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Windows on Mac is popular
David Frith ONE undoubted reason for the surge in popularity of the Apple Macintosh over the past few years is their relatively new ability to run Windows applications as well as Mac programs.
FireWire not so hot alongside USB3.0
David Frith THE future of the FireWire standard for connecting PCs to digital cameras, hard drives and other electronic devices is looking rather iffy, as the rival USB 3.0 format edges closer to reality.
Microsoft falls behind in mobiles
David Frith THERE has never much love lost between executives of Microsoft and Google.
RIM gets rolling with new Berrys
David Frith YOU have to hand it to Research in Motion, the Canadian outfit that makes the BlackBerry range of handheld devices: it is really trying to cover the field.
Printers joining WiFi revolution
David Frith WIFI is spreading its wings. Originally this wireless networking standard was simply seen as a way to allow a number of computers in a home or office to share internet access. Then WiFi was integrated into mobile phones and smartphones as a means of accessing the web - often through "hotspots" in cafes, hotels or libraries.
MacBooks get a glassy spruce-up
APPLE last week launched new versions of its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook PCs, more or less as this column predicted on September 30.
Storm coming, but watch the bills
THE BlackBerry Storm, due in this country before the end of the year, with Vodafone Australia the sole supplier, certainly looks a natty little number. Its clickable glass touchscreen, which apparently provides tactile feedback like a real keyboard, certainly sounds fascinating.
iPhone hits runs but stumped by keyboard
David Frith WHEN Apple's iPhone first hit the market, there was a lot of talk about what a cute device it was for consumers - but utterly unthinkable for serious business use.
Iridium renews fleet of satellites
THE much-troubled Iridium, the part-Australian owned company that operates a fleet of 66 satellites delivering wireless mobile services across the world, is planning to send up a new satellite network.
Smartphone rivals show their hands
David Frith STAND by for the mother of all battles in the smartphone world. Everyone, it seems, wants to take on Apple's phenomenally successful iPhone and divert some of the enormous flow of money currently streaming Apple's way into their own coffers.
iPhone 2.1 should fix those pesky bugs
David Frith EVERYONE loves playing with Apple's 3G iPhone: it's neat, it's cool, it's revolutionary and compelling, if expensive.
FireWire overhaul to supercharge data
David Frith FASTER connections between computers and devices such as printers, cameras, external drives and high-definition set-top boxes - are on the way. But don't hold your breath: they're still a year or so away.
Digital Nikon rekindles an old passion
David Frith THE thing sits in your hand and it feels electrifying. It kind of snuggles in, feeling natural and right, a perfect fit.