People looking to get involved in photography and take some great pictures should invest in a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera, according to an expert.

Dave Johnson, writing for PCWorld.com, said that such cameras give people the ability to control as much of the exposure process as they want for each snap, while also giving interchangeable lenses and higher-quality images than point-and-shoot models can manage.

However, Mr Johnson did remind people that no matter how good the tools are, it is the person behind the lens that does all the work.

“What I mean is that the camera doesn’t make eye-popping photos possible, the person behind the lens does. It may be comforting to think that ‘if only I had that new camera, that mediocre photo I just took would have been awesome’,” but the reality is different, he added.

Dennis Bodzash, writing for Examiner.com, backed also praised SLR cameras, stating that they are far faster at focusing than any point and shoot camera.

People looking to buy a new laptop need to ask themselves a series of questions, according to an industry expert.

Matthew Elliott, writing for PCMag.com, said that firstly a consumer needs to figure out how much they are willing to spend on a new machine.

He told readers of the blog that blowing the whole budget is not always necessary, as high-end configuration is not needed for running basic applications such as Firefox, Skype, Word and Excel.

“Intel recently released a new version of the Atom that consumes even less power, and Intel’s wide range of CULV (consumer ultra low voltage) chips are showing up in full-sized, affordably priced laptops,” the expert said.

Buyers also need to consider what other features they need in a new machine, including high definition output ports, Wi-Fi and Blu-Ray players.

An online guide by Which? recently advised people looking for a new laptop that aspects such as size, weight and speed should also be taken into account.

Buying a laptop is not a simple mission, according to an industry expert, who said that there are a myriad of factors to consider.

Matthew Elliott, writing for PCMag, said that there are some common factors which people need to consider, regardless of what kind of machine they are looking for.

“Unless you’re running intensive, threaded applications with regularity, you don’t need a quad-core processor and will get more than enough oomph from a current dual-core CPU. We recommend mainstream buyers look for Intel’s Core i3 or i5 processors,” he added.

People who are looking for a laptop with a long battery life which they can use on the go should look for a low-voltage machine, as this provides huge gains in longevity.

Laptop fans should also make sure that they buy a machine which is no larger than 14 inches, as this allows them to fit it inside a rucksack and carry it wherever they go.

A recent report by CNET said that users need to look for a machine with a large hard drive and at least 128MB of memory.

Technology fans have been told that despite the new Apple iPad launching next month, netbooks are here to stay.

A blog posting on ShinyShiny said that one of the drawbacks of the iPad is that it is so sternly geared towards media consumption rather than media production, which is an area that the netbook copes with admirably.

"The well-worn cliche of a professional type throwing open their netbook in a coffee franchise and bashing out a blog post, pitch proposal or even a pie chart isn’t something I see changing any time soon," the writer added.

Furthermore, netbooks will also remain popular on the price front, with a mid-spec iPad set to cost between £450 and £600, a lot more than the £250 which someone can get hold of a stylish netbook for.

Earlier this year, Scott Stein, writing for CNET, said that netbooks have a number of advantages over the iPad, including their ability to run flash videos and video chat.

Microsoft has revealed that its latest and greatest operating system, Windows 7, has now sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.

An announcement at the Morgan Stanley Technology Media & Telecom Conference made by chief financial officer Peter Klein revealed the number of licences which have been shifted for the product.

Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc also confirmed the news in a blog posting, adding that the firm was "humbled and excited that people are responding so positively to Windows 7 – our customers have made it the fastest selling operating system in history."

A review on TechRadar explained why people have been so keen to buy Windows 7, giving it five stars.

The website stated that it was impressed with the improved performance it offered users, while pinned icons, live thumbnails and window snaps also improved the Aero technology it has built on from Vista.

Furthermore, the fact that Microsoft has dealt with annoying notifications also received the thumbs up from TechRadar.

Microsoft has revealed that its latest and greatest operating system, Windows 7, has now sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.

An announcement at the Morgan Stanley Technology Media & Telecom Conference made by chief financial officer Peter Klein revealed the number of licences which have been shifted for the product.

Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc also confirmed the news in a blog posting, adding that the firm was "humbled and excited that people are responding so positively to Windows 7 – our customers have made it the fastest selling operating system in history."

A review on TechRadar explained why people have been so keen to buy Windows 7, giving it five stars.

The website stated that it was impressed with the improved performance it offered users, while pinned icons, live thumbnails and window snaps also improved the Aero technology it has built on from Vista.

Furthermore, the fact that Microsoft has dealt with annoying notifications also received the thumbs up from TechRadar.

Netbooks have been the rage for the past few years as they can do most things that people want to do with a laptop but at a much cheaper price.

Larry Magid, writing for the Mercury News, said that the fact that they are lighter and smaller than laptops also gives them an advantage.

"It’s ironic that smaller machines are now cheaper than bigger laptops. Until a few years ago, users who wanted a small notebook PC would pay a premium. It wasn’t uncommon for machines under three or four pounds to cost two or three times as much as heavier notebook PCs," he added.

Mr Magid commented that the fact netbooks use Windows XP also gives them an advantage as that operating system is easier to use than Microsoft’s follow-ups such as Vista and Windows 7 which are now running on laptops.

Netbooks are also proving popular with techie fans as they are a perfect size to fit inside a rucksack and take to work or use on the train.

Netbooks have been the rage for the past few years as they can do most things that people want to do with a laptop but at a much cheaper price.

Larry Magid, writing for the Mercury News, said that the fact that they are lighter and smaller than laptops also gives them an advantage.

"It’s ironic that smaller machines are now cheaper than bigger laptops. Until a few years ago, users who wanted a small notebook PC would pay a premium. It wasn’t uncommon for machines under three or four pounds to cost two or three times as much as heavier notebook PCs," he added.

Mr Magid commented that the fact netbooks use Windows XP also gives them an advantage as that operating system is easier to use than Microsoft’s follow-ups such as Vista and Windows 7 which are now running on laptops.

Netbooks are also proving popular with techie fans as they are a perfect size to fit inside a rucksack and take to work or use on the train.

Computing fans who have recently bought a new netbook should try using the Google Chrome internet browser, according to an expert.

Joanna Stern, writing for LaptopMag.com, said that the programme is the “perfect” modern-day browser for a netbook.

She added that most netbooks running Microsoft Windows XP are packaged with Internet Explorer 6, which is now more than two years old.

“Download Google Chrome, the perfect modern-day browser for a netbook. Not only does it boast good memory management, but since it recognises each web page as a different process, if one site freezes, you don’t have to restart the entire browser,” she commented.

She also said that by pressing Ctrl and + users can enlarge text, making it ideal for netbook reading.

Other advantages of using Google Chrome on a netbook include being able to add themes and colour to a desktop by brightening up the programme with fresh designs.

A number of products made by Apple have been highlighted as being part of a recent technology revolution.

Brad Reed, writing for PCworld.com, said that for the past dozen years, Steve Jobs, chief executive of Apple, has led the firm to bigger and smaller product ventures.

The 2001 launch of the iPod is where Apple cemented its status as this decade’s comeback kid, according to Mr Reed.

This was then backed up by the 2006 release of the MacBook Pro, MacBook and MacPro, integrating Intel processors into its computers for the first time.

In the following year, Apple unveiled its iPhone and iPod Touch, which “turned the wireless phone market permanently on its head”, according to the expert.

Mr Reed also said that despite not being a revolutionary innovation, the MacBook air launch in 2008 served as a nice new product to show off while Apple worked on its iPad tablet.

It is this tablet which is currently being greatly anticipated, with the stylish device set to be released later this year.