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Telstra Cable To Hit 100Mbps — But Not Until Christmas

9:10AM Angus Kidman | Cable was the first practical broadband option for Australians, and it generally remains the fastest choice. Now it’s getting insanely fast. Telstra today announced that it will speed up its cable network to 100Mbps, in an upgrade that’s due for Melbourne users by December this year. No word on whether other cities will be included, but it’s hard to imagine Sydney won’t follow course pretty swiftly. Tellingly, there’s also no word on price. Nonetheless, it’s good to have a continuously evolving alternative to ADSL, even if it doesn’t stretch much outside capital cities. More »

How Do You Manage Cable Clutter?

3:35AM Gina Trapani | Maximum PC magazine tackles how to organize that mess of PC cables under your desk—namely, with zip ties and coloured tape labels. I prefer Velcro or twist ties since they’re easily undone, and while I’ve used a label maker to ID cables, over time mine started to peel off. Back in the day Adam walked us through his “cordless” workspace, then I followed suit. (Still swear by that incredible Ikea under-desk cord tray, it makes all the difference.) What are your favorite ways to deal with the cable spaghetti under your feet? Let us know in the comments. How To: Manage your Cables [Maximum PC] More »