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The Five Best TVs You Can Buy

7:20AM Gary Merson | We’ve teamed up with the HD Guru himself, Gary Merson, to publish the absolute best five TVs you can buy right now. As you’ll see (and might already notice above), there are some surprises on the list. More »
Screens

The Epic HDTV Buyer’s Guide Flowchart

11:00AM Sean Fallon | Not sure what HDTV you should buy this Christmas? Thank god we have flowcharts to make the process easier. More »
Screens

A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That’s Right For You

9:40AM Sean Fallon | If your holiday plans involve buying a new HDTV, HD Guru has put together a quick and dirty guide to help you avoid some of the pitfalls many consumers fall into. More »
Gadgets

Gifts For Bookworms Who Live For Lazy Weekend Reads

9:00AM Rosa Golijan | Bookworms are creatures of comfort who crave for little more than a peaceful corner and a good read. Here are some gifts ideas for them. Feel free to contribute your own suggestions (or argue with mine). More »
Software

How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets

7:20AM John Herrman | Generally speaking, upgrading to Windows 7 is a no-brainer. “But what about my gadgets?” you might ask, eyes watering slightly, “will they be OK?” Yes, yes they will. Here’s how to make Windows 7 play nice with all your favourite toys. More »
Gadgets

Broken-Down Gadgets: When To Fix Them, When To Replace Them

3:45AM John Herrman | It’s a decidedly case-by-case question, and you shouldn’t let silly things like “data” and “value judgments” get in the way of an enthusiastic impulse purchase. But for the more prudent types, Consumer Reports has compiled a handy repair-or-replace guide. More »
Software

Windows 7 Guides: The Best Of

12:40PM John Herrman | There is no one definitive Windows 7 guide — it’s a sprawling OS with a decades-long legacy, so nobody can cover it all. But with our powers combined, you’re in good hands. More »
Computers

How To: Hackintosh A Dell Mini 10v Into The Ultimate Snow Leopard Netbook

6:00AM John Herrman | Here’s the pitch: a 10-inch, almost-pocketable computer, running Snow Leopard, the best consumer OS money can currently buy. It costs only $US300 (AU$549). Sound good? Here’s how to make your own. More »
Software

The Power User’s Guide To Google Chrome

7:38AM Sean Fallon | Our friends at Lifehacker have taken a fresh look at Google Chrome and updated last year’s list with a power user’s guide to its newest features. More »
Software

How To: Virtualise Any OS For Free

6:00AM John Herrman | Syncing your Zune in Mac OS X, running Word in Linux, giving Linux a go within Windows 7: just a few of the things you can do with virtual machines. Setting one up isn’t just easy, either—it’s free. More »