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Battlefield 2: PC review

Despite the fact that it's a sequel, Battlefield 2 is a thrilling action game that immerses you in the chaos of combat like never before.

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BenQ PE7700

For those performance-minded videophiles on a shoe-string budget, look no further. This is "the one".

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Sony Grand Wega 42-inch (KFE42A10)

Sony's LCD rear projection Grand Wega TV presents good images but the price point comparative to similar technologies makes this a hard product to recommend.

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Sanyo LCD27XR1 27-inch LCD television

Provided you take the time to optimally tweak its internal settings, the Sanyo LCD-27XR1 offers great value for money and combines all of the features you'll need into an attractive package.

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Sony Bravia KLV-S40A10 LCD television

Sony's mid-tier SKLV-S40A10 LCD TV packs some impressive specs, but there's only a small price gap between it and Sony's best LCD model.

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Sony's brave Sir Howard

Sony has been in the news a lot in the last year, but mostly for the wrong reasons.

Religion demystified in Civilization IV

Publisher 2K Games and developer Firaxis have revealed new information on the religion system in the strategy sequel Civilization IV.

Intel debuts Core Duo: dual-core processors come to laptops

In a keynote speech by CEO Paul Otellini at CES 2006 in Las Vegas, Intel officially unveiled its new Centrino Duo Mobile Technology.

Who's in charge here -- you or your mouse?

You can be a slave to your computer, or you can take back control by using the shortcuts that software designers put in there for you.

Beat back that Trojan horse

Accidents happen. Somewhere, somehow you've clicked the wrong link and a Trojan horse has piled your PC with adware and spyware. Learn some basic techniques for beating back the assailants.

Calibrate your surround sound

As no two home theatre rooms are exactly alike, setting up a system for optimal sound can be a real challenge. But now we're increasingly seeing clever automated audio calibration systems to help eliminate the hassle of an audio setup routine.

DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.

DIY: 10 tips for better home theatre sound

We've assembled this checklist to help you quickly improve the sound of your home-theatre system.

Camera phone tricks

Camera phones are all the rage, but they're still a little confusing for some folks. Is it a camera, or is it a phone? And can you take decent photos or organise them in any meaningful way? Find out how to take better photos with your camera phone, change the filenames, and e-mail shots to pals.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

HP printers address need for speed

A new HP printer line-up is on the way that features blazingly fast photo printing speeds.

FAQ: Wi-Fi alphabet soup

Wireless-networking standards can be daunting. Get fluent in Wi-Fi speak so you can pick the gear that's right for you.

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System Purifier 3.37

Scan and delete unnecessary files and manage programs on your computer.

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System Purifier 3.37

Scan and delete unnecessary files and manage programs on your computer.

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MemoKit 3.0

Optimize and analyze your system with this helpful utility.

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Zagat to Go for Pocket PC 6.0

Find restaurant reviews and ratings in 71 different cities on your Pocket PC.

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Zagat to Go for Windows Mobile Smartphone 6.0

Find restaurant reviews and ratings in 71 different cities on your smartphone.