Death to Microsoft Word

Tom Scocca Microsoft Word is cumbersome, inefficient, and a relic of obsolete assumptions about technology. Tom Scocca believes it's time we all gave it up.

Tiny USB actually a personal computer

Glenda Kwek Norwegian developers have created one of the world's smallest computers on a USB-like stick.

Mobiles on a mission

Long gone are the days when they were simply for making calls ... today's handsets are packed with features, and even 3D.

Apple's iPad: future-proof or passing fad?

Louisa Hearn With a new iPad coming next week, can Apple's tablet shrug off its label as a plaything for well-heeled technophiles to become the computing device of the future?

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Defeat the thieves after your iPad

Anthony Caruana One of the best things about the iPad is that it is so portable. But that also means it can be stolen easily.

Google inches closer to being tablet-ready in battle with iPad

Rachel Metz Google is getting closer to releasing a version of the Android software meant for tablet computers, one that will include a fresh look and updated Web browser and keyboard.

Review: Apple's Magic Trackpad

Simon Tsang Not content with revolutionising the digital-music industry, reinventing the mobile phone and turning a niche tablet computing market into a sales phenomenon, Apple has turned its attention to...

The serious business of smartphones

David Flynn No business can afford to stand still and nor should employees be deskbound. Here's how the five smartphone platforms stack up for your workers out in the field.

Review: Blackberry Bold

David Flynn Don't let anyone tell you the new BlackBerry Bold is an iPhone killer.

Immobilised?

Garry Barker MobileMe is a great idea but glitches abound, writes Garry Barker.

Review: HTC Desire smartphone

David Flynn The HTC Desire is one of several Android-powered mobiles now hitting the market, but this svelte smartphone is the first true ''business-class'' Android handset.

Why our wired lifestyle is a pain in the neck

Erin Allday From smart phones to game consoles, laptops to tablets, new technology may be great, but it is also hurting our backs, shoulders, arms and hands.

Apple fans prepare for iPad launch

Asher Moses Most app makers haven't so much as touched an iPad but scores, including several Australian firms, are hard at work on apps for the device, as Australian fanatics prepare to travel abroad for the US...

Review: HP EliteBook 6930p

Anthony Caruana The EliteBook manages to feel solid without resembling a piece of military equipment.

Which laptop comes out on top?

Nick Ross The best laptops balance style, features and performance, writes Nick Ross.

More work horse than show pony

Stephen Hutcheon The mobile device dubbed the Jesus Phone is about to have its second coming.

Review: Asus Eee PC S101

David Flynn Standing out among the crowd of mini notebooks, the Asus S101 is dressed to impress.

Review: Asus Eee Box

David Flynn The Eee Box belongs to the new category of downsized desktop PCs designed for smaller spaces.

Buying business class laptops

David Flynn Despite belt tightening, sales of laptop PCs continue to outstrip their desktop counterparts.