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Computer sales to hit one billion by 2014
Smartphones and tablets will help double the shipment of computers around the world in just five years, according to new research.

Microsoft unveils strong ARM tactic at CES
Microsoft has signaled its tablet intent today at the Consumer Electronics Show, announcing an ARM processor-friendly Windows.

OSX - Nervous System
The Mac OS is what Apple is really famous for, at least in computer circles. But changing from one to another can be a struggle.

Password hacking as easy as 123...
Hackers have posted a list of the most commonly used passwords on a popular gossip website.

NZiDev - Interesting developments
Last week saw New Zealand's first barcamp-style conference tailored exclusively for iOS developers.

Hacking Kinect - getting past the game
Xbox motion controller Kinect might be the gift to get this Christmas, but enthusiasts around the world are teaching the device sweet new tricks.

Review: Dell 1250c Colour LED Printer
Colour printers, it seems, are no longer on a mission to empty small business' bank accounts.

Apple and the serious world of dark blue suits
Apple has, over the last few years, been criticised for not being 'serious' about entering (or appealing to) the corporate world.

U2's costly tour envy of Irish Govt
By the time U2 finishes its 360° world tour next July, it's expected it will have generated about $1bn.

Dunedin tech team pass first Ashes test
NZ technology passed its first international test at the first Ashes cricket match between Australia and England.

Review: Samsung Q330 laptop
Samsung's new Q330 laptop is as aesthetically stunning as it is practical. All told, it was hard to fault it.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Behemoths cling to relevance as spotlight shifts
Desktop giants forced to share space with growing array of computing devices.