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Best smartphones for 2013

Choose the best smartphone for 2013 with our reviews of seven top models

iPhone apps for business travel

Traveling for business? These are the apps to install on your iPhone or iPad

How to get a job as a mobile games developer

Stuart Andrews reveals the unique challenges of making a living by keeping smartphone owners entertained on their commute

25 best Windows 8 apps

We run through the 25 best Windows 8 apps to arrive on Microsoft's platform since its October launch

Introducing Arduino - a simple Raspberry Pi alternative

The Raspberry Pi isn’t the only cheap machine for experimenting with electronics. Gareth Halfacree talks you through the little Arduino

The tweeting spaceman

Stuart Andrews reveals how Commander Chris Hadfield tweets from space, and takes a look at other tech running the International Space Station

30 best web apps

We reveal 30 of the best web apps you can use for free directly in your browser

Getting started with HTML5

Feeling confused about HTML5? Ian Devlin looks at the origins and features of the technology, and how you can learn more about it

The fall and rise of PC gaming

The industry is enjoying a second wind, thanks to cutting-edge technology and a new way of thinking. Stuart Andrews gets stuck in

The Dynabook is everywhere, but affordable internet isn't

Dick Pountain says the wireless tablet dream has been achieved, but now we face a much bigger hurdle

UEFI BIOS explained

Darien Graham-Smith explains how the flexible UEFI BIOS system brings computing up to date

Best route-planner apps for public transport

We reveal the best apps for finding your way around buses, trains and more

How to install Ubuntu on a Chromebook

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

The best satnavs for cycling

We take four cycling satnav systems on the road to see which is best

28 best iPhone apps

We've rounded up 28 of the best iPhone apps in the App Store, including games, utilities and much more

Satnavs: TomTom vs Google Maps vs Nokia Drive+ vs Apple Maps

We tested four satnav tools on the road, revealing which will actually get you where you need to go

36 best iPad apps

From games and creative apps to our own PC Pro Enhanced, we round up the 36 best iPad apps

Is Windows 8 to blame for PC sales slump?

PC sales continue to decline after the launch of Windows 8. This surely means it's underperformed - but has it?

Online accounting: an expert guide

Wary of entrusting accounts to the cloud? Tom Gorham explains why it’s safer than you think – and why it has advantages over desktop software

32 best Android apps

We round up the 32 best Android apps for smartphones and tablets