Hardware 2.0
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes sifts through the marketing hyperbole and casts his critical eye over the latest technological innovations to find out which products make the grade and which don't.
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology.
Latest Posts
Vista keygen script - a hoax, but not impossible
Computer User, the individual behind the Vista keygen script has admitted that the program was a joke, but this joke could lead to problems for Microsoft.
Best distro for the desktop PC
OK, I'm getting ready to try Linux on one of my desktop PCs and rather than choose a distro myself I thought I'd let you choose it for me.
Tech regrets
Since the week is coming to a close I thought that it would be interesting to reminisce about tech regrets. Maybe something you bought, something you didn't buy, something you upgraded or just something that you wish you had.
The Vista brute force keygen - Updated
UPDATEDOver on KezNews.com a brute force method for acquiring a usable product key for Microsoft's Vista platform has been released. I can confirm that this method works (for now at any rate), but I don't think that Microsoft has much to worry about.
Windows Vista activation cracked by brute force
Microsoft's Windows Vista activation process has been cracked - by using brute force technique.
What about pre-installed Linux with no support?
Pre-installed Linux with no support - would customers be happy with that?
Was IdeaStorm a bad idea?
Many hailed Dell IdeaStorm the ultimate customer feedback model and a great example of Seth Godin-style “take something good, innovate, and make it great
Lenovo recalls 205,000 notebook batteries
Lenovo has issued a worldwide recall of 205,000 notebook batteries. Are you affected?
Dell - Make Windows optional extra on all your PCs
Dell doesn't want to go to the cost and hassle of supporting multiple Linux distros. The alternative is simple - make Windows optional extra on all your PCs.