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.
Take The Stress Out Of Referencing With Zotero
Essays are dry. They're time consuming. They're dull. And the worst part of it? Referencing. Thankfully, there's an app out there making referencing less frustrating.
Doing Data Science in the Cloud With ScraperWiki
Data science is the new big thing in technology; highly trendy and highly paid, with data scientists being sought by some of the largest companies in the world.
Write Mobile Apps for Any Platform With Intel XDK
Intel returns to mobile app development with its free Intel XDK IDE. Using this development environment, you can write applications, test them against multiple devices and publish to a multitude of app stores.
4 Ways To Teach Computing To A New Generation Of Kids
Teachers and programmers are now working together and sharing their relative expertise because they care deeply about teaching computing to young people. Here are some of the most innovative ways to do just that.
Unlock The Secrets Of The Human Body With Meducation
Part social network, part virtual learning environment; this Birmingham based startup allows medical professionals and those interested in the medical field to talk, share learning material and to ask questions.
Shed The Pounds: Subscribe To These 4 Weight Loss Subreddits
Have you made a resolution to lose a bit of weight? Reddit is a great resource for this, with plenty of subreddits for those eager to reach a healthier weight.
Fight Superheroes in Injustice: The Gods Amongst Us for Android & iOS
The superhero genre has undergone a renaissance of late. Things are now a bit more… well, dark. Injustice: The Gods Amongst Us is no exception.
5 Internet Hoaxes That Went Viral and Almost Fooled You This Year
There were a few convincing hoaxes knocking about the Internet this year; from waterproof iPhones to Christmas Dinner in a tin. Here are some of the best.
Keep an Eye on Your HDD & SSD Health With Hard Disk Sentinel
Have you ever had a drive failure? Sadly, there’s no panacea for preventing hardware damage. But monitoring your HDD or SSD, to act when their death becomes likely, is a first step.
God of the Air Gaps: How Malware Can Be Spread By Microphone
What if I told you that malware could be passed around using the unlikely medium of computer speakers and microphones?
Make Beautiful Christmas Cards In 5 Minutes With Canva
As the Yuletide season nears, you’ll be faced with the unfortunate reality of sending Christmas cards. Sending personalized Christmas cards that actually look good is really easy with Canva.
Make The Minutes Work: How To Take Effective Notes During A Meeting
It’s a skill which few people have perfected; the perfect meeting minutes. The record of events saves you headaches further down the line. Here's how you take effective minutes in a meeting.
Making Beautiful Designs The Easy Way With Canva [Signup & Free Credit]
What if an application promised to make it possible for anyone to create aesthetically pleasing designs? What if creating a genuinely beautiful design was just a matter of dragging and dropping?
5 Ways to Get Your Hands on Academic Papers Without Losing Your Mind (or Money)
For a lot of people academic journals are hard to get hold of. They are also expensive. But with the right tools, you can get your hands on any academic journals you want.
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What The Windows XPocalypse Means For You
Microsoft is going to kill support for Windows XP in April 2014. This has serious consequences for both businesses and consumers. Here is what you should know if you are still running Windows XP.
4 Tips To Be A Productive Writer And Still Avoid A Blogging Burnout
Writers are particularly susceptible to burnout. You’re no longer on the top of your game. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to have some strategies to avoid burning out.
What Should You Do After Falling For A Fake IT Support Scam?
Search for "fake tech support scam" and you will understand how common it is across the world. Some simple precautions after the event could help you feel less of a victim.