Computer accessory how-tos

  • Record audio with your computer

    23 Oct 2009 12:51 PM

    Learn the basics of recording voice and music onto a computer using microphones, audio cables and USB adapters.

  • Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them

    09 Oct 2009 5:49 PM

    E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.

  • DIY home surveillance with a webcam

    04 Aug 2009 3:59 PM

    Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.

  • Making the most of Skype video-calling

    13 Aug 2008 1:43 PM

    Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.

  • Scanning photo basics

    07 Mar 2008 5:26 PM

    Learn the best methods for scanning a photo into your PC. This guide will get you up and running with your scanner and show you how to get the best-quality results for scanning and sharing your photos online.

  • Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

    19 Oct 2006 5:11 PM

    You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.

  • DIY: How to burn an audio CD

    24 Sep 2005 10:17 PM

    CNET's step-by-step guide to freeing all the music stored on your PC by burning your favourite playlists to a good old audio CD.

  • DIY: Create Your Own DVD Masterpiece

    15 Aug 2005 6:00 PM

    How to create DVDs from your digital video files using Sonic's MyDVD.

  • DVD burner shopping checklist

    01 Jun 2005 3:30 PM

    If you want bigger-than-CD capacity storage, DVDs are the next best choice.

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  • Withings WifiScale

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • BeBook Mini

    The BeBook Mini takes some getting used to, but it's the perfect handbag-sized ebook reader for someone on the go.

  • Logitech G500

    If you loved the G5, you'll continue loving the G500, the natural evolution of Logitech's classic gaming mouse. Though Microsoft brings stiff competition in the form of the SideWinder X8, which may be more appealing to some.

    Specs: Mouse