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How to take video in total darkness

All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

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.

DIY: Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

Tips for better photo printouts

Want to know how to print great-looking photos? Here are some tips on how you can get the best results from your printer.

CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

Take note! Top sticky note apps

Like their real-world counterpart, a quickly jotted digital sticky note placed prominently on the desktop can be just the reminder you need. Plus they won't bulk up the landfill. We take a look at the most popular digital sticky notes around.

How does a speaker work?

CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

Are all HDMI leads compatible with different versions of HDMI?

Can you please tell me if HDMI leads are compatible with the different versions of HDMI? Do I need a newer lead to access HDMI 1.3 or are the leads all the same and only the inputs outputs different?

How to setup your home theatre speakers

You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to setup your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

Tinker with your inkjet

Remember when you had to drag a floppy disk over to the local copy shop if you wanted to make a colour printout? Now anyone can be a printmaster.

Lost mobile phones: a survival guide

Odds are you use your mobile all the time - but what should you do if it's lost or stolen? David Braue catches up with some new solutions to an ongoing problem.

How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?

I am looking at upgrading my phone and would like something that will sync with Outlook. I currently have a phone, PDA and iPod and would ideally like to converge all of these into the one phone. Do I need to get a PDA-type phone to be able to do this?

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