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Silicon DIYs and How-to

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.

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!

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.

Mobile phone buying guide

Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device -- your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the the right plan and handset for you.

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.

Digital Camera Buying Guide

Everything you need to know when pondering a new camera purchase, from the kind of user you are to current technologies to consider.

Water-cool your PC

Two parts water, one part coolant, and one part guts are all it takes to water-cool your PC.

TV: LCD vs. DLP vs. plasma

I am leaning toward an LCD rear-projection TV because I don't want to deal with the rainbow effect of DLP rear-projection sets or the burn-in issues with plasma flat panels. I hate the fact that I have to replace a bulb every few years, but it's only a couple hundred bucks, so I guess I can stomach it. Have any strong opinions about one technology over another? Thanks.

Photo printer glossary

Whether you're trying to comprehend your printer's manual or to use the right term to explain something, this glossary should help make sense of the jargon.

Inkjet printer shopping checklist

What should you look for in a photo printer? CNET.com.au highlights issues you need to consider including print resolution, speed, connectivity, consumables and compatibility.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types

Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.

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