Pretending they’re in America so they can stream certain content has become the modus operandi for computer users around the globe. Rob investigates the legal issues of region hoppingAnyone who regularly watches TV shows, films or other videos online will have come across the words ‘We’re sorry, but this video has not been made available … Read more

David Briddock investigates the touchy-feely experience on Apple‘s latest MacBooksOn 9th March, at one of Apple’s Special Events, CEO Tim Cook announced changes to its MacBook product line-up. Included in this was a brand-new, ultra-thin and light 12″ MacBook plus an enhanced 13″ MacBook Pro. Both models had Retina displays, a better keyboard, USB-C and … Read more

While he’s away, Michael’s cat becomes a video starThe Withings Home is a smallish device designed to keep you advised as to what is happening in its immediate vicinity. With dimensions of 85 x 75mm, this cylindricalshaped device can connect to a home network and communicate updates to an Apple smartphone or tablet via a … Read more

Meet the app that turns your iPhone into a live-streaming webcamA free iOS app (www.periscope.tv) that lets anyone, anywhere broadcast (‘stream’) live video on the web. and lets anyone, anywhere watch it. Its creators (getting carried away as tech entrepreneurs tend to) said they wanted to build “the closest thing to teleportation”. Despite this daft hyperbole, … Read more

Avoid error messages, download missing definitions and fix problems with Windows after cleaningIf you’re trying to install CCleaner for the first time, you may see an error message if you’re not logged into Windows using an administrator account. Select an administrator account when prompted, and then type the correct password. Alternatively, log out and log … Read more

Michael checks out a portable Bluetooth speakerWith the tagline of ‘Listen in Style’, Pioneer has released its FREEme Bluetooth speaker product, which delivers audio output from two 40mm full-range speakers backed up by passive radiator. This portable device has dimensions of 151 x 45.5 x 8.2mm and weighs 361 g, so it can easily be … Read more

Just when you think a performance PC couldn’t get any smaller…We’ve had our share of ultra-compact PCs through our door of late, and most have left us with a very positive impression. However, there is one tiny PC that has so far eluded our test bench: the Intel NUC – until now, of course.The Intel … Read more

For more than a century now, we have had taxis in some shape or form. They’ve always been pretty much the same – sure, the cars have become more sophisticated, safer and economical with the passing of the years, but otherwise, the basic premise of the taxi service has long been familiar. Things look like … Read more

With development of its marquee puzzles finally at an end, the long-awaited follow-up to independent classic Braid is drawing closer. Matthew Pellett gets lost inside upcoming adventure The Witness, and discovers a PS4 legend in the makingWhen Sony unveiled PS4 for the very first time back in February 2013, it wanted to fully showcase its … Read more

Fractal Design’s Define-series cases have been around for several years now, and most builders are likely familiar with their smooth lines and trademark black-with-white-accents aesthetic. And at first glance, you might think the new Define S is business as usual for the Scandinavian company, but a closer inspection (aka removing its side panel) very quickly … Read more

Not all fan blades are the same. Some are designed to maximize airflow in situations where there’s little resistance to air movement. We often classify fans with these types of blades as “high-airflow” models, and they can often be found near a case’s intake and exhaust vents. Other fan blades are engineered to push air … Read more