tips and tricks

What’s in a Megabit?

Companies shout about their broadband speeds all the time, but what does it all mean in terms of stuff you actually download over the net? We cut through the marketing and say it like it is.

HD in a Nutshell

Everyone needs High Definition, apparently. But what exactly is it? We look at what HD really means and what to consider when buying HD kit.

Staying safe online

If reports are to be believed, the Internet is a dangerous place where you get your bank details stolen and your documents deleted. But it’s not like that at all, so long as you’re net-wise. To help you keep yourself, your...

Digital Cameras Demystified

Buying a digital camera can be an information overload, so in this tips and tricks piece we cut through the complicated feature lists and explain what to look for.

Coping with Digital Disasters

Computers wait for the most inconvenient moment in which to break. Worry not, we’ve got the best ways of dealing with some of the most common computing mishaps.

The Digital Switchover Put Simply

Analogue TV will soon be no more here in the UK. We explain the digital switchover in simple terms and throw in some nuggets of information you might not find elsewhere.

File Format Fun: Making the Right Choice

Do you know your JPEGs from your GIFs? Are you perplexed by PNGs? We can help guide you through the myriad of file formats that you could use to store your favourite memories.

Keep a Tidy Disk: Do the Defrag

The ‘typical’ office worker’s filing cabinet is not dissimilar to a hard disk – the more things that get hastily thrown into it, the harder stuff gets to find. Lucky for us, computers can have a tidy up without us...

Keeping Your Data Safe

Memories are precious. So are documents. We look at how to avoid all manner of disasters, from PC meltdown to hack attack.

Demystifying Memory

We’re going to cut through the mist of buzzwords and bring some clarity to the world of memory, helping you distinguish your RAM from your hard drive.