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GPS buyer's guide

Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

DIY home surveillance with a webcam

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.

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Reviews

  • ColorMunki Photo

    Despite the frustrating set-up process, ColorMunki does deliver on its premise of being an effective colour management tool for photographers.

  • HP LP2480zx

    HP's LP2480zx is a sight to behold. Now if only we had a spare AU$4,200 kicking around...

  • B&W VM6

    The B&W VM6 are surprisingly capable loudspeakers but the compact dimensions stunt their performance.

  • LG Micro HiFi System FB163

    It's clad in a pretty package, but the FB163 disappoints on the performance front, offering confusing iPod features and an arguably superfluous USB recording function.

  • System Mechanic 7 Professional

    System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.

  • Pioneer HTP-GS1

    Pioneer's HTP-GS1 speaker system is ideally suited for the Xbox 360 fanatic in your life. Read our Australian review.

  • KEF KHT-3005

    KEF's stunningly styled egg-shaped speaker package, the KHT-3005, boasts audiophile-quality sound for music and impressive home-theatre performance.

  • Logitech Wireless Music System for PC

    The Logitech Wireless Music System can wirelessly stream any audio file format from your PC to your home stereo system, but you'll have to fly blind because it doesn't have a visual user interface.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Print, save and organise your digital photos

    Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

  • Scanning photo basics

    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.

  • Print labels for CDs and DVDs

    Spruce up those boring white labels on the CD/DVD you burn for fun or profit, with easy to use CD labelling software.

  • Digital photo pro secrets

    Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

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Downloads

  • WeatherMate

    Find out the current weather conditions and forecasts for locations worldwide.

  • Anti Trojan Elite

    Purge Trojan horses from your PC and manage system security issues.

  • Wise Disk Cleaner

    Scan, clean, and repair your Windows registry.

  • ServiWin

    Manage and display your list of installed drivers and services.

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