5 highly evolved computer accessories
SOME of the best computer accessories do not look like you’d expect. We review five must-have peripherals, some of which are pocket-friendly.
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Windows 10 launch details revealed
MICROSOFT has announced the release of the latest version of its Windows operating system, which it aims to see installed in a billion devices by 2018.
Woman throws out $260k Apple computer
A WOMAN has accidentally thrown out an original Apple computer worth more than $260,000. Now the local tip is trying to find her.
Junked Apple computer worth $260K
THE search is on for the mystery woman who dumped a rare machine at a Silicon Valley recycling plant, so she can share in the profits from the sale.
Man’s bizarre attempt to appear on The Apprentice
A SALESMAN who was allegedly holding a Donald Trump domain hostage in exchange for an appearance on The Apprentice, now has to give up the Web address for nothing.
What’s KFC up to now?
ARE we really that obsessed with our technology that we need to be able to use our phones while eating greasy food? KFC thinks so.
How to fix your slow computer
SICK of screaming at your computer in frustration? This could explain why it’s so slow, and what you can do to fix it once and for all.
Buy this tiny computer for $12
THIS tiny chip is a tiny computer with the ability to browse the web, edit documents, create music and play simple games. And it’s only $12.
Five best gadgets with the golden touch
SOMETIMES you just have to bring the bling. Gold is a trend that becoming more popular in high tech, seen in everything from Apple Macs to headphones.
Five of the best portable PCs
A new generation of portable PCs, from the Microsoft Surface 3 to the Acer Aspire R 13, let you flip out, flick over, and touch computing like never before.
So, how old do you really look?
IF you’ve ever found yourself turning to a friend and asking “but how old do I really look?”, this app could be your new best friend — or your new best frenemy.
Apple insider calls new Mac ‘insane’
One of the key proponents of Apple’s Macintosh computer has slammed its latest computer, saying he would have “fought” the decision to release it.
No movie red carpet where you’re the villain
THE personal details of Australian online file-sharers can now be obtained by Hollywood studios, exposing mums and dads to possible penalties in the thousands of dollars.
Google makes people think they’re smarter
IT turns out Google is making people think they are smarter than they actually are.
You can now download IE’s successor
MICROSOFT has released ‘preview mode’ of the radically redesigned web browser that will act as internet Explorer’s successor.
Telstra’s gift spreads data love
IF you’re a Telstra customer, you’re about to get the gift of free data. But there is more than good will behind the gesture.
Retinal scanning for Windows 10
IF you thought Apple’s TouchID was impressive then wait till you see what Windows 10 has in store.
Nerds celebrate death of Internet Explorer
MICROSOFT is set to retire its signature browser, triggering widespread celebrations on social media and speculation about its replacement.
Microsoft’s Minority Report future
MICROSOFT’S new video of life in a Minority Report future shows Windows will disappear and everyone will be using Apple clones.
The race for space on your face
FORGET Google Glass. Microsoft and Samsung are pitching holograms and virtual reality eyewear now and it’s coming to faces this year.
Five things to know about the new Windows 10
REAL holograms, a new Windows 10 and Xbox on your computer. Microsoft’s new announcements show it still has a lot of fire in its belly.
Microsoft gains ally in fight over customer privacy
MICROSOFT has been waging a long-term legal battle with the US Government over access to users’ private data. Now a powerful ally has sided with the company.
The phones of the future will blow your mind
THINK your smartphone is nifty now? Wait a few years and we could see indestructible, shapeshifting ultraphones with batteries that last forever.
Apple computer fetches $442,000
IT was one of the earliest computers Steve Jobs sold out of his Palo Alto garage and it went on sale overnight fetching a pretty handsome price tag.
Puzzling computer glitch explained
IT COULD be a scene from Back To The Future, but if you’ve ever had your computer or mobile make a mysterious date change, here’s why.
Bite me: The big myth about Apple
IT TURNS out that what you think you know about the tech giant could actually be wrong. Especially when it comes to how it all began.
Kids confused by 1970s computer
KIDS have become so used to fast and user friendly technology that many can’t even recognise a 1970s computer let alone make it work. Watch the results.
Microsoft kills cheesy Clip Art
NEVER want to see a cheesy stickman figure or outdated technology icon again? Good news — Microsoft is killing Clip Art.
How to take your tech everywhere
MOBILE technology only lives up to its name if it’s going somewhere. We review five top technology bags that promise to keep your gadgets on the go.
Apple 5K Retina iMac is life changing
EVERY now and then, a product comes along that makes you think ‘I can never go back to what I had before’. Apple’s new 5K Retina iMac will change how you look at a computer.
iMac delivers a crisper Apple
APPLE’S new computer screen goes one better than the best 4K standard, though it might be too good for your existing photographs.
‘Robots will wipe us like spam’
EVERYONE’S favourite billionaire took to the stage yesterday to warn the audience that Artificial Intelligence could be the greatest threat to humanity.
CEO slammed for sexist pay advice
MICROSOFT’S CEO admits he was “completely wrong” for advising women at a conference not to ask for pay rises — and reveals he will speak at the same event next year.
Federal Government’s $9m hoard
SOME 60,000 pieces of taxpayer funded equipment including iPhones, iPads, computers and TVs worth $9m are collecting dust in government buildings.
Microsoft CEO’s shocking remarks
THE tech chief has come under fire on social media for suggesting that women who do not ask for equal pay to men have a “superpower”. What a tool.
We spend 97 hours doing what?
IT sounds like a lot and it is. Whether it’s in front of the TV, a computer or a smartphone, a new report reveals how Australians have become addicted to their screens.
Windows 10 watches what you type
THE latest build of Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 10 contains a keylogger that sees everything that is typed.
It’s hard to believe this isn’t a real person
AN AUSTRALIAN designer has created a computer generated person that you will struggle to believe isn’t real.
You can blow up a hard drive with a text
REMINISCENT of something from Mission: Impossible, this hard drive you can make selfdestruct with just a text message.
Can Microsoft count to 10?
AFTER the flop of Windows 8, Microsoft has announced… Windows 10? At least the start button has returned.
Game on: China to get Xbox One
US technology giant Microsoft will launch its Xbox One in China on September 29, becoming the first game console to enter the market in 14 years.
Why you should be worried about facial recognition
THE FBI’s “next generation identification” system has launched. And its implications for ordinary people are terrifying.
5th grader begs Microsoft not to ruin Minecraft
A PRIMARY school student has begged Microsoft not to ruin her favourite game after the software giant announced it had purchased the popular title.
The Ebola myths you need to know
SINCE the outbreak of the deadly virus we’ve been hearing how we shouldn’t touch our keyboards or handle any money. Is this true?
Xbox update you’ve been waiting for
IT’S one feature that the PlayStation 4 has had that Microsoft’s Xbox One was missing. But not anymore thanks to the Xbox’s latest update.
Laptop saves man’s life in crossbow attack
A man was saved by his laptop after a crossbow arrow was fired at him, before being hit in the head with an axe on his driveway at Somersby
Will this kill the laptop?
MICROSOFT has just announced its latest Surface device, and it has its eyes on one thing — Apple’s Macbook Air.
How to stop getting annoying emails
DO YOU log into your account each day only to see multiple new emails all from that random online shop you signed up to years ago? Well, here is an easy and quick way to unsubscribe for good.
Woman ‘electrocuted by faulty USB device’
A WOMAN from NSW wearing headphones and holding a laptop has been found dead with burns to her ears and chest in a suspected electrocution.
Did Dyson invent Google Glass?
THE first thing that comes to mind when you see ‘Dyson’ is vacuums, but the company is a lot cooler than that.
Kids confused by 1970s computer
KIDS have become so used to fast and user friendly technology that many can’t even recognise a 1970s computer let alone make it work. Watch the results.
New supercomputer to aid emergency workers
AUSTRALIANS will be able to better prepare for extreme weather events with the purchase of a new supercomputer by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Will this kill the laptop?
MICROSOFT has just announced its latest Surface device, and it has its eyes on one thing — Apple’s Macbook Air.
Microsoft launches new Surface
MICROSOFT hoped its first tablet would kill the iPad. Now it’s hoping its new tablet will kill Apple’s MacBook Air.
How tech’s top companies splash cash
SILICON Valley companies have been dropping billions of dollars on investments. Here’s a comparison of what the biggest players cracked open their piggy banks for.
New Warhol art found on disks
MISSING art created by Andy Warhol on one of the first desktop computers has been re-discovered after 30 years.
The story behind this famous photo
WE ALL know the photo, it was most of our computers wallpapers for years. Now learn about the story behind the famous picture.
Siri, Microsoft has an answer for you
MICROSOFT is unveiling a new virtual assistant, Cortana, but its launch was marred by mistakes.
The technology movies predicted
IT MAY have seemed like complete science fiction at the time, but much of the technology we laughed at in old movies has come to actually exist today.
Office for iPad: Five best features
MICROSOFT has finally released its Office software onto the Apple iPad and it’s no cut and paste job. Here are the best things about the new app.
Microsoft Office now available on iPads
WORD up! Microsoft finally launches its familiar Office software on Apple iPads which is excel-lent news for tablet owners.
Hidden jokes in Microsoft’s code
MICROSOFT’S programmers created landmark software titles in the ‘80s. That didn’t stop them joking around in the code.
One-third of PCs to be vulnerable to hack
HUNDREDS of millions of computers will be vulnerable to hacking next month when Microsoft stops supporting its old Windows XP operating system.
The tech mistake you need to fix
IT’S the tech mistake we’re all making and can lead to serious health problems like depression and anxiety. So what is it?
Seven ways to keep your laptop safe on your travels
KEEPING your laptop safe and secure while away is easier than you think. Avoid falling victim to a smashed screen or stolen data with these simple tricks.
Own an Apple? Read this now
IF you own an Apple computer, you need to read this now — it’ll save you from being hacked.
Security woes plague Apple
IF you use an Apple computer, your computer has a serious security flaw and Apple isn’t saying when it will be fixed.
Microsoft plans Windows spring clean
MICROSOFT will update its Windows system this spring after complaints from users without touch capabilities.
North Korea copies Apple’s OS X
TO SHOW that they’re one for the people, North Korea has gone ahead and blatantly copied Apple’s OS X for its own official operating system.
Gates exits chair as new CEO named
BILL Gates is stepping down as Microsoft chairman as the company announces Satya Nadella as its new chief executive.
The 7 weirdest gadgets ever invented
FROM solar powered bikinis to keyboard jeans, people have come up with some seriously bizarre gadgets. Here are the craziest inventions.
The return of the Mac pioneers
THE geeks who brought the Macintosh computer to life became Silicon Valley rock stars at celebrations for the device’s 30th birthday.
30 years later: A look at Apple’s Mac
It’s been 30 years since Steve Jobs unveiled the very first Macintosh computer, the foundation for one of the worlds most valuable companies.
Microsoft scrapping Windows 8?
WHY is Microsoft planning to give its Windows 8 software the elbow in favour of a brand new operating system?
Are wi-fi signals dangerous?
COVER your geranium because wi-fi signals could be killing our plants. Does this mean we’re also at risk of being exposed to harmful radiation?
Secret tip: How to undo an email
DID you know you can prevent that heart-stopping moment when you’ve sent an email to the wrong person? Find out the hidden trick to how it’s done.
Get in! The next USB will be reversible
HURRAH! A new design of the USB is coming and it’ll make you cry with joy by letting us plug cables in anyway we like.
Microsoft working on a ‘smart bra’
IT’S a bra designed by the tech-heads at Microsoft – what could possibly go wrong?
Microsoft laughs at Google’s laptop
THE claws are out as Microsoft continues to sledge Google, this time by using reality TV Pawn Stars to laugh at its “brick” of a laptop.
Shareholders OK Nokia’s Microsoft deal
NOKIA has announced that its shareholders have approved the 5.44 billion euro ($7.35 billion) sale of its mobile phone division to Microsoft.
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