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Richard Baguley

Kick the Keyboard: Other Ways to Get Text Onto Your Screen

Our writer tests six alternative input methods for users who find it difficult to type on a keyboard.

Apple TV or Chromecast: Which Is Better for 'Casting' to Your TV?

In this month's high/low review, we compare two devices for casting your media from a mobile device to a HDTV, the $35 Google Chromecast and the $99 Apple TV.

Sure, You Can Buy a Cheap Mechanical Keyboard. But You're Missing Out

A decent mechanical keyboard is a great investment for any computer user. But can you get away with just a $50 model, or do you need to go with a high-end model to reap the full benefits?

Three Camera Add-Ons That Let You Livestream Your HD Video

We look at the VidiU, the Cube 255, and the Livestream Broadcaster -- three devices for sending out a live video stream to viewers around the web. Just plug, play and prepare for stardom.

When Buying Fountain Pens, Splurging (a Little) Is Totally Worth It

A good fountain pen is a piece of precision engineering and design that can serve you well for many years. But do you really need to part with hundreds of dollars to get one?

Review: FLIR One

The FLIR One thermal camera case can be fun to use. Unfortunately, a long list of limitations keep it from being as flexible and useful as it could be.

All That Newfangled Shaving Gear Can't Compare to the Old-Fashioned Stuff

Like most daily rituals, shaving has been impacted by technology.

Should You Buy a Cheap Camera Lens or an Expensive One?

The whole reason you bought a DSLR camera was to take better pictures. So how much better are the photos shot with a $1,700 lens, versus one that costs $350?

When You Pay for Cloud Storage, You're Only Paying for Convenience

There's an overwhelming number of cloud storage solutions out there. If you don't mind managing a few technical details here and there, we found the free ones are just as good as the paid services.

With SD Cards, Spending More Really Does Speed Things Up

You need an SD card for your brand new camera. Do you save some scratch and go with the cheapest SD card, or do you splurge and opt for one of those expensive versions that come with names like Ultra or Extreme?

You're Spending Too Much on Your Gaming PC

The conventional wisdom is that a cheap gaming PC will produce a jerky, low-resolution image that ruins the immersive effect of modern games. Turns out that's not so much the case.

Steady as She Goes: Three Carbon-Fiber Tripods That'll Take the Shake Out of Your Photos

Want to know how serious a photographer is about their art? Look at their tripod. Whether you’re shooting a wedding, hiking up Annapurna, or sledding down Everest, the right tripod will offer a stable base for your work and serve as an indispensable part of your travel kit.

AOL Tightens British User Rules

America Online makes some changes to its terms-of-service contract to make it clear that the government will have access to user data and that the use of encryption will be limited.

Unconvention Zeroes in on UFO Research

Researchers and the curious are once again gathering to examine the weird world of things Fortean.

Virgin Net Users Get the Big ByeBye

An annoying cracker called ByeBye is kicking users off Virgin's server and crashing their machines.

UK Net Watchdog Wants to Rate Content

The Internet Watch Foundation, which set up a smut hotline last year, is now designing a ratings system for Web sites and Usenet groups.