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RealNetworks asks judge to lift restraining order 08/10/2008 12:52:00
It wants to sell its now-blocked RealDVD copying program.RealNetworks has asked a federal judge to lift a temporary restraining order that has blocked the company from selling its RealDVD movie copying software, court documents filed Monday showed. - +
Alcatel-Lucent loses $1.5B award in Microsoft patent suit 29/09/2008 08:23:00
Court denies what would have been the largest ever patent infringement award.Alcatel-Lucent lost another round against Microsoft last week in a continuing court battle over patents for the MP3 digital music format. - +
New industry group takes aim at 'net pollution,' piracy 29/09/2008 10:29:00
Technology and entertainment heavyweights are undertaking a public relations campaign to dissuade consumers from illegal file sharing.A group of technology and entertainment heavyweights is undertaking a public relations campaign to dissuade consumers from illegal file sharing, something the group calls "net pollution." - +
MySpace launches iTunes competitor with 5 million artists 26/09/2008 07:53:00
MySpace Music offers free streaming, DRM-free downloads, MyMusic tool setSocial network MySpace lobbed a shot across the bow of Apple iTunes last night with the launch of MySpace Music, a new site that offers free on-demand music streaming along with MP3 downloads for sale to US users. - +
Vic police nab third player in national piracy syndicate 25/09/2008 13:18:00
A third suspected member of a national piracy syndicate has been arrested, with police raiding his home and seizing nearly 10,000 pirated discs.Victorian Police have raided the home of a 62 year old man believed to be a prominent member of a national piracy syndicate.
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How to fine-tune your audio setup 08/10/2008 13:16:00
Make the most of your existing sound equipmentDespite numerous technological developments in recent years, sound tends to be overlooked by PC makers. And high-quality audio is nearly always the first thing to be sacrificed when a company puts together a budget desktop PC. - +
Preview: Microsoft Shows Innovative New Zune Software 13/09/2008 16:25:00
Company boosts Zune hardware capacity, and updates software to add playlist auto-generation feature.Microsoft quietly announced its third-generation Zune MP3 players and software last week, news that got lost amidst the din of Apple's "Let's Rock" event. - +
The best, and worst, of Demo Fall 2008 11/09/2008 09:40:00
72 companies showed their stuff, with many intriguing options for businesses and consumers. But a few stood out far above the restIt isn't something you'll see on a server rack, but a product from a fabless silicon design outfit could help you cut down on air conditioning costs at work or home and help save energy. What's more, Microstaq's Silicon Expansion Valve (SEV) illustrates innovative thinking, and after all, isn't that what the Demo show is all about? - +
Smart fixes for your printing, e-mail, audio hassles 11/09/2008 11:40:00
Save on costly printer ink, handle leftover Registry junk, and defeat a common Outlook annoyance. Plus: two cool volume-control tools.Nothing is more expensive than replacing inkjet cartridges. In this month's column, I'll talk about the tips and tools I use to save ink--and paper. I'll also give you the lowdown on removing leftover Registry-clogging Class IDs, show you how to correct another irritating Outlook flaw, and offer two easy ways to control your computer's volume. - +
Apple announces new iPod nano and iPod touch 10/09/2008 11:09:00
New version of iTunes, too.Apple has announced a refresh of two of its most popular iPods, the iPod touch and iPod nano, along with a new version of its iTunes music software.
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How to stream media around the home 08/10/2008 13:18:00
Share music libraries in WMP 11.0 and iTunesYou've no doubt already fine-tuned your existing audio setup, but why stop at optimising the audio potential of just one PC? Connecting all your computers and audio devices on a wireless network does away with the hassle of transferring CDs between machines and re-downloading files. - +
Better music, from your PC, for free 19/08/2008 12:50:00
Easy-to-use tool helps ensure that your high-quality music sounds the way it should.High-quality PC audio is important to me, as I spend a lot of time listening to music on my desktop. In previous articles I've discussed the aural advantages of lossless audio codecs (like FLAC), discrete sound cards, and specialty music player software. - +
Stream your music collection over the Net 24/06/2008 14:50:00
Listen to your favourite tunes anywhere, anytime, by putting your entire music library online. It's easy, and we show you how.We're living in the Internet Age, so what good is a music collection that's trapped inside your home PC? Your songs should be able to go where you go, be it the office, a friend's house, an airport lounge, or even the backseat of a taxi. - +
Give Your Facebook Page a Much-Needed Lift 11/04/2008 12:10:34
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Don't like RealPlayer? You've got options 25/03/2008 18:35:53
I fell into the RealPlayer quagmire minutes after I sent some friends a link to the sandhill crane webcam. They were kvetching because the webcam uses RealPlayer to stream the media – and no one wanted to install the bloated, ad-encumbered program.
Buying Guides
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Hi-Fi Headphones 22/10/2007 15:36:53
Not only do Hi-FI headphones provide an excellent sound experience, they also keep your neighbours and family members happy.Not only do Hi-Fi headphones provide an excellent sound experience, they also keep your neighbours and family members happy. - +
Portable Multimedia Players 05/10/2007 09:15:06
These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.
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