01 September 2009

Digital space exploration

Computerised telescopes open an easy window to the stars.  

01 August 2009

White space

In the days of analogue TV, broadcasters were given buffers of extra bandwidth in between channels. This extra space is unnecessary in the digital age, so America’s FCC recently ruled that anybody can broadcast on this white space – provided that they prove it won’t interfere with licensed broadcasts. This... 

01 May 2009

DIY tech
Making the most of your router

With a bit of tinkering, a home wireless router can do more than just bring a computer online.  

01 April 2009

Make your PC boot faster

There’s no need to suffer through slow startups. PM’s special regimen of OS tweaks and software surgery can speed things up. 

01 January 2009

Drive disasters
Worst-case scenario

We took two drives and messed ‘em up pretty thoroughly, then sent them to the pros.
By Glenn Derene 

01 January 2009

Resuscitating dead data

That hard-drive crash didn’t destroy your fi les. Here’s how to get them back. 

01 August 2008

Dripped calls

Dripped calls: If I get my phone wet, what's the best way to bring it back to life? 

01 July 2008

Turn your PS3 into a PC

The Sony Playstation 3 has the guts to do double duty as a computer. Here's how to hack your PS3.