Office equipment

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Maginon Portable Document Scanner HS120 first look

We reveal how this small, light and portable scanner compares to its competitors.

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

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Portable document scanners

Want to go paperless? CHOICE puts eight portable document scanners to the test.

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.

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Windows 8 preview

We take a look at the key features of the Windows 8 OS update.

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.

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Backup software reviews

Backing up your important digital information is essential.

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

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HD webcam reviews

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.

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Desktop computers

We test 11 desktop computers including all-in-ones and stand-alone models.

23 Jun 2011 | Should you buy a stand-alone tower computer or an all-in-one? We test 11 desktop computers to see how they compare.

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CHOICE Computer technology reliability survey 2010

How reliable is your computer equipment?

24 Nov 2010 | Desktop computers, laptops and printers, monitors and external hard-drives are part of our line-up this time.

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Surge protector reviews

How much do you need to spend to keep your expensive equipment safe?

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.

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Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) review

Beat the blackout blues with these battery backup units.

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).

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Classic keyboard review

We tried out two modern versions of the ‘classic’ keyboard style for comparison.

3 Feb 2009 | Modern PC keyboards have evolved into many different designs. But how good are they for their basic purpose — typing?

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