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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.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

Build the ultimate quiet PC

A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

Should I buy a computer now or wait for Vista-focused chips to appear?

I am looking to buy a new computer to replace my current aging model. But I am curious to if it is worth buying a new computer now or waiting till Intel releases their new processor chips geared towards Windows Vista.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

Make mine a Mac?

Now that Macs can run Windows, I'm seriously tempted to get a MacBook, install XP, and just use it as my main laptop -- but I know it can't really be that easy. Is Apple's cool industrial design clouding my judgment? What do I need to know before taking the plunge?

Notebook shopping checklist

Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?

PDA shopping checklist

Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops, including options you should watch for in platform, screen, CPU, memory, expansion, connectivity, synchonisation, power and more.

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.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

Digital-photo-friendly system

I recently entered the world of digital photography after 25 years of shooting film, and I am having a ball. I want to get the full digital experience, but my 8-year-old computer is having trouble keeping up. It has served me well since 1998, but I believe we are approaching mandatory retirement.

My problem is that I don't know how best to configure a new system to provide the maximum benefit as regards my digital photography hobby. In order to work with digital images efficiently, what are the most important parts of a strong configuration for a desktop PC?

Switching to an Intel-based iMac

CNET lays out the issues involved in switching to an Intel-based Mac and shows you how to fight some common problems as well as what's the story on software upgrades.

DIY: How to buy a laptop for your business

A laptop offers a number of advantages, particularly portability. Even if your business doesn't call for much travel, you can take all of your data with you on a daily commute or just down the hall for a presentation.

Planning makes perfect -- know your PC components

Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.

MacBook or bust?

I am going to buy a new computer for Uni and was planning on a 14-inch iBook G4. However, since Macworld, I have been wondering if Apple intends to put new processors in the iBooks? I am looking for a laptop that will last four years or more.

DIY: How to convert video for the iPod

While the Apple iPod isn't the first portable device to support digital video playback, it's probably the one device that will push portable video into the mainstream.

Notebook processors explained

I'm about to buy a notebook and I'm confused about what kind of processor to get: Pentium or Celeron? I've always understood that Pentium is the better of the two, but I don't really understand why. Can you please explain the difference?

DIY: Laptop tuneup tips

Is your laptop cranky, sluggish, or out of sorts?

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