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Is Apple tired of the Tower?
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple mac pro
Apple considers axing the Mac Pro as sales plummet and portable devices rise, potentially ending its era as the go-to tower PC.
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An Online Education
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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edutech
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uc
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hp
Schools may be out for the holidays, but the internet offers free, fun ways to learn new skills, from juggling and drawing to playing instruments and languages.
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Top 6 Most ridiculous autotuned songs on the internet
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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hp
Discover the top 6 most ludicrous auto-tuned internet anthems, from a Koran-snatching escapade to rainbow revelations. Pure hilarity ensues.
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More fun sites to appease your internet boredom
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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uc
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cloud services
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websites
Banish boredom with delightful dog pics, world's most beautiful spots, and test your swim speed from Alcatraz. Dive into fun online now!.
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Sandwiches from around the world
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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traveltech
National Geographic Traveler showcases 15 international sandwiches, from Finland's porilainen to England's iconic chip butty, in a mouth-watering blog post.
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More useful sites to appease your internet boredom
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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uc
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cloud services
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websites
Banish boredom with YT's educational channels, discover salt's 14,000 uses, and find inspiration in 101 timeless quotes online.
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Bugger me! The tony williams collection
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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tvnz
TVNZ has released a collection of archival footage from the career of Tony Williams, creator of some of New Zealand’s most iconic television commercials.
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Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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cleantech
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hp
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climate change
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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Download your life story (according to facebook)
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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facebook
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download
Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.
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The cooks source [sic] controversy, or web justice 101
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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uc
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cloud services
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twitter
Monica Gaudio's fight for copyright justice sends shockwaves through the internet, causing Cooks Source magazine's downfall.
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How to stop your computer from overheating
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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hp
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ram
Overheating can cause sluggish performance or sudden shutdowns. Ensure proper ventilation, upgrade cooling systems, or use software to monitor temperatures.
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How to buy a digital camera
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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zoom
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retail
When buying a digital camera, forget megapixels and focus on functionality, size, screen quality, zoom, auto and manual controls, and face detection.
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29 free downloads
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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martech
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hp
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adobe
Things change often on the World Wide Web. NetGuide strongly recommends that you use caution when downloading anything from the internet.
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Ultra Fast Broadband
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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uc
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hp
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fibre
UltraFast Fibre Limited and Northpower Limited's expansions bring ultra-fast broadband to various regions, starting in Whangarei by Christmas 2010.
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Make the most of YouTube through your mobile phone
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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smartphones
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martech
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hp
Smartphones now offer full-feature access to YouTube, allowing HD viewing, personalised homepages, and quick uploads via wireless or 3G connections.
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101 Youtube clips you have to see before you die
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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youtube
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clips
YouTube is rapidly becoming the new television. Dive into our curated list of 101 must-watch clips, from the sublime to the absurd. Check them out!.
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Review: LG Flatron E2290 Monitor
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It’s a constant trend in technology: not only do we want the next big thing; we want it smaller, lighter, cheaper and thinner.
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Review: HTC Cha Cha
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
HTC Cha Cha review: A quirky keyboard-touchscreen combo aiming at Facebook lovers, but its odd design may not be for everyone.
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Review: Huawei X1
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It seems that technology is getting cheaper all the time, but again and again we see the old adage ring true – you get what you pay for.
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Is NZ getting a fourth mobile carrier?
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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managed services
UK's Clear Mobitel eyes NZ's 700MHz spectrum, vowing to shatter the mobile market monopoly with plans for an innovative LTE network.