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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.

How to connect your HDTV

In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder

With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.

CNET monitor buying guide

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

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.

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?

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.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

What's better for HDTV and computing: TV connected to a PC, or monitor and TV tuner card?

I want to get an LCD which will be my HDTV and computer monitor. Do I buy a TV and connect my PC or buy a PC monitor and a TV tuner card for my desktop?

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new laptop

You were extra good this year and got a new laptop ... so that you can work from home (oh, joy!). Here are three ways that you can also have some fun with your laptop in 2007.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new gaming gear

Got a brand-new Wii or Xbox 360? Read our three tips about gaming consoles.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to buying a home theatre projector

Our quick guide helps you identify the key features that matter most when shopping for a projector.

Does DVI carry audio signals as well as video?

I'm using a DVI-out to HDMI-in cable from my HP mediacenter to my Sony TV/ monitor, and getting no sound. Do I need a separate audio cable?

Is it worth buying an HD set top box for an SD plasma TV?

Currently I have a LG SD plasma TV with an HDMI port available, connected to a Teac SD box. I was wondering if by upgrading to a high definition STB, will I receive a better quality picture, especially with sport? Sometimes the green footy field becomes blurred when the camera pans at high speed, but for your information motor racing is fine.

Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV -- including why you should upgrade, features that matter and what to check in-store before you make your final choice.

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.

Are all HDMI cables the same?

I just purchased a Toshiba DLP HDTV. I'm looking around at the HDMI cables and I want to get the best bargain I can. Are all HDMI cables the same? For example, would I really notice the difference between a Transparent HDMI cable and a Monster cable?

CNET.com.au's quick guide to surround sound formats

Everything you need to know about surround sound formats, explained by our experts -- now including the upcoming Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD formats.

TV buying guide

Whether you want a new bedroom set or a massive home-theatre centrepiece, our CNET editors' guide gives you the full picture on shopping for a new TV.

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