Computer Act!ve articles from May 2006

Computer Act!ve archives from May 2006

systemsuite 6 pro.(SystemSuite Professional 6.0)(Product/service evaluation)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Utility software >> [pounds sterling]50 SystemSuite 6 Professional SystemSuite 6 Professional offers a wide selection of security and performance utilities. The installation process includes making a backup...

Maxfield G-Flash Metal WMA-MP3 player.
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anna Lagerkvist Digital media player >> [pounds sterling]110 Maxfield G-Flash Metal WMA-MP3 player A decent player but with a high price tag The portable music player market is not all about Apple and Creative. There...

gyration keyboard mouse set.(Gyration Go 2.4 GC215)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Peripheral >> [pounds sterling]100 Gyration Go 2.4 GC215 set A mouse and keyboard that can reach great heights No matter how good the remote control supplied with a media centre computer, there are times when...

Enermax Laureate.
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Removable storage >> [pounds sterling]30 Enermax Laureate Save cash and make your own external hard disk Although the difference in price between internal and external hard disks has been reduced...

Western Digital My Book.(hard drive)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Will Stapley Removable storage >> [pounds sterling]149 Western Digital My Book Essential Edition One alternative to installing your own external hard disk is to buy a ready-made external disk. The 300Gb My Book,...

Onspeed mobile.
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Service >> [pounds sterling]20 per year OnSpeed Mobile In principle, internet access on a phone sounds great.The problems start, however, when trying to access the internet on the move. Whether it's...

Sandisk Sansa e150.
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Digital media player >> [pounds sterling]107 Sandisk Sansa c150 An impressive alternative to the iPod nano Hot on the heels of the Sansa m250, reviewed last issue, Sandisk's c150 is a small player...

Net Chart.(cricket related websites)(Website list)(Brief article)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran It's nearly summer and, the football World Cup notwithstanding, that means it's the cricket season www.cricinfo.com The world's best-known and most respected cricket site. Now owned by Wisden, publishers...

Sony DW-G120A.
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Removable storage >> [pounds sterling]35 Sony DW-G120A The DVD-RAM format used to be restricted to set-top-box DVD recorders and high-end DVD writers on PCs, but now it is starting to appear on...

Moving.(Television on your mobile phone)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Iain Thomson Moving pictures Television on your mobile phone is about to arrive, so now there's no reason why you should miss favourite shows while on the move This summer, Britain will become the first country in...

The great escape.(online ticket booking)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Sally Howard The great escape It's about much more than booking budget tickets. Your computer is a great tool when it comes to getting the best out of getting away from it all We all remember the days when hi-tech...

Screen test.(monitor)
May 11, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Screen test The monitor is a vital part of any computer, and today's flat-screens are cheaper and better than ever. We put six 19in examples to the test How much do you need to spend on a monitor? Before...

Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.
May 25, 2006... Byline: Rob Jones Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Like the US Robotics Internet Speakerphone, the Linksys Internet Cordless Telephony Kit is designed to work with the Skype internet telephone software. It includes a...

Celluon Laserkey CL800BT.(laser keyboard)(Product/service evaluation)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Will Stapley Celluon Laserkey CL800BT The Celluon Laserkey keyboard uses a red laser to project the image of a keyboard onto a surface on which the main device can sit. There is also a small sensor to pick up movement across...

Hi-touch S400.(photo printer)(Product/service evaluation)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Paul Monckton Hi-touch S400 Hi-Touch S400 It may look odd, but this printer works a treat This unorthodox-looking printer can create 6x4in images and its detachable wired controller means it can print either with or...

US Robotics Internet Speakerphone.
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran US Robotics Internet Speakerphone An internet phone call speaker and microphone in one As internet telephony becomes more popular, manufacturers get more inventive with the technology. So far, we've...

SMS Text.
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran SMS Text Programs that send text messages from a computer are usually directed at businesses, but this one is also handy for home users. It's a simple installation, and once in place, starts up with...

Nero PhotoShow Deluxe.(sharing photos)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Nero PhotoShow Deluxe Share and enjoy your pictures There are three parts to Nero PhotoShow Deluxe -- first, the management side deals with searching and categorising your collection of images, as well...

Securus.(monitoring internet access)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Securus Securus A secure way to monitor internet access The internet, it's fair to say, houses its fair share of dodgy material, and it can be hard to find a way to prevent children from accessing it. ...

Netchart.(Google calendar is free)(www.30boxes.com, www.rememberthemilk.com)(Website list)(Brief article)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Staying organised is easier than ever thanks to these websites. Never miss an appointment again! www.rememberthemilk.com Never forget an important job again with this very useful website. Registration is free and...

Solio.(Solio Universal)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran peripheral >> [pounds sterling]50 Solio Universal Solar Charger Solar power went through something of a phase a few years ago but has now largely fallen out of fashion when it comes to gadgets. ...

RTTr.(computer problems)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran THE PROBLEM My notebook PC was given to me by my nephew. When I insert a comment in the Insert menu in Excel, it always defaults to his name. I can delete this and then fill in my own name but I wondered if...

Desktop Trader.
May 25, 2006... Byline: Dave Howell Desktop Trader Thanks to the internet, buying and selling stocks and shares has never been easier. Whether you want an exciting pastime or a second income, we explain what you need to know Once upon a time,...

Speakeasy.(broadband telephony)
May 25, 2006... Byline: Nigel Whitfield Speakeasy Got a broadband connection? Why not use it to save money? We show you how to make bargain-rate calls without even switching on your PC Pick up a newspaper, and there's a good chance you'll see...

Share options.
May 25, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Share options Swapping files online is as old as the internet itself. But is it likely to land you in trouble? We explain where the pitfalls are, and how to enjoy the benefits of file sharing Picture the...