How to choose the best Linux distro for your laptop By PC Plus, Nick Peers, Nate Drake published 11 June 19 Updated Linux is an ideal solution for notebook users – providing you pick the right distro.
From sandy beach to Kaby Lake: How sand becomes silicon By PC Plus, Carrie Marshall published 25 August 16 Silicon Week We discuss the 10 key steps it takes to turn sand into silicon.
Looking back at more than 25 years of the World Wide Web By PC Plus published 6 August 16 The web is now a 'practically ancient' 27 years old – let's reflect on how far it's come and where it's going.
How special effects transformed the movies By PC Plus published 30 August 15 MOVIE WEEK From Westworld to WALL-E, CGI has revolutionised cinema
How to master the Windows 8 admin tools By PC Plus published 11 November 12 In Depth With the new Windows 8 UI, Windows has undergone a radical rethink in terms of operation and interactivity. Here's how to keep it running smooth.
How to spot hoaxes on Twitter and Facebook By PC Plus published 4 November 12 The internet is a great source for news, but it has an equal measure of nonsense. Here's how to separate fact from fiction.
How to automate tasks in Windows By PC Plus published 28 October 12 Tutorial Configure Task Scheduler to carry out the maintenance jobs you might forget, by following our step-by-step guide.
How to go under Android's hood By PC Plus published 28 October 12 Tutorial You can dramatically improve an Android phone's usability with a few minor changes, so here are our suggestions.
There's no such thing as 'too big to fail' online By PC Plus published 14 October 12 Opinion When once-proud internet establishments fall, it becomes obvious that it doesn't matter how big you are online, you're still prone to failure.
The tech defining next-gen computing By PC Plus published 13 October 12 In Depth "Post PC" may have been coined by Steve Jobs and caused Steve Ballmer some difficult moments in interviews, but we're excited about the possibilities beyond the desktop.
Inside IBM's Sequoia: 16 thousand trillion calculations per second By PC Plus published 25 September 12 In Depth Up close with the supercomputer that's the fastest in the world - and that occupies 3,422 square feet of space.
Raspberry Pi tutorial: how to do more By PC Plus published 17 September 12 Tutorial The basics of package management to classic game emulation and network attached storage.
How internet video streaming works By PC Plus published 16 September 12 Explained How does the whole streaming video process work? What happens between it comes from the consumer and gets to you?
How to discover hidden rootkits By PC Plus published 16 September 12 Tutorial Malware of all kinds is becoming stealthier as the rewards become more lucrative, and today even the most basic botnet client can cover itself in a shroud of invisibility.
How to build the ultimate DVR By PC Plus published 15 September 12 Tutorial MythTV can record, pause and rewind multiple channels of HD TV, manage your media, play games skip adverts and play almost any kind of audio file.
10 cool things you can do with your Android camera By PC Plus published 9 September 12 In Depth Use these handy tips to make more of your Android phone's camera.
Why manufacturers don't want us to be able to prolong our PCs' lives By PC Plus published 9 September 12 Gary Marshall PCs with smartphone-style lifespans might not sound good to us, but they sound brilliant in boardrooms.
Why Microsoft Surface tablets could be shortlived By PC Plus published 8 September 12 Opinion Surface is about inspiring other manufacturers to build their own Windows tablets.
Outlook.com review By PC Plus published 5 September 12 It's an unfortunate truth, but Hotmail isn't so hot any more. Can the rebranded Outlook.com challenge the likes of Gmail and retake top spot?
How TV is harnessing social networks to deliver a two-screen future By PC Plus published 4 September 12 In Depth The two-screen future - tablet and television - has arrived. We interact with tomorrow's TV.
How openness and collaboration helps Linux flourish By PC Plus published 2 September 12 Opinion We're often told that Linux is a kind of democracy, but if it is, it's a strange one.
How to make Android apps with Andromo By PC Plus published 19 August 12 Tutorial Think you need to be fluent in Java to write Abdroid apps? With Andromo, you can write an app quickly and easily.
Breaking free: online censorship explored By PC Plus published 19 August 12 In Depth How those who live in repressive regimes are breaking into the free world.
Microsoft Signature is shameful By PC Plus published 18 August 12 Opinion Without wanting to descend into hyperbole, may unlimited horned monkeys of shame and disgust rain upon Microsoft for the new Microsoft Signature.
How to build a low power server By PC Plus published 12 August 12 Tutorial Your old laptop can be put to good use by turning it into a low power file server for as little as £25.