About Matthew Hughes
Matthew Hughes is a software developer and writer from Liverpool, England. He is seldom found without a cup of strong black coffee in his hand and absolutely adores his Macbook Pro and his camera. You can read his blog at http://www.matthewhughes.co.uk and follow him on twitter at @matthewhughes.
Latest Articles
Starting a Makerspace on a Budget? Here's The Equipment You'll Need
Makerspaces exist to provide a common space for members of the local maker community to work collaboratively on creative projects. Kitting out your own makerspace can be done cheaply, without any compromises on equipment.
6 Electric Cars You Can Actually Afford
Think you can't afford an electric car? Wrong. These six cars show how affordable electric cars have become.
Why You Shouldn't Take Investment Advice from The Pirate Bay
There are many reasons why you shouldn't use The Pirate Bay for investment advice. Let's discuss them.
Arrested for a Tweet: When Twitter, Trolling, and the Law Collide
The UK's communications act makes it a criminal offense to send "grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or false" electronic messages, but enforcement isn't equal.
How to Switch from BlackBerry to Android
Making the switch from BlackBerry to Android? Here's everything you need to know.
Microsoft Loves Apple – These Mac and iOS Apps Prove it
Stuffy, boring, insular. These are three adjectives that have been used to describe the Microsoft of yesteryear. But that Microsoft is gone. They've changed. Radically.
Celebrating 25 Years of Microsoft Solitaire: The History, Rules & a Tournament
Solitaire - the preserve of procrastinating office workers and bored housewives - is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Microsoft is commemorating it with a group tournament. We re-visit the history and rules of the game.
Found a Suspicious File? Test It In A Virtual Machine!
Don't run that suspicious file on your PC to check if it alerts your anti-virus software - instead, find out what it is capable of by running the file in a virtual machine.
The Computer Misuse Act: The Law That Criminalizes Hacking In The UK
In the UK the Computer Misuse Act 1990 deals with hacking crimes. Twhis controversial legislation was recently updated to give the UK's intelligence organization GCHQ the legal right to hack into any computer. Even yours.
WebRTC Explained: What Is This API, and How Is It Changing the Internet?
WebRTC allows developers to build real-time applications, such as MMORPG games and video-conferencing tools, using open web technologies, like HTML5, JavaScript and CSS.
Airwheel Q5 Review And Giveaway
Orthodontists of the world, rejoice. You're about to become very, very rich. Someone had the bright idea to attach an electric motor to a unicycle, creating the Airwheel Q5 in the process.
Meet Vivaldi: The Power User's New Favorite Browser
Meet Vivaldi; a beautiful new web browser aimed at power-users, built by the co-founder of Opera, Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner.
What Motivates People To Hack Computers? Hint: Money
Criminals can use technology to make money. You know this. But you would be surprised just how ingenious they can be, from hacking and reselling servers to reconfiguring them as lucrative Bitcoin miners.
5 Mac Word Processors To Help You Write That College Paper
Finding sources to cite is easy. Planning a paper is easy. Sitting down and writing the thing? Much harder — do yourself a favour and get the right tool for the job.
Use Your Laptop Lying Down: Super Gorone Desk Review and Competition
The Super Gorone Desk is an adjustable desk you can use in bed, or sat cross legged on the floor, with a flat surface that can hold even heaviest laptops. Is it worth $120 though?
Avoid Getting Ripped Off When Exchanging Currencies or Sending Money Abroad
If you've sent money abroad or exchanged currencies before a vacation, you probably got a poor deal. Here are some better alternatives to banks and currency exchanges.
Tweeting Fridges and Web Controlled Rice Cookers: 9 of the Stupidest Smart Home Appliances
There are a lot of smart home devices that are worthy of your time and money. but there are also kinds that should never see the light of day. Here are 9 of the worst.