Scott Dunn - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by Scott Dunn

Article | 12/05/2009 Phoenix Technologies Beinsync

BeInSync does four particular tasks--synchronizing, sharing, providing remote data access, and backing up--and it does them very well. There's no conf...

Article | 7/08/2008 Syncplicity

As its name implies, Syncplicity is a file-synching service that requires very little maintenance, or even any interaction, once you've set the progra...

Article | 7/08/2008 BeInSync

BeInSync does four particular tasks -- synchronising, sharing, providing remote data access, and backing up -- and it does them very well.

Article | 6/08/2008 Dropbox beta

Dropbox is a new file-synching service, still in beta testing, that has some welcome features despite its simplicity.

Article | 6/08/2008 Microsoft Live Mesh beta

Microsoft has sacrificed usability to provide a pretty interface in Microsoft Live Mesh -- a powerful but unnecessarily clumsy file-sync service.

Article | 29/05/2008 26 tricks to help you tame Google calendar

Desktop calendar applications are great if you're always at your desk or if you're diligent about syncing with your PDA or phone. But if you like to t...

Article | 15/05/2008 How to speed Up Windows Vista

SP1 may not give your system much more oomph, but there are other ways to speed Vista up.

Article | 25/04/2008 18 simple, free fixes for your Vista or XP PC

Whether your PC is truly ailing or has a classic case of hypochondria, we have 18 simple, free ways to ensure your Windows XP or Vista system is rarin...

Article | 22/03/2008 Carry a PC in Your Pocket

With a USB keychain drive and a little forethought, you can carry a personalized computer everywhere and leave your laptop at home.

Article | 28/11/2007 Give Home Premium Vista Ultimate features

The numerous and confusing differences among Vista versions have led many people to opt for Home Premium rather than the full-featured Ultimate. But y...

Article | 23/10/2007 Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear

Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime.

Article | 24/01/2007 Sync a PC's tunes with Windows Mobile devices

You don't need an MP3 player to listen to your favorite tunes and podcasts. If your PDA, smart phone, or other Windows Mobile device has enough memory...

Article | 1/12/2006 Don't let a Windows update bring you down

Windows Update sounds like an excellent idea: Anytime Microsoft has a patch or other improvement for its ever-imperfect operating system, your compute...

Article | 12/12/2006 Top 20 Tips for Keeping Windows XP Fresh

Vista may be on the way, but XP hasn't outlived its usefulness. These tips will help you keep the older operating system vibrant.

Article | 7/11/2006 Vanquish more Windows annoyances

The more time and effort Microsoft spends "improving" Windows, the more annoying the OS becomes. These eight tips will exorcise some of the gremlins v...