Stories by Elias Plastiras

Product Activation

In August, our column on Windows XP explored some of the basic aspects of the operating system's layout and graphical interface. This month, we're going to explain as well as take you through the vital process of Activation.

Iomega HipZip

Iomega's HipZip comes closer to the 'feel' of an original Walkman than any MP3 player I have yet seen on the market.

Unitech Rome II

MP3 playersUnitech's Rome II is a USB-connected device that can be used either on its own or as an adapter of sorts for your cassette deck.

Windows XP - Interface off

Welcome to the first of our monthly Here's How columns dedicated to Microsoft's latest operating system - Windows XP.

Windows Me - Multi-user environments

If you happen to use a computer that is also used by other people, it may be beneficial to set up multiple user profiles on your system so that each user can feel comfortable in their own environment. Windows Me allows you to do this from the Control...

Panasonic e.ware SV-SD75

Panasonic's e.ware SV-SD75 is a portable digital audio device that, as its name suggests, can be worn - around your neck, on your wrist (you can even use the player as a watch) or around your waist.

Win 9x - Defrag troubleshooting

Fragmentation of a hard drive occurs when you undertake a lot of data and application management duties.

Win ME - File protection for Me

Microsoft has tried to combat system file overwriting in Windows Me by including a utility that acts as bodyguard to these important files, which are mostly DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files.

Compaq MP2800

The Compaq MP2800 projector is one of the smallest projectors available on the market and provides maximum portability for the corporate traveller, without compromising on superb picture quality or feature set.

Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock PD200

Designed specifically for use with the Creative Nomad Jukebox, the Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock PD200 will turn your portable device into a booming ghetto blaster.

Win Me - Get toolbar happy

Windows Me's toolbar feature allows you to customise your desktop just like the Windows 9x variants before it did.

Installing and configuring a webcam

Our Best Buys feature this month focuses on comparing a number of different web cameras that are currently on the market, so we thought this would be a good time to provide a guide on how to actually go about adding one of these devices to your compu...

Intel Play Sound Morpher

Although it may look like some sort of alien probe, this is actually one of Intel's portable recording devices - the Sound Morpher, which is part of the Intel Play line.

Windows 9x - Startup Manager

Startup Manager allows you to view all programs that load up at boot time and gives you the opportunity to disable them.

Windows Me - Sharing an Internet connection

You might like to consider sharing your Internet connection over networked computers. This task can be achieved with great ease under Windows Me through the built-in ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) utility.