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Automate backups of your Android device

Automated backups are the best way to keep your data safe. Simon Chester explains how to set them up.

Sandbox for security

It makes sense to sandbox selected applications for a safer PC, as Link Harris explains.

10 reasons to dump your keyboard

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 is more accurate than a typist while voice recognition in mobile devices continues to improve. David Hague shows why it’s time to dump the keyboard.

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How to install the PlayStation Store on non-certified devices

Sony, the one-time King of Gaming, has moved to Android, but only for certified devices. Simon Chester shows how to fix that.

Arduino Project 5: Digital audio player

Darren Yates explains how to build an Arduino-powered digital audio player that plays WAV files from an SD card, all for less than $40.

Top 5 things to look for in a PC monitor

It’s certainly true that only a small handful of manufacturers actually make the LCD panels that go into them, which means there are recognisable levels of technological overlap.

Linksys WUMC710 802.11ac bridge review

802.11ac networking is so new that you’ll likely need an adapter or wireless bridge to use it.

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Netgear R6300 802.11ac router review

A speedy broadband router with excellent firmware.

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Netgear D6300 802.11ac modem router review

Superfast, and ADSL and NBN-ready. What more do you need?

Linksys EA6500 802.11ac router review

Crazy fast and highly capable.

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Five things to know about 802.11ac

The latest iteration of Wi-Fi, 802.11ac, will eventually replace 802.11n as the dominant standard. Here are 5 things you need to know:

Google Nexus 10 review

A real iPad competitor.

Arduino Project 4: Enhancing your mini robot

Darren Yates continues to look at how to build a robot from scratch using Arduino, plus how to use it to capture mobile video.

Arduino Masterclass Part 4: Build a mini robot

Never built a robot before? It’s not as hard as you think. In this special two-part project, Darren Yates shows you how to turn about $70 worth of hardware into a microbot.

Best apps for BlackBerry, April 2013

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry device with our monthly app roundup.