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50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Best portable in-car GPS navigators

All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Digital Life #2: (S)wanky phones, Facebook nakedness and laptop tips

It's episode two of CNET.com.au's new podcast, Digital Life. This week we're talking (s)wanky phones, Facebook nakedness and laptop-buying tips, with a bit of iPhone rumour-mongering thrown in for kicks.

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.

Digital Life: Listen to our new show!

Get ready to hear our voices in your head as CNET.com.au launches its first podcast. In the inaugural episode, we talk Blu-ray, Rock Band and why video games featuring razorblade frisbees aren't available in Oz.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Plasma burn-in explained

Still trying to decide between plasma and LCD and want to know about plasma burn-in effects? Well look no further as we go through what it is and how to avoid it.

Start-page smackdown: Netvibes, Pageflakes, iGoogle and Live.com

Want to create your own homepage? We put four personalised start pages through their paces and rank them according to looks, features and performance.

Web TV Top 10

Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

Q&A: Canon's camera tech guru Chuck Westfall

Nikon and Sony are bringing competition to the full-frame SLR camera market that Canon once had to itself. Canon's Westfall sees imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.

Four of the best Blu-ray players

With HD DVD seemingly on its last legs, it feels like a pretty good time to do a round up of some of the best and most interesting Blu-ray players on the market.

Sites to make New Year's resolutions stick

Resolutions may be made to be broken, but these Web sites help you get granular with goals, and then nag if you fall short.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Toolbar tussle for Internet Explorer

Google and Yahoo have recent updates for their toolbars for Internet Explorer. How do they compare? Is one so much better than the other that you should switch your favourite search and Web mail provider?

Australian Federal Election 2007: a CNET.com.au guide

This Saturday's federal election promises to be the most exciting in at least a decade. If you're undecided as to who to vote for or just can't wait until the first results dribble through, there's a plethora of ways to stay informed.

Gaming online: Which console is best?

Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

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