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Reality check for game addicts

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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An American teen hospitalised after a four-day gaming marathon has been diagnosed with a serious case of Modern Warfare 3 addiction.
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Lollypop Chainsaw Review

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Lollipop Chainsaw delights with its unique blend of zombie-slaying and cheerleading, led by the unconventional zombie hunter Juliet Starling.
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Game Review: Lollypop Chainsaw

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Lollipop Chainsaw dazzles as a unique hack-n-slash adventure featuring a cheerleader against zombies, blending gory action with dark humour.
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Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.
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'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
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Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg has been pitching to Wall Street all this week, but one analyst's comments about his attire have attracted all the attention.
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6 characters we'd like to see in PlayStation All-Stars

Fri, 4th May 2012
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You've got all the characters from history of PlayStation at your disposal - who do you want to see fight to the death?.
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Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?

Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.
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Virtualisation: Find the right application profile

Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Businesses are optimising through virtualisation but must scrutinise application profiles for success, says Veeam's Don Williams.
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Game review: Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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pc gaming
Alan Wake's American Nightmare dazzles with a blend of horror and action, shining a light on Xbox Live Arcade's prowess. Rating: 8.5/10.
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Game review: Twisted Metal

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Twisted Metal's PS3 debut revives vehicular combat with style, offering a fresh alternative to FPS games. Newcomers and fans alike will be thrilled.
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Blizzard Entertainment to cut 600 staff

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Blizzard Entertainment to cut 600 staff, mostly from outside game development; WoW dev team remains unaffected, and Diablo III release stays on track.
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How to buy a hard drive

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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storage
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cloud services
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notebook
Buying a hard drive can safeguard your valuable data from potential crashes. Here's a guide on choosing between internal, external, SSD, and HDD options.
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100 Free downloads

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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digital entertainment
Here at NetGuide we are all about two things: awesome stuff on the internet and free goods. And if you're reading this magazine then you probably are too.
Beat procrastination

The ultimate procrastination sites

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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moth
Delve into the ultimate procrastination havens, from pranking to puzzles, and candy quizzes to bubble wrap popping, escape the humdrum with these sites.
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How to build a website PT6

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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yahoo
SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) can seem like one of the most vague and confusing topics of website design and development.
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Putting the top 40 2011 in a telco context

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) Initiative continues to dominate the telecoms market as the industry undergoes significant changes.
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Mona Simpson's eulogy for Steve Jobs

Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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moth
Mona Simpson's heartfelt eulogy for her brother Steve Jobs, a touching homage, stands out among tributes, capturing his legacy and final moments.
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Fibre Watch: Driven to distraction

Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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government
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internetnz
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moth
InternetNZ's attempt to put the country's digital future on the political agenda could be overshadowed by the recent chain of disasters, not to mention the RWC.
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Real-life online dating stories

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
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apple
I was very reticent to try online dating due to all of the bad things you read and hear, but at the end of the day it is just one more venue for meeting people.