Upgrading your PC from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7 is a worthwhile move but it can be expensive…unless you happen to be a student. Microsoft offers generous software discounts on Windows 7 to eligible TAFE and University students and all you need is your student email address to get started. Normally an upgrade version of Windows 7[Read More…]

When Samsung launched their Galaxy Tablet computer late last year, buying one outright would have cost around the 900 dollar mark. Now while many mobile providers continue to offer the Samsung Galaxy Tablet as part of a contract with a low or no cost entry plan, Telstra now sells the device outright for 299 dollars. ** Update – Telstra seems[Read More…]

Computer hard drives are relatively cheap these days, but although many new computers now come with at least a Terra-byte of storage space, it may not be long before you find yourself wondering what exactly is taking up all that space. Well using a free program called TreeSize is a good way to start your investigation. It shows you what[Read More…]

Anyone who owns a Playstation 3 console will know the pain of the Playstation Network being down for the past week. Well the good news is that Sony Computer entertainment has just announced that they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. The[Read More…]

Got a burning question for an Astronaut? Google and NASA have teamed up to give you a chance to ask…and get the response live on YouTube. The Space Shuttle STS-134 will launch on April 30 for the final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour, an event that will also be streamed live on YouTube. from 5.47am (EST). Then on May 3,[Read More…]