Tags: mac, pc, silicon

Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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Dual-core Atom heading for nettops

Intel has begun shipments of the first dual-core version of the Atom processor.

New Macs -- Intel inside, but not outside

The new Macs may have Intel inside, but they don't show the chipmaker's presence on the outside.

Apple, Microsoft agree five-year pact

Microsoft has promised it will keep producing software for the Mac for a minimum of five years.

iPod goes down the toilet

Next time you see the man standing next to you at the urinals fiddling in his pocket, don't worry -- he might just be looking for his iPod.

Double the cores, double the chip heat?

Intel, AMD say they've learned lessons about staying cool, but first quad-core processors may make PCs perspire.

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.

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.

Inkjet printer shopping checklist

What should you look for in a photo printer? CNET.com.au highlights issues you need to consider including print resolution, speed, connectivity, consumables and compatibility.

Photo printer glossary

Whether you're trying to comprehend your printer's manual or to use the right term to explain something, this glossary should help make sense of the jargon.

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?