What’s Up With Who’s Down?

Sarah Dobbs looks into Google's latest foray into social apps

Trying to make plans with almost anyone seems like an exercise in frustration nowadays. We're all getting busier and busier, to the point where you need to give several weeks' notice just to arrange to grab a pint after work with your best friend. If you find yourself with a couple of hours free one evening, finding someone to spend it with seems like a Herculean task, even if you and all your friends live in the same town. There must be a better way, right?

Personal Computing: 1985-2015

James Hunt examines the amazing advancements that have occurred over the past 30 years...

If you've come to computing in the years since then - or if you're too old to remember that far back - we've put together this comprehensive history of the PC. Whether you're nostalgic for the good (and sometimes quite bad) old days or simply interested in what you missed, we hope you enjoy reading it.

YouTube Red And The Effect Of Adblock

YouTube Red has caused quite a stir among users and broadcasters, but are we responsible for its creation?

YouTube is one of the most popular and visited sites online, and it the undisputed king of streaming video content. It's a site that has something for everyone, and it's also a legitimate business for many YouTube stars, who make a decent living creating video content. Some famous stars, such as video game player PewDiePie, have become millionaires thanks to the massive popularity of the site, but huge attraction to the Internet-using masses.

Refurbished Tablets: Pros & Cons

Should you get a refurbished mobile device or spend more to get one new?

There's a lot to love about a decent tablet PC. They're compact lightweight enough to be portable from room to room, but heavy-duty enough to pack in serious computing power. Despite what marketers might think, the natural home of most tablets is in bedrooms and lounges, where they can be picked up and put down at a moment's notice in ways that larger PCs - even laptops - can't be.

Where To Find Refurbished Hardware

We look at the best places to find your new(ish) components and systems

The existence of refurbished and reconditioned hardware means there's a great opportunity for everyone to pick up some nearly new bargains, as long as you're willing to be a little bit flexible about their needs. One of the biggest disadvantages to shopping for refurb items is that you don't get to pick what you buy, because availability is on an individual, item-by-item basis. You can either take the bargain you spot or wait for the next to come along.