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Google I/O: Everything you need to know

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:32:07 +0100

Get the low down on the Galaxy S4 Nexus, new GoogleMaps, Play Music All Access and much more.

A Week With Windows 8

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:26:54 +0100

Windows 7 was largely well received from the moment it was released. It looked and felt a lot like XP and Vista, but with some noticeable and useful tweaks including everything from Snap (aligning two windows side by side in a matter of seconds) to Snipping tool and decent SSD support. It’s little wonder, then, that Windows 7 sold very well indeed.

With Windows 8, however, Microsoft has made the most significant visible changes to the OS that we’ve seen in over a decade, and most reviews have been far less glowing. So when ordering my new laptop the plan was to install Windows 7 on it as soon as it arrived. But, not one to blindly take other people's word for it, when the laptop did arrive I thought I’d relent on my original plan and actually give Windows 8 a go for a week. Here’s how I got on.

Promotional feature: Bingo games a success on mobile devices

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:16 +0000

How the growth of smartphones has breathed new life into the world of bingo...

Windows 8: Performance Benchmarks

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:05:44 +0100

With Windows 8 here at last, we face it off against Windows 7 to see how the new OS performs

Bit-tech & Custom PC Pub Quiz: The Full Report

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:50:00 +0100

Last week we held our first ever pub quiz; here's what happened on the night.

Open source alternatives to Windows Home Server

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:49:35 +0100

Sad that Windows Home Server is no more? Read on for open source alternatives to its various features.

Facebook Photo Albums: A Manifesto

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:34:09 +0100

I'm often frustrated by the dross that comes my way from people's photo albums on Facebook - I can’t understand why people would want to clog up the internet with out of focus, badly shot and repetitive photography.

Some would say I'm taking it all a little too seriously, and they'd be right of course, but I refuse to believe I'm the only one. As a result I'm speaking for all those that are too polite to say anything, those that don't want to cause a stir by suggesting that their best mate, sister or colleague just exercise some restraint with that damn upload button. Share this article, get the word out, and help to make the internet a more pleasant place.

Bit-tech survey results

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:42:25 +0000

We asked you what you thought of bit-tech, and here is what you told us

The story of artificial intelligence

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:36:33 +0000

The story of artificial intelligence, from chess to the possible end of humankind as we know it...

Bit-tech is on the lookout for new writers

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:14:39 +0000

If you've ever fancied writing for Bit-tech, then this is what you need to do...

Bit-tech builds the LEGO Super Star Destroyer

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:16:30 +0000

Don't think we can do it? We find your lack of faith disturbing...

The Best of the 2012 International CES

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:32:12 +0000

The Consumer Electronics Show is over once more, so it's time to look at our pick of its highlights.

Coming in 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:02:16 +0000

We take a look at the tech treats and events promised for the year ahead.

Mince Pie Megatest 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:26:51 +0000

We've eaten our way through 11 mince pies to bring you our recommendations.

Bit-tech, Bit-gamer & Custom PC Award Winners Announced

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:14:40 +0000

Who did you vote as the best manufacturers and retailers of the year? Find out here!

The Changing Face Of The Usenet

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:57:44 +0100

We analyse the current state of the Usenet in light of BT blocking access to Newzbin.

Digital Politics – The Tom Watson Interview

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:45:22 +0100

We talk to Tom Watson MP about the Digital Economy Act and the tech culture at Parliament.

The Problem with Real World Benchmarking

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:53:45 +0100

With Nvidia, VIA and AMD exiting from BAPCo, we take a look at real world benchmarking.

Gigabyte Factory Tour 2011

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:07:35 +0100

Gigabyte opened the gates of its Nan-Ping Factory in Taiwan to show us how it makes motherboards.

What's coming in Windows 8?

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:45:23 +0100

We take a look at the first glimpses of Microsoft's new operating system.

Help - We've Run out of IP Addresses!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:51:05 +0100

We urgently need to dump IPv4 IP addresses in favour of IPv6, says Axel Pawlik from Ripe NCC.

Life Without 3D

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:00:52 +0100

From lazy eye to headaches and nausea, we look at some of the problems people experience with 3D.

Digital Economy Act Judicial Review Analysis

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:34:33 +0100

We talk to the Open Rights Group and the BPI about the implications of the Digital Economy Act.

How to Become a Professional Overclocker

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:48:51 +0100

We caught up with Eddie 'PCTwin' Coyle and Tom 'RawZ' Rawes to talk tweaking, cooling and competing.

MSI Master Overclocking Arena 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:04:52 +0100

We travelled to Istanbul to see the cream of European overclockers in action.