Encrypting Portable Storage

We look at how to protect your data when you take it on the move

Whether it’s in the form of an SD card, USB thumbdrive or external hard drive, portable storage has never been so cheap. But oddly, in a world where everything has passwords – and sometimes extra security verification procedures on top of that – all that most people need to get access to the data on your portable drive is a spare USB port.

The Dark Web. What Is It, And How Does It Work?

There’s a seedy underbelly operating within the depths of the internet you use every day, but it’s not easy to access and you probably won’t want to

It doesn’t matter how much of a technophobe you are and how hard you try to avoid computers, there’s no escaping the internet. It’s everywhere, about as pervasive as anything you can think of in pop culture and is inextricably intertwined into society. Every company has a website, every store has an online presence and a mammoth proportion of the populace has some form of social media presence. Not having this can turn you into a social pariah; that’s just the way the world is these days.

How Gamification Is Changing The World

It’s a word that pops up a lot, but what does it actually mean? And how exactly is it used? Rob Leane investigates gamification…

You might have heard the term ‘gamification’ bandied about a fair bit in recent years, especially if you work in the realm of technology. It might one day be a household term, but for the time being you could be forgiven for not quite understanding what it means or what the point of gamification is.

It’s changing the world in some interesting ways, though, so now’s the time to learn more.

Motherboard Buyer’s Guide

The base on which you build your PC deserves some careful attention…

Whether you’re planning to build or upgrade a PC, choosing the right motherboard is important in making sure you can get the most out of your CPU and GPU. As well as unlocking the capabilities of your most expensive components, motherboards dictate how upgradable your current system is. With the wrong motherboard, you can run out of space for RAM or lose compatibility with the latest processor releases. Upgrading your motherboard isn’t just about getting immediate results; it’s about the results it allows you to get in the future.

CPU Buyers Guide

If you’re in the market for a new processor, this guide is for you…

Buying a processor can be a difficult task. A fast-changing market coupled with a constant flow of new innovations and technologies (some real, some just for marketing purposes) can leave you struggling to even understand the options available to you.