Let’s cut straight to the chase here: if you’re a Google Mail or Google Docs user, you need CloudMagic for Chrome or Firefox. This free browser add-on indexes all of your mail, documents and contacts, enabling …

There are many good free image-editing tools out there: Paint.NET and The GIMP are just two examples. But like most image-editing tools, they’re best served when working on individual or small groups of images. What …

Why purchase a brand new computer when you might be able to save serious cash by extending the life of your existing model through a judicious upgrade or two? Memory is one of the most …

If there’s one flaw with the way programs are installed and uninstalled in Windows, it’s the amount of digital detritus that gets left behind. Program uninstallers can be incredibly lax, leaving files and Registry entries …

There’s a fundamental flaw with most program uninstallers – they often remove the bare minimum required to stop said program working, leaving behind a raft of redundant files and unwanted Registry entries to clutter up …

Backing up should be mandatory, but people continue to run the risk of losing their data. However, a poorly thought out back-up plan could prove equally as devastating as following no backup plan at all. …

Do you need an email client? These days, many people see the advantage of accessing their email through the web – not only does this enable you to check it on any internet-enabled computer, it …

How safe are you online? These days the biggest prize for any hacker or thief is access to your online accounts – financial or otherwise, and with many people choosing to protect all their online …