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Top 10 tips for festive season photos

Don't get left out in the cold this Christmas with sub-standard photos. We've got 10 photographic tips to help you get the best out of your festive season celebrations.

Exposure: Christine Lim

Fashion and beauty photographer Christine Lim fell for the beauty of the lens during her university studies, and has never looked back.

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Reviews

  • Vodafone Compass

    Compass makes an excellent navigation tool for casual users looking for directions a few times a month or year. More frequent users should look to something more robust.

  • Animal Crossing: Let's go to the City

    Let's go to the City offers more of the same Animal Crossing gameplay that you know and love, with the emphasis on "same".

  • Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

    The Creative Zen X-Fi is finally here, and while it fits in the pocket and sound quality is excellent, the iPod Touch is still a superior product.

  • Diner Dash/Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue/Diner Dash: Flo On The Go

    Those hankering for a cross between working the Maccas fry line and an 80's handheld hit will get a certain amount of enjoyment out of Diner Dash, although we can't imagine buying all of them.

  • Nikon Coolpix S600

    The Nikon Coolpix S600 is one of the fastest cameras we've tested, and it doesn't compromise on features or image quality.

  • Rayman Raving Rabbids 2

    This follow-up collection of minigames isn't nearly as captivating or humorous as its predecessor, but it still has its moments.

  • Canon HV20

    Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

  • Creative Xdock

    Simple to use, excellent range and sounds great, but the Creative Xdock and Xmod Wireless combo is a little expensive for the features it offers.

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Features

  • St Patrick's Day downloads

    Get into the March 17 spirit with this collection of Irish-themed downloads.

  • Memory cards: All your questions answered

    With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

  • CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

    Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

  • Best flash memory camcorders

    Flash memory only camcorders are smaller and lighter than their hard-disk, DVD or tape brethren. We pick two outstanding high-def units plus a hardy, go anywhere standard-def model.

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  • Vodafone coverage hits 94%

    Vodafone has gone live today with its expanded 3G coverage to rural areas, now reaching 94 per cent of the population.

  • Is Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009's best game?

    The reviews are coming in and it looks like there's unanimous praise for the latest Batman title for PS3 and Xbox 360. Could it be this year's best game?

  • Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook

    The software maker says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product, which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.

  • Windows 7 beta: get it tonight

    The general public will be able to download the beta of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system from 9 January, Microsoft said today, with some customers getting access today.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Share and organise holiday photos in a snap

    Suffering post holiday happy-snap headaches? Got so many photos crowding the hard-disk, you feel like throwing them all away? If that sounds like you, we've got some programs and pointers to help ease your nightmare.

  • Apple iCal: An insider's guide

    iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

  • Get the most out of iPhoto 08

    Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

  • Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

    There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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