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I'm in love with Adobe Lightroom (Monday, 06/02/2012)
Adobe Lightroom. I remember trying it many many years ago in pre-version 1 form. It was disappointing. My overworked PC ground to a halt. I didn't really see the point of it - it seemed liked a bloated photo organiser. full story...

Get a FREE Graze box (Wednesday, 01/02/2012)
Graze is a great service that delivers trays of really healthy snacks through the post every week. full story...

A basic introduction to Java (Friday, 27/01/2012)
Java was first released in 1995 by Sun Mircrosystems as a type of programming language and computing platform, and quickly became one of the leading IT technologies. It is now an internationally recognised brand that underpins a wide range of computer applications, from state-of-the-art games to business functions. full story...

The most awesome Pea and Ham soup you can make (Monday, 17/10/2011)
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The finger print of a PC repair scam (Tuesday, 28/06/2011)
I got a call from 020 0982 3420 from someone "authorised by Microsoft" offering to scan my PC for all manner of unnamed things that apparently make it run badly. I kept "Paul McKenzie" (with an Indian Accent) talking for about 25 minutes with the lure of 6 or 7 PC's to fix, knowing full well this was a scam. full story...

Why Apple integrated iOS5 with Twitter, not Facebook (Saturday, 11/06/2011)
If you look around the blogs there's lots of speculation about complexity of integration, history of sour negotiations over things like Ping. I don't think it's anything like that - here's my really simple list of reasons: full story...

advice on how not to get my sat nabbed (Saturday, 04/12/2010)
Are you considering purchasing a new sat nav for yourself, or as a gift at Christmas…? We have some helpful advice on how not to get your sat nabbed during the festive season (or any, for that matter!) full story...

advice on pick-pocketing at Christmas (Friday, 03/12/2010)
Make sure you keep your valuables hidden whilst out shopping and socialising this Christmas. The festive period can be profitable for thieves as people visit town and city centres to buy gifts, food and drink or go to pubs and clubs. full story...

driving routes from England to Scotland (Cambridge to Edinburgh) (Saturday, 02/10/2010)
I'm often asked about driving to Scotland - since I do the journey myself pretty often. There are any fewer main roads in Scotland which simplifies the choices, but there are still options for distance versus scenery. A few are presented below based on a journey from Cambridge to Inverness - which raises the question: do I go east or west? full story...

Readyboost Stopped working? How to get readyboost working again (Monday, 12/07/2010)
Have you got a USB stick using windows readyboost. Then it stopped working and no matter what you try (formatting it, testing again) it won't give the readyboost option again and won't start working. This little registry tweak will fix the problem. full story...

Eat, Drink & Be Atkins Compatible (Thursday, 08/07/2010)
Anyone that's tried a diet will soon enough probably hit some kind of "plateau" where the weight loss stops. Even if it's not for an extended period, it's still disheartening - so it's important to try and look at the causes and figure out whether you're sticking to your diet plan as closely as you should be. full story...

How to Run a Broadband Speed Test? (Wednesday, 23/06/2010)
The speed of the average broadband connection is slowly creeping upwards as providers and telecoms firms roll out next generation technology enabling faster internet access than ever before. However, if you are stuck with a sluggish connection that feels like it is performing well below your expectations that were instilled by provider advertising, you might be getting a little short of patience. full story...

How does multi-tasking work on the iPhone 4 (iOS4) (Wednesday, 23/06/2010)
iPhone multi-tasking is not "true" multi-tasking. You might be surprised to learn this, as I was. But Apple has a system that mimics multitasking as a way of preserving battery power. Clever stuff. This article describes how it's done. full story...

"Low-carb" muffin recipe (Monday, 21/06/2010)
The recipe is based on "almond flour", sometimes known as "almond meal": though basically it's ground almond. I never knew you could bake with it, but if these come out as they are meant to for you, like me you'll realise you can indeed bake very successfully with almond instead of wheat/flour! full story...

How to stop calls from 07953966066 (Thursday, 17/06/2010)
If you're being plagued by calls/messages from 07953966066 then this article gives you some explanation and some advice. full story...

How to Choose Broadband Providers (Tuesday, 09/02/2010)
In today`s market there are typically three main types of broadband between which consumers are able to choose. full story...

beautiful winter images of the Highlands of Scotland (Wednesday, 03/02/2010)
I finally got round to publishing some of my winter highland Scottish photos. They are a available for download and printing. Download version are free for you to use in your own prints and publications. full story...

Tips for avoiding burglary at Christmas (Friday, 18/12/2009)
Christmas is a busy time for most of us, and it’s easy to get carried away with all the excitement. Thieves also get busy around Christmas time because we sometimes forget about securing our vehicles and protecting our property, and this is what opportunist thieves depend on. While you are out doing your Christmas shopping, they are out doing theirs, looking into your car to see what you have left on show for them to steal. Don’t let them get away with your presents and belongings. full story...

how do I turn photographs into paintings? (Thursday, 05/11/2009)
Brushstrokes is an amazing service that turns your favourite photographs into digital paintings and artwork with incredible realism. When you look close you can see all the texture of the brush, paper and medium in the picture - even the 3D effect. full story...

Top tips for keeping your house warm and safe (Thursday, 29/10/2009)
If colder weather wasn’t bad enough, Ofgem’s suggestion that fuel prices are unlikely to fall should provide a further unwelcome chill. So here are some tips for staying warm and conserving energy, and doing it safely. full story...

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