Tags: feeds, hacks, tips

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.

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

FeedDemon 2

FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.
Google Home

Google Home is a breezy service that lets you create a custom sign-in page chock-full of news and widgets.
Bloglines

Bloglines is a fun and free newsreader that runs inside most Web browsers and is sure to please all but the most discriminating news junkies.
Google Reader Beta

Google's elegant newsfeed manager for Gmail users is friendly for newbies to RSS.

Tips for shooting extreme weather

As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
Budget shopping tips: Printers

Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.
Should I buy a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.
Gaming and computer tips for TVs

Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.

Videography 101

Struggling to figure out how to best record special events in your life? We've rounded up all our camcorder how-tos that might just turn you from Uwe Boll into Francis Ford Coppola.
Facebook mini-feeds get hungrier: Yelp, Picasa, Flickr, Delicious

The social-networking site now allows members to pull in their feeds from those four services without installing a third-party application.
Yahoo: Pipe in data, then mash it up

Beta Web service Yahoo Pipes is designed to make it easier to manipulate data feeds from Web sites in creating applications.
Google home pages get even more personal

Google home pages get even more personal

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.
Five tips for better landscape shots

Transform plain-Jane sceneries to stunning works of art with this guide.

EliteTicker

View stock quotes and RSS news feeds from your favorite Web sites and blogs.
BumpTop

Combine a virtual simulation of a real computer desk with computing power of your PC.
X-Master

Free extension (Hack) manager
Developer's Tips & Tricks

Organize and save your Code Snippets (Tips and Tricks) to avoid the double working.

Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking

Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
Nokia Navigation

The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.