Free Mobile Phone Plans: Too Good To Be True?

Before setting off to South America two years ago, I cancelled my monthly phone contract in the UK and switched to Pay As You Go (known as prepay in some countries). When I returned to the UK last month, I had around £12 of credit on my account with Tesco Mobile. That’s not a lot … Read more

The Best Free Anti-Virus Software for Windows

Antivirus software is essential for every Windows system. It is risky connecting to the internet if you are not protected. Even if you stay away from adult and illegal download websites, there is still the chance that your system will become infected. Sales people will lead you to believe that it is necessary for you … Read more

The Importance Of A Good Internet Connection

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After electricity and running water, the internet has become the most important utility for most people in the western world. The home telephone and television are still relevant to many people though both have been replaced somewhat by the internet. I removed the phone line from my home a few years ago as I only … Read more

Google TV

I have to admit, I like the look of this. It will be available in a Google TV box set and will be integrated in selected televisions. If this takes off then you may see it integrated into most televisions just like digital TV, FreeSat etc. With broadband speeds getting quicker and quicker, we’re going … Read more

Apple iPad – What’s it for?

After saying I didn’t want to be a fanboy, I’m posting about the new Apple iPad on the same day as getting an iMac, though it’s hard to get away from all the exposure this new gadget is getting. It seems to be getting great reviews. I’m sure it’s a capable device, I just can’t … Read more

iMac 27″ Joy

Yesterday I mentioned my intention of getting a new computer. I really wanted to get the Apple iMac 27″ with i7 processor but was put off by reports of flickering and my the 3-4 weeks to ship the machine. I looked at lots of different setups in the meantime including purchasing a 30″ monitor or … Read more

Spooky Vista

Last night my main laptop, which runs on Vista Home Premium, did a funny thing which it seems to every month or two. Basically, after switching my laptop off and going to bed, I am awoken by the laptop switching on again about an hour or so later. It’s a complete pain in the ass … Read more