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Top 10 videos of the week

Five reasons not to buy a new computer, the perks of working at Facebook, and insider secrets to taking car photos like a pro.

CNET staff
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Insider secrets to taking car photos like a pro

Before you head out on your Labor Day weekend adventures, you'll want to check out this week's top video roundup.

In an all-new episode of CNET on Cars, we take you out on a car photo shoot with renowned auto photographer Michael Alan Ross and uncover the secrets behind taking great car images. And did you know that many car wrecks are actually bogus? We share some telltale signs that the accident you just had could be a scam.

We also tour Facebook's Menlo Park, Calif., campus and learn more about the rationale behind its deluxe employee perks. Brian Tong provides us with new rumors about a fourth iPhone 5S color and A7 processor details in this week's Apple Byte. And if you're on the fence about buying a new computer, Donald Bell offers up five great reasons why you should back away now.

1. Barber, candy shop, bank among deluxe perks at Facebook
The typical benefits in Silicon Valley now include massage and five-star food. CNET's Sumi Das visits 1 Hacker Way in Menlo Park, Calif., to uncover the reason behind Facebook's generous perks.

2. Apple Byte: New details on the iPhone 5S's A7 processor
September 10 is just two weeks away. There are new rumors about a fourth iPhone 5S color, A7 processor details, and Siri gets snarky. Plus, our Monster DNA Headphone winners!

3. CNET on Cars: Insider secrets to taking car photos like a pro
How to take great pictures of cars with the camera you already own, demystifying the jargon of modern car design, and why cars are getting better gas mileage -- but you don't notice.

4. Always On: Episode 48: Are you ready for 4K TV?

It's Always On's TV extravaganza. We unbox Samsung's new gigantic 85-inch 4K TV, torture test a CNET Editors' Choice-winning Panasonic TV, and Molly Wood visits Los Angeles to see how Sony Studios is gearing up for the latest 4K revolution.

5. Rumor Has It: Bye-bye, BlackBerry -- hello, BBM?
The next Galaxy Note could be pretty in pink, the Xbox One now has a possible release date, the iPhone might come in yet another color, and BlackBerry Messenger tries to save itself.

6. Top 5: Reasons not to buy a new computer
On the fence about buying a new computer? Here are five reasons to back down and walk away.

7. The 404 Show Special Feature: Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon
Two of the stars of shows such as "The State and "Reno 911!" stop by The 404 Show to talk to Jeff Bakalar about their new movie, "Hell Baby," available on-demand now and hitting theaters September 6.

8. XCAR: Rage Comet R is an off-road supercar
The Rage Comet R is equally at home on the track, off road, and in the air. We were lucky enough to see it take on all three. Fast.

9. Tech Minute: Back-to-school apps for students

As the new school year begins, shake off those summer cobwebs with a few educational smartphone apps designed to jump-start your students' learning. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on some of her favorite back-to-school apps.

10. Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop
It may take some time to adjust to the keys, but your fingers will thank you for investing in this ergonomic desktop combo.