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Rent and rave
How the video rental sides compare against each other.
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Just click for blockbusters
Online film rental sites are delivering DVDs for fans to get their fix at home. |
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DVDs with extra topping?
If you find mail delivery too slow, get them delivered on a motorcycle.
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No IC? Pay special fee
Rouge vendors charge up to $15 extra to sell pre-registered pre-paid handphone cards. -TNP |
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Staying safe from malicious software
A 'worm' or malicious software has found its way into Facebook and popular Google online applications to try gain access to the PCs of unweary users. How to stay safe while surfing the web.
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Seniors are prime targets for online scammers
Older Net users generally more trusting, less security-conscious. |
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Great deals galore at SITEX 08
Organisers reward visitors with $16,000 cash, a bigger exhibition, charity through paper recycling, and freebies only for the ladies.
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Surfing violent websites linked to violent behaviour
Young people exposed to violent media are more likely to lash out violently themselves. |
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The X'mas tech gift no one wants
Flat-screen TVs and mobile phones are still the most desired tech gifts this holiday season. Find out which gadget gets the dubious distinction of the last desired holiday tech gift so you won't end up buying something that no one wants.
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Photos leak out if you don't log out
Don't end up like FHM Girl Next Door top 10 finalist Adeline Yeo, whose nude photos were leaked and posted online. Almost anyone can access unsecured web accounts with the help of simple web tools. |
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How to keep your photos safe
Some of the precautions you should take before you upload those drunken party photos online.
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Debunking the megapixel myth
It's not the number of megapixels but the size of your camera's sensor that counts. |
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Video back-up the easy way
The easiest way to convert clunky DV tapes into DVDs.
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Surge of malicious bugs
Relying on just anti-virus software is not enough, as cyber criminals get more innovative. |
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Uptrend still intact for Whitebox PCs
As cost-conscious consumers look for more affordable technology solutions in view of the economic gloom, one market that could gain some leverage is the Whitebox PC, or non-branded PC, segment.
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Appeal of low cost, customisation
One of the primary attractions of Whitebox PCs is the flexibility to customise. |
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How to talk for cheap
Why pay 15 cents per minute for mobile-phone calls when you can pay just 3.5 cents? And that IDD call to Australia or the US can be made for free.
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The perfect laptop
Five pointers for those looking for a notebook. |
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Extra duty workers
How to get more from multi-tasking printers.
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Screen savers
It is most worthwhile to pay for a 24-inch monitor. |
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Social compact
Five 10-megapixel compacts that bring out your social mojo.
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Get smart buying your next phone
The best smartphone buys in town. |
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Aim for the sweet spot
Want to make sure the gadget you are planning to buy is worth every cent for the features it offers? Look no further.
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How to find your perfect gadget
Want to make sure that the gadget you buy is worth every cent it offers? Check out this guide to find which smartphone phone, laptop, LCD screen, multi-purpose printer or digital compact camera is for you. |
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Feel pretty? Someone's watching you
One day you were minding your own business at the cafe and the next you find yourself the highlight of someone's infamous blog. Can you handle the attention - and the bashing?
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Who in the world is Pablo Banila?
A mysterious online stalker by the name of Pablo Banila is hitting people's sites on the social networking site Multiply. He never leaves comments, but his creepy avatar is enough to spook many users. |
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Tech discounts at fair
Expect gizmos from TVs to cameras to GPS systems and even home appliances - from big names such as Sharp, Samsung, Toshiba and LG - to be offered at discounts of up to 90 per cent.
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Tech Chick returns tomorrow
The wildly popular "Tech Chick" series of how-to guides makes a comeback. Now on AsiaOne Digital, Tech Chick will show you how to squeeze the most out of your tech toys and gadgets in her trademark tongue-in-cheek style. |
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Max out your PS3 with Tech Chick
Do you know that your PS3 can do more than just play video games? Tech Chick will show you how to max out your PS3 in her signature 10 easy steps!
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Eyeballing online friends - safely
Many parents worry that their children might go to meet an online friend and never return home again. Looking up net friends in real life is not all that scary, you just have to be careful. |
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Avoid mass e-mail
Hands up if you have received an e-mail message that starts with a pageful of peoples' addresses.
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Facebook: Beware of getting mugged by a friend
Our guard is down on Facebook because we're among friends. But that is precisely why many users find their computers infested with spyware they unknowingly downloaded from the social networking site. |
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Service quality rises at local call centres
41% of survey respondents satisfied this year, up from 29% in 2007.
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Learning life's lessons the hard way
When their emotions get the better of them, increasingly tech-savvy teens might make mistakes in cyberspace that they will regret later in life. |
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What sexy shots say about you
Even if the pictures are posted as a joke, it doesn't change what people might think of you.
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Think twice before you post racy photos online
Reader says that posting suggestive photos not only invites trouble, but can also damage one's reputation. |
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iPhone sex: your accent matters
A free Google application which allows iPhone owners to search Google with their voice is having trouble understanding some accents. British uses report the iPhone recognizing words such as "fish" and "iPhone" for "sex".
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Rise of the 'mouse potatoes'
Web TV has turned us into stiff-necked and bleary-eyed "mouse potatoes," the online generation's answer to the couch potato. |
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Ditching the high-street for online shopping
The Internet is replacing the high street as the shopping destination of choice in the Asia Pacific, with a new survey showing a majority of Internet users prefer to go online to buy everything from electronics to holidays.
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Check for terms in SMS promotions
Retailes and telcos advise shoppers to read the fine print when they receive promotional messages through SMS. But shoppers say the messages are unclear and fine print barely goes beyond "T&Cs apply". |
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Maximixing your notebook's battery with Tech Chick
Tech Chick teaches you how to give your notebook the extra stretch when it comes to battery life in her signature 10 Steps!
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Rockin' grandmas and high-tech grandpas
A new generation of grandparents is redefining its role in their grandchildren's lives. They pick up techie skills like online messaging and using Internet social networking tools to better connect with friends and family. |
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Never mind the Harvard MBA, ask the DVD seller
Now that the world realises what can result from entrusting trillions of dollars to the corporate elite, perhaps it is time to go back to the basics of business - identifying customers' needs and meeting them, profitably.
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Secure IT
One in nearly five Singapore households is not securing its wireless Internet connections, leaving them as prey to hackers and scammers. -ST |
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Must-buys at Sitex
Don't leave Sitex without checking these must-buys. -ST
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In search of a bargain
Here are various ways to save that extra dollar while making purchases at Sitex. -ST |
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Happy gadget hunting
Head to the Singapore Expo where gadgets galore await visitors. -ST
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The multi-tasker in your pocket
All-in-one device-think cellphones-are becoming increasingly common as the lines blur among all things digital. -ST |
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The Must-Read SITEX Guide
If your looking for a good deal on that laptop or phone you have been eyeing for a while, look no further. Check out our SITEX guide before you go to this year's largest electronics fair. -AsiaOne
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Gizmo girls
IT fair SITEX aims to woo more women with devices targeted at them. -myp |
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Sitex Gift Guide for Simpsons
Doh! If The Simpsons were here too, they?d pick up these Xmas goodies. -myp
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Clean up your computer with Tech Chick
No it's not the New Year yet, but if you want your computer to run efficiently, keep it in tip-top condition by doing a little spring cleaning every week. And never eat a muffin next to the keyboard! |
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Monitor line-up
Treat your eyes to a bright new screen this Christmas. -ST
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Target accessories
Nifty tech thingamajigs complete your collection of cool IT toys. -ST |
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Good deals in focus
Looking for a digital camera under $1000? Here is the one-stop checklist. -ST
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Sharp shooters
From point-and-shoot models to sophisticated DSLRs, the big players are pulling out the stops to woo you. -ST |
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On the prowl for fine print
Picking the right multifunctional printer depends on, well, multiple factors. -ST
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Zero in on printers
The printers selling at Sitex boast features like wireless connectivity and low prices. -ST
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Don't stop the music
With inflation and all, you will be amazed by what you can get with something that costs just $149. -ST
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Lap these up
Squinting at a tiny screen? Not with these new laptops that meld form and function. -ST |
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Gun for the right laptop
Can?t decide between a UMPC and a netbook? Here?s how to buy the right notebook for your needs. -ST
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Visual feast
Splurge on a full HD screen and impress your friends this Christmas. -ST
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Survival tips for your trip
Here are some tips on how to survive the crowds and make the most of your visit to the fair. -ST
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Speaker sensations
Audio aficionados sniff at anything less than top-dollar speaker systems. -ST
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Tech fair gets bigger, better
The exhibition space has extended to 21,500 sq m with the addition of three new themes. -ST
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