It was only a matter of time before the weather became another outlet for crowdsourcers to exercise their collective might, and that’s exactly what weather app Wezzoo is going for. In addition to rock-solid reliable data from hundreds of weather stations around the world, users are able to report on conditions in their own back yards.

In December 1993 a little-known game developer called id Software sent shockwaves around the world with the much-celebrated release of Doom. Released as shareware and distributed non-commercially for two years, Doom was experienced by an estimated 10 million people before making it into retail stores in 1995. If you think Doom feels a bit old-hat these days, then this free mod will bring that demonic grin back to your sullen face.

Tight typography and swish motion graphics can’t be learned overnight; it’s a skill that takes years to master. Sophisticated software and video editing techniques are not the instant talent that many mistakenly believe they are, and so true masters of the art should be celebrated much in the same way animators, artists and filmmakers are. When it comes to this sort of content there’s no question that Vimeo is where it’s at.

Recently I have been away from home, with only work, an iPhone and a MacBook Pro to entertain me. While searching for a way to play a few multiplayer games I hit a snag – a distinct lack of controllers. While looking for a solution I came across Joypad for iPhone, and the now slightly outdated Joypad Legacy app. Using a Mac or Windows PC and a couple of iPhones, it’s surprisingly easy to turn your handheld iOS device into a touchscreen gamepad.

First up I just want to say that my house is full of Apple gear, from my toaster which regularly stops my toast burning despite my love of burnt toast, to my doorbell which is an actual recording of Steve Jobs’ dying breath. I’m telling you this because I’m about to make a shock horror statement which follows on from my obvious title about going against the grain and rooting for the underdog.

Naval Warfare Multi-Shot is reminiscent of the classic game of Battleships, except with a few twists to the gameplay to make it more palatable for the mobile generation. The game has been developed by a small development team of two people for the iOS platform, which means it’s a truly independent production. To commemorate the launch of Naval Warfare Multi-Shot, the developers of the game are giving away a 64GB iPad for you to enjoy it on! Find out more about the game and how you can be in the running to win the free iPad!

The Onion is one of the longest-running satirical news organisations, and remains to this day a continuing source of ridiculous news, subtle comedy and political commentary. Founded in 1988 as a parodic newspaper and successfully making the jump to the current online format, The Onion now enjoys around 8 million unique visits per month. If you’ve not explored this side to America’s most popular satirical rag then you’ve been missing out.

Contributing towards scientific research doesn’t always require you pay a monthly fee to your favourite projects. Exploring the ocean floor doesn’t always require a wetsuit, and spotting exotic animals on the plains of Africa doesn’t necessarily involve being on Safari. The Zooniverse project brings together a set of websites which require your time – not money – in order to succeed.

Microsoft has a lot of work to do to come out of 2013 with a spring in its step. 2012 was not Redmond’s year, and demand for Windows 8 can be described as lukewarm, with the uptake rate recently slipping behind Vista – a release many Windows users remember for all the wrong reasons. Here’s why 2013 means so much to Redmond, Ballmer, and the PC collective.

Regardless of your age and level of education, YouTube’s educational section has something to stimulate your grey matter. Bringing together some of the best channels, greatest teachers and most interesting videos on the service under one heading, YouTube Education has broad appeal to those interested in casual learning, long-term courses and the belief that you’re never too old to learn something new.

In late 2009 Finnish developer Rovio did what every small development studio aspires to do – made it big with a simple yet addictive game. The recipe for success, or “milking it” was staring them in the face, and since then we’ve seen a total of 6 full-priced Angry Birds releases on iOS, Android and beyond. The latest is by far the franchise’s most adventurous yet – Angry Birds Star Wars, a controversial pairing for two immediately recognisable brands.

Marion Mitchell Morrison, or John Wayne as he is more famously known, acted, directed and produced some of the most iconic western films of all time. His name is synonymous with gunfights, horses and the trademark bow-legged cowboy walk. Wayne died in 1979 but his legacy lives on, himself having starred in more than 170 movies. 21 of these movies have been lovingly hosted on the Internet Archive and YouTube.

The golden rule when it comes to securing your online accounts is to never use the same password more than once. Even if you are guilty of breaking this rule for throwaway accounts, you should at the very least never use your most important passwords more than once. But what if you could use just the one password everywhere, without having to sign up for a password management service or pay subscription fees?

A few weeks ago I went through the process of setting up a home server using an old computer, a copy of Ubuntu and Amahi, a free home server that comes with its own repository of extras. Loosely referred to as an “app store” by some, once you’ve set up Amahi, it’s easy to add additional services to your server in just a couple of clicks. If you’ve just installed your home server or are looking for Ubuntu-specific additions then this article is for you.

The Korean Film Archive, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of Korean film has been busy sharing select entries from its archive over the past year. Don’t worry if you don’t speak Korean, English subtitles have been provided courtesy of Google. The archives are vast and there are now nearly 70 titles available for immediate streaming, with older 30s and 40s films as well as newer 90s releases.