Computer Act!ve articles from March 2006

Computer Act!ve archives from March 2006

Guitar Tracks Pro 3.(music software )(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 2, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Music software >> [pounds sterling]50 Guitar Tracks Pro Recording an instrument directly to a computer opens up many creative possibilities and Guitar Tracks Pro is particularly good in this respect. It has a...

Jabra bt500.(head phone)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 2, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Peripheral >> [pounds sterling]80 Jabra BT500 The Jabra BT500 is a versatile Bluetooth headset that can be used with a mobile phone or a computer. It is light and comfortable and has an impressive battery life --...

Netchart 210.( helpful websites listed)(Website overview)
March 2, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Planning on taking a year out? Get yourself organised with our selection of helpful sites www.gapyear.com This website is a great place to start when thinking about a gap year, or just about general travelling....

Burn, baby, burn.
March 2, 2006... Byline: Scott Colvey Burn, baby, burn Fancy creating CDs or DVDs, but confused by the countless formats and jargon? We clear up the optical disc confusions and show you how to burn successfully If the waves of hype rolling in from...

Fair.
March 2, 2006... Byline: Claire Marshall Fair trade Can you always be guaranteed unbeatable bargains at computer fairs? Computeractive investigates Computer fairs have a reputation for being a place where, in return for investing time and shoe...

Compose.(music creation)
March 2, 2006... Byline: Martin James Compose yourself You don't need a recording studio to make music at home. With some free software and a little imagination, you and your PC can make beautiful music together At one time or another, most of us...

Home Security.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Security software >> [pounds sterling]36 SystemOK Home Security Two programs in one to keep your data safe Rather than being concerned with the security of your home, Home Security is about...

Vuescan.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Photo-editing software >> $50 ([pounds sterling]30) VueScan For those who want the best results from scanned photographs, this software is top of the pile. It really comes into its own when scanning...

Onspeed 5.(data compression software)(Product/service evaluation)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Service >> [pounds sterling]25 a year Onspeed 5 Make the most of an internet connection Despite the hype, broadband is not yet in every home and it is still not available in some areas of the UK. One way...

Replace My PC.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Utility software >> [pounds sterling]60 Orlogix Replace MyPC The excitement of owning a new computer is often spoilt by the difficulty of transferring all the files and emails from the old one onto the new one....

DrayTEL VigorTalk.(internet telephony )(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Will Stapley Internet telephony >> [pounds sterling]30 DrayTek VigorTalk for DrayTEL Join the web talk revolution If you would like to save money with a broadband telephone service but have been put off by the tricky...

Belkin TuneStage.(media streaming device)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters media streaming device >> [pounds sterling]90 Belkin TuneStage We have seen plenty of devices that can stream music over a wired or wireless network, from a PC to a hi-fi elsewhere in a house. However,...

Hawking HW8UDD.(Dish antennas)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Wireless networking >> [pounds sterling]54 Hawking Wireless-G Dish Adapter HWU8DD A 'satellite dish' wireless aerial It might look like a satellite dish but this odd-looking aerial is actually...

Creative Live! Motion.(Computer video cameras)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Webcam >> [pounds sterling]100 Creative Live Motion Most webcams look similar and do the same thing. This one is slightly different, as it has two motors that swivel the lens vertically or horizontally....

Build a simple website.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Unleash your creativity by creating a website. With free software, we show you how to build an online home for photos, videos and anything else you'd like to share Creating a website can often be done at no cost. This...

Measure for measure.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Measure for measure In a mess with megabytes or aghast at a gigabit? Follow our guide to demystifying great chunks of measurement terminology What does it mean when a salesman talks about a 120Gb hard...

Shape shifters.(strain)
March 16, 2006... Byline: Ben Tudor Shape shifters Stresses and strains from using a PC can add up over time. Follow our simple steps and you'll find it's possible to work comfortably and prevent serious, long-term injuries If you regularly use a...

Creative i-trigue.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Paul Allen Speakers >> [pounds sterling]40 Creative I-Trigue 250 Creative's I-Trigue 250 desktop speakers are compact and will sit unobtrusively on either side of a monitor. A single cord plugs into a standard 3.5mm...

Benq DC E600.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Digital camera >> [pounds sterling]147 Benq DC E600 A neat digital camera for the small budget This is not the smallest of digital cameras, but for a budget camera it's surprisingly compact and thin....

Tesco Internet Phone.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran internet telephony >> [pounds sterling]20 Tesco Internet Phone A good call for internet phones Unlike most internet telephone packages on offer, this one comes with everything needed to make calls....

Avanquest Ghostsurf Platinum.(security software)(Product/service evaluation)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith security software >> [pounds sterling]20 Avanquest Ghostsurf Platinum Cover your online tracks with this security software Most of us know that it's not hard for people to track our movements online, but...

asus broadreach.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Networking >> [pounds sterling]70 Asus Broad Range Wireless Router WL-550gE A versatile wireless router that's speedier than the rest The WL-550gE is a wireless access point that can share an internet...

iPod radio remote.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters accessory >> [pounds sterling]35 iPod Radio remote With the iPod filling more pockets, Apple is broadening its range of add-ons, and radio comes as a welcome addition. As its name suggests, this device is a...

ozenda gigabit switch.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith networking >> [pounds sterling]59 Ozenda Gigabit Switch Wired networking still has a huge advantage over wireless data transfer speed. This unassuming box from Ozenda will connect up to eight wired network...

Netchart.(celebrating Easter)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Easter is just around the corner so now is the time to think about gifts and activities for the holidays www.happy-easter.com This is a bright, well-designed site with information about the origins of Easter, and...

CMSimple.(content management systems)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith web design >> Free CMSimple Content Management Systems (CMS) have been the preserve of large websites where articles are posted daily. CMSimple is written for smaller websites, the advantage being that the design...

Outside.(hand held devices)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Ben Tudor Outside interest Technology and the great outdoors may not seem like natural partners, but there is no reason why they shouldn't get along. Here's how Taking expensive electronic gadgets outdoors into the...

Bounce back.(personal computer crash)
March 30, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Bounce back Computer niggles can leave you on the ropes, but with the right tools at your disposal, most are easily dealt with. We show you how to build a PC repair kit If you've ever used a flat-bladed...