONSOLE: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... **** Xbox 360 Elite [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] In many ways, the Xbox 360 Elite is Microsoft's answer to the PlayStation 3. Its hard drive has been increased from 20GB to 120GB and an HDMI interface is now standard. The optional HD-DVD...

Invisible network.(GENERAL)
November 1, 2007... Q I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100 running XP Pro, which I am attempting to connect to my wireless router--a BT Voyager 2110. I already have two PCs connected. When I attempt to locate my wireless network with the Toshiba it isn't visible....

Stop thief!(WINDOWS)(managing USB storage devices so as to manage data security)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Q Is it possible to disable writing to USB storage devices in order to stop users being able to copy sensitive information from a PC? MARK HAWKINS A Yes, this can be done using security policies. Log in as the administrator, open the...

Help not installed.(WINDOWS)(managing error messages of computer after software installation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Q I've just finished installing all my software on a new Vista PC. When I try to access help in a couple of programs, I receive a message that says 'HTML help not installed'. But I can open the help files manually. DAN BROWN [ILLUSTRATION...

Best Vista downloads: get the most out of Vista with these handy Web downloads.(VISTA TUTORIAL: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... Because Windows Vista is a relatively new OS, there are only a few dedicated downloadable tools and programs available for it. Thankfully, the items which have appeared are definitely worth checking out. Amnesty Generator Among Windows...

A trouble-free PC in four steps: use a safety OS, download security updates, keep your drivers fresh, and--please--back up!(HASSLE-FREE PC: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... I've been fixing Windows annoyances for more years than I care to remember. Now I'm going to fess up: Dumb, in-a-hurry, and just plain careless users--like me--often bring PC problems upon ourselves. Here's the good news: four simple tricks can...

Top 5 charts.(BUYING ADVICE: PC Pow-R-Tech)
November 1, 2007... Top 5 charts Highest rated POWER NOTEBOOKS this month on goodgearguide.com.au and pcworld.idg.com.au PRODUCT CONTACT 1 Dell XPS M1330 www.dell.com.au 2 Dell...

Cringely capable.(Backbytes)
November 1, 2007... PRINCE V. YOUTUBE: A VIOLET VIDEO VENDETTA The artists are revolting, and you can take my meaning however you choose. Popstar legend Prince has threatened to sue YouTube, eBay, and The Pirate Bay for illegally trafficking in his videos. ...