Tags: icon, internet explorer, tips, windows live

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.

Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

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Reviews

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam: Icon plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story mode and healthy roster.
Internet Explorer 7

IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.
Netvibes

If you want to fill a personal home page with dozens of individualised newsfeeds and tools, Netvibes does a cleaner job than rival services from bigger brand names.
Internet Explorer 7 RC1

No new changes in this latest build of IE 7 from Microsoft, except for more stability and application compatibility, but this browser still is not ready for prime time.
Windows Live Toolbar

Windows Live Toolbar can enhance the usefulness of Internet Explorer, make Web surfing more fun, and spare you some mouse clicks -- if you take the time to get acquainted with its features.
Netscape prototype

An early version of Netscape's much-anticipated browser kills two birds with one stone: it runs the recent and wildly successful Mozilla Firefox engine but renders pages in Internet Explorer, too.

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Features

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

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

Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?
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.

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News

Megaphone: Windows Mobile 6.5

In this edition of Megaphone we take a closer look at the new Windows Mobile 6.5, and let our fingers do the walking across the new, finger-friendly interface.
Samsung Jet joins Icon family

Samsung Australia was expected to launch four handsets in its Icon range yesterday, but instead launched five, adding the Samsung Jet to the group of touchscreen devices on show.
Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5

Firefox 3.5, the embodiment of Mozilla's attempt to "upgrade the web", is now available for Windows and Mac.
Samsung launches Icon smartphones for Australia

Samsung will launch four very different touchscreen smartphones under one name, calling them the Icon range.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
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.

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Downloads

Change Folder Icons

Replace standard folder icons with icons easily found on your computer.
Business Toolbar Icons

Enhance your accounting or business-oriented software.
SuperBot Offline Browser

Automatically download and save files, or entire Web sites.
ALOT Toolbar

Stay informed on all of the latest news headlines and stories.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

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