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Helpdesk: PC turns mute after Vista upgrade
Desktop computer was upgraded to the new Windows Vista OS, but the computer becomes 'mute' after that. Find out what might be the cause.
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Helpdesk: Can't open email picture attachments
Email program is unable to open image attachments when it could do so previously. Was an upgrade to IE8 the cause? |
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Buayas on the loose
Profiles of 4 men who agreed to meet up with reporter posing as 14-year-old boy.
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What nerve! They show up in public place for prey
Each of the four arrived at the appointed time, with the newspaper or magazine in hand as an identifier. |
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Snaring cyber buayas
5 different situations that can result in prosecution by the law.
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How should the law deal with cyber buayas?
Trap them or scare them? |
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Singapore's brazen buayas
Reporter posing as 14-year-old boy online gets swamped with sex offers within seconds.
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Plug, pay and play computer games
Singapore first in world to sell titles via direct download at stores. |
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Power to Girl Gamers!
Women are a growing market and schools include gender in game-design courses.
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Get free SMS alerts on your Google Calendar events
Whenever you receive an invitation or meeting, the calendar is automatically updated. |
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Now, more blogshops for men
In the past, these websites selling imported goods cater only to women.
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Kindling a new passion in reading
Thanks to technology, I can now read or listen to books when and where I like. |
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Keeping an eye on the view
How to turn mundane sceneries into postcard-perfect landscapes.
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Helpdesk: Computer freezes all the time
Desktop PC will freeze twice before returning to normal whenever user plays games on it. The problem persists even after running a repair program. What's wrong? |
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Helpdesk: Video and gameplay jerky
Computer's graphics card heats up whenever user plays high definition videos or games. Adding an extra fan did not help. What else can remedy the problem?
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Helpdesk: Locked out of Windows
You have an old computer running on Windows and you've forgotten the log in password. What happens then? Do you lose all your data? Find out. |
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The best camera phones this summer
With resolutions of 8 and 12 megapixels and plenty of photo-taking features, these camera phones allow you to be trigger-happy while getting great shots. Check out the best camera phones this summer and snap away!
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Capturing the world in a phone
From men in loincloths during a Japanese festival to steam erupting from an explosion site, people are capturing both the common and uncommon occurrences of daily life on their phones. |
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How to safeguard your online privacy?
Be a law-abiding netizen. Don't assume you can get away with dubious online activities just because you're hiding behind a screen.
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Rise of the ultra-thin
The need for mobility and full laptop functions has led to the rise of ultra-thin laptops. -ST |
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Who moved the mirror?
A new range of cameras operates almost like DSLRs but is less bulky without mirrors.
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Surfing for bomb-making manuals
Nur Azlin Mohamed Yasin (left) is not your typical surfer. -AFP |
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Be careful, not sorry
Speak your mind online, but don't defame anyone.
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Watch what you post
Editing video clips, lip synching to songs and adding subtitles to the works of others? You might be breaking the law. |
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Suave and sexy phones
Phones aren't just all about great features, looks matter too. Check out our pick of the best-looking phones that are both smart and sexy.
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Six mid-sized laptops with affordable prices
Laptops with mid-sized screens that come with an affordable price tag. |
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Candid camera
In part five of a 10-part intermediate digital photography series, John Tan tells you how to snap candid shots of people on your holidays.
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Getting smart with smartphones
As smartphones win over more cellphone users, telcos are doing their best to gain a bigger slice of the pie. |
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Play with your dock
Did you know you can move the "dock" icons on your iPhone?
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Helpdesk: Unable to close applications
Unable to install programme due to running IE applications. When I try to close them, new ones keep starting up again on their own. |
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Helpdesk: USB ports unable to detect
Although these ports still have power, they are not able to detect any plug-in devices.
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Helpdesk: Slow email loading
It takes a long time to check my e-mail messages. Each message takes about one to two minutes to open. |
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Mobile payments the way to go
It's particularly useful in low value, high frequency transactions that require no receipts. -BT
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Blogshops move to real world for serious cash
Web entrepreneurs see up to 40% sales boost from forays into flea markets. -ST |
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The complete 5-step guide to buying clothes online
Did you just see an absolutely gorgeous dress online that you must buy, but don't know if it will fit? Fret not, check out our complete five-step guide!
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Go ahead, try unlocking my data
You will not get anywhere snooping around this IT security expert's laptop. |
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Beware: Friends in need may be hackers
Your friend might really have been robbed overseas and just sent you an email asking for money. Or it might be a hacker.
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What you need to know
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the new network. |
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How to sign up for RSS feeds
Known as Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary, RSS feeds send the latest update from a website directly to you.
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Protect your computer
Here's some useful tips on fending off unwanted attention on your PC. |
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Postcard perfect
In part six of a 10-part intermediate digital photography series, JOHN TAN shows shortcuts you can use when shooting architecture.
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Help desk: East Asian language setup fails
PC could not copy appropriate East Asian language files and hangs after it has been been running for awhile. |
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Help desk: Stuck with status.msi error message
I cannot remove certain applications when the PC starts up.
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Wiring up your home to the world
The fibreoptic socket will be your home's third link to the Internet in future after telephone and TV sockets. |
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Job hunting? Take those wild party pics off Facebook
Your potential employer is likely to check your social networking accounts, and its contents will affection their decision to hire you.
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Disabled security
Unable to turn on the Security Center service. |
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Confessions of an Internet predator
Man was a sex fiend who used the Internet to prey on young girls by offering money as bait. His youngest victim was just 13 years old.
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Secure your data
If you use a desktop computer, a laptop, a smartphone or a ?portable device to store personal data, you should take steps to protect it. |
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Jessica Biel is 'most dangerous' celebrity on Web
Fans who search for her name online have a five in one chance of accessing website containing viruses and other malicious programs.
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The 15 most dangerous celebs in cyberspace
Want a Brad Pitt screensaver or a Rihanna ringtone? Don't end up with a virus in your computer because you checked out sites linked to their name. The 15 'most wanted' list online. |
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Mini websites save you time and money
Many websites have micro versions which are designed for the ever-growing number of mobile users.
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Exploding phone batteries, should you be worried?
With the recent cases of iPhones exploding and injuring users, should you be worried about your phone turning into a potential bomb? How to prevent this from happening to you. |
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Fighting monks and alien races
Check out BlizzCon in Anaheim, California , the annual fan fair for World Of Warcraft, Diablo and StarCraft.
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Help desk: Duplicate old HD to new
This task is best accomplished using commercial software like Acronis True Image Home 2009.
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Mapping out the future
In future, digital maps will be customised, without the restrictions that paper imposes, says Google's geospatial technologist.
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Which games are right for Asia?
They must be interactive, able to create a critical mass and well, fun to play, says leading games publisher IAH Games. |
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Refine your Google searches
Use Show Options, which is prominently displayed at the top of the page where the search results appear.
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Pay-to-view is better
To better fight online piracy, content owners should relook their licensing policies. |
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Photo safari
You can have fun shooting your own pets and animals in the farm or at the zoo.
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When Windows has the blues
The blue screen of death is the bane of Windows users. Here are some suggestions to chase the blues away. |
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