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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.

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

Optus USB Slimline Modem

The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
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.
Vodafone Internet Stick

For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.
Adobe Media Player 1.0

Adobe's Media Player is an excellent application that is beautifully designed and easy to use. Shame about the currently available content.
Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

Its excellent, sleek design doesn't cover for its sluggish performance.
Norton Internet Security 2008

While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.
Nokia N800

While not a phone, Nokia's N-Series N800 makes Skype and Google Talk calls over a Wi-Fi connection. Sporting a 4-inch touchscreen display the N800 plays back a wide range of multimedia formats and allows you to surf the Web using a built-in Opera browser, and keep connected with instant messaging buddies.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Slim TV round-up

Looking to free up some space in your living area? Why not get a slim, wall-mountable television? We look at a selection of LCDs and plasmas.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

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

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News

Energy-aware internet routing coming soon

Researchers say they have developed a routing algorithm that can help big internet companies reduce their energy bills by millions of dollars.
BYO in-flight movies?

Airlines should scrap "obsolete" in-flight entertainment, says air-tech guru.
New HDMI standard brings internet to TV

The latest HDMI specification will offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable.
Will Wolverine benefit from (Bit)Torrent of publicity?

Hollywood has been in a near frenzy since 1 April, when someone leaked a copy of Wolverine to the web, however, a healthy opening weekend suggests the film hasn't been hurt by the illegal downloads.

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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.
How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
How to avoid suspicious websites

Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.
101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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Downloads

Pandora Radio for iPhone

Create and listen to free, personalized radio stations on your iPhone.
Falco Chess

Play a 3D chess game.
ShaPlus Bandwidth Meter

View bandwidth consumed for the session, day, or month.
VNN-Enterprise

Establish a virtual network without a VPN server.

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.