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Top 10 tips for festive season photos

Don't get left out in the cold this Christmas with sub-standard photos. We've got 10 photographic tips to help you get the best out of your festive season celebrations.

Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet

Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.

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Reviews

  • Logitech G19

    Logitech's G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in colour LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps — thus far — that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped.

  • Altech SysArielAtom-DP04

    The DP04 is a classic example of why nettop buyers are better off buying netbooks.

  • Lensbaby Composer

    Shattering all preconceived notions of focus, blur and sharpness, the Lensbaby Composer is more than just a toy — it's a proper photographic tool, picking up an Editors' Choice award.

  • Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

    A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

  • Bose Computer MusicMonitor

    The Bose Computer MusicMonitors are a compact and good sounding pair of multimedia speakers -- they're just way too expensive.

  • Apple Aperture 1.5

    This raw work-flow application isn't the Holy Grail many hoped it would be, but Apple Aperture 1.5 could make life easier for photographers who need to cull, retouch, and output large numbers of photographs quickly and efficiently.

  • Dell Dimension E521

    The E521 is a highly versatile system that can be configured to suit the needs of budget, mid-range and high-end multimedia users.

  • NEC PowerMate MT M5005h

    A very capable desktop PC that achieves reasonable results overall but is marred by an outdated CPU.

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Features

  • Best PC games

    Console titles may get all the fanfare, but there are still plenty of great games to play on the PC.

  • Digital camera basics

    Just getting started with digital photography? Our comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of your digital camera in the first instalment of our Learning Centre series.

  • What are the different ways of storing digital photos?

    Just getting started with digital photography? Our comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of your digital camera in the first instalment of our Learning Centre series.

  • What is a digital camera?

    Just getting started with digital photography? Our comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of your digital camera in the first instalment of our Learning Centre series.

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  • iPhone bug hides photos

    The iPhone OS 3.0 Camera Roll is running out of film for some users. A handful of (very prolific) photographers on Apple's discussion board are reporting that pictures taken with the iPhone camera and screen captures are disappearing from the mobile's on-board photo library.

  • Flickr and Getty Images get together

    Two of the world's largest image providers have joined forces to allow Flickr users to licence their work through Getty Images.

  • Sony's new dSLRs put the 'a' in basic

    Sony has revealed its new range of entry-level digital SLRs, designed to appeal to first-time buyers.

  • World Press Photo 2009 launches

    The annual World Press Photo competition landed in Sydney this week, with an astounding range of entries from around the world, including a winning image from Australian photographer Mark Dadswell.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • How to family-proof your PC

    You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

  • Five tips for better portrait shots

    A good portrait has the ability to convey the subjects' state of emotion. Whether your subject is old or young, you will capture them in their best moments with these handy tips.

  • Macro tips for your point-and-shoot

    It's never too close for comfort when it comes to snapping close-up shots.

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Downloads

  • IPViewer

    View IP address, hostname, and MAC address of your computer.

  • SuperBot Offline Browser

    Automatically download and save files, or entire Web sites.

  • SpotAuditor

    View and recover passwords and other critical information for various computer programs.

  • The Best Keylogger

    Monitor your PC and online activities.

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