Articles by Neil Mohr

How to restart a Chromebook

By Neil Mohr last updated 12 September 24

Updated Chromebook locked or needs restarting? We show you how to restart a Chromebook in three easy steps

How to change a Chromebook's wallpaper

By Christian Guyton last updated 26 July 24

Add a personal touch to your Chromebook by using your own wallpaper images. We show you how.

A Chromebook on a desk showing Google Maps

How to set up Chromebook parental controls

By Neil Mohr last updated 28 July 23

This is how to use ChromeOS's parental controls to make sure your Chromebook is safe for your kids to use online.

How to reset a Chromebook

By Neil Mohr last updated 3 October 22

Updated We show you how to reset a Chromebook so it’s as clean as the day you bought it.

Windows file and network sharing: the complete guide

By Neil Mohr last updated 26 November 21

Tutorial Networking has become one of the most essential elements of computing. Forget processors. Forget graphics!

How to use Nvidia GeForce Now on a Chromebook

By Neil Mohr last updated 29 March 21

Updated Get started with Nvidia GeForce Now on your Chromebook.

How to run Linux apps on your Chromebook

By Neil Mohr published 19 August 20

How to run full Linux software on a Chromebook and unleash its power.

OS showdown: Windows 10 vs Linux

By Neil Mohr published 28 September 16

Updated We mull over the new features Windows 10 boasts, and compare them with like-for-like equivalents from various Linux distributions.

Ubuntu: Quick install guide

By Neil Mohr published 17 June 16

Linux isn't scary or hard. You can be up and running in just 4 minutes.

How to download and install Chrome OS

By Neil Mohr published 2 December 15

Turn an old laptop into a Chromebook by installing Chrome OS - we show you how.

How to buy a PC for editing video and photos

By Neil Mohr, Desire Athow published 13 August 15

Follow our advice and you'll get yourself the perfect rig which can handle intense video and photo editing.

Why open source runs the world

By Neil Mohr published 21 November 14

Subscriptions Linux Format editor Neil Mohr wants to make sure you know how important open source is to the internet and all the tech connected to it.

The 3D printers that print themselves: how RepRap will change the world

By Neil Mohr published 1 July 14

Interview We chat to inventor Adrian Bowyer about how he made the printer that can make itself.

Can free software kill your PC?

By Neil Mohr published 21 December 13

In Depth What happens when you take every free bit of software you can get and install them all on one machine?

Cover your tracks: beat the NSA and GCHQ at their own game

By Neil Mohr published 14 December 13

In Depth Cloak your PC with high-level encryption and secure wipes to keep your privates private.

TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 review

By Neil Mohr published 5 December 13

Recommended

In a world of hopeless model numbers, the TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 is at least a breath of fresh air.

Netgear R6300 review

By Neil Mohr published 28 August 13

Recommended

This 802.11ac router has been given performance-enhancing firmware. But is it enough to make you buy it?

AVM FRITZ!Box 3390 review

By Neil Mohr published 27 August 13

AVG updates its complete comms package with dual-band Wi-Fi, VDSL fibre and an ADSL2+ modem. Is it an improvement?

D-Link DIR-868L review

By Neil Mohr published 16 August 13

A black tower of technology is the D-Link homage to high-speed 802.11ac wireless networking. Does it do it proud?

Satellite broadband: is it now a serious choice?

Satellite broadband: can it light up the UK's broadband blackspots?

By Neil Mohr published 15 August 13

In Depth Satellite broadband is now a serious alternative for those who can't get speedy ADSL or fibre broadband.

How to install the Raspberry Pi camera module

By Neil Mohr published 11 August 13

Tutorial The latest Raspberry Pi addition is a camera module. Find out how to get started with it.

How to set up a Raspberry Pi media centre

By Neil Mohr published 8 August 13

Tutorial There's now a media kit available for Raspberry Pi. Here's how to get it up and running.

How to stream music around your home or office

By Neil Mohr published 14 July 13

Tutorial We take a look at how we can enable server-based, multi-room, multi-speaker, multi-user streaming audio around your home and beyond.

Upgrade, resell or recycle: what you should do with your old PC

By Neil Mohr published 7 July 13

In Depth Making sure your old PC is safely recycled or reused is a must.

3D printing explained: what's all the fuss about?

By Neil Mohr published 17 June 13

In Depth 3D printers promise a new world of home-made and customised products. So how do they work and what can they do?