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Broadband: testing your DNS speed 

Broadband: testing your DNS speed

by David Fearon  |  28 Feb 2012  |  Comment now
Understanding DNS and how to change your settings, can speed up your web connection and improve security. David Fearon shows how it's done.
Silent running: An introduction to SSDs 

Silent running: An introduction to SSDs

by David Fearon  |  15 Aug 2011  |  Comment now
You're probably hearing a lot of people talk about SSDs. David Fearon explains how solid-state disks work, and how their performance stacks up to conventional disks
How to create your own OS install disc 

How to create your own OS install disc

by David Fearon  |  1 Aug 2011  |  Comment now
The ISO format has become the standard for distributing disc images. David Fearon introduces some useful applications to get the most from ISO files
How to: convert video footage with VirtualDub 

How to: convert video footage with VirtualDub

by David Fearon  |  18 Feb 2011  |  Comment now
Whether you're converting wedding footage or creating a time-lapse video, there are several reasons to make VirtualDub your friend.
Panasonic Lumix G10 

Panasonic Lumix G10

by David Fearon  |  9 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
Fantastic video quality and very good stills, but we’ve seen most of it before
Canon EOS 550D, an affordable DSLR with stunning video quality 

Canon EOS 550D, an affordable DSLR with stunning video quality

by David Fearon  |  26 Jul 2010  |  Comment now
Not a huge advance for stills, but Canon 550D's video quality is stunning
Olympus' PEN E-PL1, a retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera  

Olympus' PEN E-PL1, a retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera

by David Fearon  |  25 Jun 2010  |  Comment now
With more sensible pricing, the latest addition to the PEN range is definitely a step in the right direction
Ricoh's GXR works better as a concept camera and price is far too high to justify unusal design 

Ricoh's GXR works better as a concept camera and price is far too high to justify unusal design

by David Fearon  |  13 May 2010  |  Comment now
It’s an original concept but one that doesn’t really solve any problems, while the price is only a little short of absurd
State of the CPU: AMD and Intel sockets and upgrade options compared 

State of the CPU: AMD and Intel sockets and upgrade options compared

by David Fearon  |  15 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
The current range of sockets and CPU combinations from Intel and AMD poses some interesting choices. We've surveyed the current landscape to come up with this guide to the best mainstream chipset/socket combinations for your PC
Google Chrome OS: We look at Google's vision for the OS 

Google Chrome OS: We look at Google's vision for the OS

by David Fearon  |  12 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
We test an early working version of Google’s very first operating system to see what the future may bring
My life with Linux special edition: Going back to Linux with Ubuntu Netbook Remix 

My life with Linux special edition: Going back to Linux with Ubuntu Netbook Remix

by David Fearon  |  13 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
After declaring his 7 day experiment with Linux over, David Fearon treks back into wild Linux country one more time, but returns somewhat disappointed
Windows 7, the Complete Guide: Stream your music albums from home to office 

Windows 7, the Complete Guide: Stream your music albums from home to office

by David Fearon  |  30 Nov 2009  |  Comment now
Windows 7 gives users the ability to stream your favourite albums from your home PC to your laptop in the office. Here's how it works
Olympus's PEN E-P1 might be the retro camera king, but it's riddled with modern flaws 

Olympus's PEN E-P1 might be the retro camera king, but it's riddled with modern flaws

by David Fearon  |  12 Oct 2009  |  Comment now
The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike.
Sony's A330 DSLR is a small step backwards for the dependable Alpha range 

Sony's A330 DSLR is a small step backwards for the dependable Alpha range

by David Fearon  |  23 Sep 2009  |  Comment now
The A330 is a competent, fully featured and easy to use DSLR, but a backward step in some respects.
Left 4 Dead, close to a truly interactive zombified movie 

Left 4 Dead, close to a truly interactive zombified movie

by David Fearon  |  15 May 2009  |  Comment now
Welcome to the first zombie movie we’ve seen that’s actually any good. Left 4 Dead finally gets gaming away from the trigger-point mechanic: you have no idea if a dozen zombies are around the corner, or one, or none.
The 30 best features of Windows 7 

The 30 best features of Windows 7

by Tim Danton, David Fearon, Barry Collins, Darien Graham-Smith  |  19 Feb 2009  |  Comment now
After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.
Nikon D90, why it's our new A-List DSLR 

Nikon D90, why it's our new A-List DSLR

by David Fearon  |  15 Jan 2009  |  Comment now
A great combination of new features and the usual Nikon image and build quality make this a superb camera.
Sony Alpha A350 

Sony Alpha A350

by David Fearon  |  21 Nov 2008  |  Comment now
A brilliantly implemented live-view mode and high specs don’t justify the extra price over its sibling
Samsung GX10 

Samsung GX10

by David Fearon  |  21 Nov 2008  |  Comment now
A feature-rich SLR at a good price. If you can live with the weight and design quirks, that is
Pentax K200D 

Pentax K200D

by David Fearon  |  21 Nov 2008  |  Comment now
Pentax enthusiasts will be more than happy, but others may find it overwhelming
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