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Best 20 free iPhone apps
The iPhone is probably the one gadget that has changed my life. It allows me to access email and web when I’m out an about; I can listen to my music library wherever I am; and if I’m lost, there’s that very handy Maps app that has already saved me a number of times. And then there are those free apps you can download from the App Store.
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Tagged 20 Of The Best, App Store, Best iPhone Apps, iPhone, iPhone Apps, Top 20
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China International Consumer Goods Fair will bring “business opportunities”
While the organisers of the China International Consumer Goods Fair 2009 (CICGF) recognise that the global slowdown will impact the upcoming fair, they remain optimistic about the business opportunities that the fair will generate.
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New iPhone 3.0 tipped for 2009
If online rumours are to be believed, it appears that Apple may be planning to launch a new version of its popular and wildly successful iPhone in 2009.
Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news
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A definitive guide to buying the perfect PC notebook/laptop
There’s little wonder that most people are now opting to buy a notebook rather than a desktop PC: they offer high performance capabilities comparable to most desktop PCs but they can be used anywhere. But with thousands of models and configurations available, how do you choose the ideal model? We show you how to buy the perfect notebook PC.
Posted in Buying guides, Uncategorized
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D-Lifestyle issue 10 out now!
While we’re no longer producing a print edition of FREE ACCESS, we are producing a special magazine on behalf of D-Link that focuses on networking.
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Officeworks sells 1Gb Lexar flash drive under AUD $30!
If you live in Australia and have an Officeworks superstore nearby, I discovered a can’t-miss deal that only lasts until January 15 – a hi-speed, brand name 1Gb flash drive for less than AUD $30!
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NetObjects Fusion 10 still great for web design
Want to create your own website, but don’t want to mess around with HTML? NetObjects Fusion came out years ago promising to make web design easy, and although it has gone through at least a couple of owners over the last 10 versions, it’s still a great way for people wanting a ‘normal’ website (and not a blog site) to create one easily.
Posted in Internet, New products
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NORAD to track Santa once more
For over 50 years, the US Defence organisation NORAD has been on high alert on Christmas Eve as the operation to track Santa on his journey moves into high gear. Thankfully, 2006 is no different!
Posted in Internet, Tips and advice
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Free Software Foundation doesn’t like Vista
A campaign called ‘Bad Vista’ from the Free Software Foundation is trying to tell Internet users that Vista is bad and that they shouldn’t use it.
Posted in Technology news, Tips and advice
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Sony PSP gets movie downloads in 2007
Sony’s PSP handheld gaming/movie/music/web browsing system and more will get its own movie download service in 2007 to rival the video downloads iPod owners enjoy through iTunes.
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The low down on Vista with Paul Thurrott
If you’re interested in reading a very indepth review of Windows Vista and other Microsoft technologies (with occasional Apple and other reviews as well), then you need to know about Paul Thurrott.
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Broadband use rises in Australian homes
2.3 million Australian homes now have broadband up to June 1, 2006, with DSL used in 83% of broadband enabled households – but at what speeds?
Posted in Internet, Technology news
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Is an iPhone coming Monday? Gizmodo thinks so…
But no word on which Monday they mean…
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New study says that laughter is contagious. Ha!
Wow – a study that proves the obvious has been launched, telling us all what we already knew: that laughter is contagious, and when you laugh, the world laughs with you.
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Forrester report on slow iTunes sales might be wrong
Forrester’s report on iTunes sales falling 65% in the first six months of 2006 has been disputed by a ComScore report which claims that sales increased by 84% in the first three months of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, with an 80% increase in unique visitors.
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Sony exec accuses Wii of being a novelty
According to an article at Boomtown.net, Sony Computer Entertainment America communications exec Dave Karraker has said that he believes the Wii is little more than a novelty, implying that it would soon wear off as gamers yearned for a real games console – although Sony said something similar about the PSP’s battle with the Nintendo DS.
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Telstra launches USB modems for Next G wireless
Telstra have finally launched two external USB modems, one designed for mobile use at the same pricing as the PCMCIA solution, and the other a ‘fixed’ wireless USB modem needing an external power source offering cheaper pricing.
Posted in Internet, New products, Technology news
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LaCie’s amazing new USB hub
It’s the most unusual and striking USB and Firewire hub we’ve ever seen. Take a look for yourself!
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Vodafone offers 22 TV channels for mobile users
With Telstra recently launching a range of Foxtel channels on its Next-G handsets, Vodafone has launched an even bigger range of TV channels to watch, with 22 in total. They also have an Australian-first EPG on your phone that shows you what’s on right now. Vodafone have also had to change advertising details for their new 3.5G HSDPA modem thanks to Telstra.
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China seeks homegrown DVD format again
China started talking about their own version of the DVD a couple of years ago, but interest fizzled out. Now, talk of the EVD is back!
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