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Samsung announces Galaxy Note for NZThe half-phone, half-tablet mobile device known as the Galaxy Note will be available in New Zealand from next month, Samsung said yesterday.
Epson Dreamio EH-TW6000WThis home cinema projector from Epson features great 2D quality, active (shutter-glasses) 3D, WirelessHD video transmission and surprisingly good sound, all right out of the box.
Garmin ForeRunner 210In the melange of multifaceted fitness gadgets, the Garmin ForeRunner 210 is a simple and straightforward gadget that aims to do one thing, and do it well. It tracks your activities.
Walking Access Mapping SystemWAMS provides a single point of access for outdoor enthusiasts to a diverse range of public land, boundary and walking-track information. Access requires no signup or login, and is completely free.

Megaupload users look into suing US over lost files

Friday, 27 January, 2012 | 1 comment When the US Department of Justice shut down Megaupload and sued its operators for copyright infringement last week, users who were storing files legally on the site became collateral damage. Now, some of them are looking to sue the government over lost data, TorrentFreak reports.

Samsung announces Galaxy Note for NZ

Friday, 27 January, 2012 | 3 comments The half-phone, half-tablet mobile device known as the Galaxy Note will be available in New Zealand from next month, Samsung said yesterday.

Symantec recommends disabling pcAnywhere and waiting for security patches

Friday, 27 January, 2012 Security vendor Symantec has advised users of its pcAnywhere remote control software to disable it, because hackers with access to the product's source code could exploit security holes identified in the application.

Facebook and Apple join forces to give away an iPad 3 (no, not really)

Thursday, 26 January, 2012 | 1 comment With the hype machine for the iPad 3 already beginning to whir into life, it will come as no surprise to anyone that Symantec has uncovered a scam email doing the rounds purporting to give the non-existant devices away.

Apple crushes sales records, hits revenue 'home run'

Thursday, 26 January, 2012 | 1 comment Apple on Tuesday announced it had smashed sales records of the iPhone, iPad and Mac in the final quarter of 2011, the first reporting period after the death of former CEO Steve Jobs.

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Epson Dreamio EH-TW6000W

3D Home Cinema Projector

Friday, 27 January, 2012 This home cinema projector from Epson features great 2D quality, active (shutter-glasses) 3D, WirelessHD video transmission and surprisingly good sound, all right out of the box.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

Review: Uncharted 3

Friday, 27 January, 2012 | 1 comment There are some games that make you just stop playing and stare. There are some games that make you fall in love with the characters. There are some games that keep you constantly on edge, waiting for the next adrenalin-inducing thing to happen. Uncharted 3 does all of those things.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

Garmin ForeRunner 210

Fitness Wristwatch with GPS

Thursday, 26 January, 2012 | 1 comment In the melange of multifaceted fitness gadgets, the Garmin ForeRunner 210 is a simple and straightforward gadget that aims to do one thing, and do it well. It tracks your activities.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4.5

Panasonic PT-AE7000

3D Home Cinema Projector

Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 If 3D is your bag, the PT-AE7000 is definitely worth checking out. It's a one-trick pony, but it pulls that one trick off fairly well.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

Walking Access Mapping System

Website

Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 | 1 comment WAMS provides a single point of access for outdoor enthusiasts to a diverse range of public land, boundary and walking-track information. Access requires no signup or login, and is completely free.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

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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

Top 40 products of the year: 31-40

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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.

Fix Your Windows 7 Network

Tuesday, 13 December, 2011 Setting up and maintaining your home PC network is easier than ever before with Windows 7--but that's not saying much. Many networking issues still aren't easily fixed from Windows 7's control panels. That's why we've compiled a list of common networking problems and their quick fixes.

How can I help family members fix their PC problems?

Monday, 5 December, 2011 Long before I donned the Hassle-Free PC cape and unitard, I was the tech fixer for a much smaller group of users: my family members. And if there's one thing I learned in my many years of troubleshooting from afar, it's that the telephone is the worst tool in your arsenal.

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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.