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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.

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Reviews

  • Mazda 2 Neo 3-door hatch (2008)

    Smaller and lighter than the previous model, the Mazda 2 is a revelation for small cars, and for cars in general. There's not much tech on the inside, save maybe the 3.5mm auxiliary input for your MP3 player.

  • Ninja Gaiden II

    This action-packed sequel isn't quite up to the standards of its precursors, but it's still a brutal blast.

  • Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer

    Mask of the Betrayer offers up a deeper, darker, and ultimately more satisfying role-playing experience than Neverwinter Nights 2.

  • The Sims 2: Castaway

    Castaway might just be one of the best iterations of The Sims 2 on consoles yet.

  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2

    Ultimate Ninja 2 still values style over substance, but a bigger cast of fighters and a better-realized story mode will certainly make it a hit with Naruto fans.

  • Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII

    Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII is a game with a lot going for it. The variety of missions ensure you won't get bored, and the difficulty level will keep most gamers engaged.

  • Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms

    This great new expansion offers a significant amount of new content for veteran Medieval II players.

  • Microsoft Vista Home Basic

    If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, it is not worth rushing out to purchase Vista Home Basic. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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Features

  • Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

    Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

  • Tips for shooting extreme weather

    As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.

  • Budget shopping tips: Printers

    Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.

  • Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

    Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.

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  • NZ, Australia to get Win7 first

    The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.

  • Videography 101

    Struggling to figure out how to best record special events in your life? We've rounded up all our camcorder how-tos that might just turn you from Uwe Boll into Francis Ford Coppola.

  • XP on your desktop till 2010, if it's cheap

    Microsoft has announced that manufacturers will be able to sell Windows on "nettops" — or low-cost desktops — in another move that looks set to keep XP alive for several years yet.

  • Microsoft pulls Windows XP and Vista service packs from Windows Update

    After stumbling across a glitch, Microsoft has removed Vista's new Service Pack from its Windows Update feature, and delayed XP's Service Pack 3 release.

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DIYs and How-to

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Downloads

  • HP LoadRunner

    Diagnose application and system bottlenecks and tune them for better performance.

  • Developer's Tips & Tricks

    Organize and save your Code Snippets (Tips and Tricks) to avoid the double working.

  • Air Mouse Pro (iPhone)

    Transform your iPhone or iPod Touch into a wireless mouse for your computer.

  • WinMatrix XP

    View the Matrix background and manipulate with running Matrix elements.

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The Explain Series

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