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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.

VW's next-gen infotainment system, maybe

Volkswagen's Silicon Valley boffins have come up with a prototype of what might be the company's next-generation integrated entertainment and information system.

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Reviews

  • Sony DRX-S70U

    Sony's slimline DRX-S70U drive is quite appealing for travellers or those with dud notebook drives -- as long as you've got space for the AC adaptor.

  • Pioneer BDR-202BK

    Pioneer's drive and bundle is excellent, but also expensive and clearly an early adopter's product.

  • LG LH-RH9695IA Home Theatre

    This is a great sounding and great looking unit that will work well in medium-sized rooms, and considering its hard disk drive, it is reasonable value for money.

  • Roxio Popcorn 2

    Roxio Popcorn 2 is a simple and excellent solution for copying and backing up files.

  • Lexmark P450

    The CD burning capability aside, Lexmark's P450 is just another home photo printer with average printing features and performance.

  • Norton Save & Restore

    Despite a few cosmetic negatives and a general lack of technical support, Norton Save & Restore is a decent backup app.

  • Toast Titanium 7

    Even with no serious competition, Roxio Toast stays on top of its game by adding important new features and beefing up old ones. It's a must-have for Mac users.

  • Nero 7 Ultra Edition

    Nero 7's new features and low price keep it at the pinnacle of CD/DVD-authoring suites, but some problems mean that you might want to wait for the downloadable version.

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Features

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  • Save URLs to read later

    Find something you want to read, but not right away? Check out the latest in online bookmark management tools.

  • Can Panasonic save plasma?

    Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?

  • Sony softens stance on DRM

    Sony BMG Music Entertainment, the world's second largest music label, has become the last of the top four majors to scuttle digital rights management (DRM) software on music downloads.

  • Was Radiohead's free MP3 experiment a success?

    Radiohead's groundbreaking pay-what-you-want offer for the album In Rainbows ended on Monday, and while it's regarded as one of the most daring promotions ever, not everyone thought it was such a hot idea.

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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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