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The man who teaches the world to Google

It’s Dan Russell’s job to teach us how to make better use of Google’s search engine

Moving PC made easy

How to transfer your files, applications and passwords to a new PC with minimal fuss

The tweeting spaceman

How Commander Chris Hadfield tweets from space

Arduino - a simple Raspberry Pi alternative

Gareth Halfacree talks you through the little Arduino

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

We pit the smartphones head-to-head across all the key categories
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How to install Ubuntu on a Chromebook

You can dual-boot a Chromebook with both Chrome OS and Ubuntu. Darien Graham-Smith explains how
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Best satnavs for cycling

We take four cycling satnav systems on the road to see which is best
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Is Windows 8 to blame for PC sales slump?

PC sales continue to decline after the launch of Windows 8

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

We compare the Samsung Galaxy S4 with the HTC One, head-to-head across all the key categories

The best 4G phones of 2013

Ready to make the leap to high-speed mobile internet? We round up six of the best 4G-ready phones

Best external hard disks of 2013

We benchmark a selection of external hard disk drives

Best Android tablets for 2013

In the market for a tablet but don't want an Apple iPad? The Android market is well-stocked with impressive alternatives

Best Android phones for 2013

Looking for an Android smartphone? We've picked our six favourite devices

Best Ultrabooks to buy in 2013

In the market for a new Ultrabook? We've selected our five favourites

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Manage a mailing list with MailChimp

An email list is a fast and cost-effective way to distribute information. We show you how to get started with the MailChimp email service

Best Linux distros for 2013

There are plenty of free Linux flavours to choose from: we help you pick the right one

36 best Android apps

We round up the 36 best Android apps for smartphones and tablets

How to track a stolen phone, laptop or tablet

Want to find a stolen laptop, tablet or smartphone? We show you how to locate and wipe a missing device

The man who teaches the world to Google

It’s Dan Russell’s job to teach us how to make better use of Google’s search engine. Michael Passingham picks up a few search tips

38 best iPad apps

From games to creative apps, we round up the 38 best iPad apps

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Create a mailing list in MailChimp

Carefully targeted, well-designed emails to an opt-in audience can increase web traffic and conversions more effectively than the most active social media campaign

Tracking a stolen Android phone with Prey

If you're worried about your Android device being lost or stolen, here's how to install the free Prey anti-theft tool that can help you track it down should the worst happen

Installing Ubuntu on a Chromebook

Setting up Ubuntu on your Chromebook isn't hard to do: here's a simple guide to the steps involved.

Setting up Java and the Android SDK for app development

Here's how to install all the support files you need to start writing, testing and distributing Android apps

Create your first Windows Store app

The Windows Store opens up a great opportunity for developers. As a developer, here's what you'll need to know to create your first Windows Store app.