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Why You Should Build An External HDD Enclosure From Card, And How
That pile of old hard disk drives in your drawer – isn't it time you tidied them up a little? One way you can do this is by making a card enclosure!
Add 40+ New Layout Features To WordPress with Shortcodes Ultimate
Add pull-quotes, spoiler warnings, column layouts and much more to WordPress. Shortcodes Ultimate makes it easy.
Enjoy Live TV & Video On Demand with BBC iPlayer for iOS
Need to catchup with the Doctor's latest exploits in time and space, or desperate to re-watch Sherlock to spot the clues? Do it with iPlayer.
Fight Bandits and Monsters in the Old West with Six-Guns On Windows Phone
Howdy, pardner. We need your help. Something is stirring in the hills of Arizona, and we need you to go there and stop it. Six-Guns might look like just another cowboy game, but believe us, it's something altogether stranger…
5 Tips for Taking Panoramic Photos With Your Smartphone
Panoramic images of stunning landscapes almost always look marvellous, but they can be extremely difficult to create. Using a smartphone, there are various techniques and tricks which you can employ to get the best results.
Buying A New TV Or PC? Avoid Showroom Tricks That Cost You Money
Over the years I've become more and more resistant to their tactics and approaches, thanks mainly, I think, to the realisation that they haven't been entirely honest with me.
Forget Kickstarter: How To Crowdfund From Your Own Website
Crowdfunding has taken off in a big way in the past few years. But you don't need to use a service like Kickstarter if you're already running your own popular website.
Why I Quit Windows Phone And Switched To Android
In 2010 I bought my first Windows Phone device, beginning a love affair with the slick user interface and writing endless posts and user guides, generally evangelising the platform. So why have I switched to Android?
Football Manager 2014: A Worthy Addition To The Long-Running Series
Football Manager 2014 is out now – but what does this latest addition to the long-running soccer management simulation and statistics game bring to the table? Is silverware within reach if you upgrade?
Goodbye, Skype: 4 Alternative VOIP Services You Can Record Calls With
Can't record calls with Skype anymore? Recent changes that break support of third-party apps have left many users frustrated. Could now be the time to try an alternative VoIP call recording service?
Improve Your Android Lock Screen Security With These 5 Tips
You're perhaps reading this thinking "hah, no thanks MakeUseOf, my Android is secured with a lock screen pattern – my phone is impregnable!"
Why The Classic Desktop Version Trumps Skype For Windows 8
Want to make voice and video calls on your Windows 8 computer? A touchscreen version of Skype is available from Microsoft, but how does it compare to the desktop version?
Have It Your Way: Hide The Windows 8.1 Start Button
After killing the Start button in Windows 8, Microsoft restored a mutilated version with the Windows 8.1 update. It's now a shortcut button for the Start screen or desktop and some don't like that.
6 Ways to Watch Live TV on Windows 8
With the release of Windows 8, several apps have come along that make enjoying TV on your computer much easier. The following apps are all free from the Windows 8 Store.
10 Cool Accessories To Help Organize Your Desk
Living in a tangle of cables and gadgets? Looking for the best way to organize your desk to keep things nice and tidy?
Build A Custom Windows 8 Start Menu Using Toolbars
You’re using Windows 8. You want the Start Menu back – but do you really need it? Instead of relying on a third party substitute, build a custom Windows 8 Start Menu with a few clicks.
Expecting Skype To Be Perfect On Windows Phone? Think Again...
Owned by Microsoft since 2011, Skype would seem to be a perfect app for Windows Phone 8. But does it deliver free Skype to Skype video calls, instant messaging and voice calls as effortlessly as it should?
Top 6 Video Games With A Fun Foody Flavour
Do you ever get hungry playing video games? One way to guarantee hunger pangs is to engage in some food-related titles – the more creative the game’s aim, the better!
Awesome Space Invaders-Style Action On Your Smartphone With Radiant
Looking for a decent Space Invaders clone for your smartphone? Radiant is a great choice that successfully evokes the pioneering spirit of classic gaming while updating the genre. Available for Windows Phone, iOS and Android.
How NOOBS For Raspberry Pi Can Help First Time Users
There is something about the Raspberry Pi that might just put people off: until now, setting it up has not been particularly user friendly. NOOBS aims to change that!