Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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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 helpin…g 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.

All opinions expressed on Hardware 2.0 are those of Adrian Kingsley-Hughes. Every effort is made to ensure that the information posted is accurate. If you have any comments, queries or corrections, please contact Adrian via the email link here. Any possible conflicts of interest will be posted below. [Updated: February 23, 2010] - Adrian Kingsley-Hughes has no business relationships, affiliations, investments, or other actual/potential conflicts of interest relating to the content posted so far on this blog.

Latest from Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

Quite simply, it's the best way to run Windows 10 -- not to mention Linux and Android -- on your Mac. In fact, Parallels Desktop transforms Macs into one of the very best Windows 10 PCs you can buy.

August 11, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

The best ways to run Windows 10 on your Mac

While many are switching to Mac to break free of Windows, some of us still need to have access to the operating system to run specific applications or to carry out testing and development. Whatever your reason for wanting to run Windows 10 on your Mac, you have a number of options available to you.

June 7, 2017 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Build a $400 Windows 10 PC

Looking to build a cheap Windows 10 PC? Here are the components you need to build a system that comes in at $400, including Windows 10! As always, shop around for the best deal on components, and remember that component prices change regularly. (Updated November 2016)

November 10, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Build a Windows 10 PC for $400

April 26, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Yes, you can buy a Windows 10-powered computer for $99

Want to buy Intel powered computer with Windows 10 for $99? Take a look at Lenovo's IdeaCentre Stick 300.

February 13, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Build a Windows 10 PC for under $400 (gallery)

I've previously shown you how to build a Windows 10 PC for under $500, but is it possible to shave another $100 off the build? You bet!

November 5, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

How to activate GodMode in Windows 10

Just as with previous versions of Windows, the GodMode tweak is by far my favorite Windows 10 usability hack.

September 3, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Build a Windows 10 PC for $495 (gallery)

Quite a few readers have been asking for an outline spec for a PC that can run Windows 10 and get stuff done but which won't break the bank. Here you go.

September 3, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Run Disk Cleanup after upgrading to Windows 10 to free up storage space

Are you finding that your hard drives feel a bit cramped following your Windows 10 upgrade? Here's how to free up tens of gigabytes of free space with just a few clicks.

August 20, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Parallels Desktop 11 (gallery)

You may not have Siri in OS X yet, but the new Parallels Desktop 11 release allows you to make use of Microsoft's Cortana virtual assistant.

August 19, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

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