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Guitar Hero Metallica
Gaming

Guitar Hero Metallica

Facing Metallica's might in Guitar Hero: Metallica, I went from novice to rock devotee, proving it's more than a game—it's a rock journey.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Resistance Retribution
Gaming

Resistance Retribution

resistance: retribution is not so much a continuation of the previous Resistance game but rather a side plot involving a new protagonist named James Grayson.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL
Gaming

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL

House of the Dead: Overkill brings zombie-slaying and unabashed gore to the Wii, in a gory, sweary, B-movie shoot 'em up spectacle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Monsters vs Aliens
Gaming

Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
SOCOM Confrontation
Gaming

SOCOM Confrontation

Tired of solo play? SOCOM: Confrontation offers a merciless, multiplayer onslaught, ditching story for sheer battle thrill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Mac Musings from ESET
Apple

Mac Musings from ESET

New revelations from ESET highlight how Macs are not immune to cyberattacks, challenging the myth of their invulnerability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2009
Review: Belkin Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 7-Port Hub
Gaming

Review: Belkin Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 7-Port Hub

Belkin's 7-Port USB Hub impresses with stackable design and solid performance, though its size and adaptor may clutter desks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic
Gaming

Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic

It seems that, even in the age of online console connectivity, game developers still recognise the merit in the local multiplayer party game.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Email archiving: the mechanics of compliance
Email Security

Email archiving: the mechanics of compliance

Navigating the intricate web of email archiving is crucial for companies striving to meet the evolving standards of compliance and governance.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Planning plan B
Disaster Recovery

Planning plan B

Many businesses in Asia-Pacific unprepared for disasters, with only 36% implementing recovery solutions, risking valuable data and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Creating New Zealand's world-class channel
Customers

Creating New Zealand's world-class channel

Economic indicators may have taken a turn for the worse but that's no reason for it to affect the quality and best practice of the channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Sightless online
Storage

Sightless online

Blind entrepreneur Terry Bartlett from Dunedin boosts business independence through tech, co-developing a specialised CashManager for those without sight.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Goggle-eyed over Google
Google

Goggle-eyed over Google

Google's Craig Nevill-Manning, a World Class New Zealander, has been recognised for his work on the Google Maori project.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Handling that external pressure
Microsoft

Handling that external pressure

ACE Diploma students battle illness and external pressures, showing initiative and staying positive in the face of increasing exam difficulty.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
ISPs' dilemma: the curse of section 92A
Internet Service Provider

ISPs' dilemma: the curse of section 92A

The enactment of section 92A in New Zealand compels ISPs to manage copyright disputes, but vague guidelines and broad definitions complicate compliance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Buckle up for compliance
Breach Prevention

Buckle up for compliance

As compliance demands grow, businesses must leverage IT to automate and streamline audit processes, reduce costs, and safeguard against penalties.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Resident Evil 5
Gaming

Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 brings intense action, clever survival mechanics, and stunning visuals to the beloved series. A triumph for Capcom.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
MWC in a nutshell
Unified Communications

MWC in a nutshell

Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Compliance and profit
Supply Chain

Compliance and profit

A strategic framework approach pays when it comes to compliance, providing consistency and control over information security.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009