Missing some files? These hard drive hunters could find what you're looking for.
22 Apr 2013 |
Desktop search tools offer faster search speeds, content searches, and time-saving features not found in the default Windows tools. We put six to the test.
CHOICE says to back up your RSS subscriptions before it's too late.
15 Apr 2013 |
Google Reader will be defunct as of 1 July, giving consumers less than three months to back up their RSS subscriptions and find another service.
We've found that members’ private information and photographs can be used in advertising or online marketing.
14 Feb 2013 |
Online dating sites have exploded in popularity. Our investigation looks at whether they're worth the money and what the risks are.
Parliament calls on Apple, Adobe and Microsoft to explain high IT prices.
13 Feb 2013 |
Tech giants Apple, Adobe and Microsoft are now being forced to answer for the higher prices they charge Australian consumers.
Jump online to ensure your complaints and compliments are heard loud and clear.
13 Jan 2013 |
Before you post a scathing online review of a company’s product or service, there are some crucial things you need to know so you get results and avoid legal trouble.
The internet is opening a treasure trove for family history researchers.
6 Dec 2012 |
It's easier than you think to find your family tree online, as more records are digitised and made available on free government websites.
Make sure you ask some important questions when buying online.
21 Nov 2012 |
With some simple precautions, shopping online can be relatively trouble-free.
Online learning platforms can suffer from bad design, poor delivery or worse.
30 Aug 2012 |
The online education and training industry is growing, and without doing some research you could end up with no accreditation, or just be stuck with a poorly designed, ineffective course.
We've told the Attorney General’s department to protect consumers who bypass online geoblocks.
29 Aug 2012 |
Geoblocks prevent consumers from getting a better deal, and help companies discriminate on price.
We want to hear if you’ve paid more for digital products because you’ve bought them in Australia.
2 Aug 2012 |
We're asking for examples of price discrimination on computer, software, gaming, and music products.
Technology industry has predictable reaction to IT pricing inquiry.
30 Jul 2012 |
Industry groups claim that the costs of doing business in Australia are driving up the prices of IT hardware and software products.
CHOICE research has found that Australians are paying 50% more for IT products.
18 Jul 2012 |
New CHOICE research shows that Australians are paying 50% more for computers, software, games and music.
Is it time to ditch your trusty old single-band router?
15 May 2012 |
We test 15 top dual-band models to see which ones can give you greater Wi-Fi freedom.
Football codes and Telstra win appeal in TV recording court battle, Optus to appeal decision.
10 May 2012 |
Optus announces its plan to appeal the Federal Court’s decision on the legality of its TV Now service.
The Hon Susan Ryan AO outlines the obstacles facing older people using the web
23 Apr 2012 |
Each year, CHOICE invites a prominent Australian to deliver the Ruby Hutchison Memorial Lecture to ensure Ruby’s legacy as a champion for Australian consumers. On March 14 2012, the lecture was delivered by The Hon. Susan Ryan AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
How do you find reliable health and medical information on the internet?
14 Mar 2012 |
We explain how to evaluate the content of health websites and determine whether information is reliable.
Gadgets and gizmos always make great presents for the tech-savvy and tech-curious.
23 Nov 2011 |
We round up the best technology buys, from tablets, to televisions, to MP3 players, to eBook readers.
The world wide web is your stage with these eight high definition webcams.
9 Nov 2011 |
Thanks to the Internet age, creating and sharing video content is as simple as talking to a camera on top of your PC.
CHOICE's latest survey reveals the ISPs worth celebrating.
27 Oct 2011 |
The survey results show which internet sevice providers performed best, how satisfied users were with service, speed, costs and billing, and trends in our use of the internet.
CHOICE takes a look at an internet-based alternative to pay TV.
26 Oct 2011 |
FetchTV provides another alternative to cable, with your Internet provider delivering a host of channels and rental movies to your television.
It's not the cheapest wireless broadband option, but its one of the fastest.
13 Oct 2011 |
Telstra claims its new USB 4G modem is up to 10 times faster than other 3G wireless internet options.
Network your home instantly using its existing electrical wiring.
29 Aug 2011 |
Powerline devices provide a simple home networking alternative or addition to traditional Ethernet cabling and Wi-Fi.
Media hubs plug the gap between your TV and your PC
19 Aug 2011 |
With the ability to play music, videos and pictures on your TV and stream directly from the internet, media hubs can be great tools for today's digital age.
CHOICE Computer's pick of the best add-ons for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome
13 Apr 2011 |
All major internet browsers - Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome - come with a host of add-ons to supercharge your browsing.
A quick reference guide to the most useful key combinations.
11 Feb 2011 |
This is the quick reference guide to Windows shortcut keys from CC Jan/Feb 2011.
Should you think about ditching your home phone altogether or is there life in the tried-and-true service yet?
9 Feb 2011 |
We look at existing landline and mobile options as well as some cutting-edge alternatives.
Hook this handy device up to your TV to enjoy video, audio and image files stored on your network.
4 Jan 2011 |
The Sony SMP-N100 also provides access to over 20 internet TV channels under Sony’s BRAVIA Internet banner.
We review the offerings of the most popular providers to reveal the best options.
3 Dec 2010 |
Wireless broadband is now faster and cheaper than ever before.
Avenues like Twitter and Facebook offer a lot more than just social networking.
20 Oct 2010 |
Forget hanging on the end of a customer service line if you have a gripe. Switch on your computer, log onto the internet and tell the world.
More expensive software can contain extras that are of limited value.
30 Apr 2010 |
We review nine programs to help you trace and catalogue your family history.
The popularity of the iPhone is changing the face of mobile banking.
30 Apr 2010 |
The latest Nielsen research has found that 61% of online consumers who use a mobile phone will consider an iPhone in the next year.
Controversial internet filter to be introduced, despite widespread criticism.
18 Feb 2010 |
A mandatory internet filter is to be introduced, the federal government announced late last year.
ADSL and ADSL2 plans can be a minefield of fine print and confusing pricing. Our interactive tables help to make sense of it all.
4 Feb 2010 |
CHOICE details the main things to look for in this fiercely competitive market.
Avoid bill shock with our data usage guide.
27 Jan 2010 |
Smartphone mobile internet plans have come under fire lately because of exorbitant excess data usage charges.
CHOICE members nominate their favourite virtual stores.
10 Nov 2009 |
We save you time and effort by bringing you a list of the best online sites for books and CDS, clothes, electronics, as well as as cosmetics and fragrances.
CHOICE uncovers the hidden traps with international prepaid phone cards and what their blaring posters don’t tell you.
25 Sep 2009 |
Extra costs, such as “service” fees that gobble up credit even when you’re not making calls are often not advertised on the posters or phone cards.
Is the internet the future of TV? We take a look.
13 Aug 2009 |
With thousands of internet TV "channels" available, how do you find something worth watching?
Wireless networking allows you to access the web anywhere in the home.
7 May 2009 |
CHOICE reveals the issues you need to consider before you incorporate Wi-Fi into your home networking environment.
Plans to upgrade the broadband network need to be carefully considered
29 Apr 2009 |
In April 2009 the Federal Government announced it will establish a new company that will invest up to $43 billion over 8 years to build and operate a National Broadband Network.
Clean up your inbox with these no-cost junk email fighters.
3 Mar 2009 |
Spam is not only annoying, but also potentially dangerous. Here's how to combat the ever increasing stream of junk.
Watch out! If certain music industry representatives have their way, internet service providers will be required to police your use of the internet.
19 Feb 2009 |
The music industry reports a reduction in CD profits, which has motivated them to push for control over how consumers access and store music.
Protecting internet users from illegal material is important, however the proposed mandatory ISP-based filter won’t do the job.
19 Feb 2009 |
CHOICE holds a number of concerns about the government’s current proposal to introduce mandatory internet filtering at an ISP-level.
Can using VoIP with Naked DSL cut your phone bill in half?
21 Jan 2009 |
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and uses an Internet connection to make and receive telephone calls.
Email scams are on the rise, but commonsense is the best defence.
3 Dec 2008 |
Almost 70 percent of all email in Australia in August 2008 was spam and we rank in the top 10 list of countries.
Make your own Christmas e-card in a few simple steps.
28 Nov 2008 |
Have some festive fun with your computer this Christmas. There are lots of things you can do to make personalised cards, decorations and even install some cute Christmas lights onto your computer.
Google polishes up its web presence.
1 Oct 2008 |
Do we need another web browser, when we already have Interet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera and others to choose from?
There are desktop and roaming plans but is it the high-speed internet alternative for you?
1 Oct 2008 |
Wireless internet is broadband internet access that doesn't use a telephone line or cable network.
Deciding where to eat on Friday night? Check out a restaurant guide website.
29 Sep 2008 |
CHOICE's verdict on which ones offer the most useful information, and how to know which reviews you can trust.
How to create an online photo album.
13 May 2008 |
One of the advantages of digital photography is that your photos no longer have to be locked away within a physical photo album.
Make sense of the bits and bytes.
16 Apr 2008 |
CHOICE's simple guide to broadband tells you what you need to know in order to choose the right broadband plan.
Make sense of the bits and bytes.
16 Apr 2008 |
CHOICE's simple guide to broadband tells you what you need to know in order to choose the right broadband plan.
Keep your child safe from internet nasties with net filtering software.
15 Jan 2008 |
Internet filtering software helps to block unwanted content. But is your child really safe to browse the Web unsupervised with one of these programs in place?
There's plenty of free software on the internet, but is it any good?
19 Sep 2007 |
Free software is appealing because you can find useful office and multimedia applications without the hefty price tag. But there are a few drawbacks to consider.
Virtual worlds could be the future of the internet.
13 Sep 2007 |
There are different types of virtual worlds — some are more like games, some are chat forums and others simulate a life-like world.
ADSL2 is the new kid on the broadband block.
7 Apr 2007 |
More households are opting for broadband over dial-up internet services, looking for better speeds and fewer delays and disruptions.
Saving money with internet telephony with Skype.
3 Apr 2007 |
Long-distance phone calls can keep you in touch with far flung friends and loved ones, but you don’t want to have to mortgage your house to pay for them.
Shopping comparison websites can help you sniff out a good deal.
3 Apr 2007 |
Where do you go to find the best deal? Let your mouse do the walking and search for the best price on one website.
With a few precautions, shopping on the internet can be a safe and enjoyable experience.
10 Jan 2007 |
With some simple precautions, shopping online can be relatively trouble-free.
Want to upgrade your computer for free? Here’s how.
3 Jan 2006 |
Firmware used to be read-only — it limited what the hardware could do. Nowadays, however, most firmware can be updated to give your hardware new features and capabilities.