| September 2010 |
Out there |
| Hiking tips and gadgets |
Sheltering under foliage and subsisting on stuff that they’ve picked, caught or shot themselves may be some people’s idea of camping. Most of us prefer a less minimalist approach. Regardless of your preference, as long as you stick to a few basic...   |
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| August 2010 |
Upgrade |
| Car accessories... Compiled by the editors, popularmechanics@ramsaymedia.co.za |
Perfect sound on the move
Having set new standards in car-fi with specialists Bose and Bang & Olufsen, Audi’s in-house audio buffs are working on what could be the next revolution in soundPeter Gleim’s eyes light up when he... |
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| July 2010 |
Computing on the go - Office anywhere |
| Stay connected, wherever you are |
The 2010 version of Microsoft’s productivity suite soars into the cloud.Mobility rules in the latest version of Microsoft’s Office suite. Office 2010 enables people to work on files from any PC, any browser and nearly every... |
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Computing on the go - the great migration |
| Stay connected, wherever you are |
Moving from an old computer to a new one takes organisation, patience and a good strategy. Here’s how to do it right. Windows Vista was, if anything, an excellent excuse to hold on to an old computer. Microsoft’s last-generation... |
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Computing on the go - mobile generation |
| Stay connected, wherever you are |
Today’s workplace can be a cubicle in an office, a seat in an airport lounge, a queue or a coffee shop. Whether new-wave collaborative software or pocket-sized portables, mobility solutions are cutting the ties that keep us... |
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| June 2010 |
Hearth and home
How to stay warm (and safe) this winter |
| Being a savvy PM reader, you’re aware that effective insulation is critical to keeping warm in winter, and you’ve got it pretty much covered. Your next move – in fact, it’s your constitutional right – is to install a fireplace. But before you strike that match, there’s something you need to know... |
We may have traded caves for brick dwellings and urban sprawl, but there’s still nothing like a fire cracking away in a hearth to warm up our homes and create a cosy feel-good atmosphere during the cold, dark winter months. That said, messing around... |
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| May 2010 |
That’s entertainment! |
| Unveiling the latest in home entertainment tech |
3D TV gives new meaning to in-depth viewing
Did you see James Cameron’s ground-breaking Avatar in 3D? If so, did you think nothing would ever match it as a viewing experience? Think again. Technological wizardry and a lot of hard... |
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| April 2010 |
Magnificent men and their timing machines |
| As we went to press with this issue, Swiss watchmakers and jewellers were putting the finishing touches to their creations for the annual BaselWorld show in Switzerland, the watch world’s premier showcase of emerging trends and concepts. Beautifully engineered, technologically daring and sometimes frankly outrageous, these machines represent the pinnacle of today’s watchmaking craft. |
Not surprisingly, the financial crisis that rocked the world’s economy has resulted in a refocusing of consumer demand on unpretentious, classic watches that can be worn on all occasions. Women’s watches, for example, are distinctly... |
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| March 2010 |
Mobile revolution |
| Mobility, functionality and intelligent design remain among the key drivers of the ever-expanding digital universe, giving rise to a plethora of products that alternately beguile and surprise us. Sometimes, the simplest idea is the most compelling. Check out our mini-showcase... |
Most bookworms are tactile by nature, preferring to sprawl in a comfortable chair with their chosen volume rather than stare at a computer screen. But books have drawbacks. For starters, they tend to be expensive, and producing... |
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| February 2010 |
In the rough |
| Meet an SUV with serious muscle; How to get down and dirty... |
Dark and dangerous
Looking for something special to transport Samantha to her next gymkhana? Something that will make the other mums just a teensy bit envious without frightening the horses? Consider this dark and dangerous beauty…... |
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