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Affordable scanning
Scanning has come a long way baby! Machines used to cost thousands of dollars, however these days high-quality scanning is available to everyone. Alex Zaharov-Reutt compares the best you can pick up for under $500.

101 cheer up sites
World events of the past few months may have left you struggling to smile at times. Caroline Warnes and Duncan Campbell have sought out 101 sites to bring some light relief to your holiday break. They're guaranteed to bring the smile back to your face in no time.

Let's do genealogy - part two
In the second installment of our two part series, leading genealogy expert Jan Gow explains the best Internet resources you can use as you piece together your family tree in five-minute stages.

In your lounge tonight
Michael Jones says that the hottest thing in the world of entertainment at the moment is DVD. He explains home entertainment and shows you how to put together your own set-up.

How to get the most from your CD writer
You may have thought CDs were just for making audio recordings and backing up data. Alex Zaharov-Reutt introduces you to some cool new applications, and shows you how to avoid turning your CDs into nothing more than shiny coffee coasters.

TOP 50
This month we cover the Romans, tax, netball, Valentine's Day, men's fashion, skateboarding and conspiracy theories.

Site of the Month
Recipes for those who aren't into gourmet ingredients.

News Sites
Insurance premiums on the rise, young women drinking more and Australia to trial an AIDS vaccine.

Trends and Cool
A record for Christmas spam, creating your own cartoons and the physics behind amusement parks.

More Useful Sites
Quit smoking, reduce your household garbage and learn the basics of business.

Tutorial
How to become an eMechanic and give your computer a tune-up.

Helpdesk
Your Net questions answered.

THIS MONTH
The best sites to bring January off the calendar and into your life.

AND MUCH MORE...