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Bluff it as a fashion photographer

Whether you're interested in a career in fashion photography, or just want to take impressive portraits of your friends, this is your essential guide to the latest techniques that photographers are using to get their work noticed.

DIY: Speed up your bootup time

Does it seem like it's taking your once-speedy PC longer and longer to go from power on to desktop screen? We'll show you how to speed up your computer's Boot process with a few easy fixes.

Pixel perfect: Getting organised, part 2: more hard stuff

More archiving advice on how to scan hundreds or even thousands of print originals without losing your mind and how to copy MiniDV tapes to your PC.

DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

Wi-Fi the right way

Tips for getting the most out of your wireless notebook - how to easily find an available network and once found, how you can extend it with an antenna.

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Hands-on with the BlackBerry Storm

The BlackBerry Storm is every bit as good-looking as the press pictures. Here's a sneak peek of its most notable features.
Panasonic's new ToughBook range: Photos

Panasonic unveiled its new ToughBook range in central Australia this week. This photo gallery gives you a close look at the new range, including the first Intel Atom-based ToughBook.
Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.
Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.
Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.