Buying Guides

Article | 19/03/2010 Best ISP and broadband plans
Picking an Internet service provider (ISP) is never easy. The one that's right for you depends on a lot of factors -- a key factor being your budget a...
Article | 25/01/2010 Mobile Broadband Buying Guide
Mobile broadband has changed the way many people work, socialise and live. The ability to access the Internet from your mobile phone means you can eas...
Article | 10/09/2009 Wireless Broadband Buying Guide
One of the key advantages of wireless broadband is that it allows you to have an Internet connection without being physically connected to your Intern...
Article | 7/04/2009 Naked ADSL buying guide
With Naked ADSL you can get fast ADSL2+ speeds and save money by avoiding line rental fees. We explain what you need to know before making the leap to...
Article | 13/01/2009 Google disputes Harvard fellow's pollution estimate
The carbon footprint of a search query is nowhere near the estimate concluded by a Harvard academic, Google said late Sunday.
Article | 3/07/2008 Guide to VoIP security
New exploits against VoIP continue to emerge, but experts say these demonstrations reveal the need for vigilant security and are not fatal flaws to th...
Article | 1/07/2008 Smartphones Buying Guide
As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.
Article | 20/06/2008 3G Mobile Phones
With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilities, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.
Article | 27/11/2007 Broadband Internet
For the majority of those looking to upgrade to broadband Internet for the business or home, it's all about the extra speed.
Article | 26/10/2007 Anti-spyware
Spyware ranges from the merely annoying to the potentially devastating, but our Anti-spyware guide will keep your PC pesk free.
Article | 12/10/2007 Voice over IP
Voice over IP is exactly what its name suggests. It is voice communication that is transmitted over an Internet Protocol (IP) service.
Article | 10/10/2007 ADSL Modem/Router
If you have multiple computers around the home or office and want to network them together to share an ADSL Internet connection then this guide is for...
Article | 18/10/2002 Secure access over the Internet
Even though computing resources may be locked in high-security data centres, the security guards can do nothing to stop an electronic assault by someo...
Article | 18/11/2002 PC Security
Personal data stored on your computer is worth a lot more than just the hardware. Make sure you take the necessary steps to ensure you protect it.
Article | 18/10/2002 Messaging Server
Read this guide to understand how e-mail works and how it folds into the broader capabilities of today's messaging and collaboration platforms.
Article | 2/08/2004 Digital Home
Before embarking on a home upgrade, it's worth taking some time to become familiar with the various systems, how they differ, and how they can be co-o...
Article | 2/09/2005 Domain Names
Running a business and want to promote yourself online? You need a domain name.
Article | 18/10/2002 Antivirus Software
With the plethora of viruses, bugs, worms and threats invading the desktop these days, antivirus products have become a critical tool for any PC user....
Article | 3/08/2004 Wireless Networking
Follow this guide to learn everything about wireless networking. Whether you're connecting to a wireless hotspot or sending data from your PC to a han...

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