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Apple iCal: An insiders guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, how it integrates with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

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.

How to use Ad-Aware 2007

The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.

Tech support for your parents

Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.

Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Speed up Vista

Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

Newbie's guide to Flickr

Want your grandma to start using Flickr but don't feel like explaining it to her? This handy guide will have her tagging photos with 'Lasertag Sake-bombs' before you can shake a stick at your beer.

Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.

Become a camcorder pro: A 10-step guide to making your footage shine

Many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. From the nauseating Blair Witch Project to the impressive auto-biopic Tarnation, low-budget DV film-making has taken mainstream cinema by storm. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Sync your mobile phone with your computer

Become the master of your mobile with phone-syncing software. Here's how to backup data such as contacts and messages from your phone onto your computer without paying your carrier.

DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

Digital Radio: All You Need To Know

Forget about AM and FM, digital radio is the way of the future. You'll want to tune in -- if you live in Sydney.

DIY: Memory Matters

A RAM boost can be an inexpensive way to energise your PC's performance -- if you know how to pick the right modules. Follow our guide through the memory maze right to the RAM you need.

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