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Science fiction's goofiest gadgets and technology

A preview of what gizmos won't be appearing in future editions of tech magazine columns.

Attack of the iPhone clones

Check out our collection of iPhone-inspired devices. We'll start out with the latest announcements and finish it out with a few imitators still making the rounds.

Home theatre notebook: Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue

Acer's Aspire Gemstone Blue is the company's latest attempt at a notebook for the home market. It's got plenty of great features and it's relatively easy to use. Best of all: it won't break the bank.

20 free software favorites

Freeware applications and open source software that provide IT managers with great tools at no cost.

Need GPS? Why not get a smart phone with GPS too!

As consumer demand for GPS increases, many mobile makers are squeezing satellite navigation into their devices. Check out these 10 new GPS smart phones.

20 useful IT security Web sites

Bookmarking these sites will help you protect your network, comply with government regulations and stay ahead of all the latest threats.

This year's 25 geekiest 25th anniversaries

Woz, Word and War Games

Bug Labs BUG

The Bug Labs BUG is a modular, open-source gadget that allows users to create their own combinations of plug-in modules, and then customise software to take advantage of the functionality offered.

This year's CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany had a "Green IT" theme, with the environment at the top of the agenda, but there were still plenty of robots to be seen, and even a Cyber Games championship. Here are some of the highlights we enjoyed!

Anatomy of an Icon: Inside the Apple IIc

At 3.4 kilograms, the Apple IIc portable computer was the MacBook Air of 1984. Ever wonder what makes up a vintage classic? We took one apart to find out.