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Computer Corner Real-world Computer and Internet Access issues are addressed here. Please note that if you are having performance issues with Apple computers, I suggest that you read Why is my Mac Running Slow? at ChrisWrites.com. (more)

Computer Retailers Rated and Reviewed

Computer Retailers Rated and Reviewed If you fancy yourself as a bit of a hobbyist when it comes to PCs, it helps to know where are the best places to shop. You'll need to avoid box-shifting companies if you need that bit of extra advice ... (more)

How to enter a UK time trial

The procedure of entering a cycling time trial in the UK is straightforward, but there are several things you need to know. This guide explains how to enter open events; entering club events is much more informal and usually just involves ... (more)

Mavic Ksyrium SL Wheels

These are very nice wheels indeed. If you have a bit of cash to spare they might not initially catch the eye, as they aren't deep section and aren't carbon fibre. However, they have a superb reputation for their enduring strength despite ... (more)

Your wireless router may be vulnerable!

Does your wireless router have PIN technology? This is where you can connect your computer to the router by pressing a button on the router, then entering the 8-digit PIN code that is (usually) printed on the router itself. It allows people ... (more)

iPhone Dock with SD Port and Powered USB

The dexim DWP005 Premium MHub Dock Station appears to have it all: three USB hubs; an SD/SD-HC card slot; an iPhone dock (works with iPhone 4 too); its own power. The AC adaptor even has a USB adaptor on it, so you can use it for charging your ... (more)

Crivit Bike Computer

This bike computer (10-LD2930) from Crivit has the following features: Memory and distance counter for two bicycles Speed, average speed and maximum speed display Speed comparison Speed tendency (speeding up / slowing down) Trip timer ... (more)

How Windows Determines Your Internet Access

If you've ever wondered how Microsoft Windows knows whether you have a solid Internet connection or not, it isn't magic: Windows networking is programmed to attempt connection to a TCP service. It uses the success or failure of this to report ... (more)

Encrypt your iPhone Backup

You may be aware of the iPhone backup feature within iTunes (on your personal computer), and you may have seen the checkbox to encrypt the backup. What you may not know is that the backup will only contain passwords you've stored on your iPhone ... (more)

Where has my iPhone been?

It should come as no surprise that the iPhone, master of location-sensitive applications, is recording its every move. There are privacy concerns in terms of what Apple might be doing with the collected data, but in the meantime let's have ... (more)

Borrowing: Pay Monthly or Pay Lump Sum?

The scenario is this: You need to buy a computer for £1000, but don't have the money. Somebody agrees to lend you the money, and you have two options: Pay back £100 a month for the next year. You end up paying £1200. ... (more)

Find My iPhone

Apple has a really neat feature to help you find your iPhone - but you must have set it up before you lose it! The first step is to make sure that you are signed up with Mobile Me! - do this from any computer at me.com. You can just sign ... (more)

How to copy (clone) a hard disk drive

If you have your computer nicely configured but you are running out of disk space, the last thing you want to do is re-install everything on the new hard drive. Fortunately there are disk copying utilities available (some free, some to buy ... (more)