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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 two decades to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or digital camera. Adrian has authored/co-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include 'Build the Ultimate Custom PC', 'Beginning Programming' and 'The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide'. He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Latest Posts

I tested this tiny satellite communicator on an off-grid adventure. Here's my verdict

The smartphone has given us that feeling of being in constant contact with the rest of the world, no matter where we are. But what happens when you venture off-grid?

2 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Smartphones

OWC Atlas Ultra is the SD card for photogs who can't afford to lose a shot

When you absolutely must get the shot, you need a high-performance storage media that won't let you down.

3 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Storage

The best drones: Which flying camera is right for you?

If you're an aspiring aerial photographer or videographer, you need a top-notch drone. But which is the best? Here are the top 4 compared. And yes, they just so happen to be all from one company: DJI.

June 1, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Photo & Video

This rugged Android phone is so enormous you can use it as a power bank, too

The new Doogee S100 Pro is the most massive mobile phone I've tested in decades. But packed into its giant form are cool features like a camping light and night vision camera.

May 31, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Smartphones

iPhone went for a swim? Here's how Siri can help eject water from its speakers

I dropped my iPhone into water. Siri helped me sort out the problem -- and here's how it can help you, too.

May 30, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in iPhone

iPhone overheating? Here are 8 potential causes and their solutions

I'm hearing from a number of readers who are seeing -- and feeling -- their iPhones overheat since installing iOS 16.5.

May 30, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in iPhone

What I use to measure device power consumption (and what you should use instead)

This is another one of those 'Do as I say, not as I do' moments.

May 29, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

These magical jelly crimps can be lifesavers for your damaged tech

Jelly crimps sound delightful, but don't eat them. Instead, use them to make quick, weatherproof connections on low-voltage wiring. Here's how.

May 28, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Traveling soon? Take these 4 tech essentials on your summer trips

These indispensable little items can mean the difference between staying pleasantly organized and descending into utter chaos.

May 27, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips

Some iPhone users are experiencing battery issues after the iOS 16.5 update. Here's what you can do if that includes you.

May 26, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in iOS

Get your hands on this awesome Blackview power station for as little as $234

Yes, power stations are awesome, but they're also expensive. Well, here's a fantastic deal on the new Blackview Oscal PowerMax 700.

May 25, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

Run your Raspberry Pi off-grid with solar power. Here's what you need

Got enough sun? Here's everything you need to power your outdoor Raspberry Pi project.

May 24, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

I found the Goldilocks of portable power stations (and it's currently on sale)

Do you want to harvest free power for your off-grid adventures? You should check out the EcoFlow River 2 Max.

May 24, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

My favorite power bank for my MacBook Pro gets an upgrade

The new and improved Baseus Blade HD is smaller and lighter for greater portability, but with the same capacity and powerful USB-C outputs.

May 24, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories

How to store your old smartphones and tablets until you need them

You've upgraded, but you want to keep your old device just in case you need it. Here's how to do that.

May 24, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

Hardware 2.0

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Latest Posts

I tested this tiny satellite communicator on an off-grid adventure. Here's my verdict

OWC Atlas Ultra is the SD card for photogs who can't afford to lose a shot

The best drones: Which flying camera is right for you?

This rugged Android phone is so enormous you can use it as a power bank, too

iPhone went for a swim? Here's how Siri can help eject water from its speakers

iPhone overheating? Here are 8 potential causes and their solutions

What I use to measure device power consumption (and what you should use instead)

These magical jelly crimps can be lifesavers for your damaged tech

Traveling soon? Take these 4 tech essentials on your summer trips

Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips

Get your hands on this awesome Blackview power station for as little as $234

Run your Raspberry Pi off-grid with solar power. Here's what you need

I found the Goldilocks of portable power stations (and it's currently on sale)

My favorite power bank for my MacBook Pro gets an upgrade

How to store your old smartphones and tablets until you need them

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