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Preview: Mass Effect 3 "Better with Kinect"?Mass Effect 3 launches in New Zealand on March 9. Xbox 360 players will get a little something extra, with the addition of voice commands only available with Microsoft's Kinect Xbox add-on. But is it really Better with Kinect?
Review: Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D ViewerSony’s HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer is a niche product that works phenomenally well.
Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SIf you’ve seen the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, you already have a good idea of what the Arc S looks like. However, this updated version has a few neat upgrades and additions.
Review: The Darkness IIWe join supernatural mobster Jackie Estacado in the second part of his story.

Microsoft details Windows 8 for ARM devices

Friday, 10 February, 2012 Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways in which this OS, called WOA and still in the works, will be alike and different from existing versions of Windows.

Double Fine crowdsources new game

Friday, 10 February, 2012 Update: Double Fine has now hit (and surpassed) its funding target, and broken Kickstarter records.

FBI reveals 1991 probe of Steve Jobs

Friday, 10 February, 2012 | 1 comment The FBI today made public a background probe of Steve Jobs conducted in 1991, when he was being considered by the George H. W. Bush administration for a spot on the President's Export Council.

Incoming Sony CEO: Hot gadgets aren't enough anymore

Friday, 10 February, 2012 Sony's new CEO says the company needs to move on from its hardware roots.

Hackers attacked Foxconn for the laughs

Friday, 10 February, 2012 Hacker mischiefs calling themselves SwaggSec penetrated the computers at Foxconn, which assembles about 40% of the consumer electronics products in the world, and stole data that it posted to the internet - apparently just for laughs.

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Preview: Mass Effect 3 "Better with Kinect"?

Friday, 10 February, 2012 Mass Effect 3 launches in New Zealand on March 9. Xbox 360 players will get a little something extra, with the addition of voice commands only available with Microsoft's Kinect Xbox add-on. But is it really Better with Kinect?

Review: Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer

3D video headset

Thursday, 9 February, 2012 | 1 comment Sony’s HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer is a niche product that works phenomenally well.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 3.5

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S

Smartphone

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 If you’ve seen the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, you already have a good idea of what the Arc S looks like. However, this updated version has a few neat upgrades and additions.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

Review: The Darkness II

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 We join supernatural mobster Jackie Estacado in the second part of his story.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4.5

Review: Acer Aspire S3

Ultrabook

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 Acer’s Aspire S3 is the first ‘Ultrabook’ released in the New Zealand and Australian markets.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 3.5

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The Kiwi gaming industry’s best-kept secret: SmallWorlds

Wednesday, 1 February, 2012 Would you be surprised to learn that New Zealand is behind an amazingly successful online social game?

Hey, good lookin'

Monday, 26 December, 2011 Hardware expert Paul Urquhart brings us PC World's September 2011 monitor roundup and buyers' guide.

Top 40 products of the year: 1-10

Tuesday, 20 December, 2011 PC World’s top 40 products of the year cover everything from text editor software through to components, such as motherboards, that you might use to build your own system. From the products that scored highest in reviews, we’ve picked the best and brightest of the more than 320 New Zealand-released tech products we’ve tested in 2011.

Top 40 products of the year: 11-20

Monday, 19 December, 2011 PC World’s top 40 products of the year cover everything from text editor software through to components, such as motherboards, that you might use to build your own system. From the products that scored highest in reviews, we’ve picked the best and brightest of the more than 320 New Zealand-released tech products we’ve tested in 2011.

Top 40 products of the year: 21-30

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New Computer? Clear out the junkware

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 New PC? The last thing you want is a bunch of preloaded, unwanted software slowing it down.

Facebook Timeline privacy tips: lockdown your profile

Thursday, 2 February, 2012 | 1 comment Facebook's Timeline is coming, whether you like it or not, to Facebook accounts everywhere - including yours. I've been using Timeline for about a month now, and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

How to: embed tweets on your website or blog

Tuesday, 24 January, 2012 Twitter now offers a way to make your website or blog more interactive with easy-to-embed tweets that use just one line of code or a link to add.

Work Faster in Microsoft Word: 10 Secrets

Wednesday, 18 January, 2012 Not everything that Microsoft Word 2010 can do is obvious from a quick look at the tools on the main ribbon toolbar. Some features are buried in the Options menu or in dialog boxes, and others take the form of keyboard shortcuts or simply aren't easy to see.

How To Get Windows 8 Features Now

Tuesday, 20 December, 2011 Windows 8 will be the first Windows operating system since Windows 95 to drastically modify the user interface. Not only will we see a port of the Windows Phone 7 Metro UI, we'll also see support for multiple monitor setups, an immersive version of Internet Explorer, and touchscreen optimization.

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World Without Wires: Wireless Networking

Tuesday, 1 February, 2011 Besides your computer(s), there are so many devices now that can help simplify your life, or just bring enjoyment, without messy cables.

Portable World: Laptops

Monday, 24 January, 2011 Not too long ago, a giant, clunky laptop was your only entry into the world of portable computing.

The Bigger Picture: Projectors

Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Looking to supersize your home theatre experience? With projectors, you can get close to the drama of an HD movie or feel the spine-tingling tension as you take your opponents on in a game of hand-to-hand combat. Not all projectors are created equal, however, and with an enormous image, you’ll be less forgiving of skewed angles and ghosting. Here’s your guide to high-def heaven.

Back It Up: External Storage

Thursday, 20 January, 2011 The world is definitely digital and filled with content for you to enjoy on your TV, your laptop, your tablet, and even your computer. Forget DVDs and CDs, they’re best as retro decoration.

Bling It On: Accessories

Thursday, 20 January, 2011 Accessories used to be those little things that cranked you slightly over budget and cluttered up your desk. Now, you can get accessories to make your life easier, customise your look and make your electronic world a happier, more comfortable place.