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How to create your own home cinema
You know you deserve better than just staring at the old goggle box. With LCD TVs and sound systems getting cheaper, it's easier than ever to get our own home cinema. Find out how.
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Consumers are looking only for bargains
Good bargains and value-for-money products are still driving consumers to technology malls. But a longer recession could spoil it all. |
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Vendors aim for better sales
As technology gadgets and electronics items remain high on the shopping list of many, tech retailers are confident of weathering the current economic storm.
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Smart tech shopper - LCD monitors and storage devices
With the prices of LCD monitors falling, now is a better time than ever to get one. Users who download a lot of files should also consider getting an external storage device. |
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Smart tech shopper - HD digital compact cameras
Going HD need not put a dent in your wallet anymore, thanks to the latest generation of do-it-all travel compacts.
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Smart tech shopper - Notebook or netbook?
What are the differences between a notebook and a netbook, and which one is the best suited for you? Find out. |
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10 smart tech shopping tips
When going shopping for gadgets, make sure that you not only get something at the best price, but also end up with something that you want. We give you ten essential shopping tips.
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The smart tech shopper guide
Prices are hitting rock bottom, and it's never a better time to buy your tech toys. Find out what the good buys are, and get some great tech buying tips from our guide before hitting the stores. |
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Touchscreen PCs more hype than reality?
Consumers may not find touchscreen PCs very different from their usual laptop or desktop PCs, and the technology is unlikely to spread beyond mobile phones. -Reuters
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Check out the HTC Snap and Touch Pro 2
We took a first look at HTC's new smartphone - the HTC Snap, at its Singapore lauch today and revisited the HTC Touch Pro 2. |
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Pretty faces at Taiwan's Computex
Taiwan's Computex IT show featured plenty of cool new gadgets and lots of pretty faces. Check out the pictures here.
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Pirated software not worth the risk
With its dubious quality and legal risks, businesses are better off using open software if cost is an issue. |
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From movies to Sudoku
The mobile gizmo once called a PDA ? now known as a smartphone - is still surprising people with new uses.
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Bring back that human feeling
Hotlines are cold and contact centres lack real human touch. |
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Make a scene
How to use preset scene modes.
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All aflutter over Twitter
Celebrities do it, politicians are into it and Internet citizens are in a frenzy over it. |
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In 140 characters or less...
Model Christabel Campbell and radio deejay Joe Augustin say why they love tweeting.
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Start chirping
You know that something is a hot trend when TV celebrity Oprah Winfrey is using it. |
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Four ways to grow your base
Some tips to gain followers.
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Making sense of Twitter
Break through the confusion with our top jargon busters. |
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Your guide to being a Twitter pro
Celebrities do it, politicians are into it and Internet citizens are in a frenzy over it. If you have yet to start 'Tweeting', it's still not too late to read our guide and find out how to get started.
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5 gadgets you should bring when you travel
You don't want to get lost, lose track of time or find yourself in a scenic spot but with no way to get a snapshot of yourself. Find out which gadgets will help you avoid those problems. |
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Organizing a surprise bash for Dad online
You can use Windows Live Events as your personal party planner for Dad's special day.
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Making Excel easier
You've received a long list of names in an Excel file, find out how to sort them out by first name and last. |
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Make Dad a customized CD
Give Dad a CD of this favourite tunes for Father's Day. Here's how to make one.
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Ready, aim, shoot
How to get great shots while on holiday, or any other time. |
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Stay connected while on holiday
Whether you are overseas or at home, tech can make a good holiday great just by staying connected.
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Know your copyright
Got a home-made video and self-shot photo? You own the rights to it even if you did not apply for them. |
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Cool gadgets for Dad on Father's Day
Is Dad always busy? Here are four great smartphones for Dads on the go.
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Your Father's Day tech guide
Make Dad's day a special one by planning a party for him, making him a customized gift, or getting him a great gizmo. We tell you how to do it the tech way. |
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Who needs a compass?
Or a voice recorder, or a camcorder? The new iPhone 3Gs has a number of new features, but not everyone's happy with the upgrades.
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All about the new iPhone 3GS
It has 11 new features, including a digital compass. Find out everything about the new iPhone 3GS here. |
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Your complete guide to the PC Show '09
The PC Show starts today. Find out where to snag the good deals and how to choose your gadgets before you head to Suntec City.
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Pretty faces at the PC Show '09
There are great deals and pretty faces to be found at this year's PC Show. See the IT girls and more in our PC Show '09 photo gallery. |
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Wired or wireless?
One offers speed; the other, convenience.
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Finding the perfect player
Be it a small and light gadget you can take for jogs or one with a large screen to view movies, there will be an MP3 player that is right for you. |
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Be entertained at home
With a little effort, it is easy to bring the cinema experience into your living room.
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Treat your eyes to HD screens
There has never been a better time to buy a high-definition TV set as prices plummet. |
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It's fun to dress up
Give yourself a kick by splurging on little gizmos in these tough times.
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A shot at the right choice
Prosumer cameras and DSLRs have their fair share of pros and cons. |
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For the power hungry
Some users still prefer the raw power of desktops.
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Shoot your own movies
Picking the right camcorder that matches your needs and budget is easy if you stick to the basics. |
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Net the right deal
Screen size, operating system are some things to consider when choosing a netbook.
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Goodbye desktops, hello notebooks
If you want both muscle power and portability, go for a desktop replacement notebook. |
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Let's get on with the show
Stretch your dollar at the PC Show which is packed with new gadgets and hot deals.
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Your gadget buying guide
Notebook or netbook? DLSR or compact camera? Check here for tips on selecting the gadget that's right for you.
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Read these guides before you go
Visiting the PC Show today? Read these all-new gadget guides so that you can make an informed choice when buying.
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PC Show deals for $1,200 or less
Shopping on a budget? Get these slim, sleek gadgets for as little as $350 at this year's PC Show. |
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Slim is in at the PC Show
Sleek, small and ultra-compact - those are the buzzwords for hot tech gadgets at The PC Show.
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Great PC Show deals - HD TVs
With prices dropping, it's time to upgrade the TV in the den. -ST |
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Great PC Show deals - Cameras
Be it the compat shooters or burly DSLRs, these bargains will make you smile. -ST
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Great PC Show deals - Music Players
With so many music players to choose from, no sound buff should ever be away from his favourite tunes. |
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Geat PC Show deals - Gadgets
Have cash to spare? Go for the latest computer and gadget peripherals.
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Great PC Show deals - Laptops
All the goodies on titan netbooks, powerhorse notebook PCs and chunky desktops. -ST |
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Great PC Show deals - Printers
Make your own photos and documents with these feature-packed printers. -ST
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The best PC Show deals
Getting a laptop, camera, printer or gadget? Read our best deals guides before heading down to the PC show today. |
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Great PC Show deasl from $59
Get nifty gadgets, accessories and more at bargain prices. Our guide tells you where to find them.
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More pictures from the PC Show
Check out the new pictures of the PC Show - find out what are others buying, and who's visiting the IT fair! |
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PC housekeeping
Unused programs chew up space and your PC will soon groan under the weight of all these programs.
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Wacky sites
These sites bring you beyond the quirky to the queer. |
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Online games
These free online games are sure to amuse you no end.
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Facebook reunions
Facebook serves a million and one purpose, whats a little reunion? |
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Clone that hard disk
Paranoid about losing your data? Just duplicate your hard disk.
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Compose yourself
Unleash the artist within. |
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What to do when Windows won't start
If you can read this page you probably won't have this problem now, but it's still important to know what are the steps you should take when your computer fails.
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Beware the DIY biohacker
DNA parts can be bought easily online and turned into deadly organisms. -ST |
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So you've decided to Twitter
A beginner's guide to the hottest social networking site in town - and why I?m bitter about Twitter.
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Hands on gaming
You don't need a games controller to play Microsoft's new prototype - just use your bare hands and feet. |
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Don't be a victim of online banking scams
One woman's bad experience should be a lesson for all of us who engage in online banking. Read her story and find out how to stay safe.
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'I can never log into MSN Messenger'
The new MSN Messenger keeps displaying an error message and logs you out automatically, rendering instant messaging program useless. How do you fix it? Find out. |
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She was fined S$116,000 per illegal song download
A US woman was asked to pay US$1.92 million for violating the copyright of 24 songs. Some things you do online might lead to a hefty fine. Find out what not to do and how to avoid ending up like her.
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Create personalised Google Maps
A guide to creating your own Google Map! |
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Just a few parting shots
JOHN TAN shows you how to take portraits and landscape photos like a pro. -ST
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Tech 'finds' in Bangkok
When it comes to gadgets, it pays to buy the genuine article rather than the knockoff. -ST |
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Forget me not
Some of the devices that will help you remember better. -ST
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Class monitor
A new device helps cut energy bills by tracking electricity usage. -ST |
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Speak and the world listens
Sharing a photo of a nice bowl of laksa or your feelings about a boring meeting is now much easier with a smartphone. -ST
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The show goes on without Steve
Apple unveils exciting new products in the absence of Steve Jobs. -ST |
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No killer features
Forwarding messages and sending MMS and taking video are standard in other smartphones already. -ST
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Big keyboard, no more smudges
Check out 10 cool things about the new iPhone 3G S. -ST |
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Much a-twitter about me
Yes, it's usually mindless and sometimes narcissistic, but as Jaclyn Lim discovers, Twittering may not necessarily be pointless. -Her World
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What to do when you see the Blue Screen of Death
If your Windows PC starts displaying this blue screen and retstarting itself, you've just encountered a serious system error. Find out how to pinpoint what went wrong and what to do next. |
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The next big thing in mobile phones
Mobile phone 'personalisation' now is more than just physical changes. It reflects the way mobile services are delivered and the role of mobile phone operators are set to change. Find out how.
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Being long-sighted is good
You no longer have to settle with footage of people looking like ants when you take a video of a far away subject. Enjoy super vision with one of these ultra-zoom camcorders. |
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Phones with the wow factor: Samsung Jet
This pretty Jet is one speedy smartphone.
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Phones with the wow factor: Sony Erisccon Yari
Sony Ericsson's new phone introduces a new feature never before released outside of Japan. |
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Phones with the wow factor: Sony Ericsson Satio
This phone has everything you need and then some.
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Phones with the wow factor: LG Crystal
LG's GD900 Crystal is the world's first phone with a transparent keypad. |
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Phones with the wow factor: LG GD910 Watch Phone
Feel like James Bond when you wear this touch phone on your wrist.
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Phones with the wow factor
We check out these new and upcoming phones featuring transparent keypads, 12-megapixel cameras and super-fast processing speeds. Oh, and there is one that you can wear like a watch too. |
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The coolest new and upcoming phones
With brand new, world-first and never before released features decked out in cool futuristic designs, these five just released and upcoming phones are sure to impress. See them all here.
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Precautions against predators
Both parents and kids have a role to play in staying safe online. Here's how to keep safe from cyber bullies, sexual predators and hackers. |
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No child's play
Music lessons are all about making up tunes, as schools bring digital music into the classroom.
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Synch it here, synch it there
A quick guide on making sure all your files are up-to-date on all your drives. |
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Singapore to host Asian leg of Games
S'pore has won its bid to host the Asian leg of the World Cyber Games (WCG) for the fourth year running. -ST
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Game, set, ready for action!
It's full steam ahead for the upcoming World Cyber Games and Oo Gin Lee talks to the key players here. |
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My computer is 'losing' its memory!
Your computer complains of insufficient free disk space even after you've made an effort to clean up unwanted files. Turns out that one program might be taking up lots of virtual space.
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MSI X340 notebook
Most compact 13-inch PC notebook. |
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Canon D10 waterproof digital camera
Smart digicam that's a breeze to use.
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Prolink PWH2001 HSPA/EVDO router
Spread some mobile broadband cheer around. |
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Beware identity theft via e-profiles
One third of social networkers have at least three pieces of information on their profiles that could expose them to identity theft.
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