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Colour laser printer reviews

23 Feb 2010 | We bought 10 colour laser printers designed for the home and small office and tested for speed and print quality and also compared their ongoing running costs. More >>

Paper shredders review

10 Apr 2008 | You don’t need to pay a fortune for a good-quality shredder. One model worked just as well as some three times the price. More >>

30 Apr 2009 | They say lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place — but it doesn’t have to. A direct strike on your home can burn out every piece of electrical equipment you have connected. More >>

Backup software reviews

18 May 2012 | We test 18 backup software packages that promise to keep your data safe. More >>

Mac or PC - what's best for you?

11 Oct 2007 | Apple Computer fans are known worldwide as "Mac Evangelists" for their almost fanatical devotion to the brand, but is it just hype or should you really consider a Mac as your next computer? More >>

Choosing a computer chair

06 Apr 2005 | Furnishing your study or office may seem trivial in comparison to choosing a desktop but a hasty decision can lead to long-term physical problems. More >>

PC speakers review

20 May 2008 | The PC speaker market is 'booming', driven by the growth in high quality multimedia — from music and DVD movies to games and even websites. More >>

Webcam reviews

30 Jul 2008 | They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so a moving picture must surely be even more valuable — which is probably why webcams have become so popular for personal communication. More >>

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) review

30 Apr 2009 | The power is gone and with it all your painstaking work - it won't occur if you use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). More >>

Pricing of computer products not all equal

20 May 2008 | It doesn’t take long for a net-savvy consumer to compare the cost of computer products here and overseas. More >>

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Maginon Portable Document Scanner HS120 first look

26 Apr 2013 | Find out how the inexpensive Maginon HS120 from Aldi measures up to more expensive models. More >>

Portable document scanners

25 Mar 2013 | Portable models are smaller and more affordable than desktop ones, making them ideal for home users. We test models from Canon, Fujitsu and others. More >>

Colour multifunction printer reviews

01 Mar 2013 | We review 53 colour multifunction printers including inkjet and laser models, priced from $59 to $1599. More >>

Windows 8 preview

26 Oct 2012 | This is the biggest change to the operating system in a very long time, and it’s certainly not going to be to everyone’s liking. More >>

Backup software reviews

18 May 2012 | We test 18 backup software packages that promise to keep your data safe. More >>

HD webcam reviews

09 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. More >>

Colour laser printer reviews

23 Feb 2010 | We bought 10 colour laser printers designed for the home and small office and tested for speed and print quality and also compared their ongoing running costs. More >>