Is the computer taking over conventional TV?
Every time I boot up my laptop TV tuner or go to iPlayer or the likes, it always makes me think. Is TV on your PC taking over normal TV? I think it is. With a computer, you can now basically watch a...
View ArticleUSB 3.0 to be shipping with PCs by end of year!
It’s good to know that USB 3.0 is expected to start arriving on PCs and laptops from the end of this year. The new Superspeed USB means that transfer speeds will rise from 480mbps to a whopping 5gbps....
View ArticleReview: Topcom USB Wireless Skype Phone (Butler 4012)
I recently decided that, as I use Skype frequently for general phone calls to standard landline calls, I should get a proper Skype headset. I found the Topcom Butler 4012 on eBay brand new for £14.99,...
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Fix USB devices not charging on laptops/netbooks (Windows 7)
Last night, I came across a minor issue on my netbook. I want to be able to charge some of my many USB devices (such as my phone, iPod, mifi) while on the go, but I couldn’t get them to charge...
View ArticleKeep your gadgets charged away from the plug – Yoobao 11200mAh external charger
Ever since I got my new phone – the HTC Sensation XE (which I love to pieces) – I’ve had the problem of stupidly poor battery life. Apparently this is an age-old Android problem where many smartphones...
View ArticlePEAK 100417AGPK USB Dual TV Tuner Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64Bit Driver...
Right – I literally just upgraded the motherboard on my computer and then reinstalled Windows. Rather stupidly, I didn’t think to check I had all the driver disks for my USB devices – and nonetheless I...
View ArticleUpdate: PEAK 100417AGPK USB Dual TV Tuner Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64Bit Driver
I’ve just updated my GEEK! post that included the driver for the PEAK 100417AGPK dual TV tuner. This being because I’ve found the driver disk and have uploaded the official driver for consumer use! If...
View ArticleCharge your iPad from any PC USB port & fix “Not Charging” error
Just a very quick Christmas post. If you’ve got an iPad and you’re wondering why it won’t charge over your desktop or laptop’s USB ports – it’s because by default desktop USB ports only provide 1A of...
View ArticleLenovo Miix 3 10″ Windows 8.1 Tablet – First Impressions Review
So in the latest roundup of tablets on the market right now I managed to pick up a Lenovo Miix 3. This new tablet range announced late 2014 adds to the growing range of low-cost Windows tablets that...
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Review: Intel Compute Stick – an entire PC in a dongle?
Click to view slideshow. Rating: ★★★★☆ RRP £119, best price at time of writing £115 on Amazon Over the past few years we’ve seen computing get much smaller – the Raspberry Pi revolutionised the lower...
View ArticleA first look at the Linx 1010 – full review coming soon!
I’ve just got my hands on one of the first fully-fledged Windows 10 tablets to arrive on the market. It’s called the Linx 1010 – and it is the successor to the great value Linx 10 tablet which I...
View ArticleReview: 1byone 7-port powered USB 3.0 Hub with charging port
Click to view slideshow. Rating: ★★★★☆ PROS: Excellent build quality Good transfer speeds and connection stabilty Mountable to your desk with supplied adhesive strip CONS: Host USB cable might be a...
View ArticleLinx 1010 Review – best Windows 10 tablet on the market right now?
Rating: ★★★★½ PROS: Massive improvement from a design point-of-view Two USB ports Windows 10 works well CONS: Low resolution screen (720p) Office 365 no longer included with Windows 10 Buy now from...
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Review: 1byone 4000DPI Programmable Wired USB Gaming Mouse
Rating: ★★★★ PROS: Very comfortable to use Braided cable for extra durability Performs well in game, easy to map buttons as per requirements Inexpensive CONS: Only 6 LED colours to choose from, no...
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